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Veterans Stadium to be Demolished for New Long Beach Sports Complex
Veterans Stadium in Long Beach will be demolished on August 23, 2026 to make way for a modern sports complex, preserving the site’s legacy while updating…
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Santa Monica Police Shoot Armed Man Near Pier
On August 22, 2026, Santa Monica police shot and killed a knife‑wielding man who allegedly charged at officers near the busy Santa Monica Pier. No other…
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Caltrans Closes PCH, Topanga Blvd for Fire Repairs
Caltrans started lane closures on the Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard on August 23, 2026, to repair damage from the Palisades Fire. Drivers…
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Hawk Fire Blazes 15,000 Acres, Thousands Evacuated
The Hawk fire has burned over 15,000 acres near Reno, prompting a state of emergency, evacuating thousands, injuring six, and remaining at zero percent…
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Southern California Braces for Triple-Digit Heat This Week
Forecasters warn that Los Angeles and surrounding valleys will face the hottest week of the year, with temperatures above 100°F from August 23‑29, 2026.
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Orange County Dad Starts E‑Bike Registration Program
Anthony Bright, an NBC Los Angeles employee and Orange County father, launched a registration program for electric‑bike riders on Aug. 22, 2026, aiming to curb…
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Motorcyclist Wins $28 Million Verdict Over 2021 Firetruck Crash
A Los Angeles jury awarded $28 million to a motorcyclist on August 22, 2026, after a 2021 firetruck collision in East Hollywood caused a below‑knee amputation.…
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Six Arrested After Two Chatsworth Home Burglaries
LAPD arrested six suspects on August 21, 2026 after two unrelated home burglaries on Willowbrae Avenue in Chatsworth, with security footage showing at least…
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Long Beach to Fund Traffic Safety Division with $5 Million Speed‑Camera Revenue
Long Beach city officials plan a $5 million-per‑year speed‑camera program to finance a new division aimed at reducing traffic fatalities.
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Police Fatally Shoot Armed Person in Santa Monica Park
Santa Monica police shot and killed an unidentified person who lunged at them with a knife in Palisades Park during a response to a domestic‑violence call on…
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Los Angeles County Confirms First West Nile Death of 2026
Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the first West Nile virus death of 2026 and urged residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
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Father and Daughter Injured in Lancaster E‑Bike Hit‑and‑Run, Suspect Arrested
A father and his daughter were lightly injured in an e‑bike hit‑and‑run on West Avenue J‑8 in Lancaster on August 21, 2026, and the driver was later arrested…
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College Stadium Evacuated After False Shooting Report
Los Angeles Southwest College evacuated a high school football game on August 22, 2026, after a false shooting report, with authorities finding no evidence of…
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California Lawmakers Drop In‑Car Breathalyzer Requirement
California legislators voted on August 22, 2026, to drop a bill that would have mandated in‑car breathalyzer devices for DUI offenders, keeping the state’s…
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LA Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents on August 22, 2026 about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim missed jury duty and threaten…
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County Unveils Free Financial Clinic for Small Businesses
Los Angeles County launched a free Financial Clinic on August 22, 2026, offering technical assistance to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses secure…
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Heat Advisory Issued as Southern California Temperatures Top 100°F
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Orange County, the Inland Empire and the San Bernardino and Riverside mountains, effective through Aug.…
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Free Writing Workshops Fill Los Feliz for Second Annual Festival
Free writing workshops are being offered across Los Feliz on August 22‑23 as part of the second annual Los Feliz Writers Festival, providing community members…
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Bronze Military Memorial Stolen from Paramount City Hall
A $100,000 bronze memorial statue and rifle were stolen from Paramount City Hall on August 19, 2026, prompting a major‑crimes investigation by the Los Angeles…
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LA County Fire Rescue Team Returns After Colombia Earthquake Mission
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s urban search and rescue team, led by Capt. Russell Petit, returned on August 20 after a week of assisting Colombian rescue…
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Burglars Cut Power, Steal $1,000 Belt in Tujunga Home
Two burglars cut power and smashed a window to steal a $1,000 belt from a Tujunga home on August 20, 2026. Police are investigating the incident and urging…
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Grammy Songwriter Diane Warren Gives Home to Viral Piglet
Grammy songwriter Diane Warren adopted the viral piglet Wilbur and placed him in her Malibu animal sanctuary, giving the animal a permanent home after its…
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Typhus Cases Climb in Los Angeles County
Typhus infections are rising in Los Angeles County, and health officials are urging residents to adopt preventive measures against flea exposure.
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Revamp Planned for Hazardous 10‑Mile Huntington Beach Highway
Huntington Beach will redesign a ten‑mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway to address a history of cyclist‑vehicle crashes, aiming to improve safety for…