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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX
An American Airlines flight turned back and made an emergency landing at LAX on August 15 after an unspecified issue arose during its initial climb, with no…
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Cleanup Crews Remove 85 Million Pounds Spoiled Food from Boyle Heights Warehouse
Los Angeles County health crews are removing 85 million pounds of spoiled food from a Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights after a June fire caused…
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Young River Otter Injured in Vacaville Hit‑and‑Run Expected to Recover
A young river otter hit by a car in Vacaville suffered brain swelling but is expected to make a full recovery and be released within days, thanks to prompt…
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Taffle Fire Prompts Evacuations on San Bernardino Forest Edge
The Taffle brush fire on the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest burned 55 acres, prompted evacuation warnings and orders, and was 5% contained by late…
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Brush Fire Triggers Evacuations in Riverside County
A fast‑moving brush fire in Riverside County on August 14, 2026 led firefighters and county officials to order evacuations and issue warnings for nearby…
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LA County Sheriff Settles Lawsuit, Promises Faster Concealed‑Carry Permits
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department settled a DOJ lawsuit over delayed concealed‑carry permits, agreeing to speed up licensing for eligible…
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California Bill Would Mandate Ingredient Labels on Baby Diapers
A California lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require diaper manufacturers to list all ingredients on product packaging, aiming to give parents clearer…
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California Lawmakers Reject Bill to Study Grizzly Reintroduction
The Assembly Appropriations Committee voted to reject Senate Bill 1305, halting a mandated study on the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears to…
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California Child Care Centers See Drop in Preschool Enrollment
A University of California, Berkeley study released on August 14, 2026 finds that California child‑care centers are experiencing a drop in enrollment of four‑…
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Oil Company Proposes Offshore Fracking, State Officials Reject
An oil company seeks to restart offshore fracking in the Santa Barbara Channel to quadruple production, but state coastal officials have rejected the plan…
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Man in Walker Killed in South LA Hit‑and‑Run
On August 13, 2026, a man in his sixties was killed in a hit‑and‑run while crossing a marked crosswalk with a walker in South Los Angeles. LAPD is…
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Long Beach Speed Camera Bill Advances After Committee Approval
Senate Bill 1279, authorizing speed cameras on Long Beach's Pacific Coast Highway, cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee and heads to a floor vote…
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Secret Service Seizes 17 Card Skimmers in Los Angeles, Averts $17.7 Million Losses
Federal agents removed 17 card‑skimming devices in a three‑day Los Angeles sweep, preventing an estimated $17.7 million in fraud after inspecting 328…
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American Airlines Flight Returns to LAX for Emergency Landing
An American Airlines flight that had just left LAX turned around and made an emergency landing at the same airport on August 14, 2026. The crew’s quick…
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Boyle Heights Residents Push City on Rotten Meat Cleanup Deadline
Residents and businesses in Boyle Heights face a fast‑approaching deadline to clear millions of pounds of spoiled meat left after a warehouse fire. City…
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Stingray Stings Rise as Heat Wave Pushes Them Near Shore
A marine heat wave off Southern California has driven stingrays nearer to shore, leading to a rise in stings among beachgoers on Thursday.
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California Launches Applications for New State Youth Environmental Council
California opened applications on August 13, 2026, to form a state youth environmental council, filling the gap left by the EPA's discontinued national youth…
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize LA Homelessness Agency
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to suspend Los Angeles County's lead homelessness agency, citing capricious and arbitrary action.…
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Five Arrested After Freight Train Heist and Police Shooting in Cajon Pass
Five individuals were arrested after a freight train robbery in Cajon Pass led to a suspect firing at railroad police, prompting a swift response from the San…
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Lineage Logistics Nears City‑Ordered Cleanup Deadline for Boyle Heights Warehouse
Lineage Logistics has removed 93% of bulk food waste from its fire‑damaged Boyle Heights cold‑storage warehouse and is expected to meet the city’s August 14…
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Judge to Limit Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Los Angeles
A federal judge is set to limit warrantless immigration arrests in Los Angeles, a tactic long used in mass deportation operations. The expected ruling would…
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Universal Studios Adds Sound Barriers for New Fast & Furious Coaster
Universal Studios Hollywood will add sound barriers around its upcoming Fast & Furious roller coaster to address noise complaints from Toluca Lake residents…
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DOJ and L.A. Sheriff’s Dept Settle Concealed‑Carry Permit Delay Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department settled a federal lawsuit over alleged unlawful delays in concealed‑carry permit…
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LA Firefighters Warn Cuts Could Slow Emergency Response
Los Angeles firefighters warn that proposed budget cuts could delay emergency response times and overburden fire stations as the city grapples with a…