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Agoura Road to Close for Wildlife Crossing Construction
Caltrans will close Agoura Road between Rondell Street and Hydepark Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 14 and Aug. 19, 2026, to allow bridge work and a…
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California Moves to Regulate Workplace Brain Data
California officials are drafting regulations to control the collection, storage, and use of brain data from neurotechnology in the workplace, aiming to…
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Baywatch Cast Honors Santa Cruz Lifeguard for Heroic Rescue
Sixteen‑year‑old lifeguard Ryder Williams rescued a boy off Santa Cruz and was honored by the Baywatch revival cast for his courageous act.
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Man Shot in Leg at West Hollywood Rooftop Bar
A man was shot in the leg at Harriet’s Rooftop on August 9, 2026, just before 9 p.m. Police have opened an investigation but have not yet made any arrests.
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbing Off‑Duty Officer in Long Beach
Two suspects were arrested on August 10 for robbing an off‑duty officer at gunpoint near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue on July 12, 2026. The Long Beach Police…
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Heat and Moisture Trigger Sudden Storms in Inland Empire
On August 10, lingering heat and monsoonal moisture sparked brief thunderstorms across the Inland Empire's mountains and deserts. A cooling trend is expected…
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Raccoons Mistaken for Burglars on Encino Roof
Police responded to a burglary‑in‑progress call in Encino on August 8, 2026, but found a family of raccoons on the roof instead of intruders. The incident was…
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California Supreme Court Allows Electronic Recording in Civil Cases
The California Supreme Court approved electronic recording for certain civil cases, ending a dispute between victim‑rights lawyers and court reporters over…
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Police chase ends in SUV crash on 5 Freeway, driver arrested
A police chase on the 5 Freeway ended in a crash near the 14 Freeway interchange, leaving a passenger injured and the suspect arrested.
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Officials and Activists Rally Against Federal Coast Review
A federal review of California's coastal management sparked opposition from state and local officials, tribal leaders, activist groups, and Donald Trump on…
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Second-Alarm Brush Fire Scorches 120 Acres Near Lancaster
A second‑alarm brush fire reported before 4 p.m. on Monday grew to 120 acres near Lancaster, threatening nearby structures. Los Angeles County Fire Department…
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Three Women Shot Outside Long Beach Liquor Store
Three women were shot outside a Long Beach liquor store on August 9, 2026, at about 11:23 p.m.; two suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police have opened…
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Southern California Temperatures Set to Return to Near‑Normal This Week
Temperatures in Southern California are forecast to return to near‑normal levels during the week of August 9‑15, ending weeks of extreme heat that have…
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California Introduces $3,500 Tax Credit for New EVs
California introduced automatic tax credits of $3,500 for new zero‑emission vehicles and $1,750 for used electric cars on August 9, 2026, aiming to boost…
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Long Beach Plans Monday Library Closures and Staff Reductions
Long Beach officials have proposed closing public libraries on Mondays and cutting more than twelve staff positions to address budget pressures despite rising…
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Verizon Outage Hits Southern California After Fiber Vandalism
A vandalism incident cut Verizon's fiber optic cables in Southern California on Sunday, causing an outage that left phones in SOS mode, with engineers working…
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Two Elderly Residents Die in Santa Monica House Fire
Two elderly residents died in a Santa Monica house fire on August 9, 2026, after firefighters extinguished the blaze and found the occupants deceased. The…
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Heat Advisory Issued as Southern California Hits 100°F
A heat advisory was issued for inland Southern California on August 9, 2026 as temperatures reach 100°F, warning of heightened fire danger and potential…
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East LA AutoZone Store Looted Again Amid Street Takeover
A second looting of an East Los Angeles AutoZone occurred within 24 hours amid a street takeover protest, part of a recent wave of unrest affecting local…
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East LA Oil Spill Slashes Business Revenue, Only One Reimbursed
An oil spill in East Los Angeles cut revenue by 70‑75% for about fifty nearby businesses, and only one has been reimbursed so far.
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LAUSD Launches Student-Created Cafeteria Menu for 2026‑27 School Year
LAUSD unveiled a new cafeteria menu featuring dishes created by students, set to launch as schools reopen for the 2026‑27 year, aiming to boost participation…
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Inglewood Starts Demolition for Stadium Shuttle Project
Inglewood began demolishing a shopping center that housed about two dozen businesses, including Antojitos Martin and Red’s Flavor Table, to make way for a…
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Passenger Dies After In-Flight Medical Emergency on Southwest Flight
A passenger on Southwest Flight 958 died after a medical emergency and unresponsiveness during a Dallas‑to‑Los Angeles flight on August 7, 2026; crew performed…
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Composer Completes 20-Year Firefighter Anthem After LA Wildfires
Composer Charles-Henri Avelange completed a firefighter anthem after a 20‑year effort, using ninety musicians, spurred by recent Los Angeles wildfires.