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Port of Long Beach Acquires $36 Million Office Tower
The Port of Long Beach bought a 13‑story, $36 million office tower at 100 Oceangate to create a hub for maritime and logistics firms and to help revitalize the…
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One Dead, Three Rescued After Cliffside Crash on Angeles Crest Highway
A vehicle crashed off the Angeles Crest Highway near mile marker 26‑50 on August 5, 2026, killing one person and allowing search and rescue teams to rescue…
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Santa Monica Takes Direct Control of Homeless Services
Santa Monica city leaders approved a plan on August 6, 2026 to take direct control of homeless assistance programs, ending reliance on Los Angeles County and…
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Eaton Fire Survivors Seek State Aid After Utility Report
Eaton Fire survivors in Altadena are requesting more state aid after an August 2026 report blamed a Southern California Edison power line for the 2025 blaze.
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LAUSD Unveils Map to Track Gunfire Near Schools
LAUSD launched an interactive map for parents to locate gunfire incidents reported within 500 yards of schools, reflecting a decade‑long pattern of nearby…
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Child Hunger Up Nearly 30% in Orange County
Feeding America's latest report indicates child food insecurity in Orange County has surged by nearly 30 percent, prompting calls for expanded community and…
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Man Killed in Hyde Park Shooting, Police Launch Investigation
A man in his early forties was killed in a shooting in Hyde Park on August 6, 2026, and police have identified a suspect in his early twenties. The LAPD is…
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Caltrans Reduces Topanga Canyon Blvd to One Lane Aug 10‑15
Caltrans will limit Topanga Canyon Blvd to one lane, using flaggers for alternating traffic, from August 10 to August 15, 2026, each day between 10 a.m. and 6…
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Measles Exposure Possible at Universal Studios Hollywood
Los Angeles County health officials have identified a possible measles exposure at Universal Studios Hollywood after an infected visitor was present, urging…
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California Reports Unexpected Rise in Cyclosporiasis Cases
California health officials report a higher than expected number of cyclosporiasis cases in 2026 with no identified outbreak, and the cause of the increase…
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Fast‑Growing Wildfire Near Lake Hughes Burns Over 700 Acres
Los Angeles County Fire Department is battling a fast‑growing wildfire near Lake Hughes that has burned over 700 acres and triggered evacuation warnings. Crews…
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Water Main Break Floods Hollywood Hills Street Near School
A water main rupture on August 6, 2026 flooded a Hollywood Hills street near an elementary school, prompting emergency crews to shut off the flow, drain the…
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San Bernardino Detective Shot While Investigating in Palmdale
A San Bernardino County sheriff's detective was shot and hospitalized while conducting an investigation in Palmdale on August 5, 2026. The sheriff's office has…
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Ventura County Confirms First Measles Case in Nearly a Decade
Ventura County health officials confirmed a measles case on August 5, 2026, the first since 2017, linked to recent international travel, and have launched an…
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Celebs Flock to Mahjong Tournaments at West Hollywood Bungalows
Cindy Crawford, Heidi Brooks and Mahj to Go joined dozens of players at San Vicente Bungalows on August 5 for open play and tournaments featuring over forty…
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Edison CEO Says Exact Cause of 2025 Eaton Fire May Remain Unknown
Edison CEO Pedro Pizarro said the exact spark that started the 2025 Eaton Fire may never be known, even as a fire department report blamed Edison-owned…
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Santa Ana Pushes Law Change for Speed Camera Pilot in Racing Zones
Santa Ana officials have petitioned state lawmakers to change California law so the city can test speed cameras in high‑risk racing zones, aiming to lessen…
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Power Restored After Outage Delays Six Flags Magic Mountain Opening
A power outage delayed Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 10:30 a.m. opening on August 5, 2026, but Southern California Edison restored electricity by about 12:15…
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Brush Fire Near Lebec Forces Evacuation Warning, Freeway Lane Closure
The Buzzard Fire burned 180 acres near Lebec on August 5, prompting an evacuation warning and the closure of one lane on the 5 Freeway.
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Lineage to Spend Up to $100 Million on Boyle Heights Cleanup
Lineage will invest $80 million to $100 million to remediate a burned cold‑storage warehouse in Boyle Heights after air regulators demanded a cleanup.
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Metro Reports 57% Drop in Unhoused Riders Since 2024
Metro's 2026 annual count shows a 57% reduction in unhoused passengers on Los Angeles buses and trains since 2024, reflecting the agency's ongoing…
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Metro Extends One‑Car Challenge Incentive Countywide
Metro is expanding its One Car Challenge, offering $600 incentives to up to 2,000 Los Angeles County households that limit vehicle use, building on a 2023…
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Man Arrested for Carrying Ammo While Monitoring Trump Golf Course Security
On August 5, 2026, authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition who appeared to be monitoring security at a Trump‑owned golf course near Los Angeles. The…
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ZZ Top Cancels Hollywood Bowl Concert
ZZ Top canceled their August 5, 2026, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl concert, which featured Cheap Trick as a guest, citing unforeseen personnel matters, and tickets…