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Judge Finds Government in Contempt Over Unimaged Immigration Phones
A California federal judge held the U.S. government in civil contempt for failing to image cell phones used by immigration agents in over a dozen operations,…
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L.A. County Sheriff’s Elite Unit Commander Departs After Dishonesty Probe
Commander Oscar Barragan left his role leading the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau after an internal memo recommended his discharge for…
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LAUSD Board Planned Dismissal of Superintendent Carvalho Before June Resignation
The LAUSD board announced plans to vote on terminating Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before his June 2026 resignation took effect, aiming to…
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Council Puts Fire‑Survivor Tax Exemption on November Ballot
Los Angeles City Council placed a measure on the November 2026 ballot to exempt fire‑survivor homeowners, particularly in the Palisades, from the mansion‑tax…
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LA County Board to Review Measure B Hospital Funding Formula
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consultant to review the allocation formula for Measure B parcel‑tax revenue, assessing its…
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LA Officials Approve $10 Million Aid for Boyle Heights Fire Recovery
Los Angeles County supervisors and a city council member approved up to $10 million to help businesses and residents recover from the Boyle Heights warehouse…
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LA Council Proposes New E‑Bike Restrictions
Los Angeles City Council proposed new restrictions on electric bicycles to address a rise in safety incidents involving teenage riders, aiming to align e‑bike…
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Firefighters Contain Haskett Brush Fire in Northern Los Angeles County
Firefighters attacked and slowed the Haskett brush fire on Tuesday in Littlerock, northern Los Angeles County, limiting its spread to two cars and protecting…
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LAPD Arrests Suspect in North Hollywood Sexual Assault
LAPD has arrested a man linked to a July 2026 sexual assault in North Hollywood and is asking the public for any additional victims to aid the ongoing…
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California Says 82 Lawsuits Saved $207 Billion
California says its 82 lawsuits against the Trump administration saved over $207 billion, protecting state funding, civil‑rights and security interests,…
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LA County Finds Southern California Edison Tower Ignited 2025 Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County officials determined that a Southern California Edison power tower malfunction sparked the deadly 2025 Eaton wildfire, which burned parts of…
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San Bernardino Students Begin New School Year
Thousands of students in San Bernardino City Unified School District returned to classrooms on August 3, 2026, marking the start of the new academic year as…
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Coastal Southern California to See Slight Cooling This Week
Southern California's coastal areas are expected to see a modest temperature drop from August 3 to 9, offering some relief after a period of unusually high…
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Police, Fire Investigate White Powder at LA City Hall
Police and fire crews responded to a sealed bag of white powder found in the Los Angeles City Hall mail room on August 3, 2026. One person was evaluated and…
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California Sues to Block New Tariffs and Data Sharing with ICE
California has filed two lawsuits to block new presidential tariffs and to stop the sharing of low‑income families' data with ICE, continuing its legal…
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Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner
Larry Berg, co‑owner of LAFC, will become MLS commissioner on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Don Garber, and will sell his LAFC stake as part of the transition.
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Trump Administration Proposes Major Head Start Overhaul, Californians Concerned
The Trump administration announced a major overhaul of the federal Head Start program, prompting anxiety among California providers and families who rely on…
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Northbound 101 On‑Ramp Closed for Wildlife Crossing Work
The northbound Liberty Canyon on‑ramp on the 101 Freeway will be closed from August 3‑7, 2026, each day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to allow final construction…
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LAUSD Confronts $231 Million Budget Gap, Considers Layoffs
LAUSD faces a $231 million budget shortfall and a “Lack of Going Concern” warning, prompting the district to consider layoffs, furloughs and school…
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Man in His 40s Fatally Shot in Van Nuys Early Monday
A man in his 40s was shot in the head and died at the scene in a Van Nuys neighborhood early Monday, with police investigating and no arrests reported.
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SWAT Team Arrests Barricaded Suspect in Compton Home
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department SWAT deputies arrested an armed man who barricaded himself inside a Compton home on August 3, 2026, after a standoff…
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Deputies End Compton Chase After Multi‑Vehicle Crash
A police chase in Compton ended with a crash involving two other cars, after which deputies arrested the fleeing suspects. No injuries were reported, and the…
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Applications Open for 2027 Tournament of Roses Rose Court
The Tournament of Roses opened online applications on August 3, 2026 for the 2027 Rose Court, seeking ambassadors aged 17 to 21 to represent Pasadena and the…