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Two Teens Killed in Victorville Crash Involving Speeding Muscle Cars
Two teenage girls were killed in Victorville when their car was split in half after being struck by two speeding muscle cars, prompting a California Highway…
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Fire-Engulfed Semi Closes Westbound 210 Near La Crescenta
A semi‑tractor trailer fire in a multi‑vehicle crash forced the closure of westbound 210 Freeway near Pennsylvania Avenue in La Crescenta, prompting a CHP…
The Local Sunset ·
California Board Approves 'Zone Zero' Fire‑Safe Yard Rules
The California Board of Forestry approved the ‘Zone Zero’ fire‑safe yard regulations on August 19, 2026, setting planting, building and storage standards for…
The Local Sunset ·
Man robbed at gunpoint during computer sale meetup in Sherman Oaks
A man selling an Apple computer in Sherman Oaks was robbed at gunpoint on August 18, 2026, after meeting two unidentified suspects. Los Angeles police are…
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Semi‑Truck Fire Shuts Westbound 210 Lanes in Sunland
A semi‑truck fire on the westbound 210 in Sunland ignited a small uphill brush fire, leading to lane closures and traffic backups before the left lane was…
The Local Sunset ·
LA City Council Fast-Tracks Olympic Venue Construction
Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance on August 19, 2026, to accelerate the construction of temporary venues for the 2028 Summer Olympics,…
The Local Sunset ·
Driver Flees Police, Crashes Into Parked Cars
A Los Angeles driver who tried to evade police fled, crashed into parked cars, damaged a vehicle's roof, and was subsequently arrested on Wednesday morning.
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Inglewood Schools Start Year as Autonomy Looms
Inglewood Unified welcomed about 5,000 students for the 2026 school year, which may be its last under a state‑appointed administrator as the district works…
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DA Hochman Reduces Charges Against Officer Flores
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reduced the charges against LAPD Officer Daniel Flores from felonies to misdemeanors on August 19, 2026,…
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Bass and Raman Hold First Runoff Debate in Sherman Oaks
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman will hold their first runoff debate on August 19 in Sherman Oaks, organized by local homeowners, neighborhood…
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LACoFD Rescue Team Returns After Colombia Earthquake Mission
Los Angeles County Fire Department's USA-02 Urban Search and Rescue Team returns to LA on August 20 after a ten‑member deployment in Colombia, where they…
The Local Sunset ·
Texas Visitor Sends $50 Tip to LA Deli by Mail
A Texas diner mailed a $50 tip and a note to Langer's Deli in Los Angeles after doubting he had tipped, prompting the deli to share the money with staff and…
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Port of Long Beach Schedules Three September Weekends of 710 Closures
Port of Long Beach will close northbound and southbound 710 Freeway and Shoemaker Bridge for three September weekends to demolish ramps linking the bridge to…
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LACDA Opens Registration for 16 Public Housing Waiting Lists
LACDA has opened registration for sixteen public housing waiting lists, including ten for seniors, with a deadline of September 16, 2026, and a…
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State Farm Lawyers Admit AI‑Created False Citations in LA Case
State Farm’s defense lawyers admitted that AI‑generated drafting tools produced false legal citations in a Los Angeles lawsuit, illustrating the risks of…
The Local Sunset ·
State AGs Launch Trial Against Meta Over Facebook, Instagram Practices
Four state attorneys general have begun a civil trial in California against Meta Platforms, seeking damages and operational reforms for Facebook and Instagram.…
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Los Angeles Leads Nation in Wire Theft
Los Angeles has become the leading U.S. city for electrical and communication cable theft, prompting increased law‑enforcement coordination and plans for…
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Fake poll shows Karen Bass far ahead in L.A. mayoral race
A fabricated poll published in the Los Angeles Times on August 18 claimed Karen Bass leads the L.A. mayoral race, adding to recent trends of low‑quality…
The Local Sunset ·
Man Chases Pig Through West Hollywood Streets, Video Goes Viral
A man chased a small pig through West Hollywood on August 18, 2026, and the incident went viral online. Animal control captured the pig and is now seeking its…
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East LA Households Get $200 Utility Credit After Advocacy
Lineage will grant $200 utility credits to qualifying East Los Angeles households after pressure from residents and Supervisor Hilda Solis, expanding a program…
The Local Sunset ·
LA City Council to Vote on Zoo Admission Increase
The Los Angeles City Council will vote on a $2 increase to zoo admission fees at an August 18 meeting, following a $5 hike enacted a year earlier. The proposal…
The Local Sunset ·
LAPD Fires on Suspect Carrying Water Pistol
LAPD officers fired on a man in Los Angeles on August 17 after a gun report, later discovering he was holding a water pistol; no one was injured.
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Infant in Surrogacy Dispute Undergoes Heart Surgery
An infant involved in a California‑Alaska surrogacy custody battle underwent heart surgery in Los Angeles, and the legal fight over parental rights continues…
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LA City Council Halts Anti‑Camping Rules in Selected Areas
On August 18, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council halted enforcement of an anti‑camping ordinance in selected neighborhoods, ending restrictions that barred…