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LA Family Detained 120 Days in Texas ICE Center
A Los Angeles mother, father and son spent 120 days in a Texas ICE detention center after authorities linked them to a relative's alleged wrongdoing, with the…
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Oscar-Nominated Director Mark Rydell Dies at 97
Oscar-nominated director Mark Rydell died at 97 of natural causes in a Los Angeles retirement community, leaving behind a legacy that includes "On Golden Pond"…
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Two Valley Homes Burglarized Overnight, Police Investigating
Police are investigating overnight burglaries at two San Fernando Valley homes where jewelry and handbags were stolen.
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Malibu Declares Emergency to Speed Homeless Encampment Removal
Malibu declared a local emergency on August 15, 2026 to fast‑track the removal of homeless encampments due to escalating wildfire danger, granting the city…
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LAPD Arrests Suspect in Studio City Burglary Case
LAPD arrested a repeat burglary suspect on August 7 after a security alarm and video at a Studio City home led investigators to the suspect's San Fernando…
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Rare Hammerhead Shark Spotted at Malibu Pier
Fishermen at Malibu Pier spotted a rare hammerhead shark on August 15, 2026, an event linked to unusually warm Pacific waters drawing tropical marine life…
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Riverside Firefighters Deliver Baby During Home Labor
Eight Riverside County firefighters delivered a baby at a home in Riverside County after the mother’s labor progressed faster than expected, later reuniting…
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Sheriff's Office Releases Photos of 27 AutoZone Burglary Suspects
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released photos of 27 suspects tied to two early‑morning AutoZone break‑ins in East LA on August 9, 2026, and is…
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California Legislature Rejects Grizzly Reintroduction Bill
California lawmakers voted to defeat a bill that would have allowed the reintroduction of grizzly bears, keeping the species confined to zoos and the state…
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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…