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Woman Driver Pleads Not Guilty to Murder After Chatsworth Bus Crash
A Los Angeles Metro driver pleaded not guilty to murder after a Chatsworth bus crash that killed two and injured five, and was detained on $4.1 million bail.
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Trump Admin Proposes English‑Only Rule for LA Head Start
The Trump administration has proposed an English‑only instruction rule for Los Angeles Head Start, affecting about two‑thirds of enrolled children. Critics say…
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California Supreme Court Orders Return of 650,000 Seized Ballots
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during a 2025 special election probe, after the…
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Two Valley Homes Burglarized Overnight
Two homes in the San Fernando Valley were burglarized overnight on September 23-24, 2026, adding to a recent series of break‑ins in the area. Police are…
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Celebrities and Volunteers Build Walls for Fire Survivors
Hundreds of volunteers, including Disney, ABC7 staff and celebrities, built walls in Pacific Palisades and Malibu on September 24, 2026 as part of Habitat for…
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LAX People Mover Opening Delayed for Additional Testing
The LAX People Mover opening has been postponed after the contractor requested extra testing time to ensure safety and performance. Officials say the delay,…
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Pilot Rescued After Hawker Hunter Jet Crashes Off Morro Bay
A pilot was rescued after an MK-58 Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Morro Bay on September 24, 2026. The retired military aircraft, used in…
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Firefighters Tackle Downtown LA Commercial Building Blaze
Firefighters used defensive tactics to contain a commercial building fire in downtown Los Angeles on September 24, 2026, focusing on protecting nearby…
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Los Angeles County Warns of Second Flea‑Borne Typhus Wave
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning on September 24, 2026 due to a second wave of flea‑borne typhus cases, highlighting the disease's periodic…
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Pacific Hurricanes Threaten Southern California Beaches
Two Pacific hurricanes expected early next week could combine with high tides to cause flooding and erosion on Southern California beaches, a rare threat for…
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Pro-Iran Website Appears on 405 Freeway Sign in West LA
A temporary traffic sign on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles was altered in September 2026 to display a link to a pro‑Iran website, deviating from its usual…
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Training Jet Crashes Into Pacific, Pilot Ejects Off California
A training jet operated by private contractor Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. crashed into the Pacific off California on September 23, 2026, after the pilot…
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California, Washington Join Carbon Markets
California and Washington officials announced they will link their carbon‑trading systems to form a larger regional market, aiming to reduce emissions and…
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Authorities Seize About 500 Cats in SoCal Rescue Raid
Law enforcement seized about 500 cats, both alive and dead, during September 23 raids in Claremont and Upland as part of a probe into a Southern California…
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Hurricane Polo Brings Rip Currents and High Surf to SoCal Beaches
Hurricane Polo is forecast to produce strong rip currents and large swells along Southern California’s coast, prompting official warnings as the region’s…
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California AG Clears $111B Paramount-Warner Merger Amid Pressure
Attorney General Rob Bonta approved the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger on September 23, 2026, after pressure from Governor Gavin Newsom and despite…
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No Cause Determined for Boyle Heights Cold‑Storage Fire
Los Angeles Fire Department investigators could not determine the cause of the multi‑day fire that destroyed a cold‑storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, leaving…
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Council OKs $466 Million for New Affordable Housing
Los Angeles City Council approved $466.6 million on September 22, 2026 to fund affordable housing, directing the money to developers, nonprofits and land…
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Police Kill Suspect After Shootout While Rescuing Two Victims
Police shot and killed a suspect after he opened fire while officers attempted to rescue two shooting victims outside a San Bernardino home on September 23,…
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Homeless Community Holds First Talent Show on LA’s Skid Row
On September 23, 2026, people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles’ Skid Row held the neighborhood’s first talent show, giving residents a platform to…
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Teen Boy Killed, Sister Hurt in Hyde Park Hit-and-Run
A teenage boy was killed and his sister injured when a driver fled after striking them and their mother as they crossed a street in Hyde Park, Los Angeles on…
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Warm El Niño Waters Draw Unusual Marine Species to Southern California
El Niño‑driven warming of Pacific waters is drawing sharks, sea snakes and other atypical fish into Southern California, highlighting rapid shifts in marine…
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UCLA Shares Top U.S. Public University Spot with Berkeley
UCLA and UC Berkeley were jointly named the No. 1 public universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, which highlighted…
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Bronze Jesus Statue Stolen from Orange County Church
Police are investigating the theft of a bronze Jesus statue from an Orange County church, where two men cut a fence and used an electric saw to take the…