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Gov. Newsom Warns Californians of Historic El Niño Threat
Governor Gavin Newsom warned Californians to prepare for a potentially historic El Niño, citing risks of flooding and severe storms.
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Hackers Redirect 405 Freeway Sign to Pro-Iran Site
A temporary 405 Freeway sign in West Los Angeles was hacked in September 2026 to show a pro‑Iran website link, prompting an investigation into the breach.…
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LAFD Unable to Determine Cause of Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire
LAFD investigators could not determine the cause of the June 17 fire at Lineage Logistics' 500,000‑square‑foot cold‑food warehouse in Boyle Heights, after the…
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Hurricane Polo Strengthens, Brings Heavy Rain to Southwest Mexico, Limited California Threat
Hurricane Polo is strengthening off Mexico’s coast, bringing heavy rain to southwestern Mexico and only limited weather impacts to Southern California,…
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Olive Ridley Turtles Nest on Huntington and Seal Beaches
Two olive ridley turtles nested on Huntington Beach and Seal Beach on September 22, 2026, marking the first documented West Coast nesting for the species. The…
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California, New York AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Wind Lease Buyback
California and New York attorneys general sued the Trump administration on September 22, 2026, to block a plan to repurchase offshore wind leases, arguing it…
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New Flea-Borne Typhus Case Reported in LA’s Wilshire Center
Los Angeles County officials reported a new flea-borne typhus case in Wilshire Center on September 22, the second localized outbreak this year, as the disease…
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Board Renames Palmdale Avenue for Fallen Deputy
Los Angeles County supervisors unanimously approved renaming part of Palmdale’s Avenue Q after Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was killed in a 2023 ambush…
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Lithium Battery Fire Triggers Shelter‑in‑Place for La Verne Schools
A lithium‑ion battery storage system at the Metropolitan Water District building in La Verne caught fire at 11:43 a.m. on September 22, prompting a…
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Humidity Spike Fuels Mosquito Surge, Heightening West Nile Risk
Recent high humidity in Los Angeles has led to a surge in mosquito numbers, raising the risk of West Nile virus spread as cases climb across Southern…
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FAIR Plan Expands Coverage as Insurers Leave California
The California FAIR Plan expanded its coverage on September 20, 2026, to fill gaps left by major insurers withdrawing from the state amid rising wildfire risks.
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LA County warns of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning on September 12 after an unvaccinated measles case passed through Union Station, notifying six counties…
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California Declares Emergency as El Niño Storms Threaten Southern Roads
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on September 21, 2026, warning that a historic El Niño season could bring heavy rain and strong winds that…
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California Settles 12-State Antitrust Challenge to $110 Billion Merger
California’s attorney general settled a lawsuit filed by twelve states, clearing a major antitrust hurdle for the $110 billion Paramount Skydance‑Warner Bros.…
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Olive Ridley Turtle Nests in Orange County, First West Coast Record
An olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs on an Orange County beach, the first recorded nesting of the species on the U.S. West Coast. The event expands known…
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Gov. Newsom signs Gabriel’s Law to protect children from abuse
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2304, Gabriel’s Law, on September 21, 2026, to enhance child‑abuse protections in California, honoring the memory of…
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Aquarium of the Pacific Frees Over 1,000 Endangered Frogs
Aquarium of the Pacific biologists released over 1,000 captive‑bred mountain yellow‑legged frogs into the wild as part of a five‑year recovery effort, aiming…
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Newsom Signs Seven Bills Tightening Data Center Oversight
Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills on September 21, 2026 to regulate electricity costs and require water‑use tracking for California data centers, aiming…
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Gunman wounds three at South L.A. senior home, arrested
A gunman shot three people at a South Los Angeles assisted‑living facility on September 21, 2026, before being arrested by police; the wounded were taken to…
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LA County Reports 100 West Nile Cases, Highest in Ten Years
Los Angeles County health officials reported 100 West Nile virus cases this year, the most in ten years, and outlined ongoing monitoring and preventive…
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Deputies Shoot Armed Suspect at Claremont Gas Station
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies shot and killed an armed suspect at a Claremont gas station on Monday morning during a theft investigation. The suspect…
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Newsom Orders California Agencies to Draft AI Safety Plans
Governor Gavin Newsom directed California agencies on September 18, 2026 to craft AI safety rules within two years, revisiting elements of a stricter bill he…
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Overflowing Pool Causes Partial Hill Collapse in Hollywood Hills
A pool overflow in a Hollywood Hills residence caused a partial hillside collapse on September 18, leading authorities to evacuate nearby homes and assess the…
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Former Teacher Plans 10,000 Oak Planting in Burned Altadena
A former teacher will plant ten thousand oak trees in burned Altadena on September 19, 2026, aiming to restore oak forests lost to recent wildfires and counter…