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Long Beach’s Damaged Peninsula Is Facing Another Test Today
Rain, rough surf and a flood advisory are testing the Long Beach Peninsula after powerful waves damaged homes and erased parts of the beach.
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Los Angeles Has a Mayor’s Race Nobody Can Afford to Ignore
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are offering Los Angeles two sharply different arguments about homelessness, housing, safety and the city’s direction.
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LA28 Is Promising a Small-Business Gold Rush. The Hard Part Is Getting the Contracts Home
Los Angeles is expanding financing and job programs around LA28, but local firms still need transparent contracts, cash flow and a fair path into the Games.
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LA Fire Survivors Could Lose the People Guiding Them Home. The Deadline Is Days Away
About 1,400 households affected by the 2025 Los Angeles fires could lose disaster case managers at the end of October as funding remains unresolved.
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A Malibu Fire Is Moving Fast. Here Is What Residents Need to Know Before the Wind Shifts
The Bryson Fire near Encinal Canyon reached 102 acres with evacuation orders in place. Here is how Malibu residents can check their zone and prepare.
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The Dodgers Have One Night to Save Their Season. Game 4 Is Bigger Than Baseball
The Dodgers trail Milwaukee 3-0 after a 6-2 loss. Game 4 at Dodger Stadium is their last chance to keep the 2026 season alive.
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Los Angeles Just Moved More Cargo Than Ever. The Record Is Bigger Than a Holiday Rush
The Port of Los Angeles moved a record 1.04 million containers in September. Here is what the surge says about trade, jobs and holiday inventory.
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A Historic South L.A. Church Burned for the Third Time. Neighbors Had Warned About It for Years
A third major fire destroyed the vacant Crouch Memorial church in South Los Angeles as investigators examine the cause and neighbors demand answers.
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Do Small Earthquakes Protect Los Angeles From the Big One? The Comforting Myth Gets the Science Backward
Small earthquakes do not safely release enough energy to prevent a major Los Angeles quake. Here is what the science says and what actually reduces risk.
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The Santa Ana Winds Do Not Start Hot. What Happens Before They Reach Los Angeles Is the Dangerous Part
Santa Ana winds begin inland, then accelerate, warm and lose humidity on the way to Los Angeles. Here is the science behind Southern California’s fire weather.
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Los Angeles Was Not Born With Palm Trees. The Real Story Is Better Than the Postcard
Los Angeles palm trees were planted to sell a sunny California dream. Here is how marketing, movies and a 1931 planting campaign reshaped the skyline.
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A Powerful El Niño Is Building. Here Is What Los Angeles Should Do Before the First Major Storm
Los Angeles is preparing for a potentially historic El Niño. Here is what residents should check now, from flood insurance to alerts and evacuation routes.
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Los Angeles Approves a Record $466.6 Million Affordable Housing Funding Round
Los Angeles approved a record $466.6 million funding round for affordable housing construction and preservation, with awards expected in February.
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California Signs Sweeping Child-Safety Rules for Social Media and AI Chatbots
California has enacted a wide package of online child-safety laws covering addictive social-media feeds, companion chatbots, privacy and school technology.
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LAPD's Harbor Gateway Street Takeover Crackdown Ends With Nearly 70 Arrests
LAPD's Operation Street Sweeper ended a Harbor Gateway street takeover with nearly 70 arrests, 570 citations and 200 vehicle impounds.
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California Retail-Theft Crackdown Tops 35,000 Arrests as Enforcement Expands
California says its organized retail-theft campaign has produced more than 35,000 arrests and recovered $293.4 million in stolen goods since October 2023.
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NBA Hits the LA Clippers With Sweeping Penalties Over Salary-Cap Circumvention
The NBA fined the LA Clippers $30 million, suspended owner Steve Ballmer for one year and stripped five first-round picks after a salary-cap investigation.
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California Bills Target Cold-Storage Risks After the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire
Two California bills responding to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire would require stronger financial preparation and penalties for serious industrial failures.
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Los Angeles Tourism Generated $42.6 Billion in Business Sales as the City Prepares for a Global Events Boom
Los Angeles tourism generated $42.6 billion in business sales in 2025, underscoring the industry’s reach as the region prepares for a packed global-events calendar.
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Los Angeles Completes Four Miles of Earthquake-Resistant Water Pipeline
A four-mile upgrade to the Foothill Trunk Line replaces aging pipe with earthquake-resistant infrastructure designed to keep water moving after a major quake.
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