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Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.
L.A. County Suicide Prevention Network & LACDMH Host Annual Summit & Awards Ceremony to Raise Awareness & Prevent Suicide
September 23, 2026 LACDMH Public Information Office (213) 738-3700 pio@dmh.lacounty.gov L.A. COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION NETWORK & LACDMH HOST ANNUAL SUMMIT & AWARDS CEREMONY TO RAISE AWARENESS & PREVENT SUICIDE Annual awards and summit engage mental health professionals and commun...
Free to Enroll! Online Ownership Services Technician Course
September 23, 2026 Contact: pio@assessor.lacounty.gov 213.974.3101 Free Fall Session Offers a Pathway to Careers in Property Assessment Mt. SAC, Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office Join Together to Provide Tuition-Free OST Program LOS ANGELES, CA — Looking for more than a job? A...
Flea-borne typhus outbreak reported in Koreatown as cases in LA County rise
Los Angeles County Public Health officials warn about a flea-borne typhus outbreak in Pico Union in July 2026. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in Wilshire Center, a dense area that overlaps with Koreatown. Seven peop...
Teen boy killed, sister critically hurt in South LA hit-and-run
The LAPD is looking for two people who ran away from the scene.
MLB postseason preview: Bracket, matchups, seeding and schedule for 2026
The best month of the baseball season is almost here. October means it’s postseason time — with 12 teams battling to win the 2026 World Series . The last day of the regular season is set for this coming Sunday, with several playoff spots still up for grabs in the final week. Can ...
Here's a first look at the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics triathlon course
What to Know The Olympics will return to Los Angeles for an historic third time in 2028. The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is July 14, 2028 with competition through July 30, 2028. The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off Aug. 15, 2028 and close Aug. 27, 2028. Los Angeles Memor...
Brazilian immigrant Alex Pereira-Alves of West Hollywood remains in limbo 6 weeks after detention during ICE check-in
Alex Pereira-Alves of West Hollywood has spent more than a month in detention as his attorney fights his possible removal to Equatorial Guinea.
Flea-borne typhus outbreak under investigation in Wilshire Center after 7 people get sick
A new flea-borne typhus outbreak is under investigation in Los Angeles’ Wilshire Center area after seven people became sick and six were hospitalized, health officials say....
Supreme Court justice declines to hear surrogacy custody case involving Los Angeles couple
A U.S. Supreme Court justice declined to hear a high-profile surrogacy custody dispute, leaving rulings in favor of a Los Angeles couple in place.
New law aims to hold social workers more accountable, years after death of abused Palmdale child
Gabriel Fernandez, an 8-year-old boy in Palmdale, died after being abused by his mother and her boyfriend. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at protecting children who are abused. The law , which went into effect this we...
LA food bank now stocking disaster relief packs
The L.A. Regional Food Bank has teamed up with Abbott to create Disaster Relief Packs with hydration and nutrition products to be distributed during the next Southern California natural disaster. Topline: The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is stocking 1,000 disaster relief packs ...
Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website
A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website....
Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus
September 22, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus People Urged to Take Precautions to Protect Themselves and Their Pets The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a localized outbreak of f...
Dodgers' Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he's ‘considerably' better
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Wednesday after a stint on the injured list. The two-way superstar has been on the IL since Sept. 9 due to right biceps inflammation and lingering soreness in his left knee. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtan...
Dozens of LA shelter dogs enjoy day out and about thanks to volunteers
Hundreds of dogs received a break from Los Angeles-area shelters over the weekend thanks to dozens of animal lovers who volunteered to take them out for the day. Tails were wagging and there were smiles aplenty as nearly 400 dogs from six Los Angeles Animal Services shelters were...
Flea-borne typhus rising in LA County with latest case reported in Wilshire Center
Typhus, a flea-borne bacterial disease, is on the rise in Los Angeles County, with the latest localized case reported in the Wilshire Center neighborhood, public health officials said Tuesday. The disease is spread to humans by infected fleas that commonly live on rats, opossums,...
Are you on Medi-Cal? Here’s what to know about big changes coming in January
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn at the launch of the "Keep L.A. Covered" event in Lynwood in September 2026. (Christian Galeno / L.A. Care Health Plan) Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, many Medi-Cal enrollees will face new work requirements and eligibility checks — the result of sweepi...
L.A. struggling to get Olympics transit money from Sacramento
L.A. Metro asked the Legislature for $379 million for Olympics-related capital projects, and got just $20 million.
How to watch Rams vs. Broncos on Sunday Night Football in Week 3
Sunday Night Football is heading to Mile High for a heavyweight showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos in Week 3. Rams-Broncos very well could’ve been last season’s Super Bowl matchup, but both teams lost on Championship Sunday. Now, both teams enter 1-1 after b...
Deputies shoot, kill suspected thief armed with large kitchen knife at Claremont gas station
A suspect with a knife was shot and killed by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies during a theft investigation at a gas station in Claremont Monday morning....
UCLA named No. 1 public university in country by US News & World Report
The University of California, Los Angeles was named the No. 1 public university in the country by U.S. News & World Report, it announced Monday. The Bruins tied with fellow University of California college, Berkeley, for the prestigious recognition, according to the report. UCLA ...
Public Health Reports Highest Number of West Nile Virus Cases in Nearly a Decade
September 21, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports Highest Number of West Nile Virus Cases in Nearly a Decade Public Health Urges People to Take Immediate Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department o...
Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Christine De Anda, Operator of Rock N’ Pawz Animal Rescue
September 21, 2026 Media Contact: Christopher Valles accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Following Rescue of More Than 300 Animals from Lake Hughes Property in March LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) thanks t...
They live near Lineage but didn’t qualify for relief. They say they feel abandoned
Joaquin Angeles and Aurora Flores pose for a portrait outside their home in East Los Angeles on Aug. 27, 2026. (Isaac Ceja / Boyle Heights Beat) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Cynthia remembers the sound of her 1-year-old daughter’s cries as she tried to desperately ...
CA will coordinate temporary deployment of thousands of officers for LA Olympics
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2411 on Sunday at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to support Los Angeles’ efforts to prepare to host the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (The Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom) California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill directing the state to coor...
Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
An American Eagle plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport in October 2025. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The federal agency in charge of air traffic control is turning to artificial intelligence to help manage the nation's airspace. The Federal Aviation Administ...