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Measles exposure warning issued for Universal Studios Hollywood visitors
LA County health officials warn visitors who went to Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26 of potential measles exposure and advise symptom monitoring through Aug. 16....
Maestro Gustavo Dudamel’s final LA Phil concert will raise funds for Venezuela
Dudamel Leads Beethoven 9 at the Hollywood Bowl on September 10, 2024. (Elizabeth Asher / The LA Phil) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Gustavo Dudamel’s final performance as music and artistic director of the LA Phil will strike a bittersweet note, marking the end of ...
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in a Person Who was Infectious While Visiting LA County
August 5, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in a Person Who was Infectious While Visiting LA County Public Advised to Take Preventive Steps and Ensure Measles Protection The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is inv...
251 dogs found at unlicensed L.A. County kennel run by 'Exorcist' actor Linda Blair
Officials cite Linda Blair's dog kennel operation for housing too many dogs and operating without a license among other violations.
Homelessness has dropped 57% on Metro system since 2024, count finds
An annual count of unhoused individuals on Metro's bus and rail system found a drop of 57% individuals since 2024.
Los Angeles General Medical Center Earns Six High Performing Ratings from U.S. News & World Report
August 5, 2026 Contact: LAgeneralPIO@dhs.lacounty.gov Los Angeles General Medical Center Earns Six High Performing Ratings from U.S. News & World Report National recognition highlights excellence in diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, blood cancers and stroke L...
Lineage says it will spend up to $100 million on Boyle Heights cleanup as air regulators demand action
The operator of a cold storage warehouse that burned in Boyle Heights has said it expects to spend $80 million to $100 million to clean up the site.
Actress Linda Blair cited after 251 dogs found at unlicensed Acton rescue facility
Actress Linda Blair received citations from Los Angeles County officials after inspectors discovered 251 dogs at her unlicensed Acton animal rescue facility....
Ex-LAPD officers gets life for Bitcoin home invasion
Eric Halem, 38, was sentenced to concurrent life terms after being found guilty of kidnapping and robbery in a brief jury verdict following a two-week trial. Superior Court Judge Mildred Escobedo denied a late request for a new trial, citing Halem's willingness to use violence ou...
Van Nuys kidnapping under investigation after home invasion: LAPD
The LAPD is investigating a kidnapping that is possibly linked to a home invasion in the Van Nuys area.
Aaron Donald works out for Rams in latest step on comeback path
Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement. The 35-year-old Donald participated in a hosted workout with the Rams, accordin...
Dodgers' skid continues with wild 7-6 loss to Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory on Wednesday. Nico Hoerner added three hits as Chicago won for the fourth time in five games. The Cubs also improved t...
LA Olympics tickets are back on sale next week. Here's what you need to know
Jordan Chiles competes in the floor exercise event of the artistic gymnastics women's qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in July 2024. (Loic Venance / AFP) The second ticket drop for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles launches Monday, and fans will learn this week if...
L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving
Indie filmmakers say California's tax credit skips them. L.A. County's proposed Evergreen Fund would offer grants instead — if it survives the budget.
Metro's One Car Challenge program expands in LA County. How to participate
Metro is expanding its One Car Challenge pilot program countywide. The program offers Los Angeles County households up to $600 to reduce driving and use alternative forms of transportation. The second phase of the program builds on a 2023 pilot in Santa Monica and will expand par...
ZZ Top cancels Hollywood Bowl performance
A Hollywood Bowl concert by ZZ Top planned for Wednesday has been cancelled due to unforeseen personnel matters. The band was scheduled to perform an 8 p.m. show with special guest Cheap Trick. “ZZ Top’s Aug 5 show at the Hollywood Bowl has been cancelled,” the band said on socia...
Health officials warn swimmers away from 5 beaches in LA County
With hot weather expected to continue through the week, Los Angeles County health officials on Wednesday were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the ocean at several beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that could increase the risk of illness. The Los Angeles County Depa...
LA Metro reports 57% reduction in homelessness on public transit since 2024
Metro experienced a 57% decrease in homelessness on its transit system since 2024, marking two straight years of progress, officials announced on Tuesday....
Trump supporters, protesters clash during RNC fundraiser in Rancho Palos Verdes
During President Donald Trump's rare visit to Southern California, protesters and supporters clashed outside Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles where an RNC event was taking place....
Santa Monica approves locally controlled homeless response plan, ending reliance on LA County services
Santa Monica city leaders have approved a plan to take direct control of the city’s homeless response programs, ending reliance on L.A. County to manage those services....
Mercedes-Benz opens new studio space in Beverly Hills, shows off high-end Maybach models
Perfect for Beverly Hills: a splashy unveiling of the updated Mercedes-Maybach GLS and a splashy debut of a new space -- the Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles....
Top commander of elite L.A. County sheriff's unit leaves job amid dishonesty probe
An internal memo reviewed by The Times said Cmdr. Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the special enforcement bureau at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, was recommended for discharge after violating policies on dishonesty and obstructing an investigation....
LA County Inspects Property to Ensure Animal Welfare, Check Code Violations
August 4, 2026 Media Contact: Christopher Valles accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov LA County Inspects Property to Ensure Animal Welfare, Check Code Violations LOS ANGELES – On Friday, July 31, the Los Angeles County Departments of Regional Planning, Public Works (Building and Safety...
$207 billion saved for California from 82 lawsuits against Trump administration, Bonta says
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta credited his lawsuits against the Trump administration for protecting more than $200 billion in funding, defending core civil rights and removing military forces from Los Angeles streets....
Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory Extended: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County
August 4, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory Extended: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated a...
LA Health Services Hospitals – Part of the County’s Safety Net – Earn U.S. News Honors
August 4, 2026 Contact: media@dhs.lacounty.gov LA Health Services Hospitals – Part of the County’s Safety Net – Earn U.S. News Honors Rancho Los Amigos ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals; LA General and Harbor – UCLA earn seven High Performing ratings LOS ANG...
Over 250 dogs found at ‘Exorcist' actress Linda Blair's rescue site
Los Angeles County authorities cited “The Exorcist” actress Linda Blair for housing more than 250 dogs at her Acton facility without a proper license, the Department of Animal Care and Control said Tuesday. LA County officials inspected her property last Friday after receiving mu...
Letters reveal the internal threats that ended Carvalho's LAUSD tenure
LAUSD accused former Supt. Alberto Carvalho of unreported gifts and travel before his resignation. Carvalho's lawyers blast the threat as factually deficient....
Actor Terrance Howard's lawsuit against CAA dismissed
A judge has dismissed Terrence Howard’s lawsuit against Creative Artists Agency LLC in which the actor alleged the talent agency fraudulently convinced him to take less money for his “Empire” role. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol Nellon issued her ruling on Friday after h...
Motorcyclist dies after falling from 105 Freeway overpass in South Los Angeles
A motorcyclist is dead after authorities say they fell from the 105 Freeway overpass in South Los Angeles overnight.
The LA Olympics is expected to displace unhoused people living around venues. So what's the plan?
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is one of many Olympic venues in the city of L.A. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Two years out from the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Los Angeles officials say security requirements could displace hundreds of unhoused people living around competitio...
L.A. is actually bikeable — and one cyclist is riding every street to prove it
Marc Papas is challenging the idea that Los Angeles belongs only to cars. He's taking on a multi-year, 7,500-mile biking trek across every single block in Los Angeles....
Tarik Skubal to make Dodgers debut in Chicago as LA looks to snap losing streak
The Dodgers ‘ prize pickup at the MLB trade deadline will make his debut for Los Angeles Tuesday night in Chicago as the World Series champions look to end a losing streak. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will take the mound for LA opposite the Cubs’ Javier Assad in a...
Anti-ICE protester accused of pouring lighter fluid on CHP car is sentenced to prison
A man from the Lincoln Heights area of Los Angeles was sentenced today to 37 months in federal prison.
Trump to make rare SoCal visit Tuesday for RNC event at his golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes
President Trump is set to make a rare trip to L.A. County on Tuesday for an RNC fundraising event at his golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
LA City Hall closed amid hazardous materials investigation
A hazmat situation is underway at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles after an unknown white substance was found inside the mail room.
LA County Settles Consumer Protection Claims Against Walmart
August 3, 2026 LA County Settles Consumer Protection Claims Against Walmart Prevents sharing of personal information without consent and requires restitution The County of Los Angeles has reached a pre-litigation settlement of consumer protection claims against Walmart, Inc. and ...
Los Angeles County Reaffirms Commitment to Families During Child Support Awareness Month
August 3, 2026 CONTACT: Sarah Ardalani, Senior Public Information Specialist EMAIL: cssd-media_request@cssd.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Reaffirms Commitment to Families During Child Support Awareness Month COMMERCE, CA — The Los Angeles County Child Support Services Departmen...
'The Exorcist' actor Linda Blair's home and dog kennels searched by L.A. County officials
L.A. County officials said the 'goal is to inspect this property for buildings and structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs.'...
Trump is coming to Los Angeles Tuesday. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump will be in Los Angeles on Tuesday as he aims to highlight what the White House describes as “failed Democratic leadership” while touting his administration’s accomplishments, NBC News learned Monday. The president’s visit will include a Republican National ...
Rob Reiner's children throw out first pitch at Dodgers game in tribute to father
Rob Reiner’s children made a public appearance over the weekend at Dodger Stadium. More than seven months after the late director/actor and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were killed , their children Jake Reiner and Romy Reiner threw out the first pitch on Sunday before the Dodge...
Struggling to survive, South L.A.'s MLK hospital seeks greater share of county funds
The potential closure of the community hospital serving South Los Angeles would be 'devastating,' said L.A. County's Dr. Naman Shah. 'We would have untold misery from lack of access to care.'...
List: Tarik Skubal to Dodgers and other MLB trade deadline moves
The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest splash at the Major League Baseball trade deadline after adding two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal over the weekend to a loaded roster as they chase a third straight World Series title. Los Angeles made more moves ahead of Monday’...
Another broken pipe unleashes flooding, this time in Beverly Grove
Following several pipe bursts in the Los Angeles area in recent weeks, another broken pipe near San Vicente Boulevard in Beverly Grove caused streets to flood Sunday....
Dodgers reinforce status as MLB's dominant power and public enemy with Tarik Skubal trade
Tarik Skubal was the one player the Los Angeles Dodgers believed was worth aggressively pursuing ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. By landing the reigning two-time American League Cy Young winner with time to spare and without sacrificing their pursuit of a third straight World S...
Yoko Ono has inspired many bands. This Broad tribute show proves it
Yoko Ono performs at Cafe OTO on March 22, 2014 in London, England. (Dave J Hogan / Getty Images) Yoko Ono is having her first solo retrospective in Southern California, Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind , at The Broad in downtown Los Angeles. As part of the survey of her career, a spe...