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Coastal communities prepare for high surf and flooding

Coastal communities could see impacts from tropical storm Marie as early as friday, according to NBC4’s First Alert weather team. In Long Beach, crews were seen working to build a berm, just one of the measures being taking to protect homes and businesses along the coast. “The ma...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 2, 2026

Arrest made after pregnant woman shot in Canoga Park dies

An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a 22-year-old pregnant woman who died after being shot in the head in Canoga Park at the end of last month. On Aug. 23, Adriana Jiménez was returning home when a man shot her. She fought for her life for several days, but her ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 2, 2026

Man found dead in alley in Exposition Park

The LAPD is investigating the death of a man found in an alley in Exposition Park Tuesday night. Officers with the Los Angeles Police responded to the 1200 block of W. Leighton Ave. at around 10 p.m. to reports of an unconscious person in an alley. Police said the man had suffere...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 2, 2026

LAPD and CHP announce increased enforcement over Labor Day weekend

The Los Angeles Police Department increased enforcement today and will maintain it throughout Labor Day weekend to find scofflaws suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In addition to patrols, the Los Angeles Police Department will hold DUI checkpoints thro...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 2, 2026

Why LA County emergency managers are prepping for the worst ahead of this year's El Niño

L.A. County emergency management officials are preparing now for a possible deluge of rain this winter, driven by a potentially historic El Niño weather pattern. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) Emergency management officials Tuesday told L.A. County supervisors they're...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 1, 2026

Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session

Smoke from the Eaton Fire fills the sky behind electrical infrastructure in La Cañada Flintridge on Jan. 8, 2025. (Jules Hotz / for CalMatters ) After nearly a month of intense closed-door negotiations, California lawmakers on the last day of session killed a compromise bill that...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 1, 2026

Student arrested after threatening Woodland Hills school social club: Source

A man accused of making a threat toward a student social club at a Woodland Hills school was arrested Tuesday, a law enforcement official exclusively told NBC4 Investigates. Saleh Pasha, 20, was arrested for publishing a threat to a school social club, a Los Angeles County Sherif...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

Altadena family celebrates groundbreaking after losing home to Eaton Fire

An Altadena family that lost their beloved home to the deadly Eaton Fire gathered Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new home. Miguel Alvarenga beamed with excitement as he and his loved ones looked through the blueprints and renderings of what will be their rebuilt...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it....

Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaSep 1, 2026

Dog rescued from Santa Ana house fire

A family was grateful Tuesday after firefighters saved their four-legged fur baby named Agusta and also took one person to a hospital in a house fire in Santa Ana. Firefighters responded to the house fire around 4 p.m. Monday on West Fight Avenue, where they were able to confine ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

LA County sues State Farm over handling of wildfire claims

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against State Farm, alleging the insurer mishandled claims stemming from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires through delays, denials and underpayments....

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Sep 1, 2026

County, emergency officials brace for possibly strong El Niño season

Experts say Southern California could potentially be in for a very strong El Niño year. With that, county leaders are trying to inform the public but insist there should not be any panic. County leaders and emergency officials gathered Tuesday to outline preparations for the poss...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

1 dead in street racing crash in Norwalk

A total of 15 vehicles were struck in the collision near Rosecrans and Longworth avenues, including five moving vehicles and 11 parked vehicles, the sheriff's department said....

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Sep 1, 2026

Musical brothers James and Chico DeBarge arrested in Burbank

Brothers James and Chico DeBarge, members of the musical family behind R&B and pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance Friday in Burbank, police told NBC4 Investigates. Burbank police conducted a traffic stop after seein...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI case, gets 5-year license suspension

Tiger Woods has reached a plea agreement in his DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida , which includes a five-year license suspension plus fees and fines. Woods was in court Wednesday for a plea conference hearing. Under the terms of the agreement with prosecutors, W...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

Forward progress stopped for Hilary Fire in Palmdale

Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that burned Tuesday afternoon in northern Los Angeles County . The Hilary Fire was reported near 40th Street and Barrel Springs Road near Palmdale. It swelled to 74 acres before crews were able to get a handle on it. ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

Man fatally shot by police in San Fernando

An investigation was continuing today into the fatal shooting by police of a man who allegedly attacked a woman with a shovel in San Fernando. According to the San Fernando Police Department, the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m. Monday in the area of Third Street and North Mac...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

1 killed in crash involving at least 14 vehicles in Norwalk

One person was killed Tuesday morning when more than a dozen vehicles were involved in a crash in Norwalk. The initial crash involving two vehicles was reported just before 1 a.m. Both vehicles rolled over in the rear-end collision, authorities said. Authorities were investigatin...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

Last-minute deal on California wildfire victim compensation falls apart

The California Assembly opted not to vote Tuesday on legislation meant to help wildfire victims, deciding at the last minute to push back a decision on a bill that some Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, said wouldn’t meaningfully address the financial challenges caused by c...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

Long Beach shooting and pursuit shuts down part of 710 Freeway

A pursuit and shooting involving police shut down part of the northbound 710 Freeway in Long Beach early Tuesday. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 200 block of Aquarium Way shortly before 12:30 a.m. Police found thr...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026