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Westmont neighbors concerned by questionable activity at abandoned home

An unsightly property in the middle of a Westmont neighborhood is concerning neighbors about trespassers, illegal drug use in the area and prostitution activity. Residents say the home, which is near the intersection of West Century Boulevard and Western Avenue, has been a proble...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

schools

These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students

Students sit around a fountain on the campus of San José​ State University on Feb. 18, 2025. Computer science, nursing and electrical engineering are among the most lucrative fields of study for recent California undergraduates, who on average earn well over $100,000 four years a...

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

safety

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

business

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity....

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Sep 1, 2026

News

Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches

WARNING: The video may be graphic for some. Lynnette Bellin, a swim instructor who teaches self rescue lessons, said she was on her weekly swim in the lake when the otter encounter occurred. "It was teeth and claws and I was pushing it away," Bellin said, describing what she says...

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Sep 1, 2026

government

LA County rolls out revamped public comment system for Board of Supervisors meetings

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors meeting on April 15, 2025. (Samanta Helou Hernandez / LAist) Los Angeles County rolled out a new way to participate in Board of Supervisors meetings Tuesday with a revamped registration system that officials say will make it easier for residen...

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

business

MLB’s Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke

Angel Stadium of Anaheim. (Katelyn Mulcahy / Getty Images North America) Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to purchase controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno. The company led by Stan Kroenke made the surprising announcement Tuesday, say...

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

government

Bill that could block Forest Lawn Drive safety fix heads to Newsom

Forest Lawn Drive, which has become a contentious street safety topic in the run up to the mayoral election, provides access to Griffith Park. (Robyn Beck / /AFP via Getty Images) Topline: A bill that threatens a long-planned project to slow cars on Forest Lawn Drive near Griffit...

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

safety

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

safety

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

safety

Long Beach is fencing off the tunnel under Ocean Boulevard to keep people from living there

A fence is being erected around the entrance to the Jergins Tunnel in Long Beach on Aug. 21, 2026. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) Fed up with people living in and starting fires in a historic tunnel under downtown, the city of Long Beach has started building a fortified me...

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

News

25 years later, Michael Strahan recalls days after 9/11

In the ABC News special, "9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later," athletes, musicians and entertainers reflect on how their industries brought healing after 9/11....

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Sep 1, 2026

safety

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

safety

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

safety

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

safety

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

Local

Repairs underway on Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Repairs were underway Tuesday on Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star after flowers and other items left at the site by fans mourning the “Queen of Country Music” were removed. The country music legend’s death at age 80 was announced Aug. 25. Fans gathered at the star in th...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 1, 2026

safety

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