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Responding to complaints, UC campuses admit record number of California students

Students at UCLA on the Janss steps. (Ashley Balderrama / LAist) University of California officials announced Wednesday they have offered admission to a record number of California students. Around 102,000 residents were offered seats, about 1,400 more than last year. UC also adm...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 29, 2026

government

It's now illegal to drop off homeless person in Riverside without notifying city

It is now illegal to drop off homeless people from different regions in the city of Riverside without providing a 24-hour notice, officials reminded the public Thursday. After the city adopted an ordinance on June 9 requiring advance notice when unhoused people are transported in...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 29, 2026

News

MLS beats Liga MX 4-3 in All-Star Game without Lionel Messi

Major League Soccer is on top once again. For the second straight year, MLS took down Liga MX in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in the annual showcase between the two North American leagues. Liga MX, which entered Charlotte with a starting lineup devoid of several key players, stunni...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 29, 2026

News

Love Island USA fans can attend Season 8 reunion taping for free. How to apply

Calling all superfans! Just when you thought the juicy drama of Love Island USA was over, the Islanders are coming together one last time for the Season 8 reunion — and you can attend the taping for free in Universal City. In the reunion episode, the cast will be joined by hosts ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 29, 2026

Local

West Hollywood wants ‘coyote condo’ owner to take immediate action

The coyotes recently showed up at an abandoned construction site. (Courtesy CBS LA) We’ve all had a problem neighbor at one time or another, but what if they howled at the moon? That’s what West Hollywood is dealing with right now at a so-called “coyote condo,” where a pack has t...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 29, 2026

News

A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill (Eric Lee / Getty Images) Updated July 29, 2026 at 14:06 PM ET The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday, but left the door open to raising rat...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 29, 2026

business

Canter's Deli marks 95 years with 95-cent pastrami sandwiches

Canter's neon sign has glowed over Fairfax Avenue since the family moved the deli there in 1953, and this week, the LA institution is celebrating 95 years in business. Canter's Deli turns 95 this year, and the iconic Jewish deli and coffee shop will sell its hot pastrami sandwich...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 29, 2026

safety

Federal immigration authorities targeting airports for arrests

In an effort to ramp up deportations, federal immigration authorities have a new tactic: arresting people who overstay their visas in airports, according to an immigration memo obtained by ABC News....

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jul 29, 2026

safety

LA influencer accused of robbing people she met online is arrested again

A Los Angeles model and influencer who was charged earlier this year for allegedly burglarizing homes of people she met online was arrested again in Beverly Hills, NBC Los Angeles learned Wednesday. Adva Lavie , also known as Mia Ventura, was charged in March with two counts of u...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 29, 2026

schools

LA Zoo welcomes 4 young Boer goats from Covina High's future farmers program

The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed four Boer goat kids that were being cared for at Covina High School through its Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, the zoo announced Wednesday. Four female 6-month-old kids made their debut and are ready to meet visitors, who can get up clos...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 29, 2026

parks

Minor league baseball is coming to Irvine’s Great Park

A minor league baseball team will be coming to Irvine’s Great Park Championship Baseball Stadium next summer. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images / Los Angeles Times) Topline: A minor league baseball team will be coming to Irvine’s Great Park Championship Basebal...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 29, 2026

News

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie exits ICU, continues to be on the mend

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is continuing to receive care for her injuries after getting in a fight with two other eagles, but the wildlife rehabilitation center caring for her said she’s now out of the intensive care unit. Jackie was suffering from anemia and inflammation affecti...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 29, 2026