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AP exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Federal agents walk along a street in Minneapolis in February. (Ryan Murphy / Associated Press) Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. ICE plan...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Aug 12, 2026

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Winning Powerball numbers for the $1 billion jackpot

The winning numbers for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1 billion were drawn on Wednesday: 26 , 67, 69, 66 and 4 with a red Powerball of 9. The multiplier was 2x. The Powerball jackpot hit $1 billion ahead of Wednesday’s drawing, becoming the largest lottery prize up fo...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Aug 12, 2026

government

LA Mayor Bass wants public transit to be free. Metro puts that price tag at over $1 billion

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has long stated her interest in a fare-free Metro. As she runs for reelection and begins her second tenure as chair of the agency's board, she said she wants to develop a long-term plan to make that a reality. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images) Los A...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Aug 12, 2026

schools

Eastside students go back to school as Lineage warehouse cleanup continues

Students and families arrive at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in East L.A. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Jacqueline Ramirez / Boyle Heights Beat) This story first appeared on The LA Local . It’s the first day of school across the Los Angeles Unified School District, and studen...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Aug 12, 2026

business

LA's iconic Pink's Hot Dogs to open first Japan location in Tokyo

Pink’s Hot Dogs, the landmark Los Angeles eatery that began as a pushcart more than eight decades ago, is planning to open its first restaurant in Japan by the end of the year. Pink’s confirmed the expansion to City News Service on Wednesday. “Pink’s Hollywood location has welcom...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Aug 12, 2026

safety

Pilot partnering LAPD, LAAS finalized to combat animal cruelty on Skid Row

Animal and law enforcement officers will be cracking down on illegal breeding and animal sales in and around Skid Row, it was announced Wednesday. As part of an effort to prevent animal cruelty, the Los Angeles Police Department and LA Animal Services will have a permanent partne...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Aug 12, 2026

safety

Car crashes into business in Huntington Beach

Injuries were reported after a car crashed into a business Wednesday in Huntington Beach . The crash was reported in the 6000 block of Edinger Avenue . Details about what led to the crash were not immediately available. At least part of the car appeared to end up inside the store...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Aug 12, 2026