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L.A.'s homeless authority is put on notice it will have to compete to save itself

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has been put on notice that it will have to compete for the first time with other applicants for key federally-mandated functions, setting the stage for a possible breakup of the city-county joint powers authority....

Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaSep 10, 2026

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Brush fire erupts near Getty Center, prompting evacuation warnings

Smoke rises from a brush fire near the Getty Center on Sept. 9, 2026. (CBS LA) This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check: LAFD incident page Latest evacuation map Firefighters appeared to make quick progress a...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 10, 2026

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Emmys 2026: Who has an EGOT and who is close?

A full list of celebrities who have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony -- aka EGOT -- and every star who is close to joining the elite group.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Sep 9, 2026

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Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities....

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Sep 9, 2026

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Southern California coastlines are reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Marie

Recent storm surges already have damaged Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Topline: Southern California is reeling from the destruction left behind by Tropical Storm Marie. Damages in Dana Point: Six homes were red-tagged when hi...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 9, 2026

safety

Long Beach police hid an officer's assault conviction for years, defense attorney alleges

Officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a March 2025 report of an armed robbery just blocks away — the arrest that followed is now at the center of allegations the department concealed one officer's assault conviction. (Megan Garvey / LAist) A prominent attorn...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 9, 2026

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How fire survivors can prep their properties for rain

Composted organic mulch on Lydia Whitlock's Altadena property helped prevent erosion after rain. (Courtesy Lydia Whitlock) The El Niño climate pattern is here and, in Southern California, that can mean heavy rain in the winter — which is why experts say now is the time to prepare...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 9, 2026

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Shooting of beloved Studio City coyote 'Wendy' sparks hunt for justice

A hunt for justice is on in Studio City after someone shot a beloved young coyote twice in the head by a pellet gun, leading to an infection so severe veterinarians decided the most humane thing was to euthanize the creature....

Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaSep 9, 2026

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Coyote with pellets in her head euthanized after being rescued in Studio City

The coyote rescued from Studio City was euthanized this week, according to the Wildlife Care of Southern California. (Wildlife Care of Southern California / Facebook) Topline: A coyote from Studio City that made headlines for its injured appearance was euthanized this week after ...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 9, 2026

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How does the uncertainty of TPS for El Salvador affect your community?

Supporters of the National TPS Alliance rally at the U.S. Capitol following a federal court ruling that lifted an injunction on the Trump Administration's ability to erase the temporary protected status of 400,000 people from six countries, including El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras,...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 9, 2026