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Jul 11, 2026
Man and woman found fatally shot inside Westwood home in possible murder-suicide
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home early Friday, sending shock waves through the well-to-do neighborhood.
Jul 10, 2026
11 dogs died after being crammed in crates in a sweltering van. How a trainer tried to cover it up
Authorities said Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit, an Irvine trainer, killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van. He covered up the deaths by impersonating the dogs' owners and having the pets cremated.
Jul 10, 2026
Safety concerns over solar panels were raised a year before massive Boyle Heights fire
The rooftop solar panels that a cold storage company says may be the cause of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire were the subject of a request for change at City Hall, records reviewed by The Times and interviews show. The company says it was seeking a safer alternative.
Jul 10, 2026
Nail salon owner charged with scheme that bilked fellow Vietnamese immigrants
The owner of a nail salon in the San Fernando Valley allegedly stole $1.4 million from a dozen people, taking advantage of connections in the local Vietnamese community to solicit investments that were never repaid.
Jul 10, 2026
Even in the heart of L.A., they still rely on old-fashioned landlines and don't want to lose them
Living high up in the Hollywood Hills, Peter and Nanci Ellis think of their landline as a lifeline.
Jul 10, 2026
Huntington Beach says a Newport-style 'takeover' is in the works, and police intend to stop it
Huntington Beach Police are warning online organizers and promoters attempting a "takeover" that they will be prosecuted for any criminality.
Jul 9, 2026
LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
L.A. County education officials say union contracts Los Angeles Unified couldn't afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board's spending.
Jul 9, 2026
Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers
An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that could have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.
Jul 9, 2026
The longest ever state school takeover is ending as Inglewood steps toward local control
The countdown begins for Inglewood to regain control of local public schools after California's longest-ever takeover — first by the state, then by the county.
Jul 9, 2026
Bacteria levels spike at several L.A. County beaches: See which ones to avoid
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water in certain L.A. beaches due to elevated bacteria levels.
Jul 9, 2026
L.A. cardrooms applaud court ruling to allow blackjack
A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.
Jun 30, 2026
Air Quality Alert for WNY on Wednesday
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for all of Wednesday throughout Western New York. Outdoor air quality levels are expected to be greater than an Air Quality Index of 135 for fine particulates. We get a quick hit of the excessive heat that has been found across western and central portions of the nation [...]
Jul 15, 2026
Hochul calls on EPA to help local communities
Jul 15, 2026
New Highmark Stadium to host job fair
