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Forecasters reported that record heat and humidity persisted in Los Angeles on Thursday, with expectations of possible relief in the coming days. The city has endured an unusually hot and muggy summer, reaching historic levels.
Lineage sued solar company Altus Power and a contractor for over $1 billion, alleging they caused the June 17 fire that destroyed its Boyle Heights cold‑storage warehouse. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the loss of the facility and its contents.
Greg Daniels received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 10, 2026, recognizing his work on The Office, Parks and Recreation, and King of the Hill. The ceremony was attended by Conan O'Brien and Steve Carell at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard.
Santa Ana voters will decide in November 2026 whether to make the sales‑tax increase Measure X permanent, a tax that has generated nearly $500 million for city maintenance, police and other programs.
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal investigation into the downtown Los Angeles County men’s jail to assess whether its conditions breach constitutional rights, following years of complaints.
Mayor Karen Bass will formally resign from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission on September 10, 2026. The commission oversees the city's shelter system and assistance programs, and her departure will create a vacancy to be filled under existing procedures.
Strong surf and flooding on September 12-13, 2026, broke a Long Beach seawall, created a sinkhole at a Malibu celebrity home, and damaged homes in Dana Point.
Unusually high humidity combined with heat is raising the risk of heat‑related illnesses in Southern California, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions.
Los Angeles Fire Department fought a brush fire on the 405 near Getty Center Drive on September 9, issuing evacuations as the blaze threatened the highway and surrounding area, a common risk in the dry-season Sepulveda Pass.
Incumbent Rep. Young Kim has deleted all references to President Trump from her campaign website in Orange County, aiming to broaden her appeal as she faces a Republican primary challenge from Rep. Ken Calvert.
A possible welding explosion at a construction site on West Van Nuys Boulevard in Arleta injured four people, prompting a police and emergency response while investigators examine the cause.
A Mercedes collided with an ambulance transporting a critical patient in Boyle Heights on September 9, 2026, injuring five patients.
Two Beverly Hills firefighters were injured while battling an apartment fire on South Rexford Drive, which was extinguished by early afternoon on September 9, 2026, amid unusually high temperatures.
Metro plans to open a dedicated bus lane in Eagle Rock before the 2028 Olympics, prompting resident and small‑business concerns about added traffic, while the agency highlights transit benefits.
The Trump administration and Westlands Water District declared California’s Sacramento‑San Joaquin River Delta water plan unworkable on September 9, 2026, raising concerns about its feasibility and prompting a reassessment of the state's water management strategy.
A rescued coyote in Studio City was euthanized on September 9, 2026, after severe head pellet wounds and a jaw infection made recovery impossible, illustrating the difficulties wildlife responders face with injured urban coyotes.
An explosion caused by a welding operation at a construction site on Van Nuys Boulevard injured two people and shattered windows of a nearby apartment building. Firefighters responded, treating the victims and securing the area while authorities began an investigation.
One person died and at least three vehicles were involved in a crash near Rainbow Glen Drive and Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita on September 8, 2026. Police have not yet released the cause of the collision.
Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance extending Fair Work Week scheduling rules and paid labor‑rights training to fast‑food workers, affecting tens of thousands of employees. The move aligns the fast‑food sector with existing protections for other low‑wage industries in the city.
Mayor Karen Bass announced her resignation from the Los Angeles homeless services commission on September 8, 2026, after a LAist report revealed she missed most commission meetings. The commission, which oversees the city’s primary homeless services agency, will seek a replacement while continuing its oversight duties.
