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Cleanup crews, guided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, are removing 85 million pounds of rotted food from the fire‑damaged Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights. The effort aims to prevent health hazards following the August 2026 blaze.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released photos of 27 suspects tied to a two‑night AutoZone burglary during recent street takeovers in East LA, seeking public assistance as the investigation continues.
LAPD arrested an unidentified male suspect on August 7 for multiple burglaries at a Studio City home after a security alarm at the 3800 block of Rhodes Avenue led to his capture in the San Fernando Valley.
A hammerhead shark was seen circling Malibu Pier on August 15, startling local fishermen, an event linked to unusually warm ocean waters drawing tropical species northward along the California coast.
A young river otter hit by a car in Vacaville suffered brain swelling but is expected to make a full recovery and be released within days, thanks to prompt care by wildlife rescuers.
Los Angeles County health crews are removing 85 million pounds of spoiled food from a Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights after a June fire caused extensive spoilage.
An American Airlines flight turned back and made an emergency landing at LAX on August 15 after an unspecified issue arose during its initial climb, with no immediate injuries reported.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released photos of 27 suspects tied to two early‑morning AutoZone break‑ins in East LA on August 9, 2026, and is requesting public help to identify them.
Eight Riverside County firefighters delivered a baby at a home in Riverside County after the mother’s labor progressed faster than expected, later reuniting mother and infant.
Fishermen at Malibu Pier spotted a rare hammerhead shark on August 15, 2026, an event linked to unusually warm Pacific waters drawing tropical marine life northward.
LAPD arrested a repeat burglary suspect on August 7 after a security alarm and video at a Studio City home led investigators to the suspect's San Fernando Valley residence.
Police are investigating overnight burglaries at two San Fernando Valley homes where jewelry and handbags were stolen.
Oscar-nominated director Mark Rydell died at 97 of natural causes in a Los Angeles retirement community, leaving behind a legacy that includes "On Golden Pond" and collaborations with Hollywood legends.
A Los Angeles mother, father and son spent 120 days in a Texas ICE detention center after authorities linked them to a relative's alleged wrongdoing, with the mother describing the ordeal as "bloodline punishment."
Residents and businesses in Boyle Heights face a fast‑approaching deadline to clear millions of pounds of spoiled meat left after a warehouse fire. City officials say equipment and support will be provided, but the community is urging swift action.
An American Airlines flight that had just left LAX turned around and made an emergency landing at the same airport on August 14, 2026. The crew’s quick decision and coordinated airport response ensured a safe touchdown without further incident.
Federal agents removed 17 card‑skimming devices in a three‑day Los Angeles sweep, preventing an estimated $17.7 million in fraud after inspecting 328 businesses and over 1,700 point‑of‑sale terminals.
Senate Bill 1279, authorizing speed cameras on Long Beach's Pacific Coast Highway, cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee and heads to a floor vote after passing the Senate 33-6. The bill targets an eight‑mile stretch of the highway within the city’s 217 miles of high‑capacity roads.
On August 13, 2026, a man in his sixties was killed in a hit‑and‑run while crossing a marked crosswalk with a walker in South Los Angeles. LAPD is investigating and seeking information about the driver.
An oil company seeks to restart offshore fracking in the Santa Barbara Channel to quadruple production, but state coastal officials have rejected the plan citing regulatory and environmental concerns.
