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654 storiesnewest firstlatest September 25, 2026page 5 of 33
El Niño is expected to cause landslides, erosion and rockfalls that could shut down sections of the Pacific Surfliner in San Clemente and coastal Orange County during the 2026‑2027 winter, adding to a history of weather‑related closures.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump administration's effort to control how Los Angeles homeless service groups apply for federal housing funds, ordering millions of dollars to be made available without restrictions.
A September 2026 wildfire on Santa Rosa Island damaged the rare Torrey pine forest, prompting scientists, fire crews and volunteers to protect the remaining trees before anticipated El Niño rains. The coordinated effort focuses on containment, assessment and preventive measures to preserve the island’s unique pine stand.
Two Pacific hurricanes expected early next week could combine with high tides to cause flooding and erosion on Southern California beaches, a rare threat for the region.
Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning on September 24, 2026 due to a second wave of flea‑borne typhus cases, highlighting the disease's periodic reappearance in Southern California.
Firefighters used defensive tactics to contain a commercial building fire in downtown Los Angeles on September 24, 2026, focusing on protecting nearby structures while an investigation into the blaze’s cause proceeds.
A pilot was rescued after an MK-58 Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Morro Bay on September 24, 2026. The retired military aircraft, used in public displays, sank, prompting a rescue response that brought the pilot to safety.
Mayor Karen Bass ordered the LAPD to review its handling of mental‑illness encounters and to expand crisis‑intervention training, responding to ongoing criticism of the department’s approach to mental‑health incidents.
The LAX People Mover opening has been postponed after the contractor requested extra testing time to ensure safety and performance. Officials say the delay, part of a series of postponements, reflects a commitment to a reliable automated transit system for airport passengers.
Hundreds of volunteers, including Disney, ABC7 staff and celebrities, built walls in Pacific Palisades and Malibu on September 24, 2026 as part of Habitat for Humanity’s effort to rebuild homes for survivors of the recent Palisades fire.
Two homes in the San Fernando Valley were burglarized overnight on September 23-24, 2026, adding to a recent series of break‑ins in the area. Police are investigating and have increased patrols while urging residents to remain vigilant.
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during a 2025 special election probe, after the alleged voting irregularities were found to be unfounded.
The Trump administration has proposed an English‑only instruction rule for Los Angeles Head Start, affecting about two‑thirds of enrolled children. Critics say the move conflicts with long‑standing research favoring bilingual education.
A Los Angeles Metro driver pleaded not guilty to murder after a Chatsworth bus crash that killed two and injured five, and was detained on $4.1 million bail.
El Niño‑driven warming of Pacific waters is drawing sharks, sea snakes and other atypical fish into Southern California, highlighting rapid shifts in marine ecosystems.
A teenage boy was killed and his sister injured when a driver fled after striking them and their mother as they crossed a street in Hyde Park, Los Angeles on September 23, 2026. Police are investigating the hit‑and‑run and seeking information from the public.
On September 23, 2026, people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles’ Skid Row held the neighborhood’s first talent show, giving residents a platform to perform and engage the broader community.
Police shot and killed a suspect after he opened fire while officers attempted to rescue two shooting victims outside a San Bernardino home on September 23, 2026.
Los Angeles City Council approved $466.6 million on September 22, 2026 to fund affordable housing, directing the money to developers, nonprofits and land trusts to increase low‑income housing options.
Los Angeles Fire Department investigators could not determine the cause of the multi‑day fire that destroyed a cold‑storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, leaving the origin of the blaze officially unknown.
