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Los Angeles County health officials warned that people at Union Station from 7:03 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. on September 19 may have been exposed to measles by an infected Amtrak passenger. The alert advises monitoring for symptoms and seeking medical care if needed.
A memorial service on September 20, 2026 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church honored veteran pilot George "Yurko" Marciniw, drawing family, friends, parishioners and NBCLA members to remember his life and lasting connection to the parish.
Mariachi Tierra Mia and The Smiths will perform together in a crossover concert at The Ford in Los Angeles on September 27, 2026, a partnership that began at a lucha libre-themed Christmas party.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill designating September 25 as Dolly Parton Day in California, creating a statewide observance to honor the late singer’s cultural impact.
Delays in HUD grant renewals are affecting over 50 Los Angeles homeless service providers, jeopardizing programs as many grants expire within three months. LAHSA warns the city's heavy reliance on federal funding makes timely approvals critical for service continuity.
Waterfront homes near Los Angeles are collapsing into the ocean as rising sea levels erode the shoreline, and FEMA has declined to offer relocation assistance to affected homeowners.
Los Angeles County Library launched a limited‑edition Hello Kitty library card on September 18, 2026, drawing dozens of patrons to branch locations as part of a Sanrio partnership aimed at promoting reading.
A September 18 lawsuit in the Northern District of California accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google of colluding to slow AI development, alleging antitrust violations and reduced value for subscription users. The case reflects increasing regulatory focus on AI industry collaborations.
The Prop Shop in Santa Monica celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, announced a goal to operate for another 50 years, and introduced a retail component to sustain its business, citing work on productions like The X‑Files and Oppenheimer.
Stars including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise attended an exclusive preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition Park on September 19, 2026, ahead of its public opening three days later.
Former pilot George Marciniw, known as “Helicopter George,” was honored by friends and regulars at The Blue Room in Burbank in September 2026, celebrating his lifelong love of flying and deep community ties.
The Fair Games Coalition staged a Jedi‑themed protest at the Lucas Museum on September 20, 2026, urging better worker rights for the upcoming Super Bowl and 2028 Olympics as Los Angeles prepares for the events.
Hollywood Burbank Airport performed a mock flight test of its new terminal on September 20, 2026, to verify operations before the terminal's October opening.
A battery fire broke out again on September 18, 2026, at the Moss Landing energy storage facility, the same site where a 2024 blaze forced 1,200 residents to evacuate. Emergency responders are working to contain the blaze and assess the situation.
Los Angeles County health officials warned that passengers at Union Station from 7:03 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. on September 19 may have been exposed to measles by an infected Amtrak rider, urging monitoring for symptoms.
A vehicle fire sparked a 28‑acre brush blaze in Mead Valley near Perris on September 18, injuring two people, one critically, and the fire was half contained by the next day.
A vintage collectibles dealer in Corona reported the theft of about $130,000 worth of items from a storage unit on September 19, prompting a police investigation and marking a substantial loss for the business.
Lalo Alcaraz created a cartoon showing NewsChopper 4 with a halo in place of its propellers to honor journalists Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw, who died in a helicopter crash.
A wrong‑lane, drug‑impaired SUV collided with a Metro bus in Reseda on September 18, killing two riders and injuring six others, who were taken to hospitals. Police are investigating the driver’s conduct and the cause of the crash.
HUD grant renewal delays could disrupt services for over 50 Los Angeles homeless providers within three months, threatening citywide assistance programs, LAHSA warns.
