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Waterfront homes in Los Angeles collapsed into the ocean on September 19, 2026 due to erosion and rising sea levels, and FEMA declined to provide relocation assistance, leaving homeowners to seek alternatives.
George Lucas and a host of celebrities attended an invitation‑only gala on September 19, 2026, previewing the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park three days before its public opening.
A father of three died in a Boyle Heights crash on September 19, 2026, and his uncle, the driver, was arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to Los Angeles police.
On September 12, 2026, the U.S. military and Camel Corp tested camels as cargo carriers in early Los Angeles, examining their suitability before automobiles became common.
A drowsy driver crashed a pickup into an Irwindale police patrol car during a traffic stop on September 19, 2026, injuring no officers but prompting concerns about driver fatigue and officer safety.
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz released a tribute cartoon on September 18, 2026, honoring journalists Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw, who died in the NewsChopper 4 crash, by depicting the helicopter with a halo.
A candlelight vigil at St. John Eudes Parish in Chatsworth honored five victims of a suspected DUI crash and a NewsChopper4 helicopter crash that occurred earlier in the week.
A drug‑impaired SUV entered the wrong lane in Reseda, striking a Metro bus and killing two passengers while injuring six, adding to a series of recent wrong‑way transit crashes in Los Angeles.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills allowing California community colleges to offer additional bachelor’s degree programs, aiming to match regional workforce needs and expand post‑secondary options.
An overflowing pool caused a hillside collapse in the Hollywood Hills on September 18, leading authorities to evacuate nearby homes. Officials are investigating the incident and working to stabilize the area before residents can return.
Lake Tahoe law enforcement has announced a $147,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual accused of poisoning trees on the North Shore, an issue that has troubled the area for years.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara initiated a process to bar auto insurers from using marital status in rate calculations, aiming to remove a long‑standing rating factor. The regulator’s authority to set underwriting rules underpins the proposed change, which could reshape how premiums are determined statewide.
A high‑speed SUV ran a red light at Nordhoff and De Soto, striking a Metro bus and killing two people. Police released camera footage and are investigating the incident.
Governor Gavin Newsom rejected Senate Bill 954, preserving the 2025 CEQA exemptions that allow advanced‑manufacturing facilities to be sited without full environmental review.
Scientists have identified a new tiny cat species in Bolivia, the first new feline described in over 100 years, emphasizing the rarity of such discoveries.
An SUV that ran a red light struck a Metro bus at a Chatsworth intersection on September 17, killing two people, and prompting a police investigation supported by security‑camera footage.
Board Chair Doug Chaffee and Supervisor Katrina Foley signed a proclamation on September 17 declaring a state of emergency for South Orange County following Hurricane Maria damage, enabling the county to pursue emergency measures and aid recovery.
A magnitude‑3.1 quake struck southeast of Compton on September 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., shaking nearby South Gate, Bellflower, Long Beach and Compton.
A crane operating for a private contractor toppled onto two New Jersey homes on September 17 after the soil gave way, causing extensive damage and prompting a police investigation into the cause.
A single‑engine AS350 B2 helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on September 15, killing three people, including two NBC4 journalists. Authorities are investigating the cause while the community mourns the loss.
