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Edison CEO Pedro Pizarro said the exact spark that started the 2025 Eaton Fire may never be known, even as a fire department report blamed Edison-owned equipment for igniting the blaze.
Cindy Crawford, Heidi Brooks and Mahj to Go joined dozens of players at San Vicente Bungalows on August 5 for open play and tournaments featuring over forty Mahjong styles, reflecting the game’s rising popularity in Los Angeles.
Ventura County health officials confirmed a measles case on August 5, 2026, the first since 2017, linked to recent international travel, and have launched an investigation to contain it.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol Nellon dismissed Terrence Howard's lawsuit against CAA, finding his claim of fraudulent low pay for his "Empire" role lacked a viable damages claim.
Los Angeles County officials determined that a Southern California Edison power tower malfunction sparked the deadly 2025 Eaton wildfire, which burned parts of the city and caused loss of life.
California says its 82 lawsuits against the Trump administration saved over $207 billion, protecting state funding, civil‑rights and security interests, including a halt to military deployments in Los Angeles.
LAPD has arrested a man linked to a July 2026 sexual assault in North Hollywood and is asking the public for any additional victims to aid the ongoing investigation.
Firefighters attacked and slowed the Haskett brush fire on Tuesday in Littlerock, northern Los Angeles County, limiting its spread to two cars and protecting nearby structures. No injuries were reported, and the fire remains under control.
Los Angeles City Council proposed new restrictions on electric bicycles to address a rise in safety incidents involving teenage riders, aiming to align e‑bike use with existing traffic laws.
Los Angeles County supervisors and a city council member approved up to $10 million to help businesses and residents recover from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, aiming to mitigate its economic impact.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consultant to review the allocation formula for Measure B parcel‑tax revenue, assessing its suitability for funding trauma hospitals and EMS. The move follows the 2002 voter‑approved tax intended to support county emergency services.
Los Angeles City Council placed a measure on the November 2026 ballot to exempt fire‑survivor homeowners, particularly in the Palisades, from the mansion‑tax program Measure ULA. Voter approval would relieve these owners from the additional levy.
The LAUSD board announced plans to vote on terminating Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before his June 2026 resignation took effect, aiming to formalize a dismissal prior to his departure.
Commander Oscar Barragan left his role leading the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau after an internal memo recommended his discharge for violating honesty policies.
A California federal judge held the U.S. government in civil contempt for failing to image cell phones used by immigration agents in over a dozen operations, violating a court order that required preservation of such devices as evidence.
The Tournament of Roses opened online applications on August 3, 2026 for the 2027 Rose Court, seeking ambassadors aged 17 to 21 to represent Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area.
A police chase in Compton ended with a crash involving two other cars, after which deputies arrested the fleeing suspects. No injuries were reported, and the suspects are now in custody.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department SWAT deputies arrested an armed man who barricaded himself inside a Compton home on August 3, 2026, after a standoff that began around 5:45 a.m. The suspect surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.
A man in his 40s was shot in the head and died at the scene in a Van Nuys neighborhood early Monday, with police investigating and no arrests reported.
LAUSD faces a $231 million budget shortfall and a “Lack of Going Concern” warning, prompting the district to consider layoffs, furloughs and school consolidations to close the gap.
