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Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani ahead of the postseason
Los Angeles brought Ohtani back from the injured list for Wednesday’s game against San Diego and optioned Josue De Paula to Triple-A.
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Lucas Museum welcomes the public at its new Exposition Park home
Opening-day visitors explored a Los Angeles museum devoted to visual storytelling across illustration, comics, film, murals and fine art.
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Public Safety
Polo raises concern for Southern California surf and rip currents
Forecasters expect elevated surf and strong rip currents this weekend into next week as multiple southerly swells approach the coast.
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Rams add safety Maximus Pulley, place Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve
Los Angeles signed safety Maximus Pulley from Philadelphia’s practice squad and moved running back Ronnie Rivers to injured reserve.
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Los Angeles approves record $466.6 million affordable-housing funding round
The City Council unanimously approved its largest affordable-housing funding pool, with roughly 70% backed by Measure ULA.
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LA28 reveals first details for Venice Beach triathlon courses
Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events will use loop-style courses centered at Venice Beach, with a shared transition area and coastal finish line.
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New poll shows Raman ahead of Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
A Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times survey puts Nithya Raman at 39%, Karen Bass at 28%, and undecided voters at 33%.
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Skid Row talent show puts local performers in the spotlight
Homeless and formerly homeless artists performed music and dance at a community talent show in downtown Los Angeles.
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Public Safety
San Diego County highlights weather center’s flood-preparedness role
The county says its Kearny Mesa weather center supports field operations and public safety during weather threats.
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Environment
Olive ridley nests mark first recorded sea-turtle nesting on U.S. West Coast
Officials protected two Orange County nesting sites after olive ridley sea turtles laid eggs near Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.
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Public Safety
San Diego County schedules mosquito treatments to reduce West Nile risk
County vector-control crews announced treatment work aimed at limiting mosquitoes that can spread West Nile virus.
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San Diego County confirms mumps outbreak at San Diego State
County health officials identified five confirmed or probable cases among student athletes and are coordinating notifications and testing with SDSU.
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California signs new legislation as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Games
The state announced new measures supporting preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
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New financing program aims to help Eaton and Palisades fire survivors rebuild
California launched a financing option intended to help survivors of the Los Angeles firestorms access rebuilding funds.
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Entertainment
California expands film and TV tax credits, adds support for post-production
New legislation expands the state’s film and television incentive program and establishes a credit for post-production work.
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Environment
California declares emergency to strengthen El Niño preparedness
The state issued an emergency proclamation aimed at preparations for coastal flooding and severe weather.
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Public Safety
Battery fire at La Verne facility prompts evacuations
A fire involving lithium-ion batteries led to evacuation orders near a Southern California water facility.
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Community
LA homeless service providers confront federal funding delays
LAist reports that delays in federal funds are affecting the region’s homelessness service system.
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Community
Southern California households receive summer utility bill credits
The state says eligible Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric customers are receiving credits on summer bills.
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Entertainment
California selects 41 film projects for expanded production tax credit
The California Film Commission announced 41 projects selected for its film and television tax credit program.
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Entertainment
Nine TV projects selected for California production tax credits
The Film Commission says a new group of television projects will take part in the state’s expanded incentive program.
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Community
New wildfire recovery laws address smoke damage and mortgages
Four bills signed in Altadena strengthen protections for disaster survivors.
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Community
Los Angeles motel conversion receives funding for supportive homes
A state award would support 52 homes for people facing homelessness and behavioral health needs.
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Community
Six vacant Los Angeles County buildings slated for housing and care
The state and county are moving toward a new use for buildings at Metropolitan State Hospital.
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Community
Riverside region awarded funding for shelter and housing support
The state announced $20.4 million for Riverside-area homelessness programs.
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Community
Preparedness Month brings local planning resources to communities
California is promoting emergency readiness events and multilingual guidance.
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Entertainment
Animated projects join California film tax credit awards
The 2026 round included animated features for the first time.
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Entertainment
Rockford Files project listed for California production incentive
The state approved-projects list includes a new scripted series from Universal Television.
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Community
Brad Robey introduces Fair The World nonprofit initiative in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles initiative plans outreach, essential supplies and a tent identification system for people experiencing homelessness.
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- Lucas Museum welcomes the public at its new Exposition Park home
- Rams add safety Maximus Pulley, place Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve
- Los Angeles approves record $466.6 million affordable-housing funding round
- LA28 reveals first details for Venice Beach triathlon courses
- New poll shows Raman ahead of Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
- Skid Row talent show puts local performers in the spotlight
- California signs new legislation as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Games
- New financing program aims to help Eaton and Palisades fire survivors rebuild
- New wildfire recovery laws address smoke damage and mortgages
- Los Angeles motel conversion receives funding for supportive homes
- Six vacant Los Angeles County buildings slated for housing and care
- Brad Robey introduces Fair The World nonprofit initiative in Los Angeles
Orange County
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- Battery fire at La Verne facility prompts evacuations
- Riverside region awarded funding for shelter and housing support
San Diego
- Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani ahead of the postseason
- San Diego County highlights weather center’s flood-preparedness role
- San Diego County schedules mosquito treatments to reduce West Nile risk
- San Diego County confirms mumps outbreak at San Diego State
- Southern California households receive summer utility bill credits
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