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LAist

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The Vincent Thomas Bridge closes for 16 months on Saturday. They’re calling it ‘Harborgeddon’

Locals say they’re planning for longer commutes and clogged truck traffic. They hope small businesses won’t lose their customers.

Long Beach, CA · 8h

hoodline.com

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Cudahy Crowd Mistakes Fontana Officers for ICE, Damages Their Vehicles

Fontana police officers conducting a narcotics investigation in Cudahy had several vehicles damaged on Oct. 30 after a crowd mistakenly believed they were federal immigration agents. At least three cars had flattened tires. The officers had arrived to search a home. According to NBC Los Angeles, the officers were conducting...

Fontana, CA · 5h

The LA Local

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MacArthur Park fence construction to begin Nov. 16

Things could get noisy as the city plans to break ground on an 8-foot tall fence on Nov. 16. Construction will continue through fall 2027. The post MacArthur Park fence construction to begin Nov. 16 appeared first on LA Local .

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

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Hollywood Dig Begins on 45-Unit Affordable Complex Near Highland Avenue

1248 N. Cherokee Ave. — Approximate Site of Affordable Housing Project. Construction is underway on a new affordable housing complex near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Hollywood, where crews are building a five-story structure that will hold 45 one- and two-bedroom apartments with no on-site parking. The project, rising at 1248 N. Cherokee Ave., will set aside every unit except a mandatory manager's apartment for low- and moderate-income renters.

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for SCV, Edison Issues PSPS Alerts

The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Clarita Valley late Friday night through Saturday. There is a risk for rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior with any new fire starts, especially late Friday night through Saturday. Weak to moderate Santa...

Santa Clarita Valley, CA · 23h

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Grand Avenue Bridge in Diamond Bar Will be Closed Overnight on Nov. 13

The Grand Avenue bridge in Diamond Bar will be closed overnight Nov. 13 to accommodate work on the 57/60 Confluence Project, officials announced Thursday. The bridge, adjacent to the Pomona (60) Freeway, will be closed from 8 p.m. Nov. 13 until 8 a.m. the following day, according to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

Diamond Bar, CA · 23h

Los Angeles Times

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High school flag football: City Section playoff scores and schedule

CIF City Section high school girls' flag football playoff scores and schedule.

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

The LA Local

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Roy wins LA city attorney’s race

Roy, backed by powerful progressives like U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, has vowed to take on the Trump administration in court. The post Roy wins LA city attorney’s race appeared first on LA Local .

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

LA Public Press

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ICE arrests and sightings across LA County, Nov. 1–5

Federal agents continue hunting immigrants in LA. We're tracking it. Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →

Los Angeles County, CA · 22h

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Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

That's what I initially thought when a political novice named Nithya Raman upset an incumbent in 2020 to become the first democratic socialist elected to the Los Angeles City Council. That's what I felt when Raman weathered well-funded challengers and loudmouth opponents to win reelection outright in the 2024 primary,...

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

KTLA

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Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Dept. says ICE agents detained 2 people outside station without advance notice

Two people were taken into custody by federal immigration agents outside a Los Angeles County sheriff’s station Thursday morning, prompting officials to clarify that the department had no involvement in the operation, the department says. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity occurred in the public parking lot outside the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 22h

SportsGrid

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The Sporting Tribune Southern Section Division 1 Playoff Preview

The high school regular season is over! Now the California Interscholastic Federation postseason brackets begin! The Southern Section, which makes up Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Gabriel Valley, and some parts of San Bernardino County, is the biggest competitive region in the state- one of the biggest sections in the country. There are 14 different brackets representing different levels of play. The Division 1 playoff features eight of the best teams in the country, highlighted by previous national champions St. John Bosco, Santa Margarita, Mater Dei, and Sierra Canyon. There are treasures of Division 1 talent playing in this playoff. I can't wait to break it all down. Those four matchups are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, one week after the other Southern Section divisions begin postseason play. Here's an early preview.

California · 5h

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Wu, Menchaca and Wang Projected to Win San Gabriel City Council Seats

Colorado Boulevard Newspaper is projecting John Wu, Denise Menchaca and Wendy Wang as winners in the City of San Gabriel’s general municipal election for City Council. Voters could vote for no more than three candidates. The results were part of the first ballot-count update since Election Night for the...

San Gabriel, CA · 1d

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San Gabriel to Take Parking Permit Machines Offline Friday

Residents can continue to buy daily overnight permits online at sangabriel.permitinfo.net. Annual permits will remain available in person at San Gabriel City Hall. The city is preparing an online purchasing option for annual permits, expected to launch in early 2027. The change is part of the city’s effort to modernize...

San Gabriel, CA · 1d

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Groundbreaking marks start of transformation at La Brea Tar Pits

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29 for the La Brea Tar Pits reimaging project, which is transforming the 13-acre campus on Wilshire Boulevard’s Museum Row. The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County is spearheading the project and announced that...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Insurance Journal

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California Homes Face Shutoffs as Santa Anas Raise Fire Risks

Thousands of homes and businesses north of Los Angeles face the risk of potential power cuts over the next two days as weak to moderate Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire weather conditions. Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power to 4,639 homes and businesses in Los Angeles County,...

Ventura County, CA · 5h

Hey SoCal / Civic News

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Baldwin Park council rejects 104-unit townhome project

The Baldwin Park City Council on Wednesday rejected a 20-building, 104-unit townhome development proposed for a vacant school district parcel, upholding the Planning Commission’s earlier denial of the project. The decision followed public comments in which residents argued the 5-acre site at 1314 LeBorgne Ave. is one of the...

Baldwin Park, CA · 1d

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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Audit panel has ‘scathing’ critique of county Public Health

The California Legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee shared a “scathing” review of the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s response to Chiquita Canyon Landfill crisis last week, during an hourslong […] The post Audit panel has ‘scathing’ critique of county Public Health appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Los Angeles, CA · 1h

Westside Current

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Danish Tourist Found Unconscious After Venice Attack

VENICE - A Danish tourist was found unconscious with a head wound at Speedway and Washington Boulevard after an attack captured on surveillance footage, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police asked for help Thursday identifying two suspects seen approaching and assaulting the visitor. Detectives released photos of the pair in hopes someone would recognize them and provide information. Officers responded around 12:35 a.m. Oct. 30 to reports of an unconscious man. The victim had a cut on the right side of his head, police said. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel took the man, a Danish national visiting the United States, to a hospital, where he received treatment for serious injuries, according to LAPD. What led to the attack remained unclear. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information about the assault can contact Patrick Foley at LAPD's Pacific Division at 310-482-6313, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After business hours, callers can reach the watch commander at 310-482-6334 or call 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through lacrimestoppers.org . Editor's Note: This story includes reporting from City News Service, a content partner of Westside Current.

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

LAist

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LA County courts are making it easier to request recordings of some hearings

People in certain cases can now ask for an official audio record of their hearing if there's no official court reporter and they can't afford a private one.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d