Santa Monica nearing agreement to allow local police to patrol Metro E Line platforms

Santa Monica is close to finalizing an agreement with Metro to allow local police officers to patrol Metro stations within the city limits, according to Santa Monica city leaders. 

Nithya Raman surges to 11-point lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral poll

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.

Long Beach declares emergency as Hurricane Polo swell looms

Long Beach has declared a local emergency as the city works to repair damage and prepare its coastline for the possibility of more powerful surf.

LAPD searches for driver after South LA hit-and-run kills teen, critically injures sister

Police in South LA are searching for two people who allegedly took off after striking two teenage siblings walking with their mother Tuesday night, killing a 16-year-old boy and leaving his sister in critical condition.

Flea-borne typhus outbreak under investigation in Wilshire Center after 7 people get sick

A new flea-borne typhus outbreak is under investigation in Los Angeles’ Wilshire Center area after seven people became sick and six were hospitalized, health officials say.

Typhus cases reported across LA County
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A new flea-borne typhus outbreak is under investigation in Los Angeles’ Wilshire Center area after seven people became sick and six were hospitalized, health officials say.

Long Beach officials urge storm preparedness
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Officials are urging residents to brace for winter storms. This comes after parts of Long Beach dealt with record-breaking surf.

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger faces pushback over mass layoff concerns

Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Pushback over Hollywood merger
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Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Six Flags roller coaster blamed for brain injuries
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Six Flags' X2 roller coaster is at the center of lawsuits claiming the ride contributed to serious brain injuries.

Lithium battery storage fire in LA County
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A small explosion and fire broke out in an outdoor lithium battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne.

LAFD reports no cause in Lineage fire
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In a report, LAFD said investigators could not identify what exactly caused the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.