Social security COLA increase is 3.6%
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The 2027 adjustment is noticeably larger than the one the agency made going into this year.

NBA hall of famer Amar'e Stoudemire begins new career as Florida police officer

Former NBA star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire is trading the basketball court for a badge, embarking on a new career in law enforcement in South Florida.

Southern California braces for Santa Ana winds, high heat, and extreme wildfire risk

mergency agencies across Southern California are on high alert as powerful Santa Ana winds, high heat, and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions through Saturday.

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash

President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.

LAFD battles apartment fire in East Hollywood
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First-floor residents were evacuated due to dense smoke, and one woman was transported to a local hospital. The American Red Cross and MTA buses were dispatched to assist displaced residents.

Routine traffic stop leads to major drug bust with over 700 pounds of meth and fentanyl found in vehicle

A routine traffic stop in Nevada turned into a major drug bust after a trained narcotics detecting K-9 alerted deputies to the presence of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle.

Major airline abandons 3 key cities as passengers face shrinking flight choices

American Airlines has dropped flights to three destinations across the U.S., Mexico and the Middle East this year, leaving some travelers with fewer flight options.

Palisades wildfire readiness questioned
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A Brentwood brush fire and dangerous Santa Ana winds have raised concerns about wildfire preparedness across Los Angeles. The Pacific Palisades remains reliant on a roughly six-mile hose line while the Santa Ynez Reservoir is offline for repairs.

Torrance toddler battling cancer
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Brynn Bannon, a 15-month-old from Torrance, is undergoing chemotherapy for Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Her parents entered her into Jessica Alba’s "Baby of the Year" competition, where she advanced to the quarterfinals. How you can help: https://www.foxla.com/news/torrance-toddler-battling-cancer-advances-baby-year-contest

Nithya Raman says she'd replace LAPD chief if she beats Karen Bass in LA mayoral race

Nithya Raman said she would seek to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell if elected mayor. Karen Bass criticized Raman’s experience and defended the LAPD’s handling of public safety and crime data.

Bass starts '15 in 15' campaign tour
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Just a day after the mayoral debate, Karen Bass kicked off her '15 in 15' tour in Sherman Oaks, the district represented by challenger Nithya Raman. 

Santa Monica Mountains parks and trails to close amid extreme wildfire danger

Parks, trails and backcountry areas in the Santa Monica Mountains will close from Oct. 15 through at least Oct. 17 because of dangerous fire weather conditions.

Woman claims repair shop crashed her car
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A woman brought her car to a repair shop in Santa Monica to get it fixed. Instead, she claims the repair shop totaled her vehicle.

Santa Ana winds drawing red flag warning
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The red flag warning takes into effect on Thursday as the Santa Ana winds return to the area.

Woman says Santa Monica auto shop totaled her Audi after taking it on unauthorized ride

What was supposed to be a routine fluid check turned into a nightmare for a woman who says a local auto repair shop took her car on an unauthorized joyride and totaled it.