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Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers
An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that would have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.
The longest ever state school takeover is ending as Inglewood steps toward local control
The countdown begins for Inglewood to regain control of local public schools after California's longest-ever takeover — first by the state, then by the county.
Bacteria levels spike at several L.A. County beaches: See which ones to avoid
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water in certain L.A. beaches due to elevated bacteria levels.
L.A. cardrooms applaud court ruling to allow blackjack
A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.
WATCH: Disney brings ‘Toy Story 5’ to children’s hospitals
Disney and Pixar teamed up with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to bring “Toy Story 5” to 300 children’s hospitals around the country.
WATCH: Low-flying hot air balloon slams into car in East Texas
The images were captured by a mother who says she was on her way to book a hot air balloon ride with her son, but quickly changed their minds.
Jul 9, 2026
WATCH: Hollywood history hits the auction block
Lopez: On Skid Row, it's been decades of frustration. Will the next mayor have a plan?
Exhausted Skid Row merchants' rep: "If something is working down here, you can't prove it by me."
Heat expected to stick around in Southern California as critical fire weather looms
Elevated temperatures are expected to last into next week across the Southland, bringing critical fire weather conditions to the region, forecasters said.
Instead of uniting the left, California's billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies
The union leader behind California's proposed billionaire tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to take it off the ballot.
LAPD withholds identity of officer in fatal dog shooting in Canoga Park
The owner of a pet dog killed by an LAPD officer last month is suing the city, calling for transparency and accountability as the city has refused to name the officer who opened fire.
Drone collides with helicopter at Encino Reservoir fire. 'It is completely unacceptable,' mayor says
The fire started around noon near the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue, the L.A. City Fire Department said. It quickly grew from half an acre to five acres.
L.A. County posts $20,000 reward to find man suspected of killing father and daughter in Long Beach crash
County officials reestablish reward for a man accused of crashing into a Long Beach apartment and killing a father and daughter.
Jul 11, 2026
Danny's South for sale, listed at $5.7 million
Jul 11, 2026