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As the annual LA County Homeless Count kicks off Tuesday night, the county launched its new homelessness department. It marks a milestone in efforts to shift millions of dollars from the LA Homeless Services Authority following audits that found deficiencies.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
As the annual LA County Homeless Count kicks off Tuesday night, the county launched its new homelessness department. It marks a milestone in efforts to shift millions of dollars from the LA Homeless Services Authority following audits that found deficiencies.
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City leaders are debating additional funding for LAPD hiring. City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo tells “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh how budget pressures factor into the decision.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM
City leaders are debating additional funding for LAPD hiring. City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo tells “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh how budget pressures factor into the decision.
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What does LAPD hiring mean for LA’s budget deficit? “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh spoke with City Administrator Officer Matt Szabo, who broke down the limits on spending and the city’s path forward.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM
What does LAPD hiring mean for LA’s budget deficit? “Inside the Issues” host Amrit Singh spoke with City Administrator Officer Matt Szabo, who broke down the limits on spending and the city’s path forward.
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A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled, honoring Rachel McAdams for an acting career highlighted by a best supporting actress Oscar nomination.
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Walk of Fame star honoring Rachel McAdams unveiled
Her film "Send Help" is coming soon
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January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled, honoring Rachel McAdams for an acting career highlighted by a best supporting actress Oscar nomination.
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California has become the 15th state to require insurance coverage for infertility treatment, which can cost an average of $24,000 for a single IVF cycle.
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New California law expands insurance coverage for infertility treatment
The mandate expands access to care
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January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
California has become the 15th state to require insurance coverage for infertility treatment, which can cost an average of $24,000 for a single IVF cycle.
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Hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the San Fernando Valley and the metro Los Angeles area Tuesday to begin the annual Greater LA Homeless Count.
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LAHSA to send out volunteers for 1st night of 2026 Homeless Count
Officials say it will be made smoother
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January 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the San Fernando Valley and the metro Los Angeles area Tuesday to begin the annual Greater LA Homeless Count.
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A 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard running from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive is reopened.
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Caltrans reopens 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard
The transportation agency has plans to install more sections of concrete pipe under the mountainous roadway
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January 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard running from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive is reopened.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked with numerous parades, musical and cultural events and volunteer opportunities throughout LA and Orange counties in honor of the legacy of the slain civil-rights leader.
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LA, Orange counties to mark MLK Day with parades, service projects and more
A parade is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. Monday
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January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked with numerous parades, musical and cultural events and volunteer opportunities throughout LA and Orange counties in honor of the legacy of the slain civil-rights leader.
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"Welcome" will be the theme for the 2027 Rose Parade, the newly confirmed president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announced. It celebrates "that feeling that you're always welcome."
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'Welcome' to be Rose Parade theme
The association said the theme celebrates "the simple joy of belonging"
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January 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
"Welcome" will be the theme for the 2027 Rose Parade, the newly confirmed president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announced. It celebrates "that feeling that you're always welcome."
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Free admission to all California state parks — including LA State Historic Park — will be available Monday, with parking fees waived in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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Free admission to state parks Monday for MLK Day
Officials recommended that visitors arrive early, pack necessary gear properly and not leave any trash behind when they go
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January 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Free admission to all California state parks — including LA State Historic Park — will be available Monday, with parking fees waived in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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ICE was spotted Thursday morning in Los Angeles’ Fashion District. It was unclear how many people were detained, but Mayor Bass confirmed the activity, saying the “campaign of fear and intimidation by the administration is unacceptable.”
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January 16, 2026 at 6:27 PM
ICE was spotted Thursday morning in Los Angeles’ Fashion District. It was unclear how many people were detained, but Mayor Bass confirmed the activity, saying the “campaign of fear and intimidation by the administration is unacceptable.”
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An iconic symbol of the city and LAX is being dismantled this week, with road construction prompting the removal of the ring of 15 illuminated pylons at the airport's entrance.
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LAX removes iconic pylons for major roadway improvements
Removal of the pylons began in early January
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January 16, 2026 at 12:57 AM
An iconic symbol of the city and LAX is being dismantled this week, with road construction prompting the removal of the ring of 15 illuminated pylons at the airport's entrance.
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Anything for Selenas! 🌹
The special pop-up exhibition called “Selena: From Texas to the World,” which will run from Jan. 15 to March 16, 2026, at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA, was curated in collaboration with Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla.
The special pop-up exhibition called “Selena: From Texas to the World,” which will run from Jan. 15 to March 16, 2026, at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA, was curated in collaboration with Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla.
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Anything for Selenas! 🌹
The special pop-up exhibition called “Selena: From Texas to the World,” which will run from Jan. 15 to March 16, 2026, at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA, was curated in collaboration with Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla.
The special pop-up exhibition called “Selena: From Texas to the World,” which will run from Jan. 15 to March 16, 2026, at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA, was curated in collaboration with Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla.
Dry January is fueling a rise in sober cocktails. In Alhambra, Free Spirited is serving 26 mocktails in an inclusive space for those who don't drink alcohol. 🍹
January 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Dry January is fueling a rise in sober cocktails. In Alhambra, Free Spirited is serving 26 mocktails in an inclusive space for those who don't drink alcohol. 🍹
Clayton Kershaw will pitch for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, nearly four months after announcing his retirement following an 18-season career with the Dodgers. The U.S. will face Brazil on March 6.
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Kershaw to pitch for U.S. in World Baseball Classic
He announced Sept. 18 he would retire
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January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Clayton Kershaw will pitch for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, nearly four months after announcing his retirement following an 18-season career with the Dodgers. The U.S. will face Brazil on March 6.
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The LA city firefighters' union wants a sales tax on the ballot to help fund the department, saying it's operating with almost the same number of firefighters as it did in 1960.
The initiative has faced criticism from a taxpayers association.
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The initiative has faced criticism from a taxpayers association.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The LA city firefighters' union wants a sales tax on the ballot to help fund the department, saying it's operating with almost the same number of firefighters as it did in 1960.
The initiative has faced criticism from a taxpayers association.
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The initiative has faced criticism from a taxpayers association.
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The union representing LA city firefighters is starting to gather signatures to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Officials say it would address "decades of under-investment" in the department.
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Firefighters union to begin campaign for ballot measure for tax to fund LAFD
It requires a minimum of 154,000 valid signatures
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January 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The union representing LA city firefighters is starting to gather signatures to place a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Officials say it would address "decades of under-investment" in the department.
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A 90-mile section of Highway 1 along Big Sur fully reopened Wednesday afternoon after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
A 90-mile section of Highway 1 along Big Sur fully reopened Wednesday afternoon after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route.
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With ticket draw registration open for the 2028 Summer Olympics, the city of LA is ramping up preparations for venues, transportation and more.
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What we know about the 2028 LA Olympics so far
Ticket draw registration for the Games opened Wednesday
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January 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
With ticket draw registration open for the 2028 Summer Olympics, the city of LA is ramping up preparations for venues, transportation and more.
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Here’s what we know so far: http://specne.ws/yuQJte
A protester was blinded by a nonlethal round fired at close range by a Department of Homeland Security officer during a confrontation in Santa Ana. The protest was in response to the deadly shooting of Renee Good.
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Protester blinded in Santa Ana DHS confrontation
Sight in his left eye was permanently lost
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January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A protester was blinded by a nonlethal round fired at close range by a Department of Homeland Security officer during a confrontation in Santa Ana. The protest was in response to the deadly shooting of Renee Good.
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K9 Timber, a 1-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, is an ATF-trained accelerant detection canine. 🐾 He is partnered with OCFA Fire Capt. Shaun Miller, and together they work to solve arson cases — the only such team in Orange County.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
K9 Timber, a 1-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, is an ATF-trained accelerant detection canine. 🐾 He is partnered with OCFA Fire Capt. Shaun Miller, and together they work to solve arson cases — the only such team in Orange County.
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A two-vehicle crash involving a truck shut down all lanes of the northbound 101 Freeway in the East Hollywood area. Authorities are urging drivers to seek alternative routes.
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Big rig crash shuts down northbound 101
Traffic was being diverted onto Vermont Avenue
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January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
A two-vehicle crash involving a truck shut down all lanes of the northbound 101 Freeway in the East Hollywood area. Authorities are urging drivers to seek alternative routes.
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Days after a paintball-induced eviction of a 500-plus-pound bear from beneath an Altadena home, residents of a house about a half-mile away report a bear has moved into the space under their home.
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After bear 'evicted' from Altadena home, nearby resident has same problem
It's unclear if the new case involves the same bear
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January 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Days after a paintball-induced eviction of a 500-plus-pound bear from beneath an Altadena home, residents of a house about a half-mile away report a bear has moved into the space under their home.
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Fans will get their first opportunity to get in line for 2028 Olympic tickets on Wednesday. Single tickets for both the Olympics and Paralympics will start at $28.
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A chance to buy tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The 2028 Olympics will be the largest games in history
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January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Fans will get their first opportunity to get in line for 2028 Olympic tickets on Wednesday. Single tickets for both the Olympics and Paralympics will start at $28.
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Charges are pending against a man who allegedly drove a U-Haul truck into a crowd of weekend protesters in Westwood. Three people were injured, but their injuries were not “significant.” The group was marching in support of anti-government demonstrations in Iran.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Charges are pending against a man who allegedly drove a U-Haul truck into a crowd of weekend protesters in Westwood. Three people were injured, but their injuries were not “significant.” The group was marching in support of anti-government demonstrations in Iran.
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