- September 13, 2026
Bass Pushes LA to Restore $2 Million for Vacant Property Cleanup
Bass is asking the City Council to restore $2 million cut from the budget to clean and secure more than 100 priority vacant and nuisance properties.
LAPD Leads Major Street Takeover Crackdown in Harbor Gateway
Police arrested and detained dozens in a pre-dawn sweep at a long-running street takeover hotspot in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Approves $13.9 Billion Budget, Cuts Police Hiring and Jobs
LA’s 2025-26 budget trims police hiring, keeps homeless funding at $904 million and closes a deficit with layoffs.
Brentwood Neighbors Say Woman’s Behavior Has Spurred Safety Concerns
Brentwood residents say a woman has repeatedly defecated in public and acted aggressively in their neighborhood for more than a decade.
Iran Warns South Korea Against Any Role in Strait of Hormuz Tensions
An Iranian official warned South Korea not to join U.S. operations near the Strait of Hormuz, as Seoul weighs noncombat support.
House Panel Subpoenas Mayor Bass in LA Homeless Funding Probe
A Republican-led House subcommittee has subpoenaed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to testify Sept. 15 over LAHSA’s handling of homeless services funds.
U.S. August Jobs Surge Revives Fed Rate-Hike Talk as Trump Presses Rate Cuts
Strong August hiring boosted bets on a Fed rate hike, while President Trump threatened trade action if rates are not lowered.
California’s License Plate Surveillance Bill Stalls Again in Sacramento
California failed for the fifth year in a row to enact new limits on police use of automated license plate readers.
Hurricane Marie Brings Humid Weather, Light Showers to Southern California
Southern California faces a humid weekend with possible light showers and high surf as Hurricane Marie moves away offshore.
Irvine police seek suspect in golf club assault at Rancho San Joaquin
Irvine police are searching for a man accused of chasing and striking a golfer with his own club at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course.
UnitedHealthcare weighs Medicare Advantage cuts in 34 counties, including Santa Clara
UnitedHealthcare is considering shrinking Medicare Advantage coverage in 34 counties across 12 states, including Santa Clara County.
California Medi-Cal Faces Work Rule, Asset Tests That Could Drop 1.1 Million
California says new federal work rules and tighter asset limits could push 1.1 million Medi-Cal enrollees out by 2029-30.
Trump Administration Says States Must Report Undocumented Immigrants or Lose Funds
The Justice Department says states in federal aid programs must report residents believed to be undocumented or risk losing money.
Waller Rate-Hold Comments Lift Wall Street as September Hike Odds Fall
Wall Street rallied after Fed Governor Christopher Waller backed holding rates steady if inflation keeps cooling.
LA Podcaster Indicted Over Trump Death Threat, Federal Prosecutors Say
A Los Angeles podcaster has been indicted on federal charges after allegedly threatening to kill President Trump and doxxing a lawyer’s family.
Horizon Organic Recalls 53,760 Cases of Chocolate Milk Over Spoilage Concerns
Horizon Organic is recalling more than 53,000 cases of shelf-stable chocolate milk after complaints of bloated packaging and possible premature spoilage.
2 killed, suspect dead after Minneapolis apartment shooting
Two residents were killed and three police officers were hurt during a shooting Wednesday in a downtown Minneapolis high-rise.
U.S. Employment Green Card Backlog Tops 1.26 Million
The wait for U.S. employment-based green cards has surged past 1.26 million as annual visa caps keep the system clogged.
Fresno County Measure S Will Appear on November Ballot After Court Ruling
A Fresno County judge upheld a state law forcing Measure S onto the November ballot, ending a dispute with county supervisors.
House Passes Resolution Condemning Socialism, With 8 Democrats Joining GOP
The House approved a resolution condemning socialism 220-192, with eight Democrats voting with Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Tupac Murder Suspect Duane Davis Convicted in Las Vegas After 28 Years
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, ending one of hip-hop’s longest-running mysteries.
ICE Plans Up to $2 Million Purchase of Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs
ICE is planning to buy Spot robots to inspect dangerous areas before officers enter, according to a DHS procurement plan.
LA Street Vendor Complaints Near 10,000 as Health Concerns Mount
LA County recorded 9,746 street vendor health complaints from 2023 to early 2026, with reports of rats, heat exposure and unsafe food handling.
Tucker Carlson Says Trump Should Be Removed Over Nuclear First-Use Talk
Tucker Carlson says any president who seriously considers first-use nuclear weapons should be removed from office immediately.
Korean Woman Killed in San Francisco Scooter Crash Was Set to Visit Family
Yebin Kim, 32, died after her scooter hit streetcar tracks and a truck struck her at Market and Powell streets.
LA Korean Market Kimchi Faces Origin-Labeling Concerns Amid China Cabbage Scare
A formaldehyde scare in China has raised fresh questions about kimchi origin labels in LA Korean markets, even as South Korean tests found no contamination.
LA Over-Time Costs Hit Record $1.1 Billion, Led by LAPD and LAFD
Los Angeles spent a record $1.1 billion on overtime in 2024, with police and fire alone accounting for 77% of the total.
LA Crime Concerns Grow as Street Takeovers and Looting Spread
Street takeovers and organized looting are escalating in Los Angeles while city leaders are criticized for putting politics ahead of public safety.
Google Maps Starts Showing Lake America for U.S. Users After Trump Order
Google is rolling out a map update that renames Lake Ontario as Lake America for U.S. users, while Canada keeps the old name.
Six Flags X2 Roller Coaster Linked to Two Brain Injuries in One Week
Two women suffered severe brain injuries after riding Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 coaster in July, leaving one in a coma.
At D.C. rally, some attendees call for scrapping the Constitution and Senate
At a Washington rally on voting rights, some attendees backed rewriting the Constitution and abolishing the Senate.
Diamond Bar Caregiver Convicted in Killings of Two Elderly Women
A Diamond Bar caregiver was found guilty of murdering two elderly women at an assisted living facility and was ruled legally sane.
China’s AI Chip Push and OpenAI’s Fast Chip Design Signal Limits of U.S. Control
China says it will raise AI chip self-sufficiency as OpenAI and Broadcom show how AI can speed chip design.
Nvidia Agrees to Buy Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion, Report Says
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the AI model platform founded in 2016, for $12.9 billion.
Nvidia bets on open AI model ecosystem amid safety concerns
Nvidia is embracing open-weight AI and expanding its bets as major AI labs face scrutiny over agent behavior and security.
Ottawa Moves to Rename Trump Avenue Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions
Ottawa City Council has taken the first step toward renaming a street named after Donald Trump as tensions with Washington deepen.
Major U.S. Companies Court Democrats Ahead of Possible House Flip
Meta, Paramount Skydance and others are moving to build ties with Democrats before the November midterms, as control of the House may change.
Fed Chair Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hike as September Bets Grow
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains a concern, fueling expectations of a possible September rate hike.
Lindsay Clancy Jury Begins Second Day of Deliberations in Child Murder Trial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case are weighing whether postpartum psychosis or planning drove the deaths of her three children.
Nvidia Shares Jump 8.7% After Blowout Earnings and Strong Forecast
Nvidia beat Wall Street forecasts with record revenue and a bullish outlook, sending its shares up 8.7% and lifting its market value.
Samsung Emerges as Key NVIDIA Partner in Custom HBM Race
Samsung is developing an 8-layer HBM4E chip for NVIDIA’s next AI system, taking a lead over SK hynix in the custom memory push.
U.S. Tightens Green Card, Citizenship Screening Rules
USCIS will weigh more public benefits in green card cases and may now check neighbors or co-workers in citizenship reviews.
USPS Enacts Mail Ballot Rule After Court Lifts Block
USPS has put a new mail ballot rule into effect after a court lifted an injunction, prompting a new lawsuit from 24 Democratic-led states.
LA Homeless Agency Criticized After Fraud Case Exposes Oversight Failures
A fraud case tied to LAHSA has prompted fresh questions about oversight in Los Angeles’ homeless services system.
LA City Council Ends Enforcement in 12 Homeless Zones Across District 13
Los Angeles stopped enforcing 41.18 in 12 District 13 locations, allowing camping in parts of Hollywood, Silver Lake and Echo Park.
UC Campuses Face Growing Divide in Selectivity and Resources
A Korean article says UC campuses are increasingly stratified by admissions rates, funding and outcomes, widening inequality.
UC Admissions Face Scrutiny Over Campus Gaps in Selectivity and Resources
A California column says the UC system’s campus hierarchy may deepen inequality, with Berkeley and UCLA far more selective than Merced.
Videos Raise Food Safety Concerns at Panda Express and Dunkin’ Locations
Videos from Panda Express in Wisconsin and a Dunkin’ shop in New York have sparked fresh concerns over hygiene and food safety.
Newsom Signs Bill Helping California Intercountry Adoptees Fix Records
A new California law gives adult intercountry adoptees a legal path to correct missing adoption records and seek delayed birth registration.
Montana family tragedy leaves eight dead in Billings-area home
A 44-year-old man shot and killed seven relatives before setting a house on fire and taking his own life, authorities said.