A Southern California Edison outage left more than 20,000 Long Beach residents without power Sunday night while the region entered one of its hottest weeks of the year. Southern California heat varies sharply with distance from the ocean. Coastal neighborhoods may stay much cooler while the San Fernando Valley, inland Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire climb into triple digits.

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• Long Beach Power Outage Hits More Than 20,000 During Heat Wave — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-24
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/local-news/los-angeles/

Two women were wounded in a possible domestic-violence shooting in Canoga Park, including a pregnant woman reported in critical condition. Greater Los Angeles contains dozens of cities and overlapping law-enforcement jurisdictions. Depending on location, a case may involve city police, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, highway patrol or county prosecutors.

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• Canoga Park Shooting Leaves Pregnant Woman in Critical Condition — NBC Los Angeles — 2026-08-24
  https://www.nbclosangeles.com/

One person was wounded when an attempted robbery near the Santa Monica Pier turned into a shooting Sunday night. Los Angeles remains one of the country's largest entertainment, technology and consumer markets. High housing costs, production costs and traffic continue to influence where companies invest and where workers choose to live.

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• Santa Monica Pier Robbery Attempt Turns Into Shooting — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-24
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/local-news/los-angeles/

A four-vehicle crash on Cahuenga Boulevard near the 101 Freeway sent at least five people for medical treatment. Greater Los Angeles depends on a freeway network where there are often few good alternatives once a major corridor loses capacity. The 101, 405, 10, 110 and Pacific Coast Highway each serve different travel markets, but backups can spill quickly onto surface streets.

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• Cahuenga Pass Multi-Car Crash Injures Five Near 101 Freeway — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-24
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/local-news/los-angeles/

A violent rollover crash in Whittier sent 10 people to hospitals Sunday night, with multiple victims reported in critical condition. Greater Los Angeles depends on a freeway network where there are often few good alternatives once a major corridor loses capacity. The 101, 405, 10, 110 and Pacific Coast Highway each serve different travel markets, but backups can spill quickly onto surface streets.

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• Whittier Rollover Crash Sends 10 People to Hospitals — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-24
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/local-news/los-angeles/

Holly McClain covers Los Angeles Evening Brief: Heat, Public Safety and Hollywood Jobs for Los Angeles Right Now. Sunday evening's biggest Southern California themes include an intensifying heat wave, multiple local investigations and continuing uncertainty around entertainment jobs. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from ABC7 Los Angeles.

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• ABC7 Los Angeles local news — ABC7 Los Angeles — 2026-08-23
  https://abc7.com/

Holly McClain covers LA Jazz Community Looks for Accountability After Festival Failure for Los Angeles Right Now. Musicians and fans are watching whether organizers can repair trust after the festival's troubled opening and cancellations. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from Los Angeles Times.

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• Los Angeles Times local coverage — Los Angeles Times — 2026-08-23
  https://www.latimes.com/

Holly McClain covers Riverside Sheriff-Coroner Proposal Could Reshape Death Investigations for Los Angeles Right Now. Supporters of separating the offices argue that independent coroner functions can reduce perceived conflicts in cases involving law enforcement. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from CBS Los Angeles.

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• CBS Los Angeles local news — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-23
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/

Holly McClain covers Coastal Erosion at The Wedge Adds Infrastructure Concern for Los Angeles Right Now. Exposed pipes and wires at Newport Beach's famous Wedge surf break show how erosion can quickly move from a beach issue to an infrastructure problem. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from ABC7 Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• ABC7 Los Angeles local news — ABC7 Los Angeles — 2026-08-23
  https://abc7.com/

Holly McClain covers Long Beach Rescue Story Highlights Personal-Watercraft Safety for Los Angeles Right Now. The overnight rescue of a Long Beach man after 16 hours at sea underscores the importance of flotation devices, communication gear and float plans. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from ABC7 Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• ABC7 Los Angeles local news — ABC7 Los Angeles — 2026-08-23
  https://abc7.com/