The National Weather Service says the end of our heatwave is in sight ... but you'll have to bear with it through Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to find a way to lower gas prices. And Shohei Ohtani is close to setting a first-ever MLB record. Plus, more.

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It's the hottest day of the SoCal heatwave and some L.A. mountains are now under a red flag warning. Some older Angelenos looking for help to beat the heat can get free portable air conditioning units next week. Some dinner inspiration for this hot weather. Plus more.

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A heatwave is already bringing dangerous temperatures, and it's going to get worse before it gets better. How the entertainment industry is faring with TV shows production out of LA. Libby Rainey explains why video game performers are out on strike. Plus, more.

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Extreme heat has triggered a fire weather watch for L.A .county mountains -- is your to go-bag ready in case of a wildfire? Former slave turned prominent L.A. landowner Biddy Mason gets her flowers. The latest efforts to get lead out of tap water in Watts. Plus more. 

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Orange County cuts ties with a nonprofit after an audit shows they failed to properly supervise mental health staff. Huntington Beach City Council calls for Supervisor Do to resign. An overview of the LAUSD school board races. Plus, more.

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Get ready for excessive heat over the next few days as dangerous heatwave raises temps to the 100s. Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency yesterday in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes as hundreds of homes are without power. LAist's latest season of Imperfect Paradise dives into L.A. District Attorney George Gascón's reelection bid. Plus more. 

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Some 250 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes lack power due to land movement. First OC city to vote on whether to call for embattled supervisor to resign. Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains a measure to create an independent redistricting commission. Plus, more.

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Nearly 250 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes are now without power or will soon see power turned off. LA City council is cracking down on copper wire thieves in the Southland. Have you ever wanted to own a piece of Game of Thrones history? Soon you could. Plus more.

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Land movement in a part of Rancho Palos Verdes has now cut off power to hundreds of homes. As Southern California heads into another heatwave, we look at a cooler way to cook at home. Wilmington celebrates its 45th annual Labor Day parade. Plus, more.

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SoCal Edison shuts off power for residents in the Portugese Bend area of Rancho Palos Verdes. Better healthcare could help improve absenteeism at Southern California schools. Linda Deutsch, a veteran courts reporter for the AP, died Sunday. Plus more. 

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