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Effective August 1, rent increase caps in Southern California will rise due to inflation under California's Tenant Protection Act. The state law allows annual hikes of 8.7% in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and 8.1% in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with local rent control laws potentially imposing stricter limits.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a ballot measure to amend the county charter, aiming to restore funding for incarceration alternatives that were inadvertently repealed. The measure will appear on the November ballot.

Five suspects were arrested in Los Angeles County for lobster-related violations, and 17 crustaceans were seized during a patrol targeting poachers in the closed season. The arrests occurred as part of a late-night coastline operation by California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials.

Lifeguards in Los Angeles County rescued over 1,500 people during a busy weekend as millions visited beaches to escape a heat wave. The Los Angeles County Fire Department's Lifeguard Division shared the rescue figures on Instagram, highlighting several rescues in a video.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta opened a civil rights investigation into Los Angeles County's emergency response to the 2025 Eaton Fire. Altadena residents, through Altadena for Accountability, are hosting a community event to ensure the official record reflects their experiences.

Two dangerous street takeovers occurred overnight in Watts and Northridge as police in Los Angeles County work to reduce such incidents. Authorities are cracking down on the activity.

The Pasadena City Council will meet on Aug. 3 to decide whether to propose a fire-focused parcel tax for the Nov. 3 ballot, with Los Angeles County requiring all election documents by Aug. 7. City staff have modeled three tax rates based on developed square footage: 17 cents, 20 cents, and 24 cents.

Lineage Logistics has removed 'nearly half' of food waste from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse, sealing it in deodorized containers for off-site transport. The company aims to complete cleanup within days, installing plastic sheeting and carbon filters to mitigate odors amid citations for 'ongoing odor nuisance' and unsanitary conditions.

Pasadena will operate the Jackie Robinson Community Center as a cooling center for the final scheduled day on Sunday due to a National Weather Service heat advisory covering much of Los Angeles County. The center will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the city will reassess its reopening based on future weather forecasts.

Pasadena Unified School District seeks a court order to halt tree permit enforcement at fire-damaged campuses, while homelessness slightly decreases in Pasadena but increases in Los Angeles County. California struggles to replant forests due to wildfires, and a Jackie Robinson portrait joins the Pasadena Museum of History's collection. UCLA and the city are set to return to court in September.

Los Angeles County’s Independent Ethics Commission application deadline is Sunday. Applications can be submitted at measureg.lacounty.gov/ethics-commission-application. The commission is part of Measure G, a governance overhaul approved by voters in 2024.

Gas prices in Los Angeles County increased for the 11th consecutive day, reaching an average of $5.683 per gallon. The price has risen 27.8 cents over 11 days, according to AAA and Oil Price Information Service data, with increases of 17.6 cents compared to one week ago and $1.208 compared to one year ago.

Los Angeles County is inviting community organizations to apply for the fifth round of Care First Community Investment Care Grants. The program, funded by Measure J approved in 2020, allocates 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue to community programs aimed at preventing incarceration and providing alternatives.

Los Angeles County beaches are issuing warnings against ocean activities due to elevated bacteria levels exceeding state health standards. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has advised residents to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in the ocean at several coastal locations.

H&R Block agreed to a $515,000 settlement with Los Angeles County after allegedly sharing sensitive tax data, including income, education credit claims, and health savings account details, with outside advertising companies via tracking code on its website. The settlement includes a $367,540 fund to repay affected customers and prohibits future unauthorized data sharing.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 3.4% this year after two consecutive years of decline, with unsheltered individuals rising by 7.9%. Mayor Karen Bass attributed the rise to federal government service cuts, according to reports by Fox11 and the Los Angeles Times citing the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

Food Access LA has launched online EBT ordering for its Farmers’ Market Delivery program, allowing CalFresh recipients in Los Angeles County to purchase seasonal produce boxes from local and regional farms using their benefits. The initiative aims to reduce barriers to accessing fresh food.

The City of Pasadena will operate the Jackie Robinson Community Center as a cooling center through Sunday due to a National Weather Service heat advisory covering Los Angeles County. The facility offers air-conditioned space to residents, with warnings that the heat poses a high illness risk for older adults, young children, and individuals without air conditioning.

Nineteen months after the Eaton Fire, Los Angeles County’s Altadena parks have received no FEMA funding for a recovery now estimated at over $240 million. Over $64 million in donations and grants has been raised for the parks’ recovery, all from non-federal sources.

Los Angeles County's plan to prevent homelessness among Eaton Fire survivors will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on July 21. The outreach plan targets Altadena and other fire-affected areas, focusing on community organizations. The report will be discussed during a regular Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County residents have until Sunday to apply for the first-ever Independent Ethics Commission, part of Measure G approved in 2024. Applications are available online, and the commission is among the earliest changes under the governance overhaul.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained over 650 children in California during President Donald Trump's second term, with a 90% increase in interior detentions compared to the prior year under the Biden administration. Over 100 detained children were age 5 or under, and detentions occurred in communities rather than at the border, affecting minors who resided and attended school in California.

Los Angeles leaders are investing billions in climate initiatives for the 2028 Olympics, including transit upgrades and environmental projects. Critics question whether these efforts will create lasting community benefits or fade post-event, as transit and advocacy groups urge sustained investment. The region aims to deploy 1,700 buses, including 500 electric school buses, and expand light-rail systems.

Los Angeles County renewed a $41 million contract to maintain two 'Super Scooper' aerial water bombers for wildfire fighting. These planes, among about 160 in operation, are renowned for decades of fire-fighting. Ian Lee reported the story.

The widow of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy killed in a grenade explosion filed a lawsuit against the county, the Sheriff's Department, and officials, alleging inadequate training, unsafe practices, and leadership failures. The complaint was submitted in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

California's slower vote counting is intentional due to high mail-in ballot usage and provisional ballot processes. The Voter's Choice Act has reduced provisional ballots in some counties, but accuracy and expanded voting access remain priorities over speed.

A century-old water pipe burst beneath Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, causing a sinkhole, cracked pavement, and flooding that disrupted traffic and submerged metro buses. The incident led to major road closures in the area.

Free cooling kits and heat-safety workshops are being offered in South Los Angeles by SAJE, the ARCH Collaborative, and Cal State L.A. to help residents cope with extreme summer heat. The kits include items like thermometers, cooling towels, and emergency water tablets, with sessions teaching low-cost cooling strategies. Workshops are scheduled for July 18 and July 27.

A luxury grocery store in Los Angeles, Erewhon, is selling a 12-ounce cup of 'Sacred Water' for $12, described as an herbal tonic with organic ingredients. The product is a partnership with shower filter company Jolie and is available until September. The store has previously sold high-priced items like a $19 strawberry and $30 cocktail ice.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced $2.5 billion in state funding for transportation projects, with Los Angeles County receiving $257 million for southwest mobility hubs and Riverside County getting $64 million for Interstate 215 rehabilitation. The funds will support pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicle street improvements in LA and safety upgrades on a nine-mile stretch of I-215 in Riverside County.

Los Angeles County launched multilingual online resources and digital displays to enhance accessibility for Board of Supervisors meetings. The initiative includes Senate Bill 707-compliant agenda web pages with translated materials in Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin.

Southern California experienced its hottest day of the year on Wednesday, with slight relief expected Thursday, but dangerously high temperatures will persist in inland areas until 8 p.m. Thursday under an ongoing extreme heat warning. The warning remains in effect for much of Los Angeles County, including valleys, mountains, and inland coastal plain areas, where temperatures are projected to reach upper 90s to around 105 degrees.

California and New York counties are experiencing significant net losses of taxpayers and income, with Los Angeles County losing 17,496 tax filers and $1.9 billion in income. Migration trends show Americans relocating to low-tax states like Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, driven by affordability, taxes, and job opportunities.

IRS data reveals the top 10 counties with the largest net losses of taxpayers are in California and New York, with Los Angeles County losing $1.9 billion in income as residents relocate. Economists attribute the migration to factors like taxes, housing costs, and job opportunities, with many moving to states such as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee.

Costco has introduced a new hot food court menu item at California locations, which has become popular despite minimal promotion. KTLA contacted multiple Los Angeles County locations, including Woodland, to confirm the item's availability.

Los Angeles County has launched a heat illness tracking dashboard to help residents and public health officials monitor the effects of extreme heat during Southern California's hottest period.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Mayor Karen Bass have requested Congress for $15.7 billion to fund long-term recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The joint letters were sent to congressional leadership and Appropriations Committees seeking a supplemental disaster appropriation.

An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Pasadena, Altadena, and the San Gabriel Valley through Thursday, with temperatures near triple digits and Wednesday forecasted as the hottest day. The National Weather Service warns of high risk of heat-related illness in inland Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County's total assessed property value surpassed $2.2 trillion in 2026 despite wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena and a slowing real estate market. The 2026 Assessment Roll reached $2.272 trillion, a 4.42% increase from the previous year, marking the 16th consecutive year of growth.

Southern California is under an extreme heat warning with temperatures nearing 110 degrees in inland areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. Thursday.