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Los Angeles County has confirmed 69 rabid bats so far in 2026, matching last year's record. Nearly 70% of positive tests came from the Santa Clarita Valley, according to county public health leaders. Anyone with possible bat exposure should contact local animal control right away, officials advise, because peak bat season continues.
ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Sep 29, 2026A semitrailer carrying produce caught fire on the northbound 5 Freeway near Roxford Street in Sylmar, closing several lanes. Authorities initially closed all northbound lanes, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Drivers heading north on the 5 were advised to use alternate routes.
ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Sep 29, 2026A large black bear has been roaming a neighborhood in Altadena, unsettling residents. The tagged animal, identified as Yellow 2120, reportedly weighs about 550 pounds, and biologists are gathering more information. Neighbors in Altadena share their streets with a bear that biologists are still learning about.
NBC4 Los Angeles (KNBC) · Sep 29, 2026FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 on Saturday night, with Osaze Urhoghide scoring the only goal of the match. Jonathan Sirois made three saves, and Dallas extended its unbeaten streak to six games. The defeat is a result Los Angeles FC supporters will follow as the season continues.
CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL) · Sep 30, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Los Angeles police are searching for four missing children and their mother, Mehrangez Sangalieva. They were last seen leaving a home on the 6600 block of Reseda Boulevard around 5:10 p.m. on Sept. 26. Authorities note a court order prohibits Sangalieva from moving the children during an active investigation.
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An investigation is underway after a shooting in a downtown Los Angeles alley sent one person to the hospital in critical condition Friday afternoon. LAPD responded to South Figueroa and West Francisco Streets following reports of a gun battle between the victim and suspects. Police are searching for three men seen leaving the scene in a black BMW.
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A large law enforcement presence was at a remote property in Lancaster after homicide detectives discovered human remains during a missing persons investigation. Investigators were responding to the area of 50th Street East and Avenue F. A second search occurred at a different location, but no arrests were made.
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A woman accused of shooting at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home was found mentally competent by a judge to stand trial. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the Beverly Crest shooting in March. She faces multiple felony counts related to the incident.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death of a baby found in a trash container in Central-Alameda. A woman was arrested in relation to the discovery, which occurred near East 52nd Street. The baby, estimated to be between four and six months old, was taken to a local hospital where death was declared.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after an infant was discovered dead inside a dumpster in South Los Angeles on Monday night. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Alba Street around 10:30 p.m. The infant was found wrapped in a blanket by someone taking out trash and was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
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Authorities are investigating the death of a baby, believed to be around 6 months old, after she was found in a dumpster in South Los Angeles. The discovery occurred Monday near Long Beach Avenue. The LAPD confirmed the investigation is ongoing and stated it is not gang-related.
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Police have warned residents about an incredibly venomous African viper loose in a SoCal neighborhood. Authorities urge people not to approach the snake and instead report any sightings.
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Residents in Altadena have been unsettled by a large black bear roaming their neighborhood. The tagged animal, identified as "Yellow 2120," reportedly weighs about 550 pounds. Biologists are working to gather more information on the bear.
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Community activists are demanding stricter safety measures and investigations regarding GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove following a tank explosion that forced 50,000 people to evacuate. Concerns persist over potential chemical exposure and the lack of public health studies for affected residents. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the company.
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Decades-old land-use rules in Sausalito's Marinship district restrict development and make it hard for businesses to adapt. A proposed Measure X would rewrite standards, allowing more uses and easier zoning changes. Supporters cite investment potential, while opponents fear pressure on local character.
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Several lanes of the Northbound 5 Freeway in Sylmar were shut down after a semitrailer carrying produce caught fire. The incident, reported near Roxford Street, caused authorities to initially close all northbound lanes. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes as the cause remains under investigation.
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