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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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Osaze Urhoghide scored for FC Dallas, giving them a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday night. This win extends FC Dallas' unbeaten streak to six games. Jonathan Sirois made three saves during the match.
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The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start in Atlanta. Officials announced this following a full circle moment, as the flame will travel through all 50 states after being lit in Olympia, Greece. The event is expected to be one of the largest in Olympic history.
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The Los Angeles Poker Classic main event is returning to the World Poker Tour schedule for Season 25 in 2027. The $10,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em main event will take place at the Commerce Casino from February 26 through March 3.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured one of the top two records in the National League and a first-round bye when the Atlanta Braves lost to the Cincinnati Reds on September 24, 2026, positioning the Dodgers as the No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs.
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