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Search ArticlesHeat Wave Raises Health Risks Across Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES — With triple-digit temperatures expected across parts of Los Angeles County this week, health officials are warning residents to limit time outdoors and watch for signs of heat stroke. Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories will be in effect through Thursday across much of the county’s inland valleys, mountains and desert communities, with coastal areas also affected.
Raising Cane’s Draws Hundreds to New Westwood Location
WESTWOOD — More than 350 people lined up outside Raising Cane’s on Monday as the chicken finger chain opened its first Westwood Village restaurant just steps from UCLA. The first customer arrived around 8 p.m. Sunday, about 14 hours before the doors opened at 10 a.m., according to the company. The restaurant opened at 1008 Broxton Ave., at the corner of Broxton and Weyburn avenues, in a renovated historic building.
Future of LAPD License Plate Camera Program Heads to Police Commission
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission will consider whether to halt the expansion of the LAPD’s automated license plate reader program Tuesday, days after the department stopped working with Flock Safety, which operates 138 cameras in the city. The department’s three-year agreement with Flock expired Saturday, and LAPD officials said use of the system was suspended while the department seeks clearer terms governing ownership and control of the data.
Pregnant Woman Identified After Being Found Dead Six Days After Baby Shower
WESTWOOD — A pregnant woman who was found fatally shot alongside her husband inside a Westwood home has been identified as 45-year-old Gul Erdogan. A neighbor said she was eight and a half months pregnant. The neighbor, Richard Schultz, told KTLA the couple had held a baby shower on July 4, six days before they were found dead inside a home in the 1300 block of Holmby Avenue. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Erdogan died from a gunshot wound to the head and ruled her death a homicide.
Temescal Gateway Park to Reopen With Most Trails Restored
PACIFIC PALISADES — Hikers will return to Temescal Gateway Park on Friday for the first time since the Palisades Fire, regaining access to scenic overlooks and trail connections across the Santa Monica Mountains. The park will reopen at 8 a.m. after serving first as a staging area for firefighting operations and later as a command center for the debris removal effort that followed the January 2025 wildfire.
Southern California Braces for Triple-Digit Heat and Elevated Fire Risk
LOS ANGELES — Southern California is heading into its hottest stretch of the year, with temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees in parts of Los Angeles County and elevated fire danger developing across interior areas. An extreme heat warning will take effect at 10 a.m. Tuesday and remain in place through 8 p.m. Thursday across much of the region, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said some areas could reach 110 degrees as the heat peaks Wednesday and Thursday.
After Years of Parking Ticket Losses, The City Is Counting on Automated Enforcement
LOS ANGELES — After years of weakened parking ticket revenue tied partly to staffing shortages, Los Angeles is counting on automated bus lane cameras to bring in millions of dollars in new fines. Budget documents project $125.6 million in parking fine revenue for 2026-27, roughly $17.3 million more than the city collected in 2024-25.
Former Bass Campaign Advisor Consulting for Company Behind Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire
LOS ANGELES — A former unpaid communications advisor during Mayor Karen Bass’ primary election campaign is now working for the company whose Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse burned for more than a week last month, according to a report published Saturday by the digital local news outlet L.A. Material. Yusef Robb began working as a crisis communications consultant for Lineage Logistics on June 19, two days after the company’s warehouse erupted in flames, L.A. Material reported.
Weekend Closure Planned for Northbound Sepulveda Boulevard Near LAX
LOS ANGELES — A major route near Los Angeles International Airport will shut down next weekend, forcing drivers to detour as crews continue work on a future pedestrian bridge. Northbound Sepulveda Boulevard will be closed between Century Boulevard and 98th Street from 1 a.m. Saturday, July 18, through 4:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, according to Los Angeles World Airports. The roadway could reopen earlier if crews finish the work ahead of schedule, airport officials said.
Former DWP Executive Tentatively Settles Suit Alleging She Was Fired for Speaking Out
LOS ANGELES — A former Los Angeles Department of Water and Power executive who alleged she was fired after reporting an attempt to steer a contract toward a consulting firm has tentatively settled her lawsuit against the utility.