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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and his colleagues are widely expected to raise their benchmark interest rate Wedneday, in an effort to tamp down demand and bring prices under control.

The Russian Scorpion, or B-427, is a diesel-electric attack submarine that now sits alongside the Queen Mary, closed to the public and deteriorating in Long Beach, Wednesday, Aug., 19, 2026.

A box of juror name tags at the San Diego Superior Court in downtown San Diego on Aug. 12, 2025.

A row of Los Angeles School Police officers in uniform sit together during an outdoor ceremony.

'Water for Elephants' will be at the Pantages through Sept. 27.

The scene of a deadly helicopter crash in Chatsworth broadcast be CBSLA.

Garrett Lee (right), of Department of Mental Health's HOME Team, collaborates with LAHSA’s Homeless Engagement Team during outreach in the targeted COVID-19 testing efforts in the homeless community, April 2020(Courtesy of Los Angeles County) The Los Ange…

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a news conference before LAHSA's annual homeless count at El Rio Community School on Feb. 18, 2025.

On Sept. 15, advocates demanded action on traffic violence as vehicle collisions in LA are outpacing last year.

An aerial view of the city skyline of Los Angeles with the Los Angeles City Hall building in the foreground on July 13, 2010.

Firefighters arrive at the scene as Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School burns during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county, California, on January 8, 2025.

Metro has requested billions of dollars from the federal government to temporarily double L.A.’s bus fleet and support public transportation for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

The widespread coastal damage from Hurricane Marie, which was hundreds of miles off the coast, is a preview of what El Nino could bring later this year.

The Kennedy Center on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández celebrates with teammates after defeating the Cincinnati Reds Monday night, clinching their 14th straight playoff berth.

The Motion Picture Editors Guild is advocating for the passage of a new tax credit to benefit post-production work in the state.

Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to Rob Reiner during the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

California lawmakers on the Senate floor during the final days of session in Sacramento on Aug. 31, 2026.

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, June 29, 2026, in Washington.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has missed nearly 3,000 votes since being elected in 2020.

(Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images) Updated September 14, 2026 at 21:26 PM ET Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night.

Election workers process mail-in ballots in Industry, Calif., in June 2026.

Caltech president Ray Jayawardhana at his announcement ceremony at Caltech in Pasadena on January 6, 2026.

Protesters confront federal law enforcement agents outside the Metropolitan Detention Center on June 6, 2026, commemorating federal immigration raids and community protests one year ago in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Unified School District are still adapting to the district’s new policy that bans screen time for its youngest kids.

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Students at UCLA on the Janss steps.

An election worker prepares mail-in ballots.

Abigail Eun gave an interview during the COVID-19 pandemic that is included the new K-Town Archive.

Glendale, Calif., resident Tiffany Galaviz is one of seven finalists for the binational “México Canta” contest.

SoFi Stadium.

A camel at the Drum Barracks in Wilmington circa 1865.

Jenny Yang kicked off her Good Egg immigrant grocery store tour in June in L.A. and is finally back after touring across the country.

Insurance Commissioner candidate Ben Allen delivers remarks during the California Democratic Party convention at Moscone Center in San Francisco on Feb. 21, 2026.

Recent storm surges already have damaged Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach.

Officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a March 2025 report of an armed robbery just blocks away — the arrest that followed is now at the center of allegations the department concealed one officer's assault conviction.

Composted organic mulch on Lydia Whitlock's Altadena property helped prevent erosion after rain.

Celebrate Orange County's Latino communities at Santa Ana's Fiestas Patrias on Sept. 12 and 13.

Here are 5 games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and the most obscure corners of Wikipedia.

Naboo Starfighter at the entrance to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art(Lou Caltabiano / Lucas Museum of Narrative Art) Exposition Park’s new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on Sept. 22 — and LAist got a preview.

High tides and strong surf have vexed Southern California coastal areas this summer.

Karina Valencia, nutrition services worker at Valley High School in Santa Ana, rolls a fresh batch of cinnamon rolls for the week.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a news conference at the Treasury Department in Washington, Monday.

President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Morristown, N.J.

A vessel is anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Aug. 3.

The long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to open at Exposition Park on Sept. 22.

Pawn Shop LA's pickle-brined fried chicken and a glass of beer.

The three house gin tonics at Telefèric Barcelona in Long Beach, each an homage to a different region of Spain.

A fry, a ketchup cup, and no regrets — Proudly Serving's duck fat fried available this weekend's LA French Fry Festival.