Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines
Thursday, March 20, 2025 
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Featured
 
Recent rains boost stormwater capture in LA County  
Spectrum News 1 - March 20, 2025
 
 
Board of Supervisors
 
Unsheltered homelessness projected to be down over much of L.A. County  
Los Angeles Times - March 20, 2025
 
Opinion: Pull LAHSA funds back to LA County  
Whittier Daily News - March 20, 2025
 
Mayor visits wildfire recovery center  
Our Weekly - March 19, 2025
 
 
Focus on Ethnic Media
 
University of California freezes hiring after Trump funding threats   Translate
Telemundo 52 Los Angeles (KVEA-TV) - March 20, 2025
 
Marine center in crisis after increase in sick seals and dolphins on Los Angeles beaches   Translate
Telemundo 52 Los Angeles (KVEA-TV) - March 19, 2025
 
 
County Stories
 
Major trash haulers accused of illegal dumping at a dozen Southern Cal­i­fornia sites: In­ves­ti­gation  
Spectrum News 1 - March 20, 2025
 
L.A. Sheriff Luna sues oversight commission over deputy misconduct subpoenas  
Los Angeles Times - March 20, 2025
 
DA says he would reconsider resentencing only if Menendez brothers admit to 'lies'  
ABC News - March 19, 2025
 
 
Fire Recovery
 
Pasadena fire­fighters to be honored with donations ini­tiative following Eaton Fire  
Spectrum News 1 - March 20, 2025
 
Eaton Fire Collaborative focused on recovery and rebuilding local community  
Pasadena Now - March 20, 2025
 
 
Cities & State
 
DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year  
Los Angeles Times - March 20, 2025
 
‘Herculean effort’: These port communities have waited decades for clean air. Why a new plan may fall short  
CalMatters - March 20, 2025
 
LA Olympics head says 2028 Games will be a catalyst for rebuild. Count on Kendrick Lamar, too  
Spectrum News 1 - March 20, 2025
 
Southern California rescue centers need help, are swamped with animals poisoned by toxic algae  
Los Angeles Daily News - March 20, 2025
 
TV: Long Beach offers free food carts for eligible vendors  
FOX 11 LA - March 20, 2025
 
How Los Angeles' $1B budget shortfall could impact average Angelenos  
NBC LA - March 19, 2025
 
Having trouble with your income tax return? These IRS-approved college students can help — for free  
LAist - March 19, 2025
 
 
Nation
 
Postal workers in LA, other cities warn of privatization risk: 'U.S. mail is not for sale'  
FOX 11 LA - March 20, 2025
 
Federal judge blocks Trump effort to ban transgender troops from military service  
LAist - March 19, 2025
 
 
Arts, Culture, Sports and More
 
The first day of spring 2025 is today. Here's what to know about the vernal equinox.  
CBS News - March 20, 2025
 
TikTok launches Amber Alerts to help find missing children  
Spectrum News 1 - March 20, 2025
 
8 terrific vantage points to take in views of Southern California's snow-capped mountains  
LAist - March 19, 2025
 
 
Education
 
Trump to sign order aiming to close the Education Department  
LAist - March 20, 2025
 
For LAUSD’s students with disabilities, cellphone use is a balancing act  
LAist - March 20, 2025
 
As Trump attacks DEI, UC bans ‘diversity statements’ in faculty hiring  
Los Angeles Times - March 20, 2025
 
 
Public Health
 
Insurance denials can devastate mental health patients. California is considering how to fix that  
CalMatters - March 20, 2025
 
Trump administration extends opioid emergency as fentanyl deaths drop  
LAist - March 19, 2025
 
 
Transportation
 
Culver City cracking down on drivers blocking bus lanes and stops  
LAist - March 20, 2025
 
 
Public Safety
 
'Operation Draw Down': Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr., accused of 'mafia-like' crimes, due in court  
FOX 11 LA - March 20, 2025
 
1 hospitalized after Pacoima home partially collapses in explosion; fireworks eyed as possible cause  
ABC 7 - March 20, 2025
 
911 outage impacts all Los Angeles County Sheriff’s stations  
KTLA 5 - March 19, 2025
 
LAPD searching for Metro B Line stabbing suspect  
KFI AM 640 - March 19, 2025
 
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