Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines
Thursday, January 29, 2026 
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Featured
 
LA-area hotline gets thousands of calls during winter storms, but can offer few shelter resources  
LAist - January 28, 2026
 
 
Board of Supervisors
 
Crews continue to extinguish hot spots at El Monte recycling plant fire  
CBS News - January 29, 2026
 
Preventing Exploitation: LA County announces human trafficking prevention awareness campaign  
Pasadena Weekly - January 29, 2026
 
JCOD Launches Rapid Diversion Program at San Fernando Courthouse  
The San Fernando Valley Sun - January 28, 2026
 
L.A. County celebrates contributions of Korean Americans  
Beverly Press & Park Labrea News - January 28, 2026
 
Congresswoman Chu Says Trump’s LA Rebuilding Order Misses Fire Survivors’ Main Concern: Money  
Pasadena Now - January 28, 2026
 
Artesia High School Girls Volleyball Team Celebrates First-Ever CIF Championship in Los Angeles Ceremony  
Hoodline - January 28, 2026
 
 
Focus on Ethnic Media
 
2026 World Cup: Events announced in Los Angeles for fans and communities   Translate
La Opinion - January 28, 2026
 
 
Fire Recovery
 
Palisades Fire victims told they had to pay for new fire hydrant in order to rebuild  
ABC7 Los Angeles - January 29, 2026
 
Pasadena’s Historic Jewish Temple Sues Edison Over Eaton Fire Destruction  
Pasadena Now - January 29, 2026
 
 
Cities & State
 
Corruption case against L.A. Councilmember Curren Price can move to trial, judge rules  
Los Angeles Times - January 28, 2026
 
Housing Tracker: Southern California home values drop in December  
Los Angeles Times - January 29, 2026
 
 
Nation
 
Senators block funding package amid DHS standoff  
POLITICO - January 29, 2026
 
Here are the early childhood services that might pause if the US government shuts down again  
LAist - January 29, 2026
 
 
Arts, Culture, Sports, and More
 
Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: January 30-February 1  
LAist - January 29, 2026
 
FIFA World Cup 2026 community and fan engagement plans  
Spectrum News 1 Southern California - January 28, 2026
 
 
Homelessness
 
TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58  
KNBC-TV - NBC4 LA - January 29, 2026
 
 
Immigration
 
LA to join nationwide ‘ICE Out’ protests. Here’s what to know about the call to action  
LAist - January 29, 2026
 
 
Public Health
 
Community, health coalition proposes half-cent LA County tax for health care  
Spectrum News 1 Southern California - January 28, 2026
 
 
Transportation
 
Newsom wants $200M for EV rebates. Experts say it’s not enough  
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - January 29, 2026
 
Lawsuits detail battle over millions of dollars, People Mover builder’s alleged 'improper' conduct  
LAist - January 29, 2026
 
LA Council to secure funding from Metro for open streets initiative  
Spectrum News 1 Southern California - January 28, 2026
 
 
Public Safety
 
LAPD would delete nearly 12 million body camera videos under proposed policy change  
Los Angeles Times - January 29, 2026
 
Amber Alert issued for 2 children last seen in Santa Clarita  
KTTV FOX 11 LA - January 29, 2026
 
Bomb squad investigating blast that killed 2 brothers at Bell Gardens apartment  
KNBC-TV - NBC4 LA - January 29, 2026
 
NHTSA investigating report of Waymo striking child at low speed near Santa Monica school  
KNBC-TV - NBC4 LA - January 29, 2026
 
Convicted sex offender tried to rape a woman in a business, police said. They’re searching for other victims  
Los Angeles Times - January 28, 2026
 
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