Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 
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Featured
 
Get the World Cup soccer vibe at LA County Library branches  
LAist - May 5, 2026
 
 
Board of Supervisors
 
Hahn Seeks Free Hygiene Kits For People in LA Jails  
Hoodline - May 6, 2026
 
L.A. County Declares Its Own Day of Prayer, Aligning With 75-Year National Tradition  
Pasadena Now - May 6, 2026
 
‘Made in LA County’ campaign takes step forward, with goal to uplift local manufacturing, immigrant labor  
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - May 5, 2026
 
 
Focus on Ethnic Media
 
Los Angeles plans to relax short-term rental restrictions and expand the Airbnb model.   Translate
Sing Tao Daily - May 6, 2026
 
California drivers could get Disneyland-inspired license plates   Translate
Telemundo 52 Los Angeles (KVEA-TV) - May 5, 2026
 
Residents divided over possible closure of Whiteman Airport   Translate
Univision Television Network - May 5, 2026
 
Los Angeles County establishes “County Day of Prayer”   Translate
Impulso Newspaper - May 5, 2026
 
Los Angeles installs 450 signs in public facilities banning immigration enforcement.   Translate
Koreadaily - 미주중앙일보 - May 5, 2026
 
 
County Stories
 
LA County Fair runs one day extra in 2026, a modest boost  
Whittier Daily News - May 5, 2026
 
 
Fire Recovery
 
An Altadena glassblower lost his home to flames. In his studio, he’s forging something new  
Los Angeles Times - May 6, 2026
 
 
Cities & State
 
While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as ‘last resort’  
Los Angeles Times - May 6, 2026
 
Opinion: How I learned to stop worrying about noncitizens voting in L.A. elections  
Los Angeles Times - May 6, 2026
 
Elections officials urge early mail-in voting, warn about “misinformation”  
Los Angeles Times - May 5, 2026
 
LA City Council pushes LA28 agreement on Olympic cost reimbursements  
Los Angeles Daily News - May 5, 2026
 
Disneyland-themed license plates may be option for California drivers  
KNBC-TV - NBC4 LA - May 5, 2026
 
Californians without health insurance could double, state analyst warns  
LAist - May 4, 2026
 
 
Education
 
UCLA medical school illegally uses race in admissions, Justice Department investigation says  
Los Angeles Times - May 6, 2026
 
Trump administration opens investigation into LAUSD sexual misconduct policy  
LAist - May 5, 2026
 
 
Homelessness
 
Major L.A. freeway closed by underground fire linked to possible homeless encampment  
Los Angeles Times - May 5, 2026
 
 
Public Health
 
Another California baby gets measles. How can kids be protected?  
Los Angeles Times - May 6, 2026
 
Trump’s Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support  
KFF Health News - May 6, 2026
 
Deadly hantavirus outbreak strikes luxury cruise. What you should know about the disease  
Los Angeles Times - May 5, 2026
 
 
Public Safety
 
Inglewood is supposed to have a citizen police oversight commission. It hasn’t met in nearly 9 years  
LAist - May 5, 2026
 
Suspended LAFD Union Chief Sues Mayor Bass Over Alleged Retaliation  
Hoodline - May 5, 2026
 
It was the deadliest L.A. sheriff’s incident in 150 years. Now, D.A. considers charges in grenade deaths  
Los Angeles Times - May 5, 2026
 
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