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Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 Coaster Shut Down Following Injury Complaints Six Flags Magic Mountain has temporarily closed its popular X2 roller coaster following multiple allegations from riders who say they suffered injuries while riding the attraction. X2 is one of the park’s most intense rides, featuring seats that rotate independently as riders travel through drops and inversions. The closure comes as questions are being raised about the reported injuries and the ride’s operation. It was not immediately clear Tuesday when X2 will reopen.

Thousands Of Deer On Catalina Island Could Begin Being Killed Today A controversial plan to eradicate Catalina Island’s mule deer population could begin as soon as today, September 1. The Catalina Island Conservancy has state authorization to eliminate thousands of deer, arguing the non-native animals are damaging the island’s ecosystem. But Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to immediately suspend or revoke the permit. Hahn says eliminating the entire deer population could have unintended consequences, including potentially increasing wildfire danger because the deer currently consume vegetation that can become fire fuel. Opponents are also challenging the eradication plan in court, with a hearing scheduled for today.

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Rams Owner Agrees To Buy Los Angeles Angels In $4 Billion Deal The Los Angeles Angels are getting a new owner, with Rams owner Stan Kroenke reaching a deal to purchase the baseball franchise from longtime owner Arte Moreno for a reported $4 billion. The massive price would make it the largest sale in MLB history. Moreno purchased the Angels for just $183.5 million in 2003. Kroenke already owns the Los Angeles Rams, along with the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Arsenal and other major sports properties. The Angels deal is expected to close in early 2027, pending MLB approval. The sale marks the end of Moreno’s 23-year run as controlling owner and could bring major changes to the Angels, who have not won a playoff game since 2009.

Possible Hurricane Could Bring Rain To Southern California This Weekend Southern California could see an unusual round of tropical moisture over Labor Day weekend as forecasters monitor Tropical Storm Marie in the Pacific. The storm could strengthen into a hurricane, and unusually warm ocean waters associated with El Niño may help send moisture toward Southern California. While the exact track remains uncertain, Los Angeles could see increased humidity and a chance of rain later this week — something relatively uncommon for early September.

Car Fire Spreads To Brush Along 2 Freeway — SigAlert Issued A vehicle fire along the northbound 2 Freeway near Colorado Boulevard spread into nearby hillside brush Tuesday night, prompting a major fire response. All northbound lanes were blocked as firefighters battled the flames, and a SigAlert was issued shortly after 9 p.m. because of the closure. Fire crews worked to keep the flames from spreading farther into the hillside and toward nearby homes. Drivers were urged to avoid the northbound 2 through the area while crews worked at the scene.

EARLY MORNING EARTHQUAKE SHAKES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ONTARIO — A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck the Inland Empire early Wednesday morning, with shaking reported across parts of Southern California. The quake hit at approximately 5:37 a.m., about four miles southeast of Ontario. Residents reported feeling it as far away as Irvine, Anaheim, Riverside, San Bernardino and West Covina. No damage has been reported. If anyone felt the earthquake, LA Scoop would love to hear from you. Let us know where you were and what you felt.

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Pico-Robertson Public Safety Meeting Tonight — Residents Invited To Speak Up Residents concerned about crime, traffic, street racing and pedestrian safety have an opportunity to speak directly with local public safety officials tonight. The South Robertson Neighborhoods Council Public Safety Committee is meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Kosher Pizza Station, 8965 W. Pico Blvd. SORO’s website confirms a Public Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for September 2. Among the issues on tonight’s agenda are LAPD staffing and patrol deployment, street vendor enforcement, street racing on Beverly Drive, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements, impacts from new housing developments, and JDF patrol updates. The meeting is open to the community, giving residents a chance to raise neighborhood safety concerns directly with those working on the issues.

Traffic Signal Malfunction Causing Backup At Laurel Canyon & Ventura Traffic signals are reportedly malfunctioning at Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard, creating a significant backup through the busy intersection. The problem is especially affecting drivers traveling from the city over Laurel Canyon into the San Fernando Valley. Drivers heading through Studio City should expect delays and consider an alternate route until the signals are operating normally.

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Bass And Raman To Face Jewish Community At Los Angeles Mayoral Forum Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off at a major Jewish Los Angeles mayoral forum later this month as the race for City Hall heats up ahead of the November election. The forum will take place Tuesday, September 29, in West Los Angeles, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Emmy-winning journalist Alex Cohen will moderate the conversation, which is being billed as a discussion about the future of Los Angeles. The event is being presented by a broad coalition of Jewish organizations, including Jewish Federation Los Angeles, the Skirball Cultural Center, Jewish Family Service LA, ADL Los Angeles and AJC Los Angeles. The event could be particularly significant as both candidates compete for Jewish voters in what has become a closely watched mayoral runoff. Bass and Raman have already clashed sharply over homelessness, public safety, housing and policing. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

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LAUSD Bans Generative AI On Student-Issued Devices Los Angeles Unified School District has banned students from using generative AI tools on district-issued devices, as the nation’s second-largest school district weighs how artificial intelligence should be handled in classrooms. The move comes as LAUSD forms a new committee to consider broader rules governing AI use by students and schools. The rapidly growing use of programs such as ChatGPT for schoolwork has raised questions over cheating, learning and how AI should ultimately be incorporated into education.

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LA Relaxes Parking Enforcement For Upcoming Yomim Tovim The Los Angeles Department of Transportation will relax certain parking restrictions in many Jewish neighborhoods during the upcoming Yomim Tovim. Simply put: street cleaning, posted time limits and preferential/permit parking restrictions will generally not be enforced in the designated areas during the holiday periods. Parking meters, tow-away zones and safety violations will still be enforced. The relaxed enforcement schedule is: Rosh Hashanah — Friday, Sept. 11 at noon through Monday, Sept. 14 at noon. Yom Kippur — Sunday, Sept. 20 at noon through Tuesday, Sept. 22 at noon. Sukkos — Friday, Sept. 25 at noon through Saturday, Oct. 3 at noon. Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah — Friday, Oct. 2 at noon through Monday, Oct. 5 at noon. The exemptions cover large portions of the frum neighborhoods in Hancock Park, Pico-Robertson, Valley Village, Encino and other areas of Los Angeles, along with numerous specifically designated streets. One important reminder: this is not free parking everywhere. Meters still need to be paid, and tow-away and other safety restrictions remain fully enforceable.

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TRAFFIC COLLISION ON W. 3RD STREET Emergency crews are responding to reports of a traffic collision in the 7900 block of W. 3rd Street, just west of Fairfax Avenue, this afternoon. There are reports of possible injuries. Motorists should expect delays in the area as first responders work at the scene. LA Scoop will update as more information becomes available.

REPORTS NOW THAT IT WAS A FATAL CRASH IN THE TRADER JOE’S PARKING LOT A major emergency response is underway after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a security stand in the Trader Joe’s parking lot on W. 3rd Street near Fairfax Avenue this afternoon. Initial reports indicate that one person was killed in the crash. Emergency crews are on scene, with possible additional injuries reported.

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🚨 MEIR AND HIS FOUR CHILDREN NEED US THEIR FAMILY IS COLLAPSING. All four children live with disabilities. The holidays are approaching, and the family is struggling to afford food, treatments, and basic needs. Priel is deaf, and his Bar Mitzvah is approaching but they cannot afford even a simple celebration. 🙏 Please donate and share: https://bit.ly/4gzg9tZ

Lomita Man Charged With Threatening To Shoot Up Jewish Community Center A 43-year-old Lomita man has been charged with felony hate crimes after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Jewish Community Center in Redondo Beach, including making threats involving children. Prosecutors say Paul Dean Andrews repeatedly called the JCC in August, making antisemitic statements and allegedly telling an executive, “I know where you guys are. I know you are on Vail Avenue... I am going to come up and shoot up the place.” According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Andrews had previously been granted diversion in a gun-related case and ordered to complete an anti-bias program through the Museum of Tolerance. Instead, prosecutors allege he later called the museum and a local Jewish temple and made antisemitic threats. Andrews pleaded not guilty and is being held on $275,000 bail. If convicted as charged, he faces up to nine years and four months in state prison.

4 Killed, 2 Critically Injured After Car Plunges Off Mountain Road Near Wrightwood Four people were killed and two others critically injured after a vehicle went off Angeles Crest Highway near Wrightwood early Friday morning. The single-vehicle crash happened around 1:40 a.m. near Highway 2 and Flume Canyon Road, close to the Los Angeles–San Bernardino County line. Authorities say five people were ejected from the vehicle, while a sixth was able to get out on their own. Emergency crews faced difficult terrain and reportedly used about 40 feet of cable to reach the victims. Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, while two survivors were airlifted to a trauma center in critical condition. CHP is investigating what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. Initial reports indicate it may have struck a pole before rolling off the road and into a meadow below.

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LA Wakes Up To Rain As Tropical Moisture Moves In Many Los Angeles residents are waking up to rainfall Sunday morning, an unusual sight for early September. The rain is being fueled by tropical moisture from Hurricane Marie, which remains well offshore but is sending moisture into Southern California. The National Weather Service says showers are likely throughout the morning, with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some areas could receive between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain, with locally higher amounts possible under thunderstorms. Drivers should use extra caution, as roads can become especially slick after months without significant rainfall. Temperatures will also stay relatively mild, with Los Angeles expected to reach only around 79 degrees today.

Flooding Reported On Northbound 405 — Freeway Remains Open Flooding is being reported on the northbound 405 Freeway near Redondo Beach Boulevard Sunday morning, with CHP reporting water in the HOV lane and vehicles hydroplaning. The 405 remains open, with no overall traffic restrictions currently reported by Caltrans. Drivers should use extra caution, slow down and avoid driving through standing water as rain continues across the area.

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RAIN CAUSES WAVE OF SPINOUTS AND CRASHES ACROSS L.A. FREEWAYS Today's rain caused problems across Los Angeles freeways, with numerous spinouts and crashes reported as roads became slick. Incidents were reported on the 405, 101, 110, 118 and 210 freeways, among others. The rain is expected to taper off this evening, with most of Los Angeles drying out around 8 p.m. A slight chance of rain remains through 11 p.m., before skies clear overnight. Drivers should continue using extra caution even after the rain stops, particularly where standing water remains.

MALIBU BEACHES EVACUATED AS LIGHTNING MOVES INTO THE AREA Lifeguards are evacuating beachgoers from Malibu beaches Sunday afternoon due to lightning and thunderstorms moving through the area. Beachgoers are being told to get out of the water and seek shelter as the storm passes. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are possible along the Malibu coast this afternoon. The lightning threat comes as Malibu is already dealing with unusually dangerous ocean conditions, including high surf, powerful rip currents and possible coastal flooding. Waves could reach up to 12 feet in some locations.

LABOR DAY REMINDER: TRASH COLLECTION DELAYED — PARKING ENFORCEMENT RELAXED MONDAY With Labor Day tomorrow, Monday, September 7, Los Angeles residents should be aware of changes to trash collection and parking enforcement. There will be no City of Los Angeles trash collection Monday. Collections will instead be pushed back one day for the remainder of the week — Monday routes will be collected Tuesday, Tuesday routes Wednesday, Wednesday routes Thursday, Thursday routes Friday and Friday routes Shabbos. That means residents in Hancock Park east of La Brea whose normal collection is Friday will have their trash picked up Shabbos morning. Its probably best for those residents to remember to put out the trash bins on Friday before Shabbos. Parking enforcement will also be relaxed Monday for Labor Day. Street-sweeping restrictions, parking meters, posted time limits and certain timed No Parking/No Stopping restrictions will not be enforced, unless signs specifically state that holidays are enforced. Safety-related restrictions — including red zones, disabled parking, blocking driveways and No Parking Anytime zones — will still be enforced. Regular parking enforcement resumes Tuesday.

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STORM DROPS MORE THAN AN INCH OF RAIN ACROSS PARTS OF LA — HEAT RETURNS NEXT Sunday’s unusual September storm delivered significantly more rain than had been predicted, with more than an inch falling across several parts of the Los Angeles area. Rainfall totals from the storm: Bel Air/Westwood area — 1.50 inches Burbank — 1.41 inches Beverly Hills — 1.35 inches Van Nuys — 0.99 inch Downtown Los Angeles — 0.72 inch The totals were particularly notable because forecasts ahead of the storm had generally called for much lighter rainfall across the LA basin. Now comes another weather change. Los Angeles is headed into several hot days this week, before temperatures cool down again heading into the weekend and before Rosh Hashanah.

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OVERNIGHT BIG RIG CRASH STILL CAUSING PROBLEMS ON 210 FREEWAY A major overnight big-rig crash continues to impact traffic on the 210 Freeway in Claremont Monday morning. The crash happened at approximately 12:44 a.m. on the eastbound 210 just west of Baseline Road, when a big rig overturned and went across the center divider. Debris was reportedly scattered across the freeway, and diesel fuel spilled onto both sides of the roadway. The wreckage blocked the eastbound carpool lane and two left lanes, along with the westbound carpool lane. CHP issued a SigAlert, and the affected lanes were expected to remain closed until further notice. The truck driver was taken to a hospital with injuries. A black sedan was also reported overturned on the eastbound side, although it remains unclear how it was involved. Drivers traveling through Claremont should expect delays while crews work to clear the wreckage and diesel spill.

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BODY FOUND IN BALLONA CREEK NEAR PLAYA DEL REY A man's body was found floating in Ballona Creek Monday morning near Lincoln and Culver boulevards, close to the Ballona Creek bike path. The discovery was reported around 8:44 a.m. Authorities are investigating the man's identity and cause of death. The body was found near Playa del Rey, one of Los Angeles' most expensive coastal communities, where homes can sell for millions of dollars.

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Fire Department Training Slows Traffic Near Magnolia & Whitsett in Valley Village Fire department crews appear to be conducting a training exercise along Magnolia Boulevard just east of Whitsett Avenue this afternoon. Several fire trucks are occupying traffic lanes on the eastbound side, forcing cars to carefully maneuver around the emergency vehicles. The road remains open, but drivers should expect some slowing through the area and use extra caution while passing the crews. This appears to be a training exercise and not an active fire emergency.

💙 GLOBAL KINDNESS HELPING FAMILIES. CHANGING LIVES. For over 20 years, Global Kindness has been quietly helping families in need with food, clothing, medical expenses, financial assistance, and vital services. So far we’ve raised $168,000 in the past 24 hours towards our $250,000 goal. it’s time to step up and help us reach the goal for these families in need Every donation makes a difference. Every act of kindness counts. ❤️ Please donate & share: https://causematch.com/globalkindness OFFICIAL SPONSORS: ~ • Shanghai • ⁠Pico Glatt • ⁠Got Kosher • Lenny’s Casitas • ⁠Eilat Fish Department • ⁠Santa Monica Kosher Market

🚨 PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LISTEN TO THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DANNY - ON HIS WAY TO SELICHOS. A young boy, Chaim Rafael, is fighting for his life. 💔 Chaim Rafael is suffering from a severe and life-threatening heart condition known as HLHS. As we prepare for the Yomim Noraim and make our way to say Selichos, we have a powerful opportunity to help save a precious child's life. 🙏🏻 Every donation can make a difference. 👇 DONATE NOW AND HELP SAVE CHAIM RAFAEL'S LIFE: https://go.aloviakids.org/nebo0bij?utm_source=la7.9wg

Rainbow Appears Over Los Angeles As Storm Moves Out A beautiful rainbow is being observed across parts of Los Angeles this evening, providing a colorful ending to an unusually wet September weekend. The rainbow appeared around sunset as sunlight broke through lingering clouds and moisture left behind by the storm system that brought widespread rain to Southern California. Showers have been moving out of the region Monday, with warmer and more humid weather expected to follow. Sunset in Los Angeles was around 7:10 p.m. tonight. Just a few minutes ago, making the timing nearly perfect for a rainbow as the setting sun shines beneath the departing clouds. If you have a good picture of the rainbow from your neighborhood, send to LA Scoop.

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TORAS EMES CARPOOL ALERT — CLINTON STREET REPAVING COULD MAKE DROP-OFF DIFFICULT Parents heading to Toras Emes should prepare for a more difficult carpool this morning, as Clinton Street is being repaved west of La Brea. Drivers may want to avoid approaching the school on Clinton from the west. One possible alternative is to come around going east of La Brea using Oakwood, Melrose or Beverly, and approach the school for drop-off near Sycamore. Allow some extra time this morning as traffic around the school could be heavier than usual.

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HIGH SURF CAUSES MALIBU DRIVEWAYS TO COLLAPSE Powerful surf and coastal erosion caused two driveways at beachfront homes in Malibu to collapse early Tuesday morning, leaving large holes along Sea Level Drive near Point Lechuza. Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive at approximately 5:45 a.m. One of the collapses damaged a gas line, prompting Southern California Gas crews to shut it off. No injuries were reported. The damage comes as unusually large surf continues pounding the Southern California coastline. A High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory remain in effect for the Malibu area through 11 p.m. tonight.

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Traffic Alert: Signal Issue At Beverly & Formosa One of the traffic lights at Beverly Boulevard and Formosa Avenue does not appear to be working properly at this time. Drivers traveling through the intersection should use extra caution, slow down and watch carefully for other vehicles and pedestrians until the issue is resolved.

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Shmira And Magen Am Join Forces To Strengthen LA Jewish Community Security Shmira Los Angeles and Magen Am have announced they are joining forces, combining their teams, resources and experience to provide an even stronger security presence for Los Angeles’ Jewish community. The organizations say they share the same values and mission: protecting local shuls, families and neighborhoods. The partnership comes just ahead of the Yomim Tovim, when Shmira and Magen Am say patrols will be active throughout the community with an increased security presence during the busy Yom Tov period.

🚨 JDF FUNDRAISER STARTS TODAY! Help JDF Public Safety keep the Los Angeles Jewish community safe this Chagim. Your donation directly supports community patrols, K-9 explosives detection, rapid-response readiness, and increased holiday security. 💙 Every dollar matters! Donate online: https://square.link/u/PutjGHVr?src=sms Venmo: @JewishDefenseForce Zelle: [email protected]

A young girl from a prominent Torah family is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a dangerous brain tumor. She urgently needs to travel to the U.S. for lifesaving surgery and treatment costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rebbetzin Kolodetsky, daughter of Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt”l, is personally appealing for her rescue, asking people to donate $291—the gematria of רפואה. In this zechus, the Rebbetzin will take donors’ names to daven for them during hadlakas neiros and Hafrashas Challah on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur, and HaRav Yitzchok Kolodetsky Shlita will personally daven for donors during the Yemei HaDin. Help save her life and enter the Yemei HaDin with this tremendous zechus - DONATE HERE: https://thechesedfund.com/thekerenhatzedakah/savegirl?aff=132

💙 GLOBAL KINDNESS HELPING FAMILIES. CHANGING LIVES. For over 20 years, Global Kindness has been quietly helping families in need with food, clothing, medical expenses, financial assistance, and vital services. So far we’ve raised $168,000 in the past 24 hours towards our $250,000 goal. it’s time to step up and help us reach the goal for these families in need Every donation makes a difference. Every act of kindness counts. ❤️ Please donate & share: https://causematch.com/globalkindness OFFICIAL SPONSORS: ~ •⁠ ⁠Shanghai •⁠ ⁠⁠Pico Glatt •⁠ ⁠⁠Got Kosher •⁠ ⁠Lenny’s Casitas •⁠ ⁠⁠Eilat Fish Department •⁠ ⁠⁠Santa Monica Kosher Market

West Hollywood’s “Coyote Condos” Cleared — But Coyotes Are Still Roaming Neighborhood A pack of coyotes that took over an unfinished condo development in West Hollywood has finally been removed from the property — but neighbors say the animals are still roaming nearby streets. The abandoned construction site at Spaulding Avenue and Romaine Street had become known as the “Coyote Condos” after two adult coyotes and three pups moved into the property. A pest-control company spent several weeks using cameras and deterrents to encourage the coyotes to leave without trapping them. Food and water sources attracting the animals were also removed. The coyotes appear to have left the construction site, but residents say they continue to see them around the neighborhood — including a young coyote spotted this morning.

Trial Begins In Deadly Baldwin Hills Crash More than four years after the horrific Baldwin Hills crash that killed six people, the murder trial of Nicole Linton began today in Los Angeles. The crash happened August 4, 2022, at La Brea and Slauson avenues. Prosecutors allege Linton was driving about 130 mph when she sped through the intersection, triggering the fiery multi-vehicle collision. Among those killed were a pregnant 23-year-old woman, her unborn baby, her 11-month-old son and her boyfriend. Linton has pleaded not guilty to six counts of murder and five counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.

LOS ANGELES COULD FEEL HOTTER THAN NOTORIOUSLY HUMID MIAMI Los Angeles is heading into an extremely oppressive Wednesday, with unusual humidity combining with intense heat to make conditions feel more like South Florida than Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles is forecast to reach around 98–99 degrees, with a heat index as high as an astonishing 116 degrees. The graphic circulating today puts Miami's expected heat index at 109 degrees — potentially making Los Angeles feel even hotter than notoriously hot and humid Miami. The humidity itself is highly unusual for Los Angeles, with experts describing recent moisture levels as comparable to Miami. Wednesday is expected to be the worst of the heat before conditions gradually improve later in the week.

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Good News For Wednesday Morning Commuters — No Major CHP Incidents Right Now Los Angeles drivers are starting Wednesday morning without any major CHP incidents currently showing on the freeway system. After several days of serious crashes and freeway disruptions around Los Angeles, hopefully Wednesday morning stays quiet.

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Clinton Street Closed For Repaving again Today Drivers in the Hancock Park area should be aware that Clinton Street is closed west of Formosa Avenue today due to repaving work. Expect delays in the immediate area and use alternate streets if possible, especially during school and carpool traffic.

Karen Bass Leaving Homelessness Board As Federal Scrutiny Intensifies Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is stepping down from the LAHSA Commission, the powerful board overseeing the region’s homeless services agency, saying she no longer has enough time to serve. The move comes as LAHSA faces increasing federal scrutiny over allegations of waste, mismanagement and possible misuse of taxpayer money. Bass’ attendance has also drawn criticism. An LAist review found she missed 25 of 47 commission meetings since appointing herself to the board in 2023 — including 13 of 21 meetings over the past year. Her office says she remained informed through her other appointees. Congress has now scheduled a September 15 hearing examining federally funded homelessness programs, with Los Angeles a major focus. Bass was asked to testify but says she is unavailable that day. Federal lawmakers have also requested records involving LAHSA funding and contracting. The federal inquiry does not establish that Bass personally committed fraud, but the timing puts additional attention on how Los Angeles has spent billions addressing homelessness and what results taxpayers have received.

Man Armed With Sword Arrested On La Brea A man reportedly armed with a sword was arrested Wednesday on the 800 block of North La Brea Avenue. Police took the man into custody without further incident.

Possible Fire Reported In Beverly Hills Area What appears to be a fire is being reported in the Beverly Hills area. Details are very limited at this time, and the exact location and circumstances are not yet known. LA Scoop is working to get more information and will update as details become available.

Fire Reported At Beverly Hills Apartment Building The fire is being reported at a three-story apartment building on the 200 block of South Rexford Drive in Beverly Hills, about two blocks south of Wilshire Boulevard. Emergency crews are responding. Details on the extent of the fire or possible injuries are not yet available.

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Traffic Break Being Conducted on the Westbound 10 Freeway just west of the 405. Video taken from the eastbound lanes

Brush Fire Burning Along 405 Near Getty Center A brush fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in the hills alongside the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center, sending smoke into the Sepulveda Pass area. The fire was reported shortly after 4:15 p.m., burning above the northbound 405. Firefighters are actively battling the flames in heavy vegetation. As of the latest update, no injuries have been reported, and it remains unclear whether any structures are threatened. The cause is not yet known. This is a developing situation and LA Scoop will update as more information becomes available.

A view of the brish fire along the 405 Freeway from on top of the Grove Parking Lot

Major Firefighter Response Along 405 Near Getty Center — Avoid The 405 A major firefighting response is underway along the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive after a brush fire broke out shortly after 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. The fire has burned about five acres, with numerous additional fire engines requested and water-dropping aircraft attacking the flames from above. Smoke is spreading across the Sepulveda Pass. Drivers should avoid the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass if possible as the emergency response may cause significant delays. Benedict Canyon can be a good alternate route between the Valley and Westside, depending on your destination and traffic conditions.

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Downtown LA Ties Record At 105° As Valley Bakes Los Angeles endured another scorcher Wednesday, with Downtown LA reaching 105 degrees — tying the September 9 record set in 2024. The normal high for the date is just 84 degrees. The Valley was even hotter. Burbank hit 106 degrees, while Van Nuys Airport reached 107 degrees, with some local readings around Van Nuys hitting 108. The good news: a cooling trend is expected heading into Friday and Shabbos. Just in time for a cool down over Rosh Hashana.

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Pedestrian Struck In Valley Village This Morning Emergency crews responded at around 6:00 a.m. this morning to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian in Valley Village, near Colfax Avenue and La Maida Street. LAFD Rescue Ambulance 60 was dispatched to the scene. The pedestrian’s condition has not yet been released. Traffic around the area this morning may be impacted.

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Traffic Alert: Construction at the Beverly Hilton is causing significant delays going Westbound this morning on Santa Monica Blvd and Wilshire Blvd. Use Alternate Side Streets to get around.

LAPD Increasing Security For Yomim Noraim LAPD says it will deploy extra patrols and increase visibility around shuls, Jewish schools and community centers ahead of the Yomim Tovim. Police are asking the public to remain alert and immediately report any suspicious activity.

Feds Open Investigation Into Downtown LA’s Men’s Central Jail The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into conditions inside Men’s Central Jail in Downtown Los Angeles, examining whether LA County has failed to provide safe and humane conditions for inmates. The jail has faced longstanding complaints involving overcrowding, mold, mildew and rodent infestations, according to reports from jail monitors. The federal investigation was announced Wednesday and is now underway. 🎯 LA SCOOP’S TAKE ON THE MATTER: We’ve personally been inside Men’s Central Jail doing chaplaincy work. From what we saw, the conditions weren’t much worse than a typical yeshiva dorm.

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Antisemitic Graffiti Targets Ventura Synagogue, Church And Park Ventura Police are investigating disturbing antisemitic vandalism after swastikas and messages including “Death to Jews” were spray-painted at Temple Beth Torah, neighboring Higher Vision Church and nearby Juanamaria Park. Police were first called Sunday morning, September 6. Investigators believe some of the vandalism may have occurred overnight Saturday into Sunday. Additional graffiti was discovered at Juanamaria Park the following day. Ventura Mayor Jeannette Sánchez-Palacios condemned the attacks, saying antisemitism and intimidation have no place in the city. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward.

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Report of an accident on the 400 N Block of Detroit where a Fire Truck is involved