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WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide

Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.

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Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn

Such warnings are typical after the area receives rain, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals and other health hazards.

Last-ditch negotiations to prevent a Tuesday LAUSD extend past midnight into Tuesday

Monday was a two-track day for unions and LAUSD: Prepare for Tuesday strike and scramble for last-minute settlement. That was still the situation after midnight.

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He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

When Paul Cook saw a $93 ticket on his windshield, he had no idea he was embarking on a 16-month-long journey through L.A. parking enforcement bureaucracy, and would see his fine double despite winning his case.

WATCH: Mother bear has her paws full trying to wrangle cubs

A North Carolina woman captured a very relatable moment: a mother bear with her paws full trying to keep control of her cubs