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WATCH: Rising fuel costs strain volunteer fire departments nationwide
Apr 13, 2026 - Us 
Fire chief James Pollock explains how higher prices are squeezing budgets, slowing recruitment and impacting emergency responses.
Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn
Apr 13, 2026 - Us 
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
Apr 13, 2026 - Us 
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.
He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway
Apr 13, 2026 - Us 
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
Apr 13, 2026 - Us 
A North Carolina woman captured a very relatable moment: a mother bear with her paws full trying to keep control of her cubs
