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Crews knock down fire at the Magic Castle; damage to the iconic Hollywood venue is unclear
Apr 8, 2026 - Us 
Crews quickly knocked down a fire in the attic of the Magic Castle, the iconic Hollywood event venue and world-famous home of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Commentary: LA28's first Olympics ticket drop flops, leaving locals locked out of nearby events
Apr 7, 2026 - Us 
LA28 organizers promised that those living near venues would have access to Olympic tickets for as little as $28 apiece. Folks who tried to buy learned otherwise.
At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems
Apr 7, 2026 - Us 
House Democrats gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a "shadow hearing" on midterm election security, where experts said state-run elections are safe and secure.
'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart
Apr 7, 2026 - Us 
Last year, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta indicted 30 probation officers for arranging fights between youths housed at L.A. juvenile halls. But recently, prosecutors dropped charges against a third of the officers and are offering lenient plea deals to several others.
Rattlesnake bite near Cal State campus marks sixth incident in Ventura County since mid-March
Apr 7, 2026 - Us 
A recent rattlesnake bite near the campus of Cal State Channel Islands has heightened concerns about an increase in snake encounters in Ventura County this year.

