The full-service fire department for Los Angeles and contracted San Fernando.
A news helicopter has crashed in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, while covering a deadly bus-SUV collision. Authorities have confirmed multiple deaths on scene, several people have been taken to hospital and at least four vehicles and two storage containers were damaged after the chopper caught fire. The NTSB and FAA have opened investigations.
Georgia’s ballot secrecy is under strain as AI tools could link votes to voters using public records and CVRs. Officials urge software upgrades while conservatives push ballot-shuffling trials as early voting nears.
A series of fires in Southern California has prompted evacuations and widespread power shutoffs as dry Santa Ana winds drive critical fire weather. Officials say preemptive staffing and power cuts are under way to reduce risk, with more updates expected as conditions evolve.
California has proposed extending and expanding the state’s film and TV tax credits, including above-the-line costs and longer duration through 2040, with additional funding for independent films. The move aims to keep productions in-state as LA’s industry faces a talent and facility shortage.