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L.A. County Declares State of Emergency Amid ICE Raids and Political Turmoil

Los Angeles County officials have declared a state of emergency to provide rent relief and legal aid to undocumented residents affected by ongoing ICE raids. The move comes as the Board of Supervisors faces backlash for quietly approving a $2 million payout to former CEO Fesia Davenport and just ahead of expected fraud charges against more than a dozen county employees. The emergency declaration passed 4–1, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger the lone dissenting vote.

Yamamoto’s Complete-Game Gem Gives Dodgers Commanding 2-0 NLCS Lead

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a dazzling complete-game three-hitter to lead the Dodgers past the Brewers 5–1 and take a 2–0 lead in the NLCS. After surrendering a first-pitch homer, Yamamoto settled in with seven strikeouts and just one walk, while Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy powered the offense with solo shots. Following Blake Snell’s dominant Game 1, the Dodgers now return to L.A. with all the momentum and a clear path toward the pennant.

Downtown’s Iconic Bradbury Building Gets a Careful Restoration

The 132-year-old Bradbury Building, one of Downtown L.A.’s most celebrated architectural landmarks, just received a fresh restoration courtesy of Spectra Company. The Pomona-based preservation experts replaced a crumbling sandstone letter from the building’s historic sign and performed detailed waterproofing and ornamental repairs to keep the Victorian-era gem in pristine condition. Known for their work on landmarks like the Biltmore Hotel and the Tower Theater Apple Store, Spectra continues to help maintain the Bradbury’s timeless beauty for future generations.

Airports Refuse to Air Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Video

A new video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown has been rejected by major airports across the country. From New York to Las Vegas, officials say the message violates policies against political content, even as the Department of Homeland Security insists it’s meant to inform travelers about TSA operations. The dispute highlights growing tension over how far federal agencies can go in partisan messaging during a shutdown.

Demi Lovato Announces One-Night-Only Concert at Hollywood Palladium

Fresh off announcing her upcoming album It’s Not That Deep and her role as a producer on Camp Rock 3, Demi Lovato surprised fans with news of a one-night-only concert in Los Angeles. The October 25 show at the Hollywood Palladium—just a day after her album’s release—sold out within 20 minutes, marking Lovato’s first live performance since 2022. Though she previously said she wouldn’t tour again, overwhelming demand has fueled speculation that more dates could follow.

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