Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.

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Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.
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Major storm this week, A tour of Norton Simon, Hollywood artifacts owned by L.A.  — Sunday Edition

A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors. We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.

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A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors.&nbsp;We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.
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HB's big legal loss,  Mental health service for fire survivors, Ode to Hotel Cafe — Saturday Edition

The latest on a leaking oil well in Newport Beach. The Los Angeles Angels settle a lawsuit with the family of Tyler Skaggs. The 405 is slated to be partially closed. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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The latest on a leaking oil well in Newport Beach. The Los Angeles Angels settle a lawsuit with the family of Tyler Skaggs. The 405 is slated to be partially closed. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Leaking oil well in Newport Beach, LA Angels settle with Tyler Skaggs family, The 405 freeway partially closes — Evening Edition

Catalina Island is awarded a $37 million grant to install high-speed internet. The movie Love & Basketball turns 25 this year. LAist reporter Adolfo Guzman-Lopez shares his holiday tradition of making ponche.

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Catalina Island is awarded a $37 million grant to install high-speed internet. The movie Love &amp; Basketball turns 25 this year. LAist reporter Adolfo Guzman-Lopez shares his holiday tradition of making ponche.
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