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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The city of Long Beach prepared for high tides as SoCal braces for possible Hurricane Polo impacts. Recently, the area saw flooding due to Hurricane Marie.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"You need to prepare. Don't let your guard down." LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger advised residents to stay earthquake-ready after feeling the intensity of one during a simulation. The area has not experienced a large-scale quake since Northridge in 1994.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Garden Grove's "structural issues" after May's chemical emergency aren't addressed as GKN prepares to resume operations, an advocate said. GKN began a hazmat cleanup of the property. A spokesperson said a full-production return will be "done with safety as a top priority."

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In the latest episode of "In Focus SoCal," CSU Fullerton geology professor Dr. Joe Carlin tells host @tanyamcrae.bsky.social about the possible impacts of the forecasted "super" El Niño on SoCal and its coastlines. Watch the full episode here: specne.ws/SNh5h3

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In a new episode of "In Focus SoCal," host @tanyamcrae.bsky.social learns about state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez's bills aimed to keep insurance companies more accountable as Eaton Fire survivors continue to rebuild. Watch the full episode here: specne.ws/SNh5h3

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As Hurricane Polo nears, more than 200 eggs from two rare olive ridley sea turtle nests discovered on Seal Beach and Huntington Beach were moved to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. The aquarium president said the eggs will be incubated and hopefully hatch.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco was ordered to return the ballots he seized from a California redistricting election. Bianco's attorney said the sheriff hasn't returned them to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters because they're "evidence." Read more: specne.ws/sCYDAN

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Kids battling cancer from across the U.S. were honored by the LAPD at Elysian Park Academy. The event included a swearing-in ceremony, during which each child received a junior badge, making them an honorary police officer.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Not a single law enforcement agent should be doing this as a side gig," LA City Council member Hugo Soto-Martinez said as he joined advocates outside City Hall.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Two Orange County beaches have sections blocked from the public after a rare species of sea turtle was spotted laying and burying eggs. If the eggs hatch, baby turtles will be making their perilous journey into the water in 45 to 60 days, experts say. Read more: specne.ws/e46a4N

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"There are serious questions about what happened here," LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said in Chatsworth following Tuesday's helicopter crash and SUV-Metro bus collision, which the NTSB and FAA are expected to investigate. Read more: specne.ws/6FR6Ad

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty in the alleged murders of his parents, filmmaker-actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The maximum sentence he'd face is "life without the possibility of parole," LA County's DA said Tuesday. Read more: specne.ws/nK3Euc

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In the latest episode of "In Focus SoCal," state Sen. Tony Strickland discusses with host @tanyamcrae.bsky.social why it's important to him as a Republican to work with Democrats, including his friend Sen. Alex Padilla, on important issues. Watch the full episode here: specne.ws/SKu6KH

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In a new episode of "In Focus SoCal," a local mom describes to host @tanyamcrae.bsky.social how doctors used 36 pints of blood to save her life, a reminder that places such as the American Red Cross are always in need of donations. Watch the full episode here: specne.ws/SKu6KH

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago, Hermosa Beach held its annual 9/11 Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New food and beverage options were showcased at the home of the LA Rams and Chargers ahead of the 2026 season. Fans will return to SoFi on Sunday as the Chargers take on the Arizona Cardinals.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"Thousands of highly skilled Californians" work in post-production and need to be part of the state's tax credits, LA Mayor Karen Bass said. Gov. Gavin Newsom has said that the expanded Film and TV Tax Credit Program's first year is set to deliver $6.6 billion in economic impact.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

An evacuation order was in effect along Sea Level Drive in Malibu, where high surf opened a sinkhole at actor Nicolas Cage’s beachfront home, prompting the city to declare a local emergency. More than 30 properties were red-tagged due to hazardous conditions.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Landfill Safety Act is on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk to sign, and its goal is "protecting public health," Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo said.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A sinkhole caused by pounding surf opened in the driveway of a Malibu home and caused a gas main rupture Tuesday morning. Read more: specne.ws/mJLNvS

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The 47th annual Labor Day parade in Wilmington featured union members, labor organizations, marching bands, live music, a best-decorated float trophy and free hot dogs. Read more: specne.ws/HKas2K

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A day after the steady downpour from Hurricane Marie, high tides continued to batter some SoCal coastal communities. In Long Beach, surf could be seen "flowing into homes and streets."

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra urged Californians to support Proposition 1 for affordable housing, including the 39 residences in development located where he spoke. Opponents say the proposal borrows money to pay for housing without addressing the high cost of housing.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

City crews were building sand berms next to the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach to prepare for any impacts Hurricane Marie could bring to the coast. The city said it is expecting high swells in the area over Labor Day weekend.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The LA County Fire Department has "dramatically increased" its suppression and reconnaissance capabilities thanks to the seasonal arrival of two SuperScoopers from the Government of Québec. Fire Chief Anthony Marrone called his department's aerial fleet "robust."

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The NBA handed out penalties to LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for violating salary cap circumvention rules. Ballmer was suspended for a year while Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000. The team will also forfeit five first-round draft picks.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Advocates in LA announced a lawsuit against the federal government that they say will fight the "attack" on voting rights. Gubernatorial candidate and UCLA Voting Rights Project senior adviser Xavier Becerra urged eligible voters to show up Nov. 3 for the midterm elections.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A large Mama Bear and her three cubs fell into a cistern at La Verne's Marshall Canyon County Park over the weekend. Crews drained the water tank to prevent the bears from drowning, and LA County FD reported that all made it out safely.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

LA County is suing State Farm to “stand up for survivors of the 2025 wildfires," Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced. The suit alleges the company violated California's unfair competition and false advertising laws. State Farm said it "strongly disagrees" with the characterization of its response.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As cities impose moratoriums and bans on data centers, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says they are essential to the things people use every day. His opponent Xavier Becerra says data centers should be powered by clean energy and cover the cost of their own energy needs.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The 10th annual Festival Chapín will take over Lafayette Park in downtown LA this weekend for a free two-day event. It will feature traditional food, music, culture and community that celebrates Guatemalan culture.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The "largest and longest" earthquake-resistant pipe in the U.S. has been installed in LA, Mayor Karen Bass announced. The new pipe uses "earthquake-resilient technology" in the event of seismic activity, enabling it to serve LA for "for decades to come," she said Thursday.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another proposed "sexually violent predator" placement in the Antelope Valley has LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger saying the area is California's "dumping ground."

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A group of immigration, labor and religious advocates rallied Tuesday to call out "anti-democratic practices" ahead of the midterm election. President Donald Trump declined to rule out a national security emergency for elections in a recent interview.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Kobe Bryant's two Lakers jersey numbers will light up the Pacific Park Ferris wheel in Santa Monica on the evening of 8/24 for Kobe Bryant Day. It's a tribute to the late basketball star, one day after his Aug. 23 birthday.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The nearly 100-year-old Vision Theatre reopened after a nearly $40 million restoration and renovation project to preserve the venue’s architecture and add modern performing-arts facilities. The theater is expected to support various community events, education and more.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In an effort to continue investing in a child’s future, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that a new app coming this fall will help stack local, state and federal investments. California families could see thousands of dollars for their child’s future.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Comparing them to ones California rolled out years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom praised and encouraged parents to sign up for Trump Accounts to save and invest on behalf of their children.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"If I was such a poor worker, then why did you appoint me to all these external boards?" LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman asked incumbent Karen Bass, defending her council meeting attendance during Wednesday's debate.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

During a mayoral debate, Councilwoman Nithya Raman spoke about her plan to address what she called the mental health and substance crisis and the homeless crisis. She also spoke on how she would track the money for programs aimed at helping to tackle the issues.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One of the "fundamental dysfunctional features" of LA's homelessness system is that three separate bodies — the city, the county and LAHSA — all oversee it, Mayor Karen Bass said at last night's debate. Read more: specne.ws/9KxZcG

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

After a 19-month absence, vendors welcomed the public back to the Pacific Palisades Farmers Market's original location on Swarthmore Avenue. Organizers say the market will temporarily operate on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"There is no direct evidence establishing that he started a fire on Jan. 1," defense attorney Steven Haney said after the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire was arraigned on a revised indictment.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity just completed its third home through the Eaton Fire recovery program — but that's "just the beginning," the nonprofit's CEO said. A fire survivor and her family returned home Wednesday and moved into the newly completed Altadena house.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If elected, Xavier Becerra said he hopes to implement two hours of free electricity in an effort to lower costs. Republican Steve Hilton responded by saying in part, “... We have the highest gas prices in America, sky-high electric bills, the worst business climate in the country ..."

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

During a stop in Little Tokyo, gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra committed to doing debates between now and November, saying, “Voters need to have good information.” His opponent, Steve Hilton, previously criticized Becerra, saying he hadn’t committed to six proposed debates.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"Slowing drivers requires changing the design of the road itself," LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman details LADOT's findings on Forest Lawn Drive that she said they had been working on for over three years before it was allegedly delayed.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A week after a motorist was killed in a crash on Forest Lawn Drive, LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman and mobility activists called out Mayor Karen Bass for allegedly delaying a street safety project in the area.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

They were once political rivals, as LA Mayor Karen Bass defeated businessman Rick Caroso in the 2022 mayoral election. Later they clashed as he questioned her leadership during the Palisades Fire. They've now set aside differences to help rebuild the area.

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Spectrum News 1 SoCal @spectrumnews1socal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A well-known whale named Chris and her newest calf, Snow Christal, were spotted breaching and playing in the waters off Newport Beach. They are the second humpback whale mother and calf duo to be spotted in the area in recent weeks.

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