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Christopher Weber

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
16
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Sep 9, 2026
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Top 500K sites
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Sep 2, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · By Christopher Weber and Amy Taxin | Associated Press Published September 8, 2026 5:09 PM

    Bass leaving LAHSA board (opens the original)

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    The details: The decision comes after LAist reported Bass skipped more than half of the L.A. Homeless Services Authority Commission meetings held since appointing herself in 2023. What the mayor is saying: Bass told KFI’s Gary and Shannon she’s leaving the LAHSA Commission, citing time constraints. “I am going to be stepping down because I just —in terms of time and all,” the mayor said, in an interview published Friday. Bass’ office did not immediately respond to interview requests and question

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · By Christopher Weber and Amy Taxin | Associated Press Published September 8, 2026 5:09 PM

    Record humidity (opens the original)

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    The details: This week’s combination of heat and humidity could be worse than it has been all summer. Forecasters say temperatures will peak on Wednesday. Highs could get up to the triple digits. Overnight lows will also stay elevated. They may only get down to the 70s in places, offering little relief from the heat. The humidity: Climate experts say the humidity this week could be some of the highest on record in Southern California, even after a summer marked by repeated humid heatwaves. The m

  3. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · By Christopher Weber and Amy Taxin | Associated Press Published September 8, 2026 5:09 PM

    OC education board member (opens the original)

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    Why it matters: Barke was elected in 2018 to the Orange County Board of Education, which oversees and approves the county’s education budget that serves around 450,000 students. Background: In 2024, the Fair Political Practices Commission found Barke liable for failing to correctly report income, resulting in a $3,200 penalty. But a judge in July said the FPPC’s settlement didn’t fully address Barke’s actions. What are the penalties? Barke will have to pay $101,800 in penalties, as well as attor

  4. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · By Christopher Weber and Amy Taxin | Associated Press Published September 8, 2026 5:09 PM

    Chemical leak (opens the original)

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    Why it matters: Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Aaron Katon said authorities responded to a La Habra business that makes cleaning products after receiving a call shortly before noon about the cloud. Police evacuated a nearby middle school as a precaution, Katon said. The chemical: They do not yet know what the chemical was, but all shelter-in-place orders have been lifted, Katon said. What's next: The regional air quality management district has deployed staff to the area to investigate, said Conn

  5. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · By Christopher Weber and Amy Taxin | Associated Press Published Sep 8, 2026 5:09 PM

    Authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank in La Habra (opens the original)

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    One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. A slow leak from a chemical tank smeared an orange cloud across the sky of a Southern California neighborhood on Tuesday, but authorities said they quickly got it under control. Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Aaron Katon said authorities responded to a business that makes cleaning products after receiving a call shortly before noon about

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