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A South Gate tire shop was destroyed by a large fire, with the blaze spreading rapidly after starting near a homeless encampment.
Owner Jonathan Martinez says he has no insurance and is trying to rebuild after losing his livelihood.
Fire officials opened an arson investigation, with the city citing the ongoing probe and limited comment.
Surveillance and Ring footage captured moments as flames intensified and the device fell to the ground.
Neighbors and officials noted ongoing concerns about conditions near the tracks and encampments.
A fundraising page has been set up to help Martinez rebuild the business.

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Cosgrove and Lee hike Angeles Crest Highway to assess its current condition.
The report was published by the Los Angeles Times on May 26, 2026.
The piece highlights the road's damage and potential impact on travel and safety.
Cosgrove and Lee bring expertise from the Los Angeles Times on outdoor reporting.
The report places the damage in the context of ongoing maintenance and repair efforts.
The article compares past repairs with current road conditions to inform readers.
Lee is described as a staff videographer with multiple recognitions.
The report emphasizes the California outdoors and landscape as a backdrop for the findings.
The piece underscores readership interest in practical information about road access.
The story format combines field observation with broader context on infrastructure.

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A Christian LA lifeguard is headed to trial over his refusal to display Progress Pride flags on duty.
Jeffrey Little, a veteran captain, says the policy violates his religious beliefs about sexuality and marriage.
The county suspended Little for removing Pride flags from stations amid the dispute.
A federal judge issued rulings on the county’s and Little’s motions ahead of a trial date.
The case seeks religious accommodation exempting Little from personally raising or directing flags.
No trial date has been officially set as of the latest report.
The dispute centers on policy requiring Progress Pride flags during Pride month at government facilities.
Lawyers for Little argue accommodation would be a modest, workable protection of his rights.

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A Los Angeles Times reader characterizes the housing market as the ‘Manhattanization of Los Angeles.’
The writer recalls buying in West L.A. in 1967 for about $35,000 and notes a three-decade price jump.
The author predicts future prices could reach two to three million in some areas.
The writer urges moving to outlying areas, calling out South L.A. as an option.
The piece is part of a broader Letters to the Editor series reflecting on housing policy.
The letter ties individual affordability to larger regional changes across Los Angeles County.
The author frames the situation as an emotional and cultural shift in housing expectations.
The hometown affordability debate is presented against the backdrop of price inflation since the 1960s.
The author directly references a staff writer's prior reporting on housing costs.
The letter is dated May 27, 2026, reflecting current housing concerns.

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