A day-by-day listing of everything Just SoCal published in September 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
September 20
September 19
- Lucas Museum Opens Free Gardens and Public Library Alongside Ticketed Galleries
- Universal Studios Hollywood Balances Thrills and Homegrown Charm for Southern California Residents
- Hello Kitty Library Cards Bring Crowds and 'Uncommon Buzz' to L.a. County Branches
- Measles Exposure Reported at La's Union Station
- Ocean Way Festival Washed Out of Santa Monica This Fall
- Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Prepares for Grand Opening in Exposition Park
- Lake Hughes Animal Rescue Operator Charged with 35 Counts of Cruelty, Grand Theft
- Hollywood Hills Slope Failure Prompts Evacuations, Stabilization Work
- Palm Springs International Airport Fuels $2.6 Billion Into Coachella Valley Economy
- Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Proposes Tuition-Free Business School for East LA
- California Seeks 'Kill Switch' and Stronger AI Oversight
September 18
- Los Angeles City Hall Exhibit Explores Chicano Art and Community Healing
- Rams Linebacker Depth Tested Ahead of Monday Night Matchup
- Rams Face Uphill Battle Against Giants' Ground Game After Rocky Start to Season
- Compton's Mariscos El Tambo Moves From Backyard Pop-Up to Permanent Restaurant
- Pressure Mounts on Rams Ahead of Sofi Showdown with Giants
- A Run Club's 'Takeover' Announcement in Leimert Park Sparks Community Discussion
- Cathedral City Police Boost Patrols for Mongols Gathering This Weekend
- Overnight Lane Reductions Hit PCH Near Pacific Palisades for Long-Term Project
- Southern California Gas Prices Extend Month-Long Climb
- L.a.'s Chinatown Ranked Top U.s. Neighborhood on Global Coolness List
- Desert Town Hall Announces 2027 Lecture Lineup for Indian Wells
- Rare Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Washes up in Orange County Amid Trend of Unusual Marine Sightings
- The Broad Museum's 'Peek-A-Boo' Infinity Mirror Room Will Close Until 2028 for Expansion
September 17
- LA County Offers Small Business Grants After Boyle Heights Fire, East LA Oil Spill
- Agoura Road Adds Weekend Closure for Wildlife Crossing Construction
- Dodgers Clinch Division Amid Injury Concerns, Inconsistent Play Ahead of Postseason
- Investigators Focus on Final Moments of NBC4 Chopper Crash in Chatsworth
- Weekend Closure for Key 90 Freeway Connector to Southbound 405 in Culver City
- Federal Judge Imposes New Warrantless Arrest Rules on Immigration Agents Across Socal
- San Diego Homeowner's Golden Retriever Offers Toys to Intruder During Break-In
- Dramatic Recording Offers Clues in Fatal Chatsworth Helicopter Crash
- Aaron Donald's Return to Rams Field Looks "Very, Very Realistic" for Monday Night Football
- Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 Shut Down Amid State Investigation and Lawsuits
- LAUSD Approves Hundreds of Millions in School Upgrades as Enrollment Continues Steep Decline
- Socal Pizzerias Earn Coveted Spots on World's 50 Best List
- Los Angeles Councilwoman Proposes Plan to Expand Starter Home Ownership
- Federal Judge Halts Warrantless Immigration Arrests Across Southern California
- Socal's Classic Cruisers to Get Smog Check Relief with Jay Leno's New Law
September 16
- L.a. County's Restraining Order System Riddled with Barriers, Most Requests Dismissed
- Dodgers Foundation Funds New Fields for Altadena Fire Recovery
- UCLA Offers Free Home Game Tickets to All Students
- Classic Car Smog Exemption Expanded by New California Law, Lowrider Plates Also Approved
- Universal Studios' 'Fast & Furious' Coaster Roars Open Amid Neighborhood Noise Push
- Rams Drop in Power Rankings After Surprising Week 1 Loss
- Hollywood's Pawn Shop Brings a New Vision to the Sports Bar Experience
- Venice Beach Aims for World's Largest Cleanup Record This Saturday
- Universal Studios Hollywood Unleashes New 'Fast & Furious' Coaster, Neighbors Brace for Noise
- Giants Head to Sofi as Tougher Opponent Than Rams Expected
- More Than 40 Dead Cormorants Found on Venice Shoreline
- Rams' Historical Wins Directly Tied to Third Down Conversions
- At East Hollywood's Jumbo's Clown Room, Dancers Write Their Own Stories
September 15
- Orange County Court Reopens $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Kia and Hyundai Over Easy-To-Steal Cars
- Former Metrolink COO Sues, Alleging Unsafe Practices and Retaliation
- Federal Agents Find Alligator and 94 Pounds of Fentanyl in Downtown L.a. Luxury Apartment
- LA County Responds to Christina Perri's Call for Pregnancy Loss Awareness
- Celebrity Chefs Revisit Food Court Favorites at Canoga Park Pop-Up
- Local Gas Prices Top Six Dollars, Continue Month-Long Ascent
- Orange County E-Bike Buyback Draws Crowds, Controversy, and Nearly 1,000 Vehicles
- Historic Silver Lake Church Transforms Into Boutique Hotel Lucile and Restaurant Sous Sous
- Dining Beyond the Convention Floor: a Guide to Themed and Local Eats During San Diego Comic-Con
- Downtown LA Hosts Emmys as 'the Pitt' and 'Widow's Bay' Claim Top Series Awards
- Cedars-Sinai Launches Hiv-To-Hiv Organ Transplant Program, Completes First Procedures
- Federal Probe Into Hayden Panettiere's Death Focuses on Los Angeles Drug Supply
- 6th Street Bridge Minibike 'Takeover' Attempt Ends in Mass Arrests, Dozens of Impounded Bikes
- Panorama City Intersection Named for Cumbia Pioneers Los Ángeles Azules
- Southern California Prepares for Elevated Sea Levels as Kelvin Wave Approaches
- Paramount Threatens Hollywood Exit Amid Blocked Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
- Southern California's Bob Mackie, Legendary Costume Designer, Dies at 87
September 14
- Rebel Wilson's Legal Team Seeks Financier Deposition in Los Angeles Defamation Case
- L.a. Parents Are Hiring House Managers to Keep up with Daily Life
- LAPD Stops Minibike Takeover on Sixth Street Bridge, Nearly 80 Cited
- Queer Surfers Find Community and Acceptance on Venice Waves
- Garth Brooks to Headline Stagecoach 2027, Festival Lineup Mixes Genres
- Four Diverse Dining Spots Across Los Angeles Offer New Flavors and Experiences
- Rams Place Myles Garrett on Injured Reserve for Knee Surgery
- Hollywood Roosevelt Unlocks Hidden Cabaret and Classic Film Nights
September 13
- Billionaire Owners Spark Seismic Shifts Across Southern California Sports Teams
- After Six Years, Westlake Elementary Trades Asphalt for Green Space
- Riverside County Braces for Quick Temperature Dip, Then Back to Heat
- Riverside County Gas Prices Hit Multi-Month High, Bucking Seasonal Trends
- Southern California Gas Prices Climb for 26th Consecutive Day, Passing $6 Mark
- Whale Shark Makes Rare Appearance Off Southern California Coast
- San Diego’s Bar Scene Continues to Evolve, Blending Classic Spots with New Craft Cocktails
- Metro Offering Free Shuttles to Sofi for Chargers' Home Opener
- Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Exchange Blame Over Neglected Properties After Fires
- UCLA Chancellor Publicly Distances University From Law School 9/11 Symposium
- Pacific Surfliner to Halt All Service Next Weekend for Track Work
September 12
- Rams' Familiar Early Season Struggles Spark Discussion Over Team Philosophies
- San Diego Restaurants See Several Closures This Summer
- Rams' Ambitious Australia Travel Plan Falls Flat in Season Opener
- Arson Suspect Arrested After Multiple Brush Fires Near Sherman Oaks Freeways
- Camarillo’s Long-Awaited Costco Warehouse Set to Open After Years of Legal Battles
- Coastal Erosion Renews Focus on San Onofre's Buried Nuclear Waste
- Waves Pound Southern California Coast, Hinting at "Super" El Niño Winter
- Hollywood Gala Honors John Ritter with 'Wings' Cast Reunion
- L.a. Renters Eye Las Vegas as Homeownership Remains Out of Reach, Report Shows
- Southern California Finally Gets a Break From Heat, Humidity, and High Surf
- Echo Park Sports Bar Elevates Classic Bar Bites
- Ocean Way Music Festival in Santa Monica Canceled Due to Hurricane Marie Beach Erosion
- Barnsdall Park's Popular Wine Tastings Support Art and Renovations Amid City Budget Cuts
- Downtown's Rossoblu and West Hollywood's Employees Only Announce Closures Amid Rising Costs and Industry Shifts
- Rapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Beverly Center Murder-For-Hire Trial
- Rams Fan Confidence Tested After Opening Week Blowout
- Los Angeles Central Library Displays World's Largest Pop-Up Book
- Santa Monica's Ocean Way Music Festival Canceled Due to Beach Erosion
September 11
- Questions Emerge for Rams as Stafford Falters in Season Opener
- Greater Palm Springs Pride to Honor Community Leaders This Month
- Malibu Coastal Road Damaged, Residents Remain Evacuated After Sinkhole Emerges
- Oxnard Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. Arrested After Universal Studios Parking Lot Crash
- "Wings" Cast to Reunite in Hollywood for John Ritter Tribute Gala
- Rams' Australian Gamble Fails to Pay Off in Season Opener
- Free Rosh Hashana Services Across Southern California Amid Heightened Security
- Marmalade Cafe, Southern California Brunch Spot, Files for Bankruptcy
- Malibu Sinkhole Shakes Coastal Residents, Prompts Evacuations
- Federal Charges Filed in Alleged Ballot Petition Scheme That Roped in Skid Row Residents
September 10
September 9
- Lucas Museum Faces Lawsuits Over 'Public Work' Status Ahead of Grand Opening
- Plaintiff Demands Jada Pinkett Smith's Deposition in Van Nuys Lawsuit
- Venice Beach Aims for World Record with Massive Beach Cleanup Effort
- Long Beach Peninsula Homes Evacuated as High Tides Compromise Seawall
- Southern California Grapples with Unusual, Dangerous Humidity
- Phil Jackson to Join Lakers Legends with Star Plaza Statue in 2027
- Malibu Sinkhole Expands, Forces Evacuations Along Sea Level Drive
September 8
September 7
September 6
- Torrance Cultivates Distinct Local Flavor, Even When Plants Go Missing
- Marie Brings Coastal Flooding, Dangerous Surf to Southern California Beaches Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
- Downtown's Pershing Square to Become Biddy Mason Park
- Hundreds Arrested, Vehicles Impounded in South LA Street Takeover Sting
- Old Hollywood Glamour: Two Iconic Los Angeles Hotels Ranked Among World's Top 100
- After the Swell, Before the Bake: Southern California's Week of Weather
- Former Laker Byron Scott’s Attorney Plans Bankruptcy Filing Amid Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
September 5
- '60 Minutes' Season Opener Features L.a. Rams Amid Network Upheaval
- Weekend Pacific Surfliner Shutdown Coming Mid-September for Coordinated Track Upgrades
- Socal Gas Prices Keep Climbing, Hit Multi-Month Highs
- The Emmy Awards Kick Off This Weekend in Downtown LA
- Pasadena Begins Search for 2027 Rose Court Ambassadors
- Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Faces Federal Inquiries, Unexpectedly Sells Lakers Stake
- Riverside County Gas Prices Mark 18th Straight Day of Increases
- Drone Captures Extended Great White Shark Encounter Off Santa Barbara
- Cocktail Maverick Matthew Biancaniello Returns to Los Angeles with Chinatown Oyster Pop-Up
- Lake Elsinore Customer Leaps Through In-N-Out Window to Stop Attack
- David Lynch's Los Angeles Photography Comes Into Focus at Pace Gallery
- Southern California Prepares for a Jam-Packed Labor Day Weekend
September 4
- Lake Elsinore In-N-Out Employee Uses Spatula to Disarm Customer
- Lincoln Heights' Century-Old Airliner Completes a Refresh
- Angels' Mike Trout Asked Rams Player for Stan Kroenke Review Ahead of Ownership Change
- Labor Day Weekend Keeps Summer Alive with Full Slate of Socal Events
- Southern California Coastline Prepares for High Surf, Rip Currents From Distant Hurricane Marie
- Federal Panel Asks L.a. Mayor Bass to Account for Homelessness Funds
- Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open with Surprise Banksy Gallery
- San Diego's Bar Scene Thrives, Blending Old-School Charm with Modern Craft
- Distant Hurricane Marie Still Bringing Hazardous Surf to Socal Beaches This Weekend
- Miley Takes the Hollywood Bowl Stage for the First Time This October
September 3
- Noteworthy Los Angeles Restaurants Highlighted This Week
- Distant Hurricane Marie Expected to Bring Rain, Significant Swells to Socal for Labor Day Weekend
- Olivia Rodrigo's 'the Cure' Video Artistry Heads to the Grammy Museum This Fall
- Lil Durk Murder-For-Hire Trial Becomes Unexpected L.a. Spectacle
- Tropical Storm Marie Could Bring Labor Day Weather Surprises to Southern California
- Southern California Prepares for a Spooky October
September 2
September 1
- UCLA Athletics Names Lakers Veteran Tim Harris New Director Amidst Major Deficit
- Meow Wolf L.a. Enlists Nearly 40 Local Artists for Immersive Westside Debut
- After Decades Abandoned, Hawthorne Plaza Mall Begins Demolition
- Southern California Looks to Labor Day as Tropical Storm Gathers Near Baja
- The Beverly Hills Hotel Prepares to Reintroduce Supper Club Culture with Chef Mattia Agazzi
- Disneyland's Rise of the Resistance: More Than Just a Ride
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Sets Opening Date After Soft Launch