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Exceptionally long heat wave hitting Southern California, could last until mid-October – Los Angeles Times After ban threats, TikTok touts a $12-billion boost to California businesses – Los Angeles Times Influencers filed ethics complaint against Raman campaign — with help from Bass lawyers – latimes.com Who leads Public Works? – laist.com Long-dormant Hotel Clark “soft opens” in Downtown Los Angeles – Urbanize LA A California river has dried up. Critics say the state should do more to protect its salmon – latimes.com In-N-Out Targets Sepulveda Boulevard Business Strip for New Drive-Through – Westside Current California helicopter crash kills 2 people and leaves 2 hospitalized and 1 missing – Bakersfield.com LA voters could give huge power to a city role that hasn’t really existed for 20 years – laist.com Your guide to the race for L.A. mayor: Bass vs. Raman – Los Angeles Times

A surprise arrest and a corruption scandal hint at splits in Putin’s inner circle

Many are trying to figure out what the arrest of a high-ranking military official means in the power games at the heart of the Kremlin.