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‘Snowfall’ sequel ‘The Drop’ pivots from L.A.’s drug game to rap fame – Los Angeles Times It’s a Ferragamo fall in L.A. Here’s our list of hot September openings, collections and shows – Los Angeles Times Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 1 – Sacramento Bee Guadalupe Rosales, “East of the River: A Memoir of Los Angeles Girlhood” – Discover Los Angeles Reducing Drug Penalties Likely Increased Homelessness in California, New Report Says – westsidecurrent.com Raman gets key labor endorsement in mayor’s race, although most unions are backing Bass – Los Angeles Times Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers? – Los Angeles Times The 10 movies you need to see in L.A. this month – Los Angeles Times Lawmakers patch a hole in California’s film tax credit, for now – Los Angeles Times Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 1 – Sacramento Bee

Islamic State Resurgence: Four Assad Troops Killed in Syria Ambush

An organization tracking violence in Syria reported on Monday that Islamic State jihadists killed four of dictator Bashar Assad’s soldiers.