U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump’s tariffs hit – NBC Los Angeles

More firefighters rush to Los Angeles as stronger winds are forecast  Toronto Star Los Angeles wind forecasts this week trigger red flag warning for wildfires  CBC.ca California Wildfire Live Updates: Fire Chief Warns L.A. ‘Not In The Clear’—As Heavy Winds Expected  Forbes What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires  The Associated Press Cal Fire air crews brace for more Santa Ana winds  NBC News

B. Riley Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot  Bakersfield.com

This beloved Downtown L.A. carnival is coming back after a six-year break  Time Out