Failing Orange County chemical tank rises to 100 degrees — the maximum temperature on the gauge

The failing pressurized Orange County tank filled with a toxic chemical and at risk of exploding has reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum reading on the gauge, officials said Sunday.
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Oil-covered birds rescued after pipeline rupture sends crude into L.A. River
Wildlife officials said they found oiled birds after a pipe ruptured in East Los Angeles on May 22, 2026.
Raging South Gate fire at tire recycling center prompts shelter-in-place order

South Gate residents have been asked to shelter in place as industrial fire rages at a tire recycling facility.
Potential crack found on Garden Grove chemical tank, reducing explosion risk

Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.
Rescuers airlift hiker by helicopter out of Runyon Canyon; man is in grave condition
The Los Angeles Fire Department airlifted a man out of Runyon Canyon on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Trump Appears To Tamp Down Hopes For Quick US-Iran Peace Deal

US President Donald Trump appeared to temper expectations of an early peace deal with Iran a day after he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked renewed hopes for an end to the nearly 3-month-old war.
L.A. is safer than it’s been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor’s race

Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ challengers have zeroed in on homelessness and public drug use.
News Analysis: Uncertainty, frustration define messy midterm battles for mayor, governor and Congress
California’s primary election has been buffeted by a lack of front-runners, redrawn political maps, party infighting and competing voter resentment for President Trump and the state’s Democratic establishment.