Los Angeles News Update – January 29, 2026
Los Angeles, CA — January 29, 2026 — A wind advisory is in effect for parts of Los Angeles County, and local clergy are raising funds to help undocumented immigrants post bond.
Wind Advisory Issued for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA — January 29, 2026 — The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for parts of Los Angeles County, including the Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains, and the Highway 14 Corridor. The advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 2 PM PST today, with northeast winds expected at 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. Residents are advised to secure loose objects and exercise caution, especially when driving high-profile vehicles. Unsecured items may be blown around, and there is a potential for tree limbs to be downed, leading to power outages. These conditions can make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution. ([keyt.com](https://keyt.com/alerts/2026/01/29/wind-advisory-issued-january-29-at-1237am-pst-until-january-29-at-200pm-pst-by-nws-los-angeles-oxnard-ca-2/?utm_source=openai))
Clergy Raise Funds to Help Undocumented Immigrants Post Bond
Los Angeles, CA — January 29, 2026 — A group of Southern California clergy members has established a fund to assist undocumented immigrants in posting bond for their release from detention. Through the CLUE Bond Fund (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), organizers have raised nearly $1 million and helped more than 100 individuals secure release from immigration detention, reuniting families and allowing immigrants to continue their cases from home. The fund is currently running low as bond amounts continue to rise. ([nbclosangeles.com](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-clergy-raise-funds-to-help-undocumented-immigrants-post-bond/3837898/?utm_source=openai))
Authorities Search for Burglary Suspects After Chase and Crash
Los Angeles, CA — January 29, 2026 — Two individuals were arrested, and three additional suspects remain at large following a burglary that led to a chase in South Los Angeles. The pursuit began around 4:40 AM when five individuals were seen taking boxes from a warehouse and loading them into a U-Haul truck on 32nd Street near Hoover Street. The suspects abandoned the U-Haul truck in the parking lot of a Randy’s Donut and entered a black getaway car. The chase ended when the getaway car crashed into another vehicle driven by an innocent driver. The suspects ditched the U-Haul truck by 5:20 a.m. in the parking lot of a Randy’s Donut and got into a black getaway car. ([nbclosangeles.com](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-police-chases/authorities-in-pursuit-of-burglary-suspects-in-the-la-area/3837422/?utm_source=openai))
Why it matters locally
These incidents highlight ongoing public safety concerns in Los Angeles, emphasizing the need for community vigilance and effective law enforcement responses.
