LAPD Synagogue Security, Trump’s Retribution Push, Kimmel’s Return, SoCal Weather, Smart Glasses, Port of LA Bridge

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🗓️ 23 September 2025

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The LAPD is increasing patrols around synagogues, schools, and community centers as the High Holy Days approach. President Trump has publicly pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue investigations into political opponents, drawing criticism from lawmakers and legal experts. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ is returning to ABC Tuesday, after being pulled by the network last week for the host’s comments related to Charlie Kirk’s killing. The muggy weather in Southern California is expected to stick around through the week, with high humidity and a slight chance for rain. In business, tech companies are competing to make smart glasses relevant, while the Port of Los Angeles looks to make a billion dollar upgrade to the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

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0:00.0	This is an L.A. Times Studios podcast.
0:07.1	Hi, I'm Faith Pino, and you're listening to Headlines from L.A. Times Studios.
0:12.1	Here's some of today's top stories from the Los Angeles Times.
0:16.2	Los Angeles is ramping up security around Jewish places of worship as the high holy days begin Monday.
0:22.6	Reporter Nathan Salas says LAPD officers will be stationed near synagogues, schools and Jewish community centers
0:29.6	aiming to deter crime and provide reassurance. Chief Jim McDonald says the goal is visibility and partnership with the community.
0:38.3	Mayor Karen Vass says anti-Semitism will not be tolerated, especially during this sacred season.
0:44.3	The move follows meetings this summer between city officials and Jewish leaders and comes after a nationwide surge in anti-Semitic attacks
0:53.3	since the start of the Israel-Hamas war
0:55.2	on October 7, 2023.
0:58.3	The high holy days begin Monday with Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year and conclude at sundown
1:03.4	on October 2nd with Yom Kippur.
1:06.1	Jewish leaders say the extra security allows congregations to focus on gathering, prayer, and reflecting
1:12.6	without having to worry about their safety.
1:15.6	And in other news, President Trump is ramping up efforts to target his political opponents,
1:20.9	intensifying a pledge for retribution that has largely defined his second term.
1:26.1	Trump publicly pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to move faster on investigations,
1:31.1	singling out New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI director James Comey,
1:36.7	two longtime critics, and posting on Truth Social Saturday, quote,
1:41.1	justice must be served now.
1:43.2	The president has also installed loyalists in key
1:46.6	federal prosecutor posts, celebrated ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, and
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