Massive sinkhole swallows Sunset Boulevard, floods LA streets - USA Today

A major water main break on a 36-inch trunk line caused a massive sinkhole on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. The incident resulted in significant flooding and required intervention from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Why it matters
Infrastructure failures in major urban centers highlight the vulnerability of aging utility systems and the potential for significant local economic disruption.
Photos shows massive sinkhole after Sunset Boulevard water main break
The article is a factual account of a local infrastructure event with no political framing.
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