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Mosquitoes Carrying Encephalitis Found In Orange County

For the first time in 30 years, these mosquitoes tested positive for carrying Saint Louis Encephalitis, OC Health Department warns.

Naked Carjacker Leads Police On Chase: LAPD

A man's naked crime spree came to an abrupt end when he crashed while leading police on a chase in Los Angeles.

DNA Reveals Prime Suspect In Cold Case Rape Of OC Girl, 6

"The DNA sat in CA's system for four years until the science caught up," Orange County DA Todd Spitzer said. A man was arrested on Tuesday.

Felicity Huffman Takes On Role Of Federal Inmate

The most famous parent convicted in the college admissions scandal, Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Huffman reported to prison Tuesday.

Must-See Photos And 5 Takeaways From Desert Daze 2019

The three-day music festival at Lake Perris featured headliners The Flaming Lips, Ween, DEVO and Wu-Tang Clan.

Student Found With Gun At Orange County School, Lockdown Ensues

A freshman student at a La Habra area high school brought the gun to school, allegedly to sell the weapon.

LA Looks To Halt Rent Increases, No-Fault Evictions

The Los Angeles City Council authorized the city attorney to draft emergency ordinances to protect renters.

South Bay 12-Year-Old Chosen As Scholastic Kid Reporter

The 12-year-old is one of 50 kids worldwide chosen for the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program to cover "new for kids, by kids."

Hollywood Ripper's Life Now In The Hands Of A Jury

His son begged for his life. His surviving victim described waking up to a serial killer on top of her. Now a jury chooses life or execution.

Three Women Named Grand Marshals Of The 2020 Tournament Of Roses

Gold medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez and Actresses Rita Moreno and Gina Torres will be the 2020 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshals.

Culver City Woman Honored By Special Olympics Southern California

Wendy Krieger received the Pier de Sol Humanitarian Award during the Special Olympics Southern California's annual fundraising event.

Lake Forest's Haunted 'Scream In The Dark' Maze Will Terrify You

Enter if you dare... Lake Forest's spookiest haunted maze is up and running, with 2,000 square feet of terror. No one under 13 recommended.

Principal For A Day Teaches Lessons In Leadership In West Covina

West Covina USD offered the chance for community leaders to act as principal, to learn the joys and perils of managing a school site.

LeBron James Talks NBA's Hong Kong Controversy, Backlash Is Swift

LeBron James said the Houston Rockets' Daryl Morey was not "educated on the situation" when he tweeted in support of Hong Kong protesters.

Zombie Yard This Halloween In Rancho Santa Margarita

If you enjoy the scarier side of Halloween holiday, you'll need to swing by to see this yard transformation in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Rossmoor Speaks Out On Street Sweeping Schedule Changes

Residents of Rossmoor and government officials met to discuss necessary street sweeping schedule updates.

Pacific Horizon Preserve Restoration Begins Soon

A sensitive habitat along the Orange County coastline owned by OCTA will be restored with native plant species. Some trails will be closed.

Music Center Extends Spotlight Scholarship Deadline

The Music Center extended its deadline for talented high school students to apply for its annual Spotlight program scholarship program.

Malibu Woman Settles With Hospital Over Freak Accident

She alleges she was hit by a door at the medical center that rapidly closed, thrusting her onto a hard surface where she broke a hip.

Man Killed By CHP Cruiser While Running Across 101 Identified

Authorities identified a 30-year-old man killed while running across the 101 Freeway after fighting with a fellow Uber passenger.

Presidential Debate Viewing Parties Set Around LA

Viewing parties are planned for six sites in Los Angeles County for Tuesday's 12-candidate Democratic presidential debate.

Jay & Silent Bob Sink Leave Their Mark At TCL Chinese Theatre

Actor-director Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, together best known as Jay and Silent Bob, sank their hands in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre

South Pasadena Places Second In Long Beach Marathon

Mary Akor of South Pasadena did herself proud, coming in second in the Long Beach Marathon behind a northern California woman.