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Deformed Mountain Lion A Product Of Inbreeding In LA's Mountains

At least three mountain lions with crooked tails have been spotted in the local mountains, including one with a reproductive deformity.

6 Orange County Elementary Schools Head Back To The Classroom

Los Alamitos, the first public school district to file waivers & be accepted by the state, is back to hybrid in-person instruction.

LA County Backs Off On Trick-Or-Treating Ban

It may not be banned anymore, but trick-or-treating during the pandemic is no treat, health officials warned Wednesday.

Man Accused Of Trying Kidnap 6-Year-Old Girl From Blind Father

A transient intervened to help a blind man as he held onto his daughter and tried to fight off a kidnapper, Los Angeles police said.

‘Dedicated Special Education Teacher’: Santa Monica Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Woman Assaulted, Seriously Injured Near Venice Fishing Pier

A woman was assaulted and seriously injured early Tuesday near the Venice Fishing Pier, police told Patch.

Lyft Driver Sentenced To Six Years For Van Nuys Rape

The attack happened in October of 2018.

Arrest In DUI Hit & Run That Killed Newport Woman, Dog

A Riverside man has been charged in the hit and run fatality of a 72-year-old woman and her dog, over the weekend.

Congressmen Demand Investigation Of Mail Dumping In LA County

A man caught on camera dumping bags of unopened mail caused alarm about the integrity of mail-in voting and sabotage of the postal Service.

Laguna Niguel Actress Tells 'Apocalypse Love Story'

Kayden Tokarski joins the cast of the feature film, "Apocalypse Love Story," due for release in January 2021.

Culver City Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder

Manhattan Beach police arrested a Culver City woman on suspicion of attempted murder.

Farmer Boys To Open In Thousand Oaks With Movie & Discounts

Three lucky diners with the winning, grand-opening weekend scratchers will score a year of free meals.

Hulu Outage Reported, Pleas For Help Roll In

Hulu customers reported an outage late Tuesday night.

Safety Power Shutoffs Possible As Santa Anas Create Fire Threat

Record demand for electricity triggered outages that left nearly 10,000 without electricity for days, and more safety shutoffs are possible.

Orange County Coronavirus Updates: Red Tier Reopenings

The Santa Ana Zoo is reopening, as are movie theaters, restaurants, nail salons & gyms. 234 are hospitalized with COVID, and 62 are in ICU.

OC Company Promised Student Loan Debt Relief Settles For $835K

The FTC accused Arete Financial Group and its operators of preying on consumers buried in student loans. This week a settlement was reached.

Deputy Charged For Filing False Report With Missing Debit Card

An OC Sheriff's Deputy-mom is suspected of removing a San Clemente suspect's debit card during an arrest, then giving it to her son.

San Gabriel Valley Foothill Communities Under Evacuation Warning

A red flag warning and evacuations warnings remain in effect Wednesday Santa Ana winds create volatile fire conditions.

Southland Gets $23 Million To Fix Critical Housing Shortage

$23 million is available for 16 subregional partners, including the city & county of Los Angeles & the Orange County Council of Governments.

Hockey Coach Steps Down From Santa Margarita Catholic High School

Coach Craig Johnson resigned his position as Santa Margarita Catholic High School's head hockey coach & a new head coach search is underway.

City Attorney Stops Short-Term Rentals At Venice Apt. Complex

City Attorney Mike Feuer says that his office obtained a preliminary injunction against the owners of the Venice apartment complex.

Bobcat Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning For San Gabriel Mountains

The Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest has spread to 10,344 acres with 0 percent containment.

Heat Wave Outages: Over 20,000 Still Without Power In Los Angeles

Some residents are expected to remain offline until Wednesday.

Culver City Police Ask For Help Finding Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for a strong-arm robbery suspect who allegedly pulled up in a car next to a victim and stole his phone.

Red Flag Warning Issued For LA County As Santa Ana Winds Loom

A red flag warning was issued for Los Angeles County Tuesday night.
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Car Crash Shuts Down Pacific Coast Highway In Lomita

A car crash in Lomita is shutting down the eastbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway early Wednesday.

Roadwork Planned On Palos Verdes Drive In Rolling Hills Estates

Roadwork is planned on Palos Verdes Drive in Rolling Hills Estates Thursday and Friday, city officials said.

View Along The Bike Path In Marina Del Rey: Photo Of The Day

This image is a beautiful view from the bike path in Marina del Rey

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