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Orange County Mourns 4,000 Coronavirus Deaths As Rates Decline

On a somber day, as Orange County residents the lives lost due to the coronavirus pandemic, the county reminds all to keep getting tested.

Police Warn Of Thefts Targeting Senior Citizens Walking Alone

Santa Monica police are investigating a series of thefts targeting senior citizens walking alone at Palisades Park, officials said.

Report: Private L.A.-Area Schools Victims Of Computer Hacks

The FBI confirmed Wednesday it is working with two elite private schools in the Southland to find out who hacked into their servers.

Manhattan Beach Elementary Teacher Receives First Vaccine Dose

A Manhattan Beach kindergarten teacher received her first COVID-19 vaccine at BCHD's AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach Wednesday.

Former Seal Beach Chef Sentenced In Drugging, Rape

The once-popular Seal Beach chef was sentenced to prison for drugging a female patron's drink, rendering her unconscious and raping her.

New Coronavirus Cases Climb Again In Los Angeles

Health officials are watching closely to see if a jump in new COVID-19 cases Thursday is just a blip or a trend that could thwart reopening

LAPD Officer Dies Days After Being Struck While On Duty

Officer Jose Anzora, 31, died Wednesday from injuries suffered days earlier when he was struck by a car while doing traffic control.

Surviving Covid: Santa Ana Cop Credits Family, Friends, Coworkers

Sgt. Mike McCarthy suffered two collapsed lungs, two months in the hospital, and now wants to get back to life as usual.

Hornblower Cruises Return To Newport Beach

It's time to sail back on the bay in Newport Beach! Hornblower Cruises & Events set sail Saturday with signature dining and cruise options.

Coming Traffic Woes At Main Beach, Coast Highway, Explained

Caltrans is replacing a 100-year-old box culvert under Coast Highway at Main Beach this spring, and yes, you can expect a traffic nightmare.

Car Stolen With Jack Armstrong Paintings Inside

A vehicle with two paintings by Jack Armstrong, the founder of "Cosmic Extensionalism," was stolen in the Westchester area.

Shootings More Than Double In Los Angeles

So far this year, 267 people have been shot in Los Angeles compared to 111 during the first two months of last year.

Rancho Santa Margarita To Update 'Granny Flat' ADU Municipal Code

The Planning Commission reviewed the accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units for their revised state-mandated code.

SUV Plows Into Brentwood Homeless Encampment Injuring Three

The early morning crash left three people with minor injuries, and police are investigating the cause of the single-vehicle crash.

Let Them Play CA Settles Lawsuit; All Sports Allowed To Return

All youth sports — indoor and outdoor — will be allowed to play in California once a county reaches the 14 in 100,000 cases mark.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Shift Could Have Big Effect On LA

Wealthy parts of LA have vaccination rates triple that of poor neighborhoods, promoting plans to shift vaccines to hard-hit communities.

Redondo Beach Elementary Teacher Receives The First Vaccine Dose

A second grade teacher received the first COVID-19 vaccine at AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach Wednesday

Outdoor Dining Expands At Third Street Promenade

Outdoor dining locations are expanding at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

Culver City Police Seek Suspects In Attempted Robbery At Mall

Culver City police are asking the public to help identify suspects who attacked and attempted to rob a woman at Westfield Culver City.

Redondo Beach Election 2021: Unofficial Results Roll In

The unofficial results are rolling in for Redondo Beach's General Municipal Election.

Rainbow Hits The Sky: Photo Of The Day

A rainbow soars over the sky after the rain.

Network Outage Knocks Down Police Business Phone Line

A network outage knocked down the police business phone line Thursday, Palos Verdes Estates Police Department announced.