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COVID-19 Patient Charged With Murdering Hospital Roommate

Prosecutors allege a coronavirus patient bludgeoned an 82-year-old fellow COVID-19 patient with an oxygen tank for praying.

Orphaned Girls' Family Sues Suspected Newport Beach DUI Driver

A Newport Beach driver had a blood-alcohol level nearly 3 times the legal limit when she struck and killed their parents, prosecutors say.

Donors Come Through To Save Bob Baker Marionette Theater

The nation's oldest puppet arts theater will survive despite the pandemic closure due to donors, who rallied to raise $365,000.

Two People Stranded In L.A. River, Rescued By LAFD

During the overnight rainstorm, the two people were surrounded by 3-4 foot water moving at about 8 mph.

As LA Hospitals Ran Low On Oxygen, Holiday Gatherings Continued

Packed airports and crowded freeways over the holidays hint that the coronavirus surge overrunning Los Angeles County is far from over.

New Record In OC Coronavirus Hospitalizations, Spike Upon Spike

With another day of over 2,000 new COVID-19 infections, Orange County teeters on 150,000 cases. COVID fatigue is to blame, OC Supes say.

Passengers On LA Flight Told Fellow Traveler Died Of COVID-19

More than a week after an LAX-bound flight was diverted because of a fatal emergency, passengers are warned they were exposed to COVID-19.

Celebrity Deaths in 2020: The Legends We Lost

In 2020, we mourned icons such as Kobe Bryant, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas and the actor behind the Darth Vader mask.

Statewide Earthquake App To Replace ShakeAlertLA In 2021

After Dec. 31, users will need to download "MyShake", a free app building on ShakeAlertLA.

West Hollywood To Launch Online Visitor Parking Permit Platform

Starting January 4, residents will no longer have to visit the parking office at Kings Street Garage to receive visitor permits.

High Surf Hits OC Beaches, Heavy Rain Starts New Year's Week

A winter storm system made landfall Monday slammed into Orange County, bringing chilly temperatures and an extended chance of rain.

Pacoima Man Found Dead Inside Car; LAPD Seeking Information

Daniel Alaya was found in the backseat of his car on December 27, having been shot multiple times.

Man Charged With Gunning Down Estranged Wife At Whittier Kohl's

According to prosecutors, Enrique Acosta had a protective order against him when he shot his estranged wife as she shopped Dec. 22.

LA Man Killed In 300-Foot Plunge Off Ocean Cliff

A 55-year-old Canoga Park man died Sunday when his vehicle plunged hundreds of feet into the ocean over a San Pedro cliffside.

Stay-Home Order Unlikely To Be Lifted As Coronavirus Ravages LA

LA County saw about 30,000 cases in two days, and regional hospitals remain at zero ICU capacity as the Stay-Home orders were set to expire.

Lori Loughlin Freed After 2-Month Prison Stint

Among the most famous of parents in the college admissions scandal, actress Lori Loughlin was freed, but her husband remains locked up.

Southland's First Winter Storm Brings Thunder, Flooding And Snow

The first major storm of the season dusted the local mountains with snow, bringing a taste of winter and some much-needed rain.

Father Joe's Seeks Matching Donations Through New Year's Eve

The San Diego-based Father Joe's Village takes in over 2,000 people a night, providing a warm bed, a roof, hot meals & health services.

Social Worker Sues Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles Inc.

The former employee claims she was denied overtime pay and reimbursement for expenses, among other grievances.

LAPD: $50,000 Reward For Info On Fatal Hit-And-Run

An 85-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car Sunday while walking in a crosswalk on Lankershim Boulevard.

South Bay Teen Chase Suspect Charged In Fatal Crash

A 19-year-old driver led police on a chase through Gardena before crashing into another driver, killing him a few days before Christmas.

Covered California Deadline Is Wednesday

With the pandemic raging and more than a million Californians without insurance, residents are urged to sign up for Jan. 1 coverage.

Two Lanes Closed On Northbound 405 Near 101 Freeway

The SigAlert was issued around 2:20 p.m. and is expected to last for 45 minutes.

LAFD Receives Enough Coronavirus Vaccines For Most Firefighters

Half of LAFD firefighters and paramedics can be vaccinated by Wednesday, while the other half can get it by Jan 6.