Bear Crashes | Suspect Lounges On 101 | Vaccine Card Black Market

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Second Bear Struck By Car In As Many Days In Los Angeles County

Bear versus vehicle crashes are rare in Los Angeles County, but two black bears died in collisions this week.

Vaccinated Angelenos Can Largely Shed Masks Tuesday, County Says

Los Angeles health officials will align with the state in allowing vaccinated residents to go maskless most places come June 15.

Candlelight Memorial For Coronavirus Victims Planned For Friday

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley has planned a candlelight memorial to honor the over 5,000 people who lost their lives due to coronavirus.

Pride Celebration To Be Hosted By St. Matthew's Church

The celebration will include drag bingo, live music, a fashion show and more.

Missing Woman Last Seen In South Bay, Authorities Say

Authorities are asking the public to help identify a woman who was last seen in Torrance.

Murder Conviction Upheld In Killing Of North Hollywood Clerk

Two women attempted to rob a 61-year-old liquor store clerk, but fatally shot him once he refused to give them money.

Police Chase Shuts Down 101 Freeway

The driver of a box truck being chased by police, stopped to sit on the freeway and smoke a cigarette.

North County Man Pleads Guilty To Ghost Gun Manufacturing, Drugs

Tyler Jacob "Jake" Conklin, 31, was found guilty of possessing five privately made firearms without serial numbers, aka “ghost guns.”

Rash Of Hate Crimes Prompts Plans For A Reward Fund

Community leaders hope a reward fund could help authorities catch culprits behind a rash of hate crimes targeting Asian and Jewish people.

Clinic Worker Charged With Stealing 500 COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

The coronavirus vaccination cards are allegedly worth about $15 each on the black market.

Ducks At The Pool: Photo Of The Day

Two adorable ducks hang out by the pool and soak up summer.

North Hollywood Murder & Kidnapping Suspect Arrested, In Custody

The kidnapping victim was found in the car with non-life threatening injuries, and was taken home by LAPD.

LA's Sidewalk Encampments Must Be Banned, Says LA City Councilman

Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino is pushing for the city to resume its controversial ban on sidewalk camping.

Orange County Students Participate In Kids World Ocean Day 2021

This year on World Ocean Day, Garden Grove student Tracy N. was featured in a collective art project.

Acid Spill Triggers Hazmat Evacuation At Burbank Aerospace Co.

Employees reportedly had to run from the building in the middle of the night due to a dangerous mix of water and acid.

Santa Monica’s Next City Manager Selected

René Bobadilla will serve as Santa Monica's next City Manager, city officials announced.

1 Killed In Crash Over The Side Of Kanan Dume Road

The person died at the scene after plunging 60-feet down the side of the road.

New Principal Named For Beverly Vista Middle School

Beverly Vista Middle School's new principal has a doctorate, a master's, and a bachelor's in philosophy, arts and mathematics.

Amber Alert: Kidnapped Girl, 8, Found In Orange County, LAPD Says

Aleigha Stevenson, 8, was allegedly kidnapped by her mother and three men, according to the LAPD.

Locals Invited To Join Native Plant Volunteer Day

Join a native plant volunteer event Sunday at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.

Off-Duty Officer Accused Of Drunken Rampage, Prompting Reform

The LAPD, unlike other departments across the U.S., does not have a comprehensive policy for officers carrying firearms while drinking.

Structure Fire Reported In Santa Monica

Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Santa Monica Wednesday morning, officials said.

LA City Council Seeks To Make Slow Streets Program Permanent

The city temporarily closed portions of residential streets to give pedestrians and cyclists more room during the pandemic.