Woman Killed In Sepulveda Pass SigAlert Identified

A 29-year-old woman was killed Sunday when her car stalled on the 405-Freeway and was struck from behind.

Jerrold Perenchio, Ali-Frazier and 'Battle Of The Sexes' Promoter, Dead At 86

Jerrold Perenchio, mastermind behind battles like the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier bout and the Billie Jean King Battle of the Sexes has died.

Anthony Brooklier, Celebrity Lawyer and Son of LA Mob Boss, Found Dead

Anthony Brooklier, who represented celebrities and mobsters, reportedly hung himself a year after his son's suicide.

UCLA Community Mourns 'Truly Special' Professor Killed by Former Student

The world lost a caring soul, dedicated teacher and researcher who advanced understanding of cells and viruses, friends and colleagues said.

El Nino Puts on Big Boy Pants

Climate experts upgraded the existing El Niño, warning it could be among the most powerful three to ever hit California.

Yvonne Craig of Batgirl Fame Dies at 78

The bombshell actress famed for her role as heroine Batgirl in the 1960S television series “Batman,” died battling Cancer.

Frank Gifford's Glory Days at USC Remembered

The college, NFL and broadcasting great died Sunday at the age of 84.

Film Legend Omar Sharif Dies at 83

Omar Sharif famed for his iconic roles in "Dr. Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia" died in a Cairo hospital.

Dropout to Billionaire--LA's 'Richest Man' Kirk Kerkorian Dies

MGM Grand founder and Las Vegas icon, Kirk Kerkorian, died Monday in his Beverly Hills home.

Rapper Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver in Malibu'

'Black in America' rapper MC Supreme killed when allegedly drunk driver plows into his parked car on PCH in Malibu.

Famed Charles Manson Prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, 80, Dies

The former Los Angeles prosecutor, who penned the best-selling "Helter Skelter" about the Manson Family murders, died from cancer.

Video: Wedding Singer's Rapping Grandma Dies at 101

Ellen Albertini Dow, a 101-year-old actress best known for rocking Rapper's Delight in 'The Wedding Singer,' died Monday in Los Angeles.

Local Filmmaker Killed by Nepal Quake's Mount Everest Avalanche

A Santa Monica documentarian working on a film about the Everest climbers at Base Camp was killed by the avalanche's air blast.

Leonard Nimoy, 83, Dies in Bel Air Today

Leonard Nimoy, who immortalized the character Spock on Star Trek, died today in his Bel Air home.

Stan Chambers, Face of Los Angeles News, Dies at 91

Stan Chambers, a pioneer of broadcast journalism and longtime Los Angeles reporter, died today.

Child Abuse Deaths Drop By Half as County Reforms Safety Net

With more training for social workers and other reforms, 32 children in LA County were abused to death in 2014 compared to 61 in 2013.

Public Memorial Today for Fitness Guru/Actor Struck By Train

The public is invited to a memorial service today for George Gregory Plitt Jr. at The Church of the Good Shepherd.

Pacifist, Interfaith Advocate Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman Dies

Bel Air Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman, a soldier turned pacifist who built bridges with the Muslim community died at 93.

Photographer of Hollywood and History, Phil Stern Dies at 95

Phil Stern shot some of the nation's most iconic images chronicling WWII, the Depression and the golden eras of Camelot and Hollywood.

UCLA Remembers UCSB Students Killed Friday

The memorial on the Westwood campus is the first of many planned throughout the UC system to show solidarity with the grieving UC Santa Barbara community.

Memorial Planned for UCSB Victims at UCLA Tonight

"We stand in support of those on our sister campus," says a Facebook event listing.

SAG-AFTRA Pres: Hoffman Was a 'Great Talent'

Hollywood mourns the death of an actor who passed too soon.

Veteran Publicist Julian Myers Dies at Age 95

Myers was a Marina del Rey resident who worked with entertainment icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley.

Famed UCLA Professor Vladimir Keilis-Borok Dies at 92

Borok worked with experts in fields ranging from pattern recognition to chaos theory to detect precursory earthquake patterns, according to UCLA.

Westwood, Century City Death Notices: February 2013

See obituaries of people tied to Westwood and Century City who passed away in recent weeks.

Founder of Century City CPA Firm Dies at 91

Kenneth Leventhal, the founder of Kenneth Leventhal & Co. that merged with Ernst & Young, died Tuesday.

Wayne Hoffman, Former Century City Chairman, Dies at 89

Hoffman was the retired chairman of Flying Tiger Line, once the largest air cargo company in the world.

Andrew Breitbart Dies After Collapsing Near Westwood Home

The blogger-journalist and Westwood resident was taken to UCLA Medical Center early Thursday morning.

Your Memories of Whitney Houston

The singer's songs—and her amazing voice—touched the lives of millions. What are your memories? Add your comments.

Marvin Saul Built a Family at Junior's Deli

Known as the "Mayor of Westwood" the self-taught man had a knack for schmoozing.

Readers Share Stories of Mattel Co-Founder

Westwood-Century City Patch reached out to readers for stories and memories of Elliot Handler, one of Mattel's co-founders who died in July. He was 95.

Mattel Co-Founder Dies at Century City Home

Elliot Handler died Wednesday of heart failure at the age of 95, the Los Angeles Times reports.