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Crane Collapses On Rancho Palos Verdes Home

A crane collapsed on a Rancho Palos Verdes home Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Porto's Will Open Northridge Location In The Fall

In the meantime, the popular Cuban bakery is selling its beloved wares at the Northridge Farmers Market each Wednesday.

Online Romeos Scammed Women Out Of $3 Million: Prosecutors

According to federal prosecutors, a Los Angeles man and his brother used dating sites to catfish victims and bilk them of millions.

Disneyland Resort Workers Celebrated For 50th, 55th Anniversaries

Seven longtime Disneyland Resort workers were honored for lengthy careers and treated to a unique setting—outside Sleeping Beauty's Castle.

Human Bones Found In Burbank Wilderness Area

A hiker discovered human remains just off a trail in the mountainous area around Burbank, and authorities hope a witness will come forward.

Citing 5 Daily Skid Row Deaths, Judge Affirms Decree To House All

Pointing to stories of a blind teen wandering skid row and homeless women enduring rape, a judge stood by his order for LA house Skid Row.

Filming In L.A. Reaches Highest Levels Since Start Of Pandemic

Applications for film permits increased for the second straight month, according to a new report from FilmLA.

Festival Of Arts Returns To Laguna Beach In July

The world-renowned cultural affair returns, including live music on July 5, features 140 OC artists & a 300 piece K-12th grade art display.

Second-Shot-Skipping Angelenos Bedevil Health Officials

County health officials hope to track down 278K patients behind on their COVID-19 vaccine schedule or lure them back with walk-in clinics.

Malibu Creek Judge Asks For Additional Evidence Of Negligence

A judge found that state employees did not give shooting victim Tristan Beaudette the "expectation of protection" before he was shot in 2018

LA Middle And High Schoolers Finally Return To Their Classrooms

For the first time in more than a year, LAUSD middle and high schools opened their doors to returning students Monday.

John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Cut Price Of Beverly Hills Mansion

One of Hollywood's favorite couples have shaved the price of their show-stopping Benedict Canyon mansion down to $17.95 million.

Pre-Trial Begins For Lake Forest Man Accused In Laguna Killing

Jacob Anthony Quintanilla, charged in connection with the brutal killing of a Laguna Beach man in 2009, begins his pretrial hearing Monday.

Authorities Identify Man Shot To Death By Police In Hollywood

The man's father told NBC his son suffered from mental health issues and that he was previously shot by police in 2018.

Ballona Wetlands Activists Hold Earth Day Protest

Ballona Wetlands activists are pushing back against restoration plans to the coastal wetlands, demanding the Playa del Rey oil field closes.

Lyft Sees Major Rise In Bike, Scooter Use In Pandemic

In 2020, more than 52K new riders in Santa Monica tried Lyft's shared bicycles and scooters.

Chicas Tacos Opening In Venice

Chicas Tacos opens in May in Venice.

DMV Now Accepts Digital Signatures For Car Purchases

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is now accepting digital signatures for car sales.

First Of Two Victims In Fatal 101 Crash Identified

The crash took the life of a 40-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, both of whom were from Santa Maria.

Sale Of $49 Million Pacific Palisades Mansion Sets New Record

Vice co-founder Shane Smith sold his 3.35 acre estate for nearly $50 million. Peek inside the house below.

Two Separate Hikers Rescued In Pacific Palisades

A mountain biker had to be airlifted out of Sullivan Fire Road, while another woman was rescued from Los Liones Trail.

Cliff Rescue Turns Into Body Recovery In San Pedro

Los Angeles firefighters sought to rescue a man who appeared stranded below Point Fermin Park, but he was dead.

Enough Signatures Now Verified To Ensure Newsom Recall Election

The Secretary of State verified more than 1.6 million voter signatures were collected to force a recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Stern May Run For Kuehl's Seat

Sen. Henry Stern told The Acorn that he may run to represent the Third Supervisorial District "if I feel like I can do a competent job."

Mudslide Closes Roads In Malibu

A mudslide occurred Sunday on Malibu Canyon Road, closing down southbound lanes.

Beverly Hills To Hold Vaccine Clinic For LA County Residents 18+

The clinic will take place in May at the Roxbury Park Community Center.

How To Vote In Tuesday's Neighborhood Council Elections

Learn about the candidates and how to vote in your Neighborhood Council election in Northridge, Granada Hills, and Porter Ranch.

Las Virgenes Plans In-Person Graduation, Full Return Next Fall

The district announced it plans to return to full day learning next fall, and is planning modified end-of-the-year activities.

Outdoor 'Classroom Of The Future' Unveiled In Thousand Oaks

The first-of-its-kind outdoor classroom features a solar panel roof, movable furniture, and no walls or doors.

Orange County's Coronavirus Update: 115 In Hospital, 80 New Cases

On Monday, the county reports 23 residents are hospitalized in Intensive Care, and the Disneyland Vaccine POD will close on April 30.

Mission San Juan Capistrano, Homefront America Honor Local Heroes

In a first-ever partnership with Homefront America, Mission San Juan Capistrano will present flags for the community's vets on Memorial Day

Big Waves Crash Wedge Over Weekend, Hot Weather Forecast For OC

A cool, cloudy weekend with a huge swell drew crowds to Newport Beach's Wedge surf spot. Here's what's coming this week, weather-wise.

Garden Grove Motorcyclist ID'd In Fatal Ortega Highway Crash

A North OC motorcyclist was killed on the Ortega Highway when he crossed a double-yellow line in front of this SJC driver, CHP says.