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Gray Whale Washes Up On Dockweiler Beach

A gray whale washed up on the shore at Dockweiler Beach Wednesday.

Disneyland Resort Reopens April 30 After Over 1 Year Of Shutdown

Time to meet Mickey Mouse at the Main Gates! Book a room at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa starting April 29- with limited capacity.

Coronavirus Claims A Second Child In Los Angeles County

As the outbreak recedes in LA County, the COVID-19 death of a child announced Wednesday is a reminder of the pandemic's terrible toll.

Former LAPD Detective Caught On Camera Using Racial Slurs

The footage could affect 370 court cases as prosecutors review cases for signs of bias that the former homicide detective handled.

Judy Garland's Old Malibu Beach House Listed For $3.9M

This cozy Cape Cod on Las Tunas Beach will take you somewhere over the rainbow.

Race To Unseat OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer Underway

Peter Hardin, a war vet & attorney, hopes to replace OCDA Todd Spitzer, saying the DA is more concerned with self-promotion than justice.

Santa Monica Pier's Ferris Wheel Goes Green For St. Patrick's Day

The Santa Monica Pier's Pacific Wheel will go green to celebrate St. Paddy's Day Wednesday night.

DA Takes Death Penalty Off The Table For Suspected Serial Killer

The DA's office dropped the pursuit of the death penalty for a man charged in a shooting spree that terrified the San Fernando Valley.

Orange County Wants More Vaccines Hospitalizations Fall Below 200

The county has inoculated about 1 million people, less than 1/3 of its population. Now, they want to open more super PODS for vaccines.

Murder Parolee Suspected Of Assault, Domestic Violence

A 52-year-old murder parolee was arrested on suspicion of assault and domestic violence against his wheelchair-bound girlfriend.

Watch Fire Race Through This Tustin Home, One Injured: Video

Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters battled a blaze early Wednesday morning in Tustin where one person was injured.

Audit Blasts LAPD Handling Of Summer Protests

Confusion reigned and officers lacked proper training in crowd control techniques, resulting in 'outrageous' conduct, according to analysts.

Sunshine Coastline After The Rain: Photo Of The Day

This photo from a Patch reader captures the sunshine after the rain.

LA Activists Mourn Atlanta Shootings, Decry Anti-Asian Hate Crime

The Atlanta shooting spree targeting Asian workers hit close to home in LA, where Asian Americans are also being targeted with hate crimes.

Picture The Beach As Your Yard With This Redondo Home: $12M

Have you ever wanted to have the ocean as your yard? See the views from this Redondo Beach home.

Personal Protective Equipment Donated To Laguna Food Pantry

Food pantry workers were able to personal protective equipment packs to those in need thanks to a generous neighbor donation.

Influencers Enlisted To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy

In an effort to achieve herd immunity, the state is spending $40 million to reach people who are reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Power Outage Reported In The Peninsula

More than 1,500 Southern California Edison customers lost power early Wednesday in the Peninsula.

LA Looks Ahead To 2028 Olympic Security

The LA City Council voted to pursue a cooperative to manage safety and security services for the 2028 Olympics.

Robert Robert Durst To Testify When Murder Trial Resumes In May

The real estate scion and star of HBO's docuseries "The Jinx," will take the stand in his own defense in the pandemic-delayed trial.

Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Home

Firefighters battled flames in Westchester early Wednesday.

AMC Theaters Reopening Friday In Santa Monica

AMC Theaters plan to reopen Friday.

Culver City Pushing To Vaccinate People 65+ With Upcoming Clinic

A vaccine clinic on March 25 in Culver City will help vaccinate people 65+. It's part of the urgent push to protect the community.

Police Looking For Impaired Drivers This St. Patrick's Day

Officers will be patrolling in the South Bay for any possible DUI drivers, officials announced.