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Bear Rambles Through Eagle Rock Miles From The Forest

A large black bear spent hours sightseeing in an Eagle Rock neighborhood miles from the Angeles National Forest Tuesday.

Police Officer Charged With Sending Teen Girl Explicit Messages

A Manhattan Beach police officer was charged with sending explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl.

Brazilian COVID-19 Variant Identified In Los Angeles

Two new coronavirus variants were confirmed in the Southland, raising concerns about their infectiousness and resistance to antibodies.

Meet Denver, Top Dog Of Beverly Hills

The young Pekinese Shih Tzu mix, who is helping his owner adjust to life in America, beat out hundreds of other Doggy Daze contest entries.

Dana Point Restaurant Scene Expects Boom In 2021

Chef Danielle Kuhn is transforming the former Aurora’s Market into Giana Bakery + Provisions, something Dana Point eagerly awaits.

LASD Executes Warrant For 'Black Box' Data In Tiger Woods Crash

Sheriff's investigators obtained a search warrant to access the "black box" in the Genesis GV80 SUV golfer Tiger Woods crashed last week.

Rodney King Beating 30 Years Later: A City Forever Changed

It's been 30 years since the brutality of four LAPD officers forever changed the City of Angels.

Beverly Hills Teachers Union & District Reach Reopening Agreement

The Beverly Hills School Board voted 5-0 to approve an agreement with the union that will postpone reopening until next week.

LA Mandates Hazard Pay For Grocery And Pharmacy Workers

The LA City Council voted to require large grocery stores and pharmacies to pay their workers $5 per hour hazard pay during the pandemic.

West Valley Shelter To Reopen In March, City Announces

The Chatsworth shelter will reopen next week, after being closed for almost a year. All six Los Angeles operated shelters will be open.

Dockweiler RV Park Reservations Reopen

RV campers can now make reservations to stay in the beachside park beginning March 12. The RV park has been closed in the pandemic.

Police Chase Ends In Fiery Crash Killing Bystander

A sedan being chased by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in the Fairfax District slammed into an SUV killing that driver.

Man Suspected In Police Vehicle Arson, Santa Monica Officials Say

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to set a Santa Monica police car on fire, officials said.

Coronavirus Numbers In OC Decline As More Are Vaccinated

Over 300,000 Orange County residents are in the health care agency's Othena "Waiting Room" as officials wait for more vaccines to arrive.

Newport Beach Home Served Street Gang Related Federal Warrants

An Orange County street gang was the subject of 12 state and federal warrants served early Wednesday morning.

Police Investigate New Death Threats Against Rep. Maxine Waters

Five men have been convicted for threatening the life of LA's most senior representative, but the threats keep coming from extremists.

LAUSD High School Sports Teams Allowed To Play Games Again

Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. Austin Beutner Wednesday authorized competitive play for the first time since the pandemic.

Appeals Court Reviews Sentencing In Famed Auto Racer's Murder

A recent change in state law isn't enough for resentencing a man found guilty of a husband/wife double murder plotted in Orange County.

Gateway Landscape Project At Ortega & Del Obispo Gets A Reboot

San Juan Capistrano City Council has contracted Brightview Landscape Development Inc. to enhance the landscaping at the intersection.

More Than 1,000 People Lose Power On Westside

More than 1,000 people lost power Wednesday morning on the Westside, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power reported.

Laguna Beach Creator, Author Talks Books, Art & The Gift Of COVID

Fabric designer Lori Nayehalski worked out her grief on paper after the loss of her father, writing: "There Once Was A Girl From Nantucket."

Train Worker Dies In Fatal Orange County Accident

One person was crushed to death between 2 Burlington Northern Santa Fe trains on the tracks near the border of Buena Park early Wednesday.

Sydney Kamlager Wins 30th Senate District Special Election

Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager won handily with 68 percent of the vote in the district representing Culver City and Downtown LA.

One Person Killed In Homeless Encampment Fire

Firefighters found one person dead at a homeless encampment fire late Tuesday in Palms, Los Angeles Fire Department officials said.

Trejo's Tacos Opening In Santa Monica

Actor Danny Trejo is bringing Trejo's Tacos to Santa Monica.

Incredible Sunset From Palisades Park: Photo Of The Day

Have you ever seen a sunset like this?

More Than 1,000 People Lose Power In Santa Monica

More than 1,000 people lost power in Santa Monica Wednesday afternoon, Southern California Edison reports.