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Video: 9-Year-Old Has The Best Reaction To Going Back To School
Watch the moment a Redondo Beach student finds out that it's time to go back to school. It's pure joy.
Mom Brings Child Along On Road Rage Chase, SWAT Standoff: LASD
A little girl ran into the arms of a SWAT Team officer after her mom led police on a wild chase, repeatedly ramming vehicles, police say.
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'Pi Day' 2021: See Pie Steals & Deals In California
Don't let Pi Day pass you by! $3.14 goes a long way as restaurants highlight pot pies, pizza & fruit pies, too, on March 14. (3/14- Get it?)
Bean Dip Man Wishes He Could Spend Another 24 Hours In The Tub
After spending 24 hours in bean dip to promote Los Toros in Chatsworth, Hunter Ray Barker said he had a great time and is ready for more.
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Murder Suspect Mistakenly Released From LA County Jail
The Hollywood (101) Freeway was shut down Tuesday while police searched for a murder suspect erroneously released from jail.
Charter Has 3K $18 An Hour Job Openings
Charter Communications announced that it is raising its minimum wage to $18 an hour as it tries to recruit thousands including in SoCal.
Randy's Donuts Opens In Costa Mesa
The sweet confectionary opened March 9 with walk-in hours from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a 24-hour drive-thru. Here's what you should order.
Newsom Says LA County Can Reopen, County Says Not So Fast
Governor Newsom said Los Angeles would be allowed to reopen eateries and theaters this weekend. County officials are a little more cagey.
St. Patrick's Day Returns To Seal Beach, Restaurants Hope To Open
Seal Beach's beloved Irish restaurants & bars were shuttered on St. Patrick's Day one year ago. Now, things are looking a bit brighter.
Police Seize Nearly 82 lbs. Of Methamphetamine, Loaded Weapons
Culver City police found approximately 82 lbs. of Methamphetamine and loaded weapons during a traffic stop Tuesday.
Target Santa Monica Broadway Opens
A new, small-format Target store is officially open in Santa Monica. Here are the details.
LA Nets $1.35 Billion From The Federal Stimulus Package
Mayor Eric Garcetti praised the "landmark legislation" as "one of the boldest things we've seen in this country since the Great Depression."
Foley Unofficially Claims OC Board Of Supes District 2 Seat
Katrina Foley is the front-runner in the District 2 Board of Supervisors election to represent the people of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Seal Beach & more.
Lisa Marie Presley Sells Calabasas Home Where Son Died
Presley sold her home for $2 million less than a year after buying it.
LA Is 2021's Most Desirable Destination For Airbnbers
Of all the cities in the world, it's Los Angeles that most Airbnb users put on their wishlist for 2021.
LA Schools Could Reopen In April In New Deal With Teachers
A tentative agreement between LAUSD and the teachers union would have elementary and secondary students in their classrooms by end of April.
Shootings Rise In Hollywood Despite Declines Elsewhere in L.A.
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore said the city has seen a reduction in shooting violence in most parts of the city.
3 LA Food4Less, Ralphs Stores To Close Over Hazard Pay Mandate
Forced to give workers hazard pay during the pandemic, Kroger Co. opted to close stores in Hollywood, the Westside and Park Mesa Heights.
Ellen Degeneres Lists Beverly Hills Home Bought From Adam Levine
The talk show host is listing a palatial Tudor home for $53.5 million.
Agoura Hills Middle & High Schoolers Will Return March 22
LVUSD announced that the remainder of its students will soon return to campus, where they will be broken into three separate cohorts.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Opens At Elysian Valley Rec Center
The traveling clinic will visit other areas within City Council District 13 including Hollywood, Echo Park and Atwater Village.
Calabasas Middle & High Schoolers Will Return March 22
LVUSD announced that the remainder of its students will soon return to campus, where they will be broken into three separate cohorts.
BOA Steakhouse, SunLife, Anthropologie Open At Manhattan Village
BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and SunLife Organics are among several new locations opening in Manhattan Beach.
Inspector Blasts LA Sheriff's Department Over Shootings
The Inspector General attempted to link the department's defiance of oversight with deputy shootings and custody deaths.
Lee Sponsors Anti-Asian Hate Crime Motion
Councilmember John Lee and six others sponsored a motion to look into ways of combatting the uptick in anti-Asian harassment and violence.
Beach Advisory On LA Shores, Winter Storm Remains All Week
Beach advisories are underway after a frigid storm slammed into Los Angeles County early Wednesday.
Laguna Beach Summer Plans Underway: Trolley, Parking
The Laguna Beach free trolley service is expected to restart in June. Residents and visitors can expect some changes coming their way.
Ikea Builds Relationships With Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
An old industrial warehouse is now a permanent Homeless Shelter on Airway Avenue thanks to Scandanavian Ikea furniture giant & elbow grease.
Evacuations Ordered As Mudslides Bury Parts Of Silverado Canyon
Mandatory evacuations were ordered for residents in the area of Silverado Canyon and the Bond Fire burn scar.
Target Hollywood Galaxy Opens
A new, small-format Target store is officially open in Hollywood. Here are the details.
Dramatic Sunset View: Photo Of The Day
A Patch reader captures a dramatic view from Palisades Park.
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