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Kobe Bryant: Feds Expected To Announce Cause Of Crash Tuesday
The National Transportation Safety Board is expected Tuesday to discuss the results of a longstanding investigation into the crash.
U.K. COVID-19 Variant Spreads In LA; Vaccines Limited To 2nd Dose
While vaccines remain scarce and the contagious new variant spreads, racial disparities emerge in coronavirus vaccination rates.
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Perfect Rainbow Emerges Over Redondo Beach: Photo Of The Day
A beautiful rainbow emerges over the ocean after the rain.
Park Closed: Mountain Lions Afoot In Whiting Ranch Wilderness
Sightings of mountain lions have led officials to close the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Parks.
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LA Schools Need 25,000 Vaccines To Safely Reopen, Beutner Says
Facing pressure to reopen elementary schools, LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner urged officials to prioritize teacher vaccination.
Target Opening In Downtown Santa Monica
A new Target location will open this spring in Santa Monica. Find out where.
Fatal Apartment Shooting In Van Nuys, Suspects At-Large
Investigators said an argument broke out during a party at the apartment, which led to the shooting.
Woman Charged With Manslaughter For 101 Crash That Killed 2
Gina Garcia of Ventura was accused Friday with manslaughter and a DUI for a 3-vehicle crash that killed two people on Thursday.
Disney California Adventure Turns 20, New Food Event Coming Soon
Much has changed at Disney California Adventure in 20 years. As fans long to return Disneyland's President made this special announcement.
TikTok Will Have Universal Music Group's Entire Artist Catalog
TikTok and Universal Music Group announced a joint licensing agreement that gives artists more exposure and fans more options.
Critics Choice Awards: Netflix's 'Mank' Leads With 12 Nominations
With four Best Picture nominations, Netflix continues to own this awards season.
Nithya Raman Names Chief Of Staff, Hollywood Field Manager
The new councilwoman named several new hires as she continues to fill out her office.
Sock And Towel Drive For Unhoused Residents Set For Saturday
Prospective congresswoman Aarika Rhodes plans to donate all unused items to the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission.
U.K. Coronavirus Strain Reaches San Clemente, Officials Warn
A 21-year-old San Clemente man tested positive for the more contagious U.K. strain of coronavirus, the first known case in Orange County.
Palisades Alliance For Seniors To Discuss Dealing With Grief
The meeting will focus on the four stages of grief and aim to help community members cope with painful losses.
SUV Driver Killed In Sherman Oaks Freeway Crash
The SUV driver rear-ended a box truck that had reportedly stopped on the 101 freeway.
Chatsworth's Les Sisters Southern Kitchen Announces 2nd Location
The Cajun restaurant was an improbable success during COVID, and now owner Jessica Huling is looking to expand her grandmother's legacy.
Want To Run For Neighborhood Council In Del Rey?
Patch has assembled a guide to running and voting in the 2021 Neighborhood Council election in Del Rey.
Venice Art Crawl Hosting Virtual Event
The Venice Art Crawl will host its first virtual event in 2021. Here's how to join and support local artists.
Judge Blocks Much Of DA George Gascon's Reform Agenda
The judge largely sided with the LA prosecutor's union, blocking the DA from ordering prosecutors not to pursue sentencing enhancements.
Musk, XPrize Team Up For $100M Challenge To Fight Climate Change
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is teaming with the Culver City-based XPrize Foundation in a contest to fight climate change.
Venice Beach At Sunrise: Photo Of The Day
A Patch reader shares a cool view of Venice Beach at sunrise.
Rancho Palos Verdes Expands Security Camera Program Into 2021
Rancho Palos Verdes will expand its homeowner's association security camera grant program into 2021.
Santa Monica Pier At Sunrise: Photo Of The Day
Clouds scatter over the ocean at the Santa Monica Pier in this beautiful photo.
Man Pointing Gun At Passing Vehicles Shot By Long Beach Police
Authorities identified the 26-year-old suspect as a Corona man.
Battle To Beat Coronavirus Meets California's Anti-Vaxxers
Anti-vaccination protestors, who forced a temporary closure of the nation's largest coronavirus vaccination site, say they aren't done.
Louis Vuitton Pop-Up Opens On Rodeo Drive
Massive red shipping containers and a cartoon dog mark the entrance to a quirky pop-up shop selling menswear from spring-summer 2021.
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