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LA Fire Captain Expected To Recover From Station 81 Shooting
The search for a motive for Tuesday's Agua Dulce fire station shooting continues as the community mourns the death of a revered firefighter.
Watch Disney Avengers Campus Grand Opening Ceremony
On Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. Disneyland Resort's newest land, the Avengers Campus made its worldwide debut.
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Former LA Councilman Starts Prison Sentence For Corruption
Former District 12 Councilmember Mitch Englander will serve 14 months for lying to investigators and participating in a bribery scheme.
Economic Boom In Store For California, UCLA Economists Forecast
Fueled partly by home building, the Golden State is in for "the best years of economic growth that we’ve had since World War II."
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Overnight Closures On I-5 Freeway Announced Near North Hollywood
Construction crews will lift 90 foot girders above the freeway for a new carpool bridge and interchange.
'Herd Immunity' In Los Angeles Now Unlikely Before August
About 1.1. eligible million people in Los Angeles County still need to get their first shot to get LA to the goal of 80 percent vaccinated.
Fire Breaks Out At Universal Studios Hollywood
Footage showed flames near the park's "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" attraction late Tuesday night.
16 Orange County Graduates Receive Merit Scholarships 2021
Each of these students strove for excellence during high school through academics, leadership, activities & awards. Congratulations to all.
101 Freeway Reopens After Two Hour Freeway Standoff
A driver refused to exit his car after pulling onto the right shoulder, leading to a standoff that caused miles of traffic buildup.
Nurse Blamed In Redondo Beach Man's Death Could Lose License
A registered nurse who was blamed in a Redondo Beach man's death could lose his license.
Emergency Alert System Launched In Agoura Hills
The AlertAH system will bring critical information right to Agouran cell phones.
'Jeopardy!' Donates $250,000 To Northridge Center
The popular show matched its Tournament of Champions prize and donated $250,000 to the Alex Trebek Center in Northridge.
Fire Breaks Out At Northridge Home Appearing To Grow Cannabis
Firefighters extinguished a blaze Tuesday at a Northridge garage housing an apparent grow operation.
Nordstrom Plans Hiring Spree To Fill Openings Across Los Angeles
The department store is offering benefits, employer-matched retirement plans and employee discounts to fill thousands of positions.
Wide Swaths Of LA County Face Elevated Fire Danger This Week
The region faces an increased risk of wildfire amid spiking temperatures and low humidity, the National Weather Service warned.
Cy Young-Winning Dodger Relief Pitcher Mike Marshall Dies
Former Dodgers pitcher Mike Marshal was the first relief pitcher to ever win the Cy Young Award.
National Merit Scholars From The South Bay Announced
High school students from the South Bay are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
DUI Suspects Crashed Car, Had Rifle & Drugs, Police Say
Three suspects involved in a series of DUI crashes from LA to Santa Monica were arrested on suspicion of possession of a rifle and drugs.
Power Outages Slam 12K DWP Customers In The San Fernando Valley
The outages began early Wednesday morning in the in Winnetka and Reseda areas.
Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard Asks $46 Million For Palisades Estate
At 16,773 square feet, it's currently the largest house on the market in Pacific Palisades.
Beastie Boy Mike D Lands Architectural Gem In Venice
Beastie Boy Mike D has a new architectural home along Venice's walk streets.
LA Pride Celebration Creates 300 Volunteer Opportunities
The month-long "Thrive with Pride" celebration will include virtual and in-person events with an emphasis on 'giving back.'
Mom Who Tortured And Killed 8-Year-Old Son Denied Leniency
Pearl Fernandez was convicted of systematically torturing and killing her son, Gabriel, in one of LA's most notorious child murder cases.
National Merit Scholar From Santa Monica Announced
A high school student from Santa Monica is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
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