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LA Deputies Rescue Kidnapping Victim, Killing Suspected Rapist

A woman was kidnapped at gunpoint in South Los Angeles, and deputies killed her suspected attacker following a dramatic rescue and chase.

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Named Top CA District

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District was recognized as a top California school district.

Elizabeth Warren Slams Disney For Layoffs

The Democratic senator accused the company of paying shareholders and executives billions, before laying off thousands of workers.

Census Complicated By 'Mass Exodus' Across LA, Abrupt Count Halt

Thousands of people have been displaced, and a U.S. Census Bureau worker tells Patch about the final battle to count people in Los Angeles.

Retired OC Fire Chief Wins Big At 'Wheel Of Fortune': Watch

After choosing C P D and O in the final bonus round, this retired OC Firefighter deciphered a "place" to win $100,000 on' Wheel of Fortune.'

Women Directors, Writers In Independent Films Reach Record High

A new report says 38% of directors in narrative features or documentaries were women.

Halloween Event Guide 2020: Orange County

Halloween is still on the calendar! Check out OC haunts, pumpkin patches, & trick-or-treating for this most spook-tacular time of the year.

LA County Allows Small Gatherings Despite Uptick In Transmissions

As the county allows gatherings of three households, county health officials condemned the controversial herd immunity plan.

Gunman Targets Women Walking Alone At Night

Police are warning residents to be wary of an armed robber who has been targeting women walking and jogging across the Westside.

Marina Del Rey Woman Sets American Running Record

A Marina del Rey woman just broke a record for American women in running.

Twitter Down Across The Globe, Millions Find Time On Their Hands

Over 55,000 users reported that Twitter was down, not loading new tweets since 3 p.m.

35-Year-Old Man Injured In Venice Shooting

One man was hospitalized following a shooting early Wednesday in Venice.

New LA County Paramedic Squad Joins Catalina Island

A new Los Angeles County paramedic squad will join Catalina Island's Baywatch Avalon this week.

Extremist Accused Of Plowing Through BLM Protest Faces Judge

A San Marino man suspected of driving a truck full of weapons through a peaceful protest in Pasadena appeared in Court Thursday.

Film Crew At Marina Del Rey: Photo Of The Day

This cool shot features views of Marina del Rey and a film crew arriving on location at a parking lot near the shore.

4 Opportunities For Santa Monica Artists

Here are five opportunities for local Santa Monica artists to check out.

LAPD Shoots Woman At Winnetka Motel

Police shot a trespassing suspect on Vanowen Street, one of two LAPD shootings overnight.

LA To Create Program To Divert Mental Health Calls From Police

The Los Angeles City Council voted to create a pilot program diverting mental health calls from police to unarmed professionals.

Caught On Video: LAPD Seeks Information On NoHo Robbery

Two suspects stole items from a gardener's work truck in broad daylight before driving off.