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Outdoor And To-Go Alcohol Sales Allowed To Continue All Year

Gov. Gavin Newsom extended a pandemic program allowing restaurants and bars to serve alcohol outdoors and by delivery.

Bomb Threat In Lake Forest, Businesses Evacuated Thursday

OCSD has responded to El Toro Road and Avenida De La Carlota Thursday after a bomb threat was called in to a fast food restaurant.

F. Lee Bailey, Simpson and Hearst Attorney, Dies At 87

One of the world's first celebrity attorneys, F. Lee Bailey successfully defended O.J. Simpson by making the murder case about racist cops.

Blue Bottle Coffee Is Coming To Downtown Santa Monica

Blue Bottle Coffee will open its second Santa Monica location.

'This Feels Like Forever': Jimmy Smits Receives Walk Of Fame Star

The actor was honored with his own star on the Walk of Fame ahead of the premiere of his movie "In The Heights."

More Angelenos Look To Move Away, USC Survey Finds

It's not new for LA residents to report lower life satisfaction than the average American, but increasingly, they are looking to jump ship.

Sinkhole Reported Near Venice Boardwalk; Intersection Closed

A sinkhole was reported in Venice Thursday, police said. An intersection near the boardwalk remains closed due to repairs.

Summer Drive-In Movies Return To Marina Del Rey

Summer drive-in movies are back in Marina del Rey. Find out which movies are screening this month.

2021 Best Park Systems: See Where Orange County Parks Rank

While public parks became a necessity during the pandemic millions of Americans — mostly low-income & people of color —didn’t have access.

Goat Weed Abatement Underway; Traffic Diverted In Palos Verdes

Traffic will be diverted through Thursday afternoon in Palos Verdes Estates due to weed abatement, police said.

Vanessa Bryant Rages At Nike In Mambacita Shoe Debacle

Nike has not yet commented on the accusations that they released a shoe designed in honor of Gianna Bryant without permission.

Orange County Remains On Steady Downward Trend

Officials grapple with new state mask mandates for employees unless an employer can prove all employees are vaccinated.

Victim ID'd In Fatal Anaheim Shooting

Angel Saldana, 25, died at an Anaheim hospital after being shot Tuesday, officials say.

Council Member Named Pro Tem After Tito Ortiz Resigns

Former MMA fighter Tito Ortiz abruptly resigned from the Huntington Beach city council this week. Now the city council has made other plans.

PHOTOS: See West Hollywood's Newest Sculpture Installation

The installation will be on display through July 2022.

Volunteer For A Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Cleanup

Join a volunteer beach cleanup in Rancho Palos Verdes this month.

Culver City Launches Mobile Recycling Program

The new mobile recycling program in Culver City is expected to boost access and make recycling more convenient.

Workers Could Ditch Masks Around Vaccinated Colleagues: CA Agency

The much-anticipated and controversial proposal would allow workers to go maskless as long as all employees in the room are vaccinated.

National Merit Scholars From Studio City Announced

High school students from Studio City are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Peafowl Trapping Returns To Palos Verdes

Peacocks and Peahens will be trapped in several neighborhoods in Rancho Palos Verdes, city officials decided this week.

Bellaire Avenue Park Reopens After 2020 Fire

The park was nearly destroyed in the summer of 2020 due to a fire. Now, it's ready for kids to play again.

Accident On Southbound 170 Connector Causes Traffic Slowdown

An initial report from California Highway Patrol said a black SUV spun out of control and hit a second car.

Man Accused Of Trespassing, Setting House On Fire In Santa Monica

A 33-year-old man is suspected of trespassing and setting a house on fire in Santa Monica this week, police said.

Culver City Wrapping Up Its Emergency Relief Food Drive

Culver City's Emergency Relief Food Drive will end later this month. Here are other food resources.

Newport Beach Man Sentenced In Attorney Scam

A Newport Beach man was sentenced to 4 years after posing as an attorney to help "clients" consolidate their debt.

Sunset Over The Pacific Ocean: Photo Of The Day

A stunning sunset lights up the sky over the sea.

SigAlert: Overturned Big Rig Shuts Down 91/605 Transition

A big rig carrying vegetable oil nearly turned the 91/605 Freeway transition into a slip-and-slide Thursday.