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'HOLLYBOOB:' Six Arrested, Accused Of Altering Hollywood Sign

Police said a group of six attached tarp to the letters "w" and "d" to change the meaning of the sign.

Ex-Dodger Denies Street Racing In Crash That Killed 2 Young Boys

Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson was charged with reckless driving for allegedly racing Rebecca Grossman the night of the hit-and-run.

World's First All-Commercial Space Flight To Benefit St. Jude's

South Bay's SpaceX announced plans for the world's first space flight manned by private citizens, and you have a shot at joining the crew.

LA School Reopenings Imperiled As U.K. Coronavirus Strain Spreads

LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner squashed suggestions that schools would reopen amid the spread of the more contagious variant.

Local Man Completes 5-Hour Spacewalk Monday

Pomona native Victor Glover has spent more than a dozen hours making external repairs to the International Space Station over the last week.

Super Bowl To-Go Food, Freebies & Deals 2021: O.C. Restaurants

Set a winning Game Day spread with these snacks & takeout specials Sunday, Feb. 7 as Kansas City Chiefs battle Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

19-Year-Old And Her Cat Killed As Car Careens Off PCH

A 19-year-old woman and her cat were killed Monday morning when their car flew off PCH onto Sycamore Cove Beach.

44 OC Resident COVID Deaths Reported Sunday, 3K+Total Since March

Patients in county hospitals continued its downward trend, declining to 1,412, with the number of patients in intensive care still falling.

NFL Hall Of Famer Tony Gonzalez Lists Beverly Hills Mansion

The Georgian estate features a pool, tennis court, a pub, and even a classroom - though the latter two are at different ends of the house.

North Hollywood Neighborhood Council Election: Deadline Looms

Want to run for a board seat on the North Hollywood Neighborhood Council? The deadline to apply is quickly approaching.

Valley Light Rail Project Can Now Receive Federal Funding

Construction on the $1.3 billion light rail is set to begin in 2022, and be completed by the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Studio City Neighborhood Council Election: Deadline Approaching

Want to run for a board seat on the Studio City Neighborhood Council? The deadline to apply is quickly approaching.

'Disoriented' Hiker Hoisted To Safety In Pacific Palisades

The man was not taken to a hospital.

Trump's Hollywood Star Destruction: Man Charged With Vandalism

Police said James Otis vandalized the star twice in October 2020, after he pleaded no contest to destroying it in 2016.

Ladera Ranch Drug Bust, EDD Fraud Suspect In Custody

Orange County Sheriff's Department confronted a suspect in Ladera Ranch Saturday night and made this discovery.

WeHo Parking Enforcement: Street Sweeping Tickets Return

The city cited the end of the state's stay at home order as a reason for resuming standard parking enforcement.

Super Bowl To-Go Food, Freebies & Deals 2021: Greater L.A.

Set a winning Game Day spread with restaurant snacks & takeout specials Sunday, Feb. 7 as Kansas City Chiefs battle Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On The 110 Freeway

An early morning pileup killed one person and forced the shutdown of the Harbor (110) Freeway Monday.

2 New Lawsuits Call Ballona Wetlands Restoration A Climate Threat

Two lawsuits filed last week say wetland restoration efforts could threaten diverse species, cause climate impacts and create a flood risk.

Lost Hiker Rescued In Granada Hills

Two LAFD helicopters rescued a hiker who lost his way on a remote trail north of O'Melverny Park.

La Casa Del Camino: Staycation Planning In Laguna Beach

Where will you vacation this summer? How about this gem in Laguna Beach. She's 92-years-old and in her prime as a unique south OC retreat.

LA Driver Sentenced In Alcohol Fueled DUI Crash In Anaheim

A Los Angeles driver— found with blood alcohol twice the legal limit in a November crash that killed his passenger— was sentenced Monday.

People Struggling To Make Rent Suffer Sleep Deprivation: Study

A study out of Santa Monica quantified just how much sleep a person loses when they are stressed about paying their living expenses.

Race Heats Up In LA's 30th Senate District Race

Ballots are being mailed out for the 30th Senate District Race where seven candidates are vying for the seat vacated by Holly Mitchell.

Clouds Scatter At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shared this incredible sunset view over the Pacific Ocean.