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15 Years Later, Missing Cat Is Reunited With Owner

Brandy, the mystery cat, was reunited with her befuddled owner in Palmdale this week.

LA Driver Busted With 'Mona Lisa' Of Carpool Dummies

For a year and a half, the most realistic of carpool lane dummies worked like a charm. But then came the sirens.

Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot, Bulldogs Stolen: $500,000 Reward

The dog walker, Ryan Fischer, is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot in the Hollywood attack.

40 Cent Burgers To Celebrate Mel's Drive-In's Grand Re-Opening

The legendary Sunset Boulevard eatery will welcome back ravenous fans by turning back the clocks to 1947.

Over 83,000 Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Arrive In Orange County

Doses of delayed coronavirus vaccines, now arrived in Orange County, are helping the county make good on canceled appointments.

Ruth E. Carter Reminisces On Journey During Walk Of Fame Ceremony

"I drove to Hollywood 36 years ago in an '85 Volkswagen Rabbit, no A/C, no airbags, no GPS," Carter said. "Nothing was handed to me."

Teen Domestic Violence Chat Offers Healthy Dating Tips With HEART

A chat line to answer teenage relationship questions furthers the Laura's House mission of hope and empowering change to end domestic violence.

Shooting Breaks Out At Gardena Target Store

An argument between two shoppers at a Target store on Redondo Beach Boulevard erupted in gunfire Wednesday night.

Judge Blocks Culver City Gymnastics School's Indoor Sessions

A judge issued a preliminary injunction against a Culver City gymnastics school and its owner, who are accused of having indoor classes.

Crash Kills Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Motorcycle Officer

The Deputy, an Iraq War vet and father of two, died trying to make a traffic stop in Lakewood.

Police Look For Robbery Suspects Who Stole Woman's Purse, Ran Off

Culver City police are asking the public to help identify two suspects who stole a woman's purse and ran off in a getaway car.

LA Sees Spike In Coronavirus-Linked Syndrome Afflicting Children

A 77% increase in hospitalizations from an inflammatory syndrome that can follow COVID-19 infections is an aftereffect of the winter surge.

Carlsbad Flower Fields To Open March 1 With Social Distancing

New for 2021: "U-Pick Blueberries" at the North County working farm and flower-filled destination.

Flair Cleaners Hosts Food Drive Through March 31

The dry cleaning company will match all donations up to 250 pounds of food.

Hiker Airlifted From Santa Ynez Canyon Trail After Injuring Knee

The woman was stabilized on the ground by LAFD medics and taken to a hospital.

Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission Opens Job Center

The job center offers computers for unhoused residents to polish their resumes, along with employment specialists.

Should The Ramada Inn Be Converted To Homeless Housing?

Venice and Marina del Rey locals are responding to the proposed Project Roomkey conversion of the Ramada Inn on Washington Boulevard.

Journalists At 11 Southern California Dailies Seek To Unionize

Staff at Southern California Media News Group, which owns the Daily News, Register and Press-Enterprise decried their working conditions.

The Marina Drive-In At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Have you been to the Marina Drive-in at the boat launch parking lot?

Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Reopening To The Public

Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall will reopen to the public, officials announced Thursday.

Lake Forest Stabbing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

A Lake Forest man was charged in the double stabbing of his friend and his friend's mother, earlier this week.

Roadwork Through Memorial Day To Affect Laguna Drivers, Stores

A huge construction project is on the way to downtown Laguna Beach, thanks to CalTrans. Here's what it means for residents.

Ike's Sandwiches Coming To Culver City

The sandwich giant will bring its menu featuring more than 800 unique sandwiches to Culver City in March.

Parolee Arrested On Suspicion Of Stealing Car, Setting It On Fire

A 28-year-old Los Angeles parolee was suspected of setting a stolen vehicle on fire this week, Santa Monica police say.

Santa Monica School Playground Temporarily Closed For Repairs

SMMUSD announced a Santa Monica school playground would be temporarily closed for repairs.

Good Day, Sunshine In Rancho Santa Margarita: Patch Photos

Enjoy a vicarious morning on Rancho Santa Margarita lake. Patch loves photos! Here's how to share a pic & tell why you love where you live.

Watch: Santa Monica's State Of The City With Rep. Ted Lieu, Mayor

Watch live: Join the virtual Santa Monica State of the City 2021 event Wednesday night.

Ocean View From Santa Monica: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader submitted this very cool photo of the ocean from Santa Monica.