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Will Santa Monica Students Pay The Price If Malibu Separates?

A proposed Malibu Unified School District raises questions over diversity — with a majority of white students benefiting from separation.

Jay Leno Apologizes For Mocking Asians: 'I knew It Was Wrong'

The former late-night host issued a statement with an advocacy group threatening to boycott his upcoming game show over his past comments.

Newport Boulevard Hast Two Of CA's Worst Intersections: Report

A new report finds that California drivers lose millions of hours waiting for lights at major intersections.

Watch: Massive Sinkhole Opens Up In Los Angeles

A broken water main caused flooding along several streets in the area of f Budlong Avenue was closed between 68th Street.

New Cocktail And Wine Bar Opens In Hollywood's Sycamore District

Hideout Sycamore offers a select menu of specialty drinks right next door to cafes such as Gigi's and Tartine.

Concern Grows As Infectious COVID-19 Variants Spread Across LA

Los Angeles County health officials are on edge as more contagious COVID-19 variants appear to dominate new cases.

Wind Gusts Strongest Near Beaches Could Knock Down Trees & Power

Strong wind gusts are picking up along Los Angeles beaches, according to the National Weather Service.

The Valley Of Change To Host March Cleanup In Tamir Rice' Honor

The organization is asking community members to bring out their brooms and pans to help clean the neighborhood this weekend.

Dunkin' Donuts Becomes L.A. Dodger's Official Coffee, Donut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected Massachusetts-based Dunkin' Donuts to become their signature coffee and donut.

Son Charged With Murdering Mother And Uncle During Zoom Call

Robert Cotton was arraigned on double murder charges while Pasadena City College mourned his mother, a longtime employee at the college.

Los Angeles County Home To State's Worst Intersections: Report

A new report finds that California drivers lose millions of hours waiting for lights at major intersections.

OCSD's New Behavioral Health Bureau To Improve Homeless Outreach

Though OCSD will enforce criminal violations, they hope to provide individuals with mental health issues a path to get much-needed help

Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: Greater L.A.

Spring is in the air! Time to start planning your holiday feasts, whether on-site at restaurants or takeout for at-home celebrations.

Sun Hits The Skyline At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Have you seen a sunset this beautiful? Patch readers can share their stunning photos.

CA Supreme Court Won't Hear Case Of Man Convicted In Cop Shooting

The California Supreme Court Wednesday denied a defense bid to review the case against an ex-con convicted of a shooting that wounded a cop.

Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: Orange County

Spring is in the air! Time to start planning your holiday feasts, whether on-site at restaurants or takeout for at-home celebrations.

Crowd Gathers To Protest Rousting Of Echo Park Lake Encampment

The city's plans to clear the Echo Park Lake homeless encampment outraged homeless advocates while garnering praise from some neighbors.

Kawhi Leonard Buys Pacific Palisades Home For $17 Million

The NBA superstar recently purchased a gorgeous Palisades mansion that includes a massive wine cellar and multiple entertainment zones

Farmhouse Style Redondo Beach Home Features Chefs Kitchen: $2.5M

This custom-style farmhouse in Redondo Beach has incredible details.

Venice Bungalow With Guest House Just Listed: $1.6M

This Venice home has an open kitchen with butcher block countertops and a guest house — not to mention a great yard and jacuzzi.

Man Dies After Being Trapped Under Car In Van Nuys

LAFD said the man was "beyond medical help" when they arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene.