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Nurse Sues Hospital, Says He Was Fired After Getting Coronavirus

The nurse says he repeatedly complained about a lack of safety measures at Valley Presbyterian, which he feels led to his firing.

Armie Hammer Rape Allegation Triggers LAPD Investigation

A 24-year-old woman accused the "Call Me By Your Name" actor of raping her four years ago in Los Angeles.

Casa Vega Teams With Foo Fighters For Tacos Toward Charity

Proceeds will benefit 'No Us Without You,' a non-profit that helps back-of-house restaurant staff who struggle with food insecurity.

Musso & Frank Provide Update On Reopening Status

The longtime Hollywood restaurant has been closed entirely since July.

Coronavirus Hospitalizations Level-Off In Los Angeles

The decline in hospitalizations appears to have leveled off in Los Angeles even as the COVID-19 cases continue to drop.

Easter & Passover Dining 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.

1 Dead, 1 Wounded And 1 Machete-Wielding Man Arrested In Encino

Officers responding to a report of an armed man in a residential Encino neighborhood, arrived to find a body in a garage.

Dave's Hot Chicken Opens Northridge Location

The red-hot Nashville chicken restaurant is throwing a grand opening of a Northridge location near CSUN on Friday.

Gray Whale Dies After Breaching At Dockweiler Beach (Photos)

A gray whale died after breaching on the shore at Dockweiler Beach Wednesday.

Calabasas Parents Place 168 Empty Chairs In De Anza Park

Parents placed 168 empty chairs and backpacks in the park to represent the 168 million students out of school globally since March 2020.

Magic Mountain To Reopen April 1

After serving as a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site, Magic Mountain will once again be the "Thrill Capital Of The World."

Man Barricades Himself In Beverly Hills Garage, Sets Small Fire

A Crisis Negotiating Team was called near Beverly Gardens Park Thursday morning to try to get a screaming man out of a residential garage.

Santa Monica College Will Offer In-Person Classes For Fall 2021

Santa Monica College will offer in-person classes and online options for the Fall 2021 semester.

Pop's Bagels Expanding In Culver City, Los Angeles

Pop-up bagel shop Pop's Bagels is expanding in Culver City and Brentwood. Tell Patch: What's your favorite bagel in Los Angeles?

More Than 2,000 Teachers, Staff Vaccinated In The South Bay

Beach Cities Health District has vaccinated more than 2,000 teachers and staff in the South Bay so far at its site in Manhattan Beach.

'Nowruz Pirouz': Beverly Hills Celebrates Persian New Year

Beverly Hills' large Persian community is celebrating the vernal equinox holiday representing spring and new beginnings.

‘Put All The Chicken In The Bag'; 1 Arrested In Roscoe's Robbery

Pasadena police arrested a man, 43, suspected of robbing a Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles after employees asked him to don a mask.

Notre Dame High School To Host New Optics Film Festival

The 19th annual film festival will feature an awards ceremony honoring student-made films across multiple categories.

Man Killed In North Hollywood Hit-And-Run, Suspect On The Loose

A car driving north on Lankershim Boulevard hit a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk Wednesday evening.

Beverly Hills Approves Vote Of No Confidence Against Gascon

The City Council voted 3-2 to ask the District Attorney to rescind his special directives, arguing that they threaten public safety.

Police Seize 75 lbs. Of Marijuana, AR-15, Pistols & $10K In Cash

Los Angeles Police detectives seized 75 lbs. of marijuana, an AR-15, two pistols and $10,000 following a shooting investigation at a hotel.

State Of Homelessness Town Hall Planned For Thursday

LA County residents are invited to join the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for a town hall on the efforts to end homelessness.

UPDATE: Missing Baltimore Woman Located

A 37-year-old woman from Baltimore was reported missing in Santa Monica. She was found Thursday afternoon.

Road Work Underway At Landslide Area In Palos Verdes

Repairs are underway Thursday in the landslide area along Palos Verdes Drive South in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Sunset Surfing At Tower 26: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shares this magic shot: the moment surfers meet the shore at sunset.

Beach Cities Health District, BeachLife Host Wellness Livestream

Beach Cities Health District and BeachLife Festival will host its Bravery livestream this month — and you're invited.