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LA County Sheriff Comes To Venice, Moving Into LAPD Territory

The LA County Sheriff announced that deputies will begin patrolling the Venice area, calling out local leaders for lack of urgency.

Nun Admits To Embezzling $835K From School For Gambling Habit

A nun who took a vow of poverty and served as principal at St. James Elementary School in Torrance admitted to the theft, prosecutors said.

Murder Charges Filed In Fatal Road Rage Shooting Of Aiden Leos, 6

Murder charges have been filed against Marcus Eriz, arrested Sunday in the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos.

Cartel Marijuana Grows Razed In Massive LA County Raid: LASD

Dozens of allegedly illegal marijuana grows were bulldozed Tuesday in the Los Angeles Sheriff Department's takedown in history.

Beverly Hills Considers Plastic Utensils Ordinance

The city's Public Works Commission is considering an ordinance that would prohibit giving out plastic utensils unless customers ask for them.

Shooting On 91 Is Fourth Southland Freeway Shooting In 3 Days

Authorities do not believe any of the unsettling freeway shootings are connected.

Fourth Of July Fireworks Return To Pacific Palisades This Summer

The sparkle returns to Pacific Palisades this summer! Find out everything you need to know about this year's celebration.

Reality TV CEO Pleads Guilty To $2 Million In Wire Fraud

The CEO of Hoplite Entertainment Inc. and Hoplite Inc. admitted to obtaining a $2 million loan by sending the lender fake documents.

Gourmet Food Trucks Bring Burgers, Lobster To Marina Del Rey

Beach Eats TO GO features gourmet food trucks from across Los Angeles each week in Marina del Rey.

Walgreens Lawsuit Over Security Guard Shooting Allowed To Proceed

The victim's family says a security guard falsely accused a 20-year-old Black man of shoplifting before fatally shooting him at a Walgreens.

Plans Released For Chatsworth Affordable Housing Project

The $43 million project at the corner of Devonshire and Eton would feature 99 apartments for the unhoused.

Man Slits Throat With Razor At Santa Monica Church Coffee Shop

A man slit his throat with a razor blade at a Santa Monica church coffee shop, police said.

Malibu Sends Off Its Seniors In Style

On Friday, parents, staff, and students gathered to cheer on the class of 2021 on its last day of school.

Food Distribution, Community Cleanup In Sherman Oaks This Weekend

Looking for ways to give back to the community? The Valley of Change will have two opportunities this weekend in Sherman Oaks.

Dodgers Co-Owner Lists W.C. Fields Estate For $15 Million

The mansion has been home to A-list comedians, entertainers, industry figures and athletes.

Sign Up To Help Save Lives: Blood Drives Planned In Palos Verdes

Lifesaving blood donations have plummeted in the pandemic. Find out how you can help and join a community blood drive in Palos Verdes.

Agoura Hills City Hall, Rec Center Reopen To Public

City Hall is open normal business hours, while AHREC is only open for programming.

Rancho Santa Margarita Chiropractor Found Guilty Of Fraud

The Dana Point resident and former Rancho Santa Margarita chiropractor was found defrauding Aetna and Anthem health care.

Roxbury Community Center Hosts Vaccine Clinic

The clinic will give out second doses of the Moderna vaccine.

Public School's Parent Company Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Grill Concepts, the parent company of Public School and Daily Grill, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Beautiful Views From Palisades Park: Photo Of The Day

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Lake Forest Begins Summer Of Park, Field Maintenance

Put me in, coach! Well, not yet. Lake Forest Sports Park is sprucing up the infield. Find out your full park maintenance schedule here.