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Apparent Human Waste Rains Onto Studio City Home From Airplane

The family said they were outside in the pool when they noticed foul-smelling droplets falling from a low-flying plane.

NASA Robot Extracts Oxygen From Martian Atmosphere

A little robot built in Pasadena did something that's never been done before: it generated enough oxygen for an astronaut to breathe on Mars

Vaccine Hesitancy A Threat To Herd Immunity In Los Angeles

To reach herd immunity in Los Angeles, about 80 percent of residents will need to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Who Can Save The Hollywood ArcLight?

One of the most storied movie theaters in the country is set to close. Fans and filmmakers alike don't want to see it happen.

Santa Monica-Malibu Disunified: 2 Sides Face Off At Hearing

Over 300 people turned in to an emotionally charged LA County Office of Education hearing Saturday to determine the future of Malibu schools.

OC Jail Inmate Scalded, 3 Deputies Placed On Administrative Leave

An inmate refusing to get back inside his cell suffered hot water burns a department report says. Sheriff Don Barnes decries the incident.

California's County Fair Guide: Where To Find The Fun In 2021

Can't go another summer without corn dogs & Ferris wheels? Fairgrounds statewide are gearing up - in varying venues - for upcoming season.

LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner To Step Down

Following a tumultuous year and a challenging tenure, LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner said he plans to let his contract expire.

Earth Day Herb Gardens Gifted To OC High School Culinary Students

Santa Ana's Heirloom Potager, Ashley Irene teaches these young chefs about growing herbs, expanding their palates & the cycle of life.

Getty Villa Reopens After 13 Months

The Villa welcomed guests back with a special exhibit on Mesopotamia.

5 Ways To Workout Outdoors On The Westside

Westside businesses are finding creative ways to take workouts outside during the pandemic.

Plea Deal Reached In Hate Crime Against OC Transgender Woman

A 23-year-old Costa Mesa resident will spend six months in jail after attacking a transgender woman and a bystander with his skateboard.

Who Should Get The Next Walk Of Fame Star?

Fans, representatives and more can nominate their favorite celebrity to receive a star on the Walk of Fame in 2022.

LA Restaurants To Serve Up Plastic Utensils By Request Only

The Los Angeles City Council banned restaurants from handing out disposable utensils, foodware and napkins unless requested.

Los Angeles Reigns Supreme For Worst Pollution

As it has for 21 of the last 22 years, Los Angeles tops the American Lung Association's list of worst cities for ozone in the United States.

Woman Shot, Injured Near Culver City

A woman was shot and injured near Culver City early Wednesday, officials said.

Body Found In Anaheim Homeless Encampment Fire

Anaheim firefighters put out a blaze that may have started with candles, according to officials. Then, an unidentified body was discovered

Homelessness And The Environment At The Forefront This Earth Day

SELAH will host a discussion focused on the L.A. River, and the intersection between homelessness and environmental issues.

LA County To Expand Mental Health Support For Returning Students

The move is an acknowledgement of the mental health toll the last year has had upon students in Los Angeles County.

Anti-Mask Protesters Gather Outside Hawthorne Elementary

Six maskless protesters held anti-mask signs and tried to hand out fliers to young students as they headed home from school.

You Don't Need An Appointment At These 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Anyone 16 and older who lives or works in Los Angeles County can get a coronavirus vaccine at one of three walk-in clinics.

SigAlert: Overturned Big Rig Blocks 605 Freeway for Hours

A big rig carrying 50,000 pounds of cargo overturned, blocking the northbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway and the 5 Freeway transition.

Pepperdine Vaccine Clinic Available To Malibu Residents 16+

A clinic on Friday, April 23 is offering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to all Malibu residents 16 or older.

2 New Vaccination Sites Open In Orange County With CA's My Turn

Providence Health announces a partnership with My Turn to open two new points of dispensing in Orange County: One at Great Park in Irvine.

'Leave!' Protesters Follow, Swear At Cops In Fairfax

Protesters angrily told officers to 'leave the area' as they marched down Beverly Boulevard Monday night.

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Open Up In The South Bay

COVID-19 vaccination appointments are opening up at two South Bay locations this week, Beach Cities Health District announced.

Earth Day Beach Cleanup Planned In Santa Monica

Help keep coastal waters clean and join an Earth Day cleanup Thursday in Santa Monica.

Fire Burns Bungalow In Venice

A fire broke out early Wednesday in Venice at a bungalow near the beach.

Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise In Rancho Palos Verdes

Here's how to prevent the rising catalytic converter thefts in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Help Stop Rising Catalytic Converter Thefts In Redondo Beach

Here's how to prevent the rising catalytic converter thefts in Redondo Beach.