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"Only Light Can Do That, 2021." Pasadena-based artist Patrick Martinez's large-scale, neon mural, part of Art Rise in Los Angeles, CA.
"Only Light Can Do That, 2021." Pasadena-based artist Patrick Martinez's large-scale, neon mural, part of Art Rise in Los Angeles, CA. (Courtesy of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes)

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Cypress Professor On Leave After Shutting Down Student's Opinion

A college Communications Zoom debate on whether "Paw Patrol" should be canceled due to its view on police ended with a teacher on leave.

Widespread LA Reopenings Expected This Week

Though plummeting vaccination rates dash hope for herd immunity, COVID-19 case rates and deaths have fallen remarkably low in Los Angeles.

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CSUN Plans Virtual Graduation Ceremony, Car Parade

Even though many schools are opting for socially distanced graduations, CSUN says it has too many students to do that safely.

3 Venice Locations Among Top 22 Restaurants In Los Angeles

Felix Trattoria, Gjelina and the Rose Venice are among Open Table's 2021 list of LA's 22 greatest restaurants.

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Three Shot At Los Angeles Strip Mall

Two men were gunned down in the parking lot of a strip mall in Los Angeles, and a woman was wounded in the shooting.

LA's Expanded School Year Proposal Fizzles For Lack Of Support

A survey of Los Angeles Unified School District teachers and administrators found they don't support extending the next school year.

70-Year-Old Man Killed In North Hollywood, Suspect Arrested

Police say the man was struck in the head on Sunday evening and pronounced dead at the scene.

Court Overturns Death Penalty In Notorious Quadruple Murder

The state's supreme court found the trial judge's behavior improper in the trial of a Santa Clarita mother who murdered four of her children.

Under 100 Hospitalizations In OC, Vaccinations Continue

More kids are back in school and fewer people are hospitalized Monday in Orange County, officials say.

Katie Hill Faces Another Legal Blow In Revenge Porn Case

A judge appears poised to require former Rep. Katie Hill to pay the legal fees of a radio host she briefly named in her revenge porn suit.

Vanessa Bryant Lacks Basis To Sue Lost Hills Deputies: County

Bryant is suing four Lost Hills deputies for allegedly sharing photos of her late husband, but the county says her suit is moot.

CHP Pursues Driver From LA Into Orange County, 1 Woman Arrested

California Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a small silver sedan for speeding in LA after a woman refused to pull over.

Six Points Donates Balls To Orange County Special Olympics

OC Sheriff's Department's charitable arm, Six Points For Kids, gathered volleyballs, soccer balls & golf balls for the Special Olympics.

Hole-In-One: Photos Of The Day At Weddington Golf and Tennis

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Unconscious Man Found In Car Without Driver On Freeway Onramp

Ambulances were sent to the scene to aid the unconscious passenger.

Reopenings, Mother's Day Deals, Banksy: 5 Things To Know In LA

With a new round of reopenings expected, you can take mom just about anywhere you want this Mother's Day for the first time in a while.

Original Riviera Mansion Listed For $24 Million

Recently restored, the house was one of the first mansions in Pacific Palisades' Riviera neighborhood.

Have You Requested A Ballot For The Sherman Oaks NC Election?

Make your voice heard! All ballots for the neighborhood council election must be requested by 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Carjackers Impersonate Police, Handcuff Victims At Gunpoint

Police in Burbank are looking for two men who impersonated police officers while carjacking victims at gunpoint.

Wende Museum Reopens In Culver City

The Wende Museum reopened this weekend in Culver City.

AH/Calabasas Community Center To Host 2nd Vaccine Clinic

The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center is hosting another clinic open to anyone 16 or older.

'What's 6 Feet' Project Aims To Connect Us While We're Distant

A Santa Monica artist and South Bay business owner ask people to contribute their experiences to help connect us in public again.

Malibu Welcomes Interim City Manager, Honors Feldman

Interim City Manager Steve McClary, the former city manager of Ojai, takes over as the city bids Feldman an emotional farewell.

Calabasas To Host Mother's Day 'Alice In Wonderland' Tea Party

You'll be grinning like the Cheshire cat when it's over.

Woman Struck, Killed By Vehicle On 10 Freeway In Santa Monica

A woman was struck and killed on a 10 Freeway onramp in Santa Monica late Sunday night, the California Highway Patrol reported.

More Emergency Beach Evacuation Tests Coming To South Bay

An emergency evacuation alert system was tested last week in Torrance. Find out how it went and expect more to come this month.

Santa Monica Locals Left Without Power, Evacuated After Gas Leak

Santa Monica residents were evacuated and without power following a gas leak. Power was expected to be restored by Saturday and Sunday.

Lloyd Taber-Marina Del Rey Library Reopening

Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library will reopen this month.

'Art Rise 2021' Neon Mural Install: L.A. Photos Of Week

Experience the pandemic-messaged "Only Light Can Do That" display beginning May 7 at dusk at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles.

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