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Lake Forest Man Charged In Hate Crime, Kidnapping Of Asian Woman

A 37-year-old Lake Forest man says he thought he chose his victim because "he thought she was white," police say.

Cinerama Dome Will Not Reopen After Coronavirus

Designated a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument in 1998, the theater has appeared in many movies and TV shows over the years.

LA Leaders Call For Calm As Daunte Wright Slaying Ignites Tension

Another high-profile police shooting of a Black man with a backdrop of the trial of Derek Chauvin trial has sparked civil-rights tensions.

Herd Immunity On The Horizon, LA Expands Vaccine Eligibility

As Los Angeles County expands vaccine eligibility to everyone over 16, disparities and shortages continue to plague the vaccination race.

Knott's Berry Farm Announces 2021 Reopening Date

Season passholders get a headstart, while general public day is set mid-May. Reserved ticket sales begin in a few days,

Avocado's Time To Shine: New Recipes From CA Chef Brian Malarkey

The California restaurateur and "Top Chef All-Star" finalist created two tasty dishes as kick-off to state's avocado season.

Legal Challenges After Feds Seize Safe Boxes In Beverly Hills

Five customers at U.S. Private Vaults claim the FBI violated their constitutional rights by seizing their safe boxes as evidence.

LA Unified Schools To Reopen For The First Time In A Year Tuesday

Less than half of LAUSD students plan to return to the classroom when doors open this week amid concerns about the pandemic.

Largest Tiny Home Community In California To Open This Month

Hope of the Valley will launch a 200 bed tiny home community in North Hollywood for people experiencing homelessness.

Beverly Hills Graduations Will Be In-Person, District Announces

On June 8-10, Beverly Hills graduates will get to close out a tumultuous year in style.

Baby And Toddlers Slain In Reseda Identified

According to the children's aunt, their mother had grown unstable and was supposed to return them to their father's custody Sunday.

Good Day Sunfish: Mola Mola Waves At Dana Point Whale Watchers

What's not to love about the sight of an enormous Pacific sunfish, soaking up some rays in the California sunshine?

Musk Pushes For New Tesla Supercharger Station In Santa Monica

The city of Santa Monica could approve zoning plans this week that would allow a new Tesla Supercharger station.

SWAT Standoff In Venice: Armed, Barricaded Suspect Arrested

Los Angeles police officers responded to an armed, barricaded suspect this weekend in Venice.

'Community Left With A Huge Void' After Local Father's Death

Jeffrey Frankel, Palos Verdes Peninsula School Board member, died April 3. His family and the PVPUSD community mourn the unexpected loss.

Mars Helicopter Mission May Be Saved By JPL Software Update

A historic Mars research mission was delayed by a technical glitch Sunday, but a team at JPL is at work on a solution to the problem.

Hideout Sycamore Closes Less Than A Month After Grand Opening

A health department investigation determined the cocktail bar was unable to legally use the building's liquor license.

Westside's Post & Beam Reopens With Southern Faves

Craving shrimp & grits, catfish or oysters? The Baldwin Hills restaurant also welcomes new "American South" Chef de Cuisine Martin Draluck.

Ballona Activists Demand UCLA Stops Taking Fossil Fuel Money

Ballona Wetlands activists demand that the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability stop taking fossil fuel company money.

Keeping City Council Civil In Laguna Beach: 50s Era Code Removed

A 1950s era municipal code related to profane language was up for discussion at the latest council meeting in what some called "odd timing."

Resilient Palisades Looks To Build Solar-Powered Microgrid

Microgrids have the potential to lower electricity bills, lower emissions, and prevent power outages in the community.

Man Who Crashed Drone Into LAPD Helicopter Gets Fine, Probation

The man was charged with unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft, the first use of the charge in the country.

Missing Woman Reported In Chatsworth

Anessa Granillo was last seen Saturday on Lassen Street in Chatsworth.

Beach Paddle Out Scheduled To Honor Deputy Treinen

Treinen's family are organizing a paddle-out at Zuma Beach in honor of the beloved deputy.

Community Center Vaccines Now Open To Anyone Over 16

A Friday vaccine clinic at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center is no longer limited to residents of the four cities.

Airbnb To Crack Down On 4th Of July Parties In Los Angeles

The short-term rental company will block one-night reservations during the Fourth of July weekend to discourage unauthorized parties.

L.A. City Council Could Reach A Settlement In Homeless Lawsuit

The Los Angeles City Council could reach a settlement in a federal homeless lawsuit.

7-Eleven Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

Two suspects accused of robbing two Culver City 7-Eleven stores were arrested Sunday while they tried to rob a third 7-Eleven, police said.

Sunset Surfers: Photo Of The Day

Surfers hit the waves along the coast at sunset.