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DUI Suspected In Crash That Killed Young Parents And Injured 3 Children

A mother and father died after being crashed into by a Range Rover, Tues. They were believed to be viewing Christmas lights with their kids.

SpaceX Mars Rocket Explodes In Test Flight

An experimental SpaceX Mars rocket exploded Wednesday after reaching eight miles above the sky.

NASA Chooses 2 LA County Men For Moon Mission

LA and Pomona natives Jonny Kim and Victor Glover are among 18 astronauts NASA chose to explore the sustainability of humans on the moon.

LA Child Dies Of Coronavirus-Linked Syndrome As Cases Soar

The usually stoic county health director Barbara Ferrer teared up Wednesday as she talked about the toll of the pandemic on LA families.

Personal Trainer Accused Of Decapitating His Children Made Younger Siblings Look, Prosecutors Allege

Prosecutors said the popular personal trainer made his younger children view the bodies of their slain siblings as they lay there for days.

Peltzer Pines Reopens, Unscathed, After 6,600+ Acre Bond Fire

Families returned to the Orange County Christmas Tree Farm, recently spared from last week's wind-driven wildfire.

Rancho Santa Margarita Christmas Tree Brings Joy For All To See

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is glowing with holiday cheer! We thank Patch reader Angela Madsen for her photo of the tree by the lake!

47 Drivers Cited In Seal Beach Police Commercial Enforcement

Did you see trucks pulled over Tuesday? A joint operation, the operation saw 2 commercial trucks impounded and multiple citations issued.

San Clemente Student Completes Intensive Research Project

San Clemente native Lindsey Fletcher, a member of the class of 22 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has completed a project in Panama.

Musso & Frank Grill Launches Employee Relief Program

The famed Hollywood eatery will cover 50% of insurance and living expenses for the restaurant's 84 furloughed employees.

CSU Fullerton Men's Basketball Opens Amid Coronavirus Delay

CSUF men's basketball season begins against Bethesda University, hoping to rebound from an 11-20 season.

Outgoing Mayor Steve Dicterow Talks Politics Of Laguna Beach

Steve Dicterow, 66, has served Laguna Beach residents for five terms, "the greatest honor" of his life.

Bond Fire: 6,686 Acres Scorched, 85% Contained, All Roads Reopen

Evacuations are lifted and all roads are open after the Bond Fire forced residents away one week ago. The Santa Ana winds have calmed.

Former Rep. Katie Hill Accuses Ex-Husband Of Abuse

The former legislator obtained a restraining order against her ex-husband accusing him of abusing and harassing her.

SMMUSD Accepting Applications To Fill Board Of Education Vacancy

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Board of Education will accept applications to fill a vacancy on the board.

Agoura Hills 'Disappointed' In Cronies Sports Grill

City Manager Nathan Hamburger said that the restaurant is showing a 'dangerous disregard or the well-being of others in Agoura Hills.'

Santa Monica City Council Selects Sue Himmelrich As Mayor

New Santa Monica City Councilmembers selected Sue Himmelrich as mayor Tuesday night as the new councilmembers were sworn in.

Rose McGowan Can Sue Weinstein And Alleged Abbetors, Judge Rules

A judge threw out the actress's racketeering claims but allowed her fraud case against Harvey Weinstein and associates.

Culver City PD Releases Video Of Fatal Shooting By Officers

Culver City police department officials released video of the Aug. 3 fatal shooting of a man by officers.

2 New Hosts Will Helm KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' In 2021

Novena Carmel and Anthony Valadez will take over the three-hour weekday program "Morning Becomes Eclectic" at the start of the new year.

Angelenos Urged To Do Something Big By Supporting Small Business

Nearly a third of all Los Angeles County residents depend on small businesses for their living, and the holidays are pivotal to them.

Los Angeles County Playgrounds To Reopen As State Relents

In the face of pressure from parents and legislators, the state reversed course Wednesday and reopened playgrounds.

Fight For Ballona Wetlands Rages On With Protest Planned Thursday

Ballona Wetlands activists will gather near Culver and Jefferson boulevards Thursday afternoon, organizers told Patch.

Hollywood Hills Fire Scorches One-Acre Near Sunset Boulevard

Crews made quick work of an early morning fire near Sunset and La Cienega boulevards.

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Hit Hard By Pandemic

Palos Verdes Performing Arts, like many arts and nonprofits, has taken a hard hit during the coronavirus pandemic.

Suspect Arrested On Suspicion Of Possession Of Methamphetamine

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, Santa Monica police said.

Toluca Lake's City Councilman Bids Farewell

Councilman David Ryu, recently defeated by Nithya Raman, stepped down Wednesday with a look back on his battle against City Hall corruption.

Santa Clarita Fire 65% Contained; Evacuees Allowed To Return Home

A brush fire scorched six-acres and forced Santa Clarita residents from their homes overnight.