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A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water onto a brush fire scorching at least 100 acres in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Saturday, May 15, 2021
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop water onto a brush fire scorching at least 100 acres in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Saturday, May 15, 2021 (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

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Nintendo Switch, Free Hotel Stay Among Prizes For Getting Vaccine

Long Beach is teaming up with local hotels for prizes in a week-long series of drawings open to residents getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Palisades Fire Latest: Evacuation Orders Lifted Monday Evening

Police arrested a man Sunday afternoon who was accused of sparking the Palisades Fire, which has burned over 1,325 acres.

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LA County Firefighters Could Be Fired For Sharing Bryant Pics

Three firefighters are named in a suit by Vanessa Bryant alleging that they inappropriately shared images of her husband's death.

Orange County On Track For Yellow Tier Reopenings This Week

County officials are hopeful that the current numbers will stay on target for further reopenings as of May 19.

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The Valley of Change Passes Out Almost 700 Meals

The organization held another "Feed Our Friends In Need" event this weekend.

Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Hall Of Fame: 'He Is Basketball'

Vanessa Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and others helped induct Kobe Bryant into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

3 Wounded in Chatsworth Shooting, Suspect At Large

Chatsworth police are searching for the man who shot three people in a heated argument early Sunday morning.

'Jeopardy!' Tournament Will Donate $250,000 To Northridge Shelter

The 2021 'Jeopardy!' Tournament of Champions will award $250,000 to the Trebek Center, a future bridge shelter at the former Skateland site.

Janet Jackson 'Scream' Outfit Sells For $125K At Auction

Kim Kardashian also paid $25,000 for the singer's outfit in the 1993 song "If."

Northridge Man Arrested For $2.2M Prescription Drug Scheme

Hakob Kojoyan pled guilty to distributing illegally obtained prescription drugs to unsuspecting purchasers.

Car Parade To Celebrate Culver City High School Senior Athletes

A car parade Sunday will honor and recognize Culver City High School senior athletes.

Cinnabon, BBQ & Poutine Trucks Coming To Marina Del Rey This Week

Expect a great lineup of food trucks each Thursday at Beach Eats To GO in Marina del Rey, including this week.

Dog Haus Expands To Westside With Ghost Kitchen

Dog Haus Santa Monica ghost kitchen is serving up gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and other meals to-go.

Former Dodgers Pitcher Sells Studio City Home For $4.7 Million

Former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke, who now pitches for the Houston Astros, has been attempting to sell the house since 2018.

Laguna Beach's Water Polo Sisters Return To Play: How To Watch

Mackenzie Fischer is a defender on the team, while her sister Aria Fischer plays center on the squad. Here's how to watch the 3 game

Amazon In Talks To Buy MGM Reportedly For $9 Billion

Reports of the blockbuster deal follow weeks of rumors about MGM entertaining offers from tech giants.

LA County Businesses Warned Not To Nix Masks Just Yet

LA County health officials took major retailers to task for dropping their mask policies prematurely in California.

Here's How Much Money South Bay Cities Got In COVID-19 Aid

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's allocation, the dollars are big.

Orange County's Median Housing Prices Remain Sky High, Over $1.1M

OC's home prices are among the highest in southern California, over $200,000 more than the state's average. Is it worth it to live here?

LASD Seeks Public Help Locating Missing Agoura Hills Man

40-year-old Noland Nelson was last seen in Agoura Hills 12 a.m. Sunday.

Canoga Park Gym Evacuated Due To Excessive Chlorine

Fire Department crews are working to determine if the chlorine level is unhealthy.

Video: Venice Boardwalk Fire Burns At Ocean Front Walk Encampment

A fire burned at a homeless encampment early Saturday at the same location where a fire, explosion and shooting happened earlier this month.

Manhunt On For Escaped Prisoner In Los Angeles County

An inmate convicted of evading a peace officer while driving recklessly and second-degree robbery walked away from a prison camp.

Robert Durst Denied Bid To Postpone Murder Trial

Attornies for the 78-year- old real estate scion cited life-threatening health issues in a bid to put off his murder trial indefinitely.

Los Alamitos HS Girls Soccer Heads To Quarter-Final CIF-SS

On Tuesday, the Los Alamitos High School Division 1 girls soccer team plays the Quarter-Final vs. Harvard Westlake on Tuesday.

Smoke From Palisades Fire To Impact North Hollywood

A smoke advisory was extended through Tuesday afternoon due to the fire, which has charred over 1,325 acres thus far.

Convicted Felon Arrested On Suspicion Of Carrying Loaded Gun

A convicted felon was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun at a convenience store in Santa Monica, police said.

Dodgers Sign Future Hall Of Famer Albert Pujols

One of the game's all-time greatest sluggers, Albert Pujols is expected to help the Dodgers get their injury-plagued season back on track.

LA County U.S. Water Polo Women Return To Play: How To Watch

These Southland returners are rostered in the first game vs. Canada, in a three-game series.

RPV Council May Extend Temporary Parking Restriction On Crenshaw

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council could decide Tuesday on extending a temporary parking restriction on Crenshaw Boulevard.

Here's How Much Money Santa Monica Got In COVID-19 Aid

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's allocation, the dollars are big.

Body Found On Downtown Los Angeles Rooftop

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the fish market area Downtown Monday morning.

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