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Disney California Adventure Reopens For 'Touch Of Disney' Event

Disneyland Resort invites all to visit "A Touch of Disney" - a limited capacity, ticketed experience starting March 18.

Humpback Whales Hang Out In Dana Point Harbor, Patches Returns

Patches the Dolphin is back, swimming off the Dana Point coastline. Also, whale watchers delight at the sight of this amazing whale Tuesday.

Homegrown Coronavirus Variant The Stuff Of 'Nightmares'

Emerging studies have found that the West Coast coronavirus variant dominant in Los Angeles is more contagious and more resistant to antibodies.

Dave's Hot Chicken Opening In Culver City

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening a new Culver City location Friday.

The Valley Of Change To Host Clean Up In Philando Castile's Honor

The organization will end the month with another clean up effort to brighten the community.

Tiger Woods Recovering In Hospital After Rollover Crash

Golf legend Tiger Woods was recovering in a hospital early Wednesday following serious injuries from a rollover crash in Palos Verdes.

Sexual Harassment Allegations At Orange County DA's Office

4 women have alleged sexual harassment by former Senior Assistant District Attorney Gary Logalbo, who resigned in December.

Former Sen. John Moorlach Tests Positive For Coronavirus

On Wednesday, Orange County Supervisor hopeful candidate John Moorlach announced that both he and his wife are positive for coronavirus.

Breathtaking Santa Monica Sunset: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader captured this colorful sunset over Santa Monica.

Ventura Boulevard Closed Due To Water Main Break

The major street was closed from Hazeltine Avenue to Stansbury Avenue while crews fixed the issue.

LA To Force Grocers And Pharmacies To Offer $5 Hazard Pay

The LA City Council voted to make large grocery and pharmacy chains and retailers such as Target and Walmart offer hazard pay to workers.

City Matches Renters And Landlords And Guarantees Rent

Mayor Eric Garcetti called the city's Lease Up program a dream come true for property owners.

Van Nuys Man Accused Of Creating Fake Passports, Drivers Licenses

Nestor Perez and two other men could face decades in prison if convicted on all charges.

Best Buy Employees Get Vaccination Bonus, Rewards

Best Buy is offering a vaccine benefit and paying out special "sick leave" time off for hourly workers who get vaccinated for coronavirus.

Former Councilman And Substitute Teacher Pleads To Child Porn

The former Pomona City Councilman will have to register as a sex offender and undergo counseling as part of a plea deal.

Santa Ana Winds Return To Los Angeles

Wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected across the Los Angeles area, creating the danger of downed power lines.

Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Vehicle, Torrance Police Say

A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night, Torrance police said.

Fatal Irvine Crash Results In Mistrial

A deadlocked jury failed to reach a verdict for Patrick Le, 47, accused of a 2018 street racing murder in Irvine.

Gunman Prompts Street Closures In West Valley Neighborhood

Police arrested a man seen wandering a residential neighborhood in Reseda with a gun in his hand.

Plea Deal Met With Objections For Fullerton Cop

A sentence of pre-trial diversion for a Fullerton officer who lied on a report for a DUI crash involving a former city manager was panned.

LAPD Seeks To Ferret Out Officers Behind 'Disgusting' Image

Officers involved distributing a Valentine's card mocking the death of George Floyd will be disciplined, said LAPD Chief Michel Moore.