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Mom Ranted At Daughter's Alleged Bullies, Faces Charges

The mother of a Niguel Hills Middle School student was charged Tuesday and faces a year in jail for her diatribe & "A-- Whooping" tickets.

As Lori Loughlin's Girls Leave USC, She Faces New Charges

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among 11 USC parents facing new charges in the college admissions scandal.

Los Angeles Halts No-Fault Evictions, Targets Rent Increases Next

An emergency ordinance passed by the City Council Tuesday prohibits landlords from evicting tenants without cause.

Peninsula Shopping Center To Host Free Halloween Event

This family-friendly event will have trick-or-treating, DJ dance parties, scary storytelling, face painting, balloon art and more.

Anaheim Nears 100 Degrees In Record Heat Wave

The hot temps, combined with high winds and low humidity are creating dangerous fire conditions in the mountain areas of the Southland.

Coroner IDs Cypress Man In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The motorcycle crashed into cars in the area of Lampson Avenue and Tulip Street on Monday, police said.

Brush Fire Scorches Brentwood Hillside

Ground and air crews were on scene Tuesday afternoon battling a small brush fire in Brentwood.

NASA To Fund Northridge Artificial Intelligence Center

NASA awarded Cal State Northridge a three-year, $3 million grant to establish the NASA Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM.

Assault Rifle Found In Palos Verdes Home Where Son Robbed Mom: PD

A Palos Verdes Estates man was charged with seven felonies after his mom called the police to report he had robbed her.

Fatally Injured Filly Is Year's 17th Death At Los Alamitos

Sunday's 400-yard quarter horse race proved deadly for Forgot the Rose, a 2-year-old filly who was carted off the track & later euthanized.

St. Catherine' School Discusses Bullying Prevention In Laguna

A private Laguna Beach school feels that class size attributes to halting bullying situations as quickly as they start. What do you think?

High Temperatures, Santa Ana Winds To Buffet Los Angeles

A week-long autumn heat wave is expected to bring near triple digit temperatures to Los Angeles.

CSU Chancellor Timothy White Announces Retirement

White, 70, has spearheaded efforts to bolster graduation rates since his appointment as CSU Chancellor in 2012.

$20,000 Reward Offered In Altadena Man's Fatal Shooting

Los Angeles County leaders hope the reward will help police find a shooter who killed a popular 27-year-old Altadena Man in Pasadena.

Lakers-Clippers Opener Kicks Off Season Of High Expectations

The long-awaited season opener between the Lakers and Clippers and marquee acquisitions Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard is Tuesday.

Santa Monica Airport Correctly Using Aviation Funds: FAA

A complaint against the Santa Monica Airport challenged the use of funds for excess pavement removal and the runway shortening project.

1 Injured As Threat From Palisades Brush Fire Held In Check

As an autumn heatwave bedevils los Angeles, hundreds of firefighters continued to battle a 40-acre Pacific Palisades brush fire.

Jewelry Brand Gorjana Opens In Long Beach

The Laguna Beach-based brand will sell necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets that are meant to be "stacked, layered and lived-in."