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Suspect Could Be Tied To 2 Armed Robberies, Police Say

An armed robbery suspect could be connected to two separate robberies in Fox Hills, according to the Culver City Police Department.

Mask Mandate Issued For Los Angeles County Amid Coronavirus Surge

Los Angeles County has been seeing more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases daily for the past week driven by the contagious Delta variant.

Prosecutors Reshape Rape Case Against Dr. Grant Robicheaux, Riley

Two charges of rape and drugging were removed & 1 remains in the bizarre sex case of a Newport Beach Reality Show surgeon & his girlfriend.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Arrives In Pasadena

At least six people in Pasadena contracted the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.

Hollywood Museum To Reopen August 4

The museum will return with a new "Back to the Future" exhibit, along with tributes to Marilyn Monroe, the Pointer Sisters and more.

Panga Boat Washes Up In Palos Verdes, About A Dozen Detained

A panga boat washed up off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes, authorities said. About a dozen people were detained.

LA Fire And Police Departments See Spike In Staff COVID Exposures

LA's police and fire employees are vaccinated at lower rates than the general population and more are having to self-isolate due to exposure

Real Estate Magnate Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Laguna Beach Assaults

The "Marrying Millions" star developer has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting two teenage girls in Laguna Beach.

Odor Investigation Underway In Downtown Santa Monica

An odor investigation is underway in Santa Monica, according to the fire department.

National Ice Cream Day 2021: See Steals, Deals & Freebies

This year's annual celebration of sweet, summertime perfection is Sunday, July 18. Get the scoop on specials near you.

Man Found Hanging From Bridge Near LAX

A man apparently hung himself from a bridge at the busy gateway to the Los Angeles International Airport, according to the CHP.

Man Fatally Shot By Police On Hollywood Boulevard

The shooting took place near Hollywood Boulevard and Cherokee Avenue, forcing the street to be blocked off.

Foster Homes Needed For 15 Puppies Stranded In Bakersfield

15 puppies are in urgent need of a foster home here in the valley.

Hit-And-Run Crash On Westbound 101 Freeway Causes Traffic Backup

A live traffic map showed congestion backed up to Vanowen Street.

Body Found On Malibu Beach Identified

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of death for a 47-year-old man whose body was found in the sand along PCH Monday.

French Bulldog Puppy Stolen In South Bay, Suspects Sought

Police are asking the public to help find and identify two suspects who stole a French Bulldog puppy in the South Bay.

HiHo Cheeseburger Opens In Marina Del Rey

HiHo Cheeseburger is serving up its signature wagyu burgers seaside.

2 Brush Fires Break Out In Santa Clarita Area

LA County firefighters are battling two blazes that broke out within minutes of each other. The fires are dubbed the Oil and Needham Fires.

Water Main Break Prompts Heavy Traffic Delays In Peninsula

A water main break was reported Thursday afternoon, expecting to knock down water service for some Peninsula residents through the evening.

Power Down For Nearly 2K In Santa Monica

A power outage happened Thursday afternoon in Santa Monica, Southern California Edison reports.

Realtor Mel Wilson Joins Crowded LA Mayor's Race

Real estate agent Mel Wilson highlighted his local roots in announcing his candidacy.

LAPD Officer And Two Others Hospitalized In Burbank Blvd. Crash

The crash in the Tarzana area is the second to send an LAPD officer to the hospital within 24 hours.