Heads Up: 22 Weekends Of Wilshire Blvd. Closures Coming Up

Various stretches will be closed as construction continues on new subway station beginning June 10.

ICYMI, Westwood-Century City! Headlines You May Have Missed

A great white shark goes airborne, a mountain gets schooled, Lakers oust Scott, and LA puts end to pet shop puppy sales.

Sean Parker, Founding President of Facebook, Donates $250 Million for Cancer Immunotherapy Centers

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Center at UCLA will work on getting immune systems to seek and destroy cancer cells.

Cosby to Be Questioned Again in Alleged Playboy Mansion Sex Assault

Bill Cosby is fighting an April date to be deposed again for allegedly drugging and assaulting a teenager at the Playboy Mansion in 1974.

U.S. List of Top Hotels Loaded With California Offerings

Trip Advisor is out with the 2016 Travelers Choice Awards. Book a California getaway before everyone else beats you to it.

ICYMI, Westwood-Century City! Headlines You May Have Missed

Priceless 300-year-old cello stolen; off-duty cops save the day; 9/11 widower returns hero's award because of Caitlyn Jenner.

Hundreds Gather in Century City to Mourn Paris Terror Victims

A crowd gathered outside the French Consulate to show solidarity with signs, flowers and impromptu singing.

Venomous Sea Snake; Gunman's Husky Pup Adopted by Cop; Hotel Puppy Rescued: All in Calif.

Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. What is an aye aye? We have video and it is darling!

Volunteers Needed to Knit Red Hats for Babies

The hats are given to hospitals for babies born in February as part of the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts project.

DWP Meets August Goal for Water Conservation

Customers exceed state-mandated 16 percent reduction in water use, which dropped 27 percent across the state. El Segundo fails to conserve.

Powerball Win Worth $301 Million

The drawing was the 17th since the last time a winner was picked. Lucky ticket came from Michigan.

NASA Announces Flowing Water on Mars

A researcher from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View said, “This discovery may mean more potentially habitable locations on Mars."

Saturday Smiles: Bottle-fed Baby Tiger; Hollywood Star Does Jury Duty; New Jobs Announced in Inland Empire

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.

Obituaries, Events, Announcements: How to Post For Free on Patch

Patch is your community platform. Here's how you can use it to share your news.

County Plans Tax Breaks for Turning Empty Lots into Urban Gardens

County leaders voted for a program that rewards landowners who lease their lots out as vegetable gardens and fruit orchards.

Abused Puppy Mill Pup Named American Hero Dog of 2015

Harley, an abused pup that spent 10 years living in a small cage, has been named the American Humane Association Hero Dog of the year.

Pre-Orders Begin for Anticipated Pink Ribbon License Plates

Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.

Fires, Earthquakes, Floods and a Tsunami Advisory: One Week In California

Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.

Saturday Smiles: UnBEARably Tasty Snack; Summiting Mt. Whitney; Southland Gets Drenched (And Loves It!)

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.

How Dangerous is it Driving in California?

This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.

Your Guide to the Biden Motorcade Traffic Delays

Local roads will be closed sporadically as Vice President Joe Biden attends the climate-change summit in Los Angeles.

Flying Out of LAX? Leave Early.

Road construction work at the airport's departure level is expected to cause delays for departing travelers over the next few months.

Hollywood Laugh Factory to Hold Free Rosh Hashanah Service Today

Today marks the second day of Rosh Hashanah.

Whale Trapped in Net; Wounded Blue Jay Gets CHP Help; New Home for Bay Bridge Chicken; Fatal Dog Mauling: All in Calif.

Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.

Saturday Smiles: Tiger Cub Found in Neighborhood; Teacher Wins Millions in the Lottery; Deputy Delivers Baby at Car Wash

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.

Did 14 Percent of California's Population Leave as a Result of the Recession?

New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived

September 11 Attacks: 14 Years Later

The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction.

Wilshire Boulevard to Shut Down for Subway Construction

Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills will be closed Friday through the weekend.

Power Outages Affects Thousands

As the heat wave peaks, thousands are left without power due to downed wires in Pacific Palisades and West LA circuit problems.

What You Should Do Now to Prepare for El Nino

Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.

Playboy: California Sexiest State in the Nation

The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.

Labor Day 2015: Fun Facts For The Holiday Weekend

What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!

Saturday Smiles: Local Competitors on The Amazing Race; Baby Bears Play in Yard; Mini Darth Vader Gets Pacemaker

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.

Seven Sizzling BBQ Recipes

Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.

Arguments Wrap Up in Case of Temp Exposing UCLA Medical Record of Romantic Rival

A woman is suing the hospital for $1.25 million after her romantic rival accessed and disseminated her medical records.

Where, When and How to View 'The Great American Eclipse'

The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.

Which Two California Cities Ranked 'Unfriendliest' in State?

Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.

Saturday Smiles: Deaf Twins Hear For The First Time; Giraffes Fed and Named; Supermoon Saturday

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.

Donations for Burned Dog; ATV Rider Killed in Collision With Horse; National Dog Day; Whale in Estuary: All in Calif.

Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.

Picnic Like A Pro This Upcoming Labor Day

Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!