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Baby Whale Draws Crowds In Long Beach

The whale was spotted near Alamitos Bay Sunday but appeared to have headed back to the ocean. However, it showed up again Monday.

Eclipse Captivates Los Angeles

All over Los Angeles crowds gathered or dropped what they were doing Monday to gaze at the solar eclipse.

Rep. Brad Sherman Wants To Impeach Trump, Constituents Agree

Rep. Brad Sherman received an overwhelming endorsement from constituents for his decision to introduce articles of impeachment of Trump.

Murder Verdict For Man Who Gunned Down Newport Urologist

A Lake Elsinore Man was convicted of first-degree murder of a Newport Beach Urologist. Now the jury will decide if he was sane at the time.

On-Duty Deputy Injured In Malibu Crash

The crash occurred around 11 a.m. near Pacific Coast Highway and Westward Beach Road.

Family Seeks Justice After Son Dies In Ed Buck's Home

Although Gemmel Moore's death was originally ruled an accident, authorities are now investigating further.

Johnson & Johnson Must Pay $417M In Talcum Powder-Cancer Case

The verdict against Johnson & Johnson is the largest yet in a string of suits alleging the company failed to warn consumers of risks.

Santa Margarita Little League Falls In Double Elimination

They went all the way to Williamsport, as was their goal, falling short of making it to the finals. Rancho Santa Margarita remains proud.

Man Stabs Roommate To Death, Sentenced To 26 Years In Prison
Norman Perdon, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder for killing 38- year-old Allen Estes on July 4, 2015.

Family Sues City Of Long Beach After Veteran Son Shot By Police
The family claims the shooting was motivated by officers' "contempt for Mexican Americans," according to court papers.

City To Undo Hated Westside Lane Reductions

Restoration of some traffic lanes on a street in Playa del Rey are scheduled to begin Monday after residents complained of gridlock.

Alleged Violent Serial Rapist To Face Judge Today

A homeless man will appear in court for allegedly attacking four women, hitting one of them with a brick and sexually assaulting two others.
Man Accused Of Sexual Assault To Face Judge Today

Joshua Daniel Stevens of Culver City will face a judge today after he was accused of sexually assaulting three women in Beverly Hills.
Jerry Lewis Remembered On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The actor and comedian died of natural causes in his Las Vegas home on Sunday.
Car Burglary Suspects Arrested, Third Gets Away

Police called off the search for the third suspect after about three hours.

Domestic Violence Call Turns Into Standoff In Reseda

Police responding to a domestic violence call in Reseda have now surrounded a home where a man has barricaded himself.

Have You Seen This Missing Valley Girl?

A teen from North Hills has been missing since Friday.

New Initiative To Splits California Into 3 States

A previous initiative to split California into six states failed, so author Tim Draper reworked the initiative into a trio instead.
Police Warn About Dangers of Paintball Attacks

Police have seen an increased use in paintball guns by suspects, so they're warning the public about the dangers and harm of the guns.

Robo-Hamber Toy Maker Sues Former Employee

The former employee illegally recorded management conversations during company meetings, the creator of Zhu Zhu Pets alleges.
Fire Damages More Than 100 Storage Units

Long Beach Fire Department battled the fire located at the Extra Space Storage facility in the 2000 block of West Wardlow Road.

3 Arrested Following Laguna Beach Rally

Arrests were made when the America First rally and counter-protester gathering ended, Sundaynight.

Chargers Fall To Saints In Second Pre-Season Showing

Former Mission Viejo Linebacker takes responsibility for his part in the second Chargers pre-season loss.

No Eclipse Glasses? Southlanders Made Viewers The NASA Way

Can't find eclipse glasses? It's time to go old school, NASA said. Southern California residents got creative with their viewers.

Echo Park House Blaze May Have Started With Grass Fire

A home in Echo Park was damaged in a fire Monday that may have been sparked by a nearby grass fire

Some customers may see lower prices for services, but, overall, officials see higher prices as a cost of the shift to a landfill-free city.

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• Rally Granny Explains Flash Seen Round The World
• Rep. Paul Cook Redoubles Efforts to Remove Protections for California Desert National Monuments
• New Initiative To Splits California Into 3 States
• Dublin Woman Wins $1.6M On Las Vegas Airport Slot Machine

» Across America

• The Best Solar Eclipse Photos From Coast To Coast
• President Trump Stares Directly At Solar Eclipse
• Teen Who Stabbed Classmate 19 Times To Impress 'Slender Man' Takes Plea
• Dick Gregory, Legendary Stand-Up Comic, Dies At 84

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