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Cop Helps Mother Goose Cross Street In Newport Beach

Happy Mother's Day! Newport Beach police officer did his duty for this web-footed family who needed a little extra help crossing the street.

Former FBI Director James Comey Coming To Speak In Redondo Beach

Comey, along with Annie Leibovitz, Chris Wallace, and more, will be part of the Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California.

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Fundraiser To Help Mourning Mom Of Newborn Mauled By Dog

A Sherman Oaks mother is grieving the loss of her newborn this Mother's Day, and the community is showing support with a fundraiser.

Farrah Fawcett's Son Accused Of Robbing Venice Convenience Store

The son of actors Ryan O'Neal and the late Farrah Fawcett is accused of robbing a convenience store in Venice.

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Watch: It's 'Time To Rise,' Oprah Tells USC Grads

Graduates are being "catapulted into a world that appears to be off its rocker," but their vigilance gives hope for the future, Oprah said.

Universal Studios' To Close Jurassic Park Ride

Universal Studios' Jurassic Park -The Ride will soon go the way of the dinosaurs, but a Jurassic World Ride will eventually replace it.

Laguna Beach Pateadores Girls 2005 Congratulated As State Champs!

The girls 2005 soccer team was congratulated in front of their city on May 8 for winning Cal South State Cup in their age bracket. Congrats!

Information Sought In Rolling Hills Estates Stabbing Death

Sheriff's investigators are asking the public for information related to the death of 66-year-old Susan Leeds, of Rancho Palos Verdes.

UCLA Scientists Develop Bioterrorism Vaccine For Anthrax, Plague

Researchers at UCLA have developed a vaccine believed to be able to protect people from three pathogens likely to be used in bioterrorism.

Working At Disneyland All In The Family For These 19 Cast Members

Four generations of this SoCal family have all worked at Disneyland Resort, including Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Mother, and kids!

$90,000 New Low Income In Orange County For Family Of Four

If you and your spouse together earn under $90,000 a year in Orange County, you are considered low income, according to a new report.

Fire, Police, Community News This Week: Orange County

Firefighters Uncover Body Of Buried Construction Worker | Local Athletes Celebrate Victories | Pedestrian Dies Crossing 91

Burglary, Pursuit Suspect Slipped Away At OC Grocery Store

A burglary suspect led police on a wild pursuit from Mission Viejo to Tustin, ending at an Albertson's Grocery store, where he slipped away.

Hate On The Rise Across LA

Hate crime in LA rose 10.8 percent last year, the fourth consecutive year of increases.

Purse Snatching Leaves Woman Injured In Manhattan Beach

The suspect, who wore a dark hoodie, was seen fleeing in a car, possibly a silver or gray four-door BMW with heavily tinted windows.

Big Rig Crash Triggers SigAlert For Glendale (2) Freeway

A bizarre crash has shut down lanes on both sides of the Glendale (2) Freeway in Glendale.

Hostage Situation Ends With Gunman In Cuffs: Police

A shooting suspect help two people hostage including a woman in her 90s for hours overnight in Lake View Terrace, according to police.

Photo, courtesy Newport Beach Police Department

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