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Young Gray Whale Spotted In Marina Del Rey: Video

The marine mammal was seen spouting water from its blowhole before descending back down into the ocean.

Toddler Found Wandering In LA Traffic

Los Angeles fire fighters found a three-year-old boy wandering through busy South Main Street near Station 33.

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Angels Sign Trout To $430 Million Contract Extension: Report

Mike Trout, a Los Angeles Angels fan favorite, will wear a "halo for life" with the 12-year contract extension.

Gunman Storms Podcast Host During Live Stream

"No Jumper" host Adam Grandmaison was live streaming when the attempted robbery was caught on video.

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Bobcat Hit, Killed By Car In Calabasas

"Sadly, being struck by a vehicle is the second most common cause of death for bobcats in our study," a SMMNRA Ranger said.

Brainy 6th Graders Take On Medical Detective Work

Suzanne Middle School 6th graders become medical detectives in a new course where they learn real-world techniques in a hands-on setting.

LA Could Become Ground Zero For Self-Driving Cars

With a vote to seek federal funding to test autonomous vehicles, LA leaders shifted from standoffish to a proactive stance on the cars.

Whale Carcass Found Floating Of Hermosa Beach Coast

A gray whale carcass is floating about 500 yards off shore near the southern end of Hermosa Beach, officials said.

New Storm To Drop Snow, Rain On First Day Of Spring

Dense fog, rain and possible thunderstorms to hit Los Angeles region thanks to slow-moving storm.

Serial Rapist Security Guard Sentenced To 30 Years

Prosecutors credit the work of a dedicated detective and brave sex-trade workers for getting a serial rapist off the streets of LA.

South Orange County Gymnasts Win Big At State Meet

The Olympica Gymnastics Academy competitive team represented for their gym this week, bringing home Vault and Beam titles.

Long Beach To Westwood Shuttle Pilot Program Tackles 405 Gridlock

The weekday commuter service will begin on April 1.

USC Journalists Vow To Expose Cheating Scandal

Declaring the college admissions cheating scandal an affront to students, USC's journalists will independently investigate.

Pair Sentenced In Highland Park Robbery And Police Chase

A Highland Park man was sentenced to prison for leading police on a wild chase while his partner was sentenced for robbing an auto shop.

LA Fire Department Drone Used 175 Times Since Skirball Fir

The Los Angeles Fire Department hails its drone program as a national leader, but government drone use remains controversial.

Warner Bros. Scrambles Response To CEO Kevin Tsujihara Scandal

Warner Bros. is expected to put together a temporary leadership team after CEO Kevin Tsujihara resigned amid misconduct allegations.

Soap Star Kristoff St. John's Cause Of Death ID'd

Soap Star Kristoff St. John died from heart disease with alcohol as a contributing factor, the coroner's office announced.

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