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Strangers On Plane Throw Baby Shower For California Couple

Dustin and Caren Moore of Buena Park were traveling home with their newborn adopted daughter when other travelers surprised them.

USC Waives Tuition For Families Earning Less Than $80K

The University of Southern California will also eliminate home equity as a financial aid factor, a boon for California families.

Missing Malibu Woman's Body Found In Crawl Space Of House

Julia Christine Snyder, 53, was staying at her parents' house in Malibu while her own home was being renovated.

'Magic Happens' At New Disneyland Parade: 9 Reasons To See It

With the new sights and sounds at the Magic Happens parade here are 9 reasons you should find a spot to watch instead of hitting the rides.

2 Arrested, Sergeant Injured After Pursuit In Manhattan Beach

An Automatic License Plate Reader alerted authorities to a stolen car, and the man and woman inside were considered "armed and dangerous."

Spectrum/Time Warner To Give Credits For Misleading Customers: DA

The company has agreed to issue credits or free Showtime to customers for allegedly misleading them about high-speed internet capabilities.

Car Plunges 3 Stories From Atop Beverly Center Parking Structure

Two people were hospitalized Thursday when a car fell three stories onto cars below on North La Cienega Boulevard.

Ex-Congressman Rohrabacher Dishes On Julian Assange Meeting

Dana Rohrabacher discussed his meeting with Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian embassy in London and the leaking of embarrassing emails.

Uber Abruptly Lays Off Staffers, Shutters Downtown LA Office

Roughly 80 Uber employees were told they were out of a job as Uber abruptly closed Downtown operations.

Charlton Heston's Former Beverly Hills Home For Sale

The actor had the home custom-built after "Ben-Hur" wrapped in 1959, and sometimes referred to it as "the house that 'Ben-Hur' built."

San Clemente Shoreline Project Gets $500K Boost

Federal funding passed for an ongoing sand replenishment project in San Clemente to ease beach erosion and protect the rail corridor.

Suspect Arrested In Sexual Assault Of Student In Malibu Apartment

The suspect entered the unlocked apartment and woke up the woman by sexually assaulting her, the sheriff's department said.

Secondhand Smoke Plays Role In Fatty Liver Disease, Study Finds

A study by researchers at USC found that secondhand smoke can alter genes that regulate how the liver processes fats.

Drama Students Win Big At iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival West

Students from Glendora, La Mirada, La Verne and Corona won national awards and earned praise at the dramatic festival in 2020.

Monrovia Party City Will Close In May

"After careful consideration, the Monrovia store location will close," a Party City representative told Patch.

New Voting Process In Laguna Beach Brings Convenience

Voters in Laguna Beach will have an easier time casting their ballots in the upcoming Presidential Primary Election.

Man Self-Barricades Inside Car For Hours, No Arrests Made

A man was suspected of calling in a fake robbery, then refused to exit his car when the police came.

Year Of The Volunteer In Corona Del Mar: Residents Association

Mayor Will O'Neill will recognize the Corona Del Mar Residents Association as a recipient of his Year Of Volunteer Initiative.

Rossmoor Celebrates Arbor Day With Poetry Contest For Los Al Kids

Rossmoor invites all residents to Rush Park for arbor day and poetry contest. Here's how Los Alamitos USD students can enter their poems.

Missing Lost Hills Woman, 45, Found

Deeanna Blette, 45, was found, detectives said.

Rancho Palos Verdes Announces Discount Program With Ring

The subsidy match program begins with a kickoff event this Saturday at Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park.

Hollywood Therapist's Ex Re-Arrested And Charged With Her Murder

Murder suspect Gareth Pursehouse was out on $2 million bail for less than 24 hours before he was re-arrested for the murder of Amie Harwick.

Sanity Of Trader Joe's Shooting Suspect Called Into Question

Though prosecutors say that Gene Evin Atkins is faking mental incompetence, a judge ordered a court-appointed psychiatrist to evaluate him.

LA Times Endorses George Gascon In Blow To DA Jackie Lacey

The Times editorial board threw its support to DA Jackie Lacey's challenger, contending she has been too cautious in embracing reform.

Should E-Scooters Be Banned From The Walk Of Fame?

Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell wants to "geo-fence" e-scooters from accessing crowded segments of Hollywood Boulevard.