Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
Members of the CA51 family of orcas frolic about 9 miles off Redondo Beach.
For just a $10 ticket, with children 5 and under free, you can watch professionals and volunteers put finishing touches on the floats this weekend in preparation for the parade on Jan. 1.
From a kidnapper's autopsy, to a couple's 17th child, to a brother-in-law's prophetic sermon, these 10 stories on Southern California Patch websites were the most read in 2013.
A bank robber led police on a chase from downtown Hermosa Beach to downtown Manhattan Beach late Thursday afternoon.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Filmmaker's body was found Monday near a jogging path.
Drunken or drugged driving arrests from Dec. 13 through Christmas day have increased by about 100 arrests since last year.
Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'
Explore a world-class museum with views of the Pacific Ocean, spend a day at a 1,200-acre historic park and discover more budget-friendly adventures from Los Angeles.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
The man was found around 6:30 a.m. Monday.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
The man was found in Hermosa Beach near the border of Manhattan Beach.
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Volunteers can sort through letters to Santa Monday and then fulfill the letter writer's wish during a very short amount of time.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
Here's what you wrote—and read—this week.