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Combine the suave suits from 'Mad Men' with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
With huge crowds expected to beat the heat at the beach, LA County Lifeguards are warning beachgoers to do the stingray shuffle.
Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."
Cordell Broadus, one of the nation’s most highly recruited college football players, eschewed Fall camp to pursue filmmaking.
A Redondo Beach man was charged with murdering his murdering his girlfriend, the mother of his 8-month-old baby.
Local gas prices spiked by nearly 10 cents in two days, but there may be relief if ExxonMobil's Torrance refinery gets approval to reopen.
With temperatures to reach 108 degrees in places such as the San Fernando Valley today, authorities advise precautions and conservation.
An Uber driver robbed in Hermosa followed the suspects and flagged down a deputy, who found the stolen loot and arrested them, police say.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries on the strand and a home invasion robbery.
A young woman shot in the head during a domestic dispute died Thursday, and the father of her 8-month-old baby is accused of murder.
Congresswoman Janice Hahn and Senator Isadore Hall receive Legislator of the Year Award
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A Redondo Beach man allegedly shot a woman in the head and held police at bay for about 30 minutes.
Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.
The U.S. Olympic Committee announced today that it is working to make Los Angeles the nation's contender for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by three therapists contesting a law requiring them to report patients who view child porn.
With temperatures 10 degrees above normal forecast over the next several days, authorities are warning residents to take precautions.
A pair of robbers had to leave a South Bay spa empty-handed after an employee managed to escape them.
Only 32 percent of the population can afford a home in LA County where the median price is $$440,620.
A former football executive spearheading the Carson stadium projects said he is “absolutely certain” the teams will play in LA by 2019.
The two presidential candidates will make their cases to LA county voters and their pocketbooks at a series of events today.
A heat wave headed in from Texas is expected to spike temperatures by more than 10 degrees over the next several days.
The balls protect against contaminants, prevent evaporation--and cost $250 million less than another proposal.
The mayor proposes a $4.5 billion budget for hosting the 2024 Summer Games.
Rodney Quine was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and robbery.
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The college, NFL and broadcasting great died Sunday at the age of 84.
This concludes a West Coast swing that began in Seattle.
Temperatures across California will be blazing hot in the days ahead. We have your heat wave safety checklist to keep your loved ones safe.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Looking for a new career? The state offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great retirement program.
The filmmakers of “Shaun the Sheep Movie” share the secret to Shaun’s universal appeal.
A Consumer watchdog group is accusing oil refineries of gouging California drivers and is calling for legislation to reign them in.
The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.
Look at all the events happening in the South Bay of Los Angeles!
The UV index is expected to spike so high Saturday that a fair-skinned person could burn in four minutes.