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Claremont Church's Controversial Nativity Scene Stirs Emotions

A church in Claremont has gained international attention for a nativity scene that depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph in cages.

LAPD Officer Charged For Allegedly Groping Corpse

A 27-year-old LAPD officer faces a felony county after his body cam allegedly captured him fondling the breasts of a dead woman.

Brrr! Polar Bear Swim Returns To Santa Monica

Run through the snowflake arch and take a plunge into the ocean at the third annual Polar Bear Swim in Santa Monica.

Calif. Horse Racing Board Delays Report On Santa Anita Deaths

California's horse-racing regulators have delayed a report into 37 horse deaths at Santa Anita racetrack, but passed a horse whipping rule.

SuperShuttle To Give Its Last Ride This Month

Once ubiquitous at LAX and on LA freeways, the airport shuttle service is going out of business by month's end.

OC Man, 6 Others Convicted Of Office Supply Fraud Scheme

Seven people were convicted in federal court in Santa Ana on Friday for their roles in a massive, decades-long office supply fraud scheme.

5 Suspects Still At Large After Robbing Orange County Pharmacy

Five robbery suspects stole cash and prescription drugs from a Walgreens pharmacy on Friday and managed to escape after a wild police chase.

LAX Lost And Found Goes Online For Convenience

An average of 5,000 to 7,000 items are left behind at Los Angeles International Airport each month and taken to a lost and found warehouse.

80-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Missing In Redondo Beach

Police are asking for the community's help in finding Kay Ford, who was last seen Friday morning.

OC Investigators Launch Probe Into In-Custody Death

Santa Ana police and the Orange County District Attorney's Office are investigating how a suspect in a police car fell into a coma and died.

Top Democrats Refuse To Cross Picket Line For Presidential Debate

All presidential hopefuls qualifying for the debate at LA's LMU said they'll skip the debate rather than cross picket lines at the school.

New CBD Store, Combined Shoppe, Opens In Santa Monica

Combined Shoppe uses high-potency, pharmaceutical-grade CBD oils sourced from organic hemp grown in the U.S.

Police Raid Westside Pot Dispensary

Authorities arrested six people at an alleged illegal pot dispensary in the Palms area.

Woman Allegedly Steals $38,000 Bracelet From Long Beach Store

"The woman was well-dressed, flashing cash, talking big and carrying a designer handbag," the store's owner told a local news station

Man Killed In Crash With FedEx Van Identified

A 50-year-old man was killed in the Winnetka area Thursday when he was broadside by a FedEx van while making a U-turn.

LA, You've Been Pardoned! Mayor Abolishes Library Late Fee

The Los Angeles Public Library is now the largest library network in the nation to forgive and eliminate the late fees.

Police Seek Help Finding Winnetka Hit & Run Driver

Authorities hope someone has information about a driver who severely injured a motorcyclist and then fled the scene in Winnetka.

LA Post Offices To Be Named For Marilyn Monroe And Ritchie Valens

Two local post offices will be renamed for silver screen siren Marilyn Monroe and rocker Ritchie Valens, who both grew up in Los Angeles.