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"Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member Gina Kischenheiter failed to appear in court Thursday on DUI charges.
"Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member Gina Kischenheiter failed to appear in court Thursday on DUI charges. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)

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Cow Poop To Heat SoCal Households Under Gas Co. Proposal

The Southern California Gas Co. submitted plans to use renewable natural gas to serve 21 million customers across Southern California.

Food And Wine Pairings At Disney California Adventure

Have you ever wandered Disneyland deciding what to eat? Try the Food & Wine Festival in 2019 with flavors inspired from across the state.

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Get Up To $250 In Drought-Resistant Plants Thanks To New Program

The new program is meant to incentivize residents to transform their landscapes with drought-tolerant plants.

'Soap' Star Katherine Helmond Dead At 89

Katherine Helmond was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for her work on "Who's the Boss?' and "Soap."

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Real Housewives OC Star Skips Court, Fugitive Status Explained

Gina Kirshenheiter was a wanted fugitive according to the Orange County courts on Thursday, and by Friday that status changed. Here's why.

3 Arrested For Allegedly Using Flat Tire Scam To Steal Cash

More than $80,000 in suspected stolen money was recovered, according to police.

Heinous Acts Lead University Of La Verne To Cancel Friday Classes

Classes at the University of La Verne paused after a student received threats of violence that were racially motivated. Police investing.

Organization Guru Author Comes To Mission Viejo

Raise Your Hand If You Want To Be Organized! Meet the author of 'Outer Order, Inner Calm' and learn how to be organized and happy!

LA Considers Protections For Retail Workers

A proposed ordinance aims to give more protections and predictability for retail workers and their schedules.

The Plunge Set To Reopen In March

The Culver City Municipal Pool was unexpectedly closed when staff discovered broken glass shattered on the pool deck and in the pool.

LA Bans Restaurants From Giving Out Straws

The Los Angeles City Council voted for a new law banning restaurants from handing out straws automatically.

Santa Monica High School Theatre Presents 'Side Show'

The show features soulful music, beautiful lyrics and powerhouse showstoppers, according to director Kate Barraza.

A Los Angeles Pothole Bugging You? Help Is On The Way

The City Council approved $250,000 for a pothole repair blitz as the unusually wet winter causes havoc to LA roads.

Search For Stabbing Suspect Prompts Pasadena Lockdown

Mayfield Junior High School and the surrounding neighborhood were placed on lockdown while police hunted for a stabbing suspect.

3 Burglary Suspects Captured: Claremont Cops

Local authorities followed leads to arrest three men, two of them parolees, after a home break-in in Claremont.

Man Wounded In Shooting At Lankershim and Cahuenga

A man was shot in the thigh in Studio City, and the police investigation of the shooting has led to a location in North Hollywood.

Stubborn Blaze Engulfs Hollywood Hills Homes

Crews battled for the better part of an hour to put out a blaze that engulfed a one-story home in the Hollywood Hills.

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