Homeless Reunited Woman With Son| LA Takes Aim AT NRA: LA Today

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Homeless Woman Reunites With Son, Thanks To Seal Beach Community

It was a tearful reunion for this family, reunited after homelessness, thanks to the community of Seal Beach.

Los Angeles Takes Aim AT NRA

The LA City Council voted to draft a law requiring contractors looking to do business with the city to disclose ties to the gun lobby.

West Hollywood Earns Top Score In Human Rights Campaign Report

This is the seventh consecutive year the city has earned a top score for their municipal laws affecting the LGBT community.

Verne Troyer, Who Played Mini-Me, Died By Suicide

Verne Troyer, the actor who parlayed his stature as one of the world's shortest men into stardom, killed himself, the coroner has ruled.

Disneyland Resort's Luxury Hotel Scrapped In Anaheim

A 700 room hotel was slated for construction this year, however on Wednesday Disneyland Resort threw in the towel, canceling the project.

Goodwill Store Trashed After 2 Car Crash, 5 Injured In Crash

Two SUVs crashed into an Orange County Good Will Store, injuring Five people.

First Fatal Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Los Angeles

Last year, LA County endured a record number of deaths due to West Nile Virus, and this is the time of year when mosquitoes are a threat.

Great Pacific Air Show Returns To North Orange County

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other aerial acts are returning to the air show in Huntington Beach, Oct. 19-21.

Community In Fear After Eighth Break-In In Calabasas Area

A suspect broke into a community center, smashed a vending machine and stole food. Was it the rifle-toting burglar spotted in the area?

Kids Walk To School Wednesday

Kids across SoCal took part: "Walk To School Wednesday." Did you walk with friends? Share your photos with Patch! for Patch Photo of the Week.

Accused Child Molester Takes Own Life Before Trial Ends

David Michael Bruce, 68, a retired drama teacher facing 8 felony counts of child molestation, was found dead at his home Wednesday morning.

Pasadena Man Charged With Murdering His Mother

A man who who allegedly called police and told them he killed his mother pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday.

Coroner IDs Homeless Woman Found By Train Tracks

A homeless woman's body was discovered last week. Now, she has been identified.

$15K Reward Renewed For Info On Malibu Park Slayer

A recent report of a rifle-toting burglar in the area prompted an hours-long search in Malibu Creek State Park by deputies and helicopters.

Bullet Train Through Valley Should Go Underground: Councilwoman

Los Angeles city councilwoman Nury Martinez said she will oppose the proposed bullet train route through LA unless it can moved underground.

Layoffs, School Closures On The Table For Pasadena Unified

The cash-strapped Pasadena Unified School District is looking at draconian cutbacks amid budget shortfalls.

Man Attacks Dentist In Office Takeover Robbery On Van Nuys

Police hope someone will recognize this man caught on camera during a bizarre takeover-style robbery of a Valley dental office.

2 Manhattan Beach Businesses Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors

Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and El Segundo police teamed up in the minor decoy sting.

Body Found On 101 Freeway, Shutting Down Lanes

Police are working to figure out what happened to a person whose body was found next to the southbound side of the Freeway Tuesday morning.

Biker Killed In Crash At Vanowen Intersection

A motorcyclist died at the scene of a collision with a car Tuesday night near Woodland Hills.

West Hollywood Earns Top Score In Human Rights Campaign Report

This is the seventh consecutive year the city has earned a top score for their municipal laws affecting the LGBT community.

$15K Reward Renewed For Info On Malibu Park Slayer

A recent report of a rifle-toting burglar in the area prompted an hours-long search in Malibu Creek State Park by deputies and helicopters.

Community In Fear After Eighth Break-In In Calabasas Area

A suspect broke into a community center, smashed a vending machine and stole food. Was it the rifle-toting burglar spotted in the area?

Photos, courtesy Seal Beach Police Department