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COMMUNITY
Culver City Honors 9/11 Victims With 3 Ceremonies
The ceremonies will be early in the morning of September 11 at the three fire stations in Culver City.

'Workplace & Professional Clothing' Drive Launched For Homeless LGBTQ Youth
Donations of gently used suits, shoes, handbags and other wardrobe items are welcomed at several Los Angeles drop-off sites.

Pain At The Pump As Gas Prices Rise Across Southland
Gas Prices across the Southland are on the rise, with prices not seen since 2015. Where have you found the cheapest gas?

Best Dog Parks In Orange County
Aside from the beach, here are the best places in Orange County to take your dog outside to play.

HEALTH
How Medicare Helps People With Diabetes
A quarter of Americans 65 and older have pre-diabetes or diabetes. Prevention and treatment can be key to controlling the disease.

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
Ohana Festival This Weekend At Doheny State Beach, 2017
The 2017 Ohana Festival returns to Doheny State Beach with some old favorites, some new acts, and perfect weather for an OC beach weekend.

PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Begin Tonight, Tickets Still Available
The festival will include panel discussions with cast and crew, screenings of new episodes of shows from various networks, and more.

Former UCLA Quarterback Among 4 Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Inductees
Mack Brown, Charles Woodson and Charles West also will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 along with Cade McNown.

The Best Audiobooks To Download In September
Don't let the end of summer mean the end of relaxing reads. Here are the fiction and non-fiction audiobooks you should listen to this month.

Ghosts of Paramount’s Past Haunted Hike Is Back
Visitors will explore the eerie side of the historic Paramount Ranch, a popular location for filming movies, & learn about it's haunted past

POLICE & FIRE Los Angeles
Alleged Ax-Wielder In West Hollywood Arrested
The victim offered to pay for the suspect's items at 7-Eleven before the suspect attacked him with an ax, police said.

Suspect Cuffed For Van Nuys Rape Attempt
Video captured the female desperately fighting off an attacker outside her apartment. Detectives wondering if there are other victims.

2 Critically Injured, 2 Pets Perish In Dawn Fire In West Hills
The man and woman called 911 before becoming overwhelmed by smoke, and were in grave condition when pulled from home, officials said.

Driver Killed While Possibly Fleeing Pedestrian Crash
The two collisions occurred near Beverly Boulevard and Highland Avenue, police said

Man With Bag On Hands Shot Dead By CHP In Downtown L.A. Ronald Reagan State Building
The unidentified man took an "aggressive shooting stance" while shouting orders as he approached security, officials said.

POLICE & FIRE Orange County
He Went Bananas At 7-Eleven When Employee Refused After-Hour Beer Sale
A customer who was refused when he wanted to buy beer toppled counter displays and shattered windows.

Burglary Ring In Irvine At End? Suspect Held On Multiple Charges
A Rialto man is being held on multiple charges of burglary

Fires Along 605 Freeway Causes Alarm Near Seal Beach
A series of small vegetation fires along the 605 Freeway were reported Wednesday.

GOVERNMENT
Stretch of 134 Named 'Obama Freeway'
Some heralded the Ventura Fwy honor near Occidental, but opposing politician noted: "He didn't even graduate from a California university."

COURTS
Former Superintendent Posts $495,000 Bail Following Embezzlement Charges
A former superintendent of the Centinela Valley Union High School District was charged with a dozen felony counts.

Jury Hears Case Of 2 Men Charged With 5 Long Beach Murders
A prosecutor told jurors that the 2 men bragged about their involvement in the 2008 killings of 5 people at a Long Beach homeless encampment

Charles Manson's Former Follower Leslie Van Houten Granted Parole
This will be the second year in a role Leslie Van Houten's been granted parole by a state parole board.

Murder Conviction In Deadly Appliance Collision
A driver who didn't tie down stolen appliances caused a deadly crash that killed an off duty deputy. Now, he has been charged with murder.

REAL ESTATE: Wow! Houses
No, You're Not Dreaming; Laguna beach Home Is Paradise For $11 Million
WOW House: That coast, those views, that stunning beach home in Laguna Beach will make you think you're dreaming.

Monarch Point Oceanview Dream Home For $5 Million
WOW House: Views to spare, sparkling pool, and sunsets for days. Come see this gorgeous new listing on Monarch Point.

Just Look Inside This $7 Million Tuscan Beauty In Newport Beach
WOW House: Just what does a home worth $7 million look like? No expense spared in this Newport Beach Tuscan luxury property. La Bella Vita.

Say 'Welcome Home' To This Rossmoor Beauty For $1.2 Million
WOW House: Mature trees, colonial style, make this Rossmoor beauty yours for $1.2 million.

Paradise With Palm Trees In Trabuco Canyon
WOW House: It's paradise with palm trees in the heart of Trabuco Canyon.

Dive In To This San Juan Capistrano Millionaire's Paradise
WOW House: Where Millionaires go to play, work and live. This SJC palatial residence will have you rethinking your life choices.

Santa Monica's Modern Marvel: A $9M Masterpiece
WOW House: This gorgeous 6 bedroom home includes a 20-person home theatre, walk-in closets, and a soaking tub.

Palos Verdes' Cheapest: $640K Entry Level Home
WOW House: This two bedroom home has room for improvement, but in the right hands it'd be the perfect starter home for a young family.

Bali-Inspired Tropical Paradise: $11M Home On The Hill
WOW House: Every day will feel like a vacation in this lush, tropical home that sits at the peak of the Hills section of Manhattan Beach.

Luxe Condo In Mixed-Used Burbank Project: $900K
WOW House: We love brand new! Imagine years of no "fix-it" projects.
Spanish-Style, 1920s San Marino Gem: $1.4M

WOW House: This renovated home in the Mission District is captivating, with artist-studio or guest-house potential in the backyard.

Enjoy Ocean Views From Rooftop Deck: $6.8M In Pacific Palisades
WOW House: This custom, spacious traditional has it all -- including a gift-wrap room!

Love At First Sight With $3 Million Hilltop Manor In Ladera Ranch
WOW House: Views forever, with this Ladera Ranch hilltop home. And wait until you see that game room. Perfect set up for working-from-home.

Lake Forest Waterfront Life For $1.4 Million
WOW House: This Lake Forest waterfront home has everything you want, from a boat dock to sunset views.

Where The Real OC Housewives Want To Live In Rancho Santa Margarita
WOW House: This home is ideally located in South Rancho Santa Margarita, close to everywhere you want to be. Outdoor entertainer's dream.

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