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1 In 8 Angelenos Have Had The Coronavirus, Data Shows

Right now the highest rate of infection is among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29.

Beat The Heat With Free Ice Cream At NORMS In Southland

See how to score a free cup of Haagen-Dazs or a free beverage, plus an old-school-style, hand-fan.

Angelenos To Try Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine

About 1,400 patients will take part in a COVID-19 trial through Kaiser Permanente's Department of Research & Evaluation in Pasadena.

Lake Hughes Fire Balloons To 10,00 Acres; Hundred Evacuated

A massive plume of smoke from the Lake Fire could be seen across Los Angeles County Wednesday.

SoCalGas Donates $75,000 To Black-Owned Restaurants Across L.A.

Hot and Cool Cafe, 27th Street Bakery and Post and Beam are among the restaurants receiving grants.

Maroon 5's Sam Farrar Drops $1.6m On Sherman Oaks Home

Farrar officially joined Maroon 5 as a touring musician in 2012.

O.C. Census-Response Rate Ranks Among Best In California, So Far

A few local cities are lagging, however. And all Orange County households are urged to complete their 2020 questionnaires.

Coffee Bean Locations Close In Santa Monica, Westside

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf closed several locations across Santa Monica and the Westside during the pandemic.

Trial Date Set For Man Accused Of Pouring Bleach On Grocery Items

David Lohr, 49, is accused of pouring bleach inside refrigerators and freezers at grocery stores. He is scheduled for trial on Oct. 20.

Santa Monica Face Masks: Special Operation Yields 3 Citations

Police issued citations to three people during a special operation last Thursday in Santa Monica to enforce face masks in public.

Woman Alleges Neighboring Home Is A Party House In Pandemic

A Venice woman's lawsuit against Palms Blvd. Venice Beach LLC alleges private and public nuisance, and more.

Sun Valley Electrical Fire Displaces Six; No Injuries

43 Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 27 minutes according to LAFD.

LA Sheriff Deputies To Start Wearing Body Cameras

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced a deal for body cameras as part of an effort to increase transparency at the department

Biden-Harris Ticket Sends Shock Waves Through California

Kamala Harris' trailblazing began in California, where her shot at the vice presidency holds major implications.

Nine Community Colleges Across LA Host Open Enrollment Fairs

First-time students may qualify for two years of free tuition under the district's L.A. College Promise Program.

LASD To Review Rifle Policy After Pulling Guns On Teen Victims

Deputies pointed their guns at 3 Black robbery victims for nearly 10 minutes. Video of the incident has been viewed millions of times.

Teeny-Tiny, But Still Sleeps 6+: Sugarloaf Cabin For Sale

A combination of bunk beds, a loft and a compact interior design creates room for more than you'd expect in just 400 square feet.

LAPD Surrounds Home Of LA Black Lives Matter Founder Due To Hoax

In an apparent case of swatting, someone reported a hostage situation at the home of Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter LA.

Suspect Arrested In Mar Vista Shooting

A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Mar Vista that left one man injured.

Beset By Scandal, LA Approves Office of Anti-Corruption

With one former LA City Councilmember convicted and another charged in a land-use bribery scheme, city leaders admit to need for oversight.

Remodeled Venice Spanish Bungalow Steps From Abbot Kinney: $1.7M

This 1920s Spanish-style bungalow is steps from Abbot Kinney and features two bedrooms.

SigAlert: 5 Children Injured In 110 Freeway Pileup In Downtown LA

Firefighters worked to free patients trapped in the wreckage, and two adults and five children were hospitalized.

Mid Century Pacific Palisades Retreat Selling For $2.5 Million

The house features quiet seclusion among the trees.