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LA Zoo's Famed Cuddling Lions Euthanized

Hubert and Kalisa, two elderly lions famous for their "snuggles," suffered age-related health problems.

17 Die Of Coronavirus In Orange County, As Hospitalizations Drop

506 more OC residents tested positive for coronavirus. To date, 35,778 have been infected. Still, hospitalization numbers continue to fall.

Earthquake And Aftershocks Rattle Southern California

An earthquake rattled Southlanders from their sleep, Thursday morning, followed by over 30 aftershocks throughout the day. Did you feel it?

California Pizza Kitchen Filing For Bankruptcy

California Pizza Kitchen filed for bankruptcy Thursday.

Car Crashes Into Building In Santa Monica

Firefighters are responding to a car crash in Santa Monica Thursday.

Mars Rover Perseverance Launches Into History

Made at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, the rover is the most technologically advanced machinery ever sent to the Red Planet.

Tilly's Fighting 'Terrible Crisis' Among Teens During Pandemic

There isn't just one health crisis happening. Nonprofit Tilly’s Life Center offers online courses for teens during the pandemic and beyond.

Fire Burns In Angeles National Forest, Evacuations Ordered

A fast-moving 240 acre fire broke out amid dense brush in the Angeles National Forest near Azusa Thursday.

Laguna Beach Among Top 30 Charming Beach Towns In America

Be it the history, the "who's who?" or the artists' colony, or the surf and sand, here's why TravelMag loves us.

13 Arrests, 12 Pandemic Releases: LA Man Keeps Stealing Cars: DA

Jose Esquivel was repeatedly released under the COVID-19 emergency bail program, but he kept getting arrested again.

OC Register Editor Dies In Fiery Car Racing Crash

Drivers racing on city streets slammed into a truck, midday Thursday, killing Eugene Harbrecht, an editor for the Orange County Register.

New Seafood & Oyster Eatery Opens At Original Farmers Market

Roxy & Jo’s Seafood Grill joins L.A. market line-up with salmon burgers, lobster rolls & more - plus, of course, raw oysters on half shell.

Councilman Jose Huizar Hit With 31-Count Grand Jury Indictment

The federal grand jury indictment alleges the City Councilman oversaw a scheme to shakedown developers for bribes.

Casa Vega Opens Swanky, Al Fresco Dining In Sherman Oaks

The legendary, 64-year-old Mexican restaurant is making room for outdoor diners in new, tented patio space. Olé!

USC's Fraternity Row Hit With Coronavirus Outbreak

The university announced plans to step up COVID-19 testing after about 40 people associated with fraternities fell ill.

Culver City, Santa Monica To Receive CARES Act Recovery Funding

Culver City and Santa Monica are some of several cities in LA County that were awarded grants during the pandemic.

Dangerous Heat Expected Across Southland Thursday To Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a heat warning for Southern California from Thursday to Saturday.

Power Lines Down, Power Outage Reported In Redondo Beach

Power lines were reported down early Thursday in Redondo Beach, officials said.

SigAlert: Fallen Tree Shuts Down Southbound 5 Freeway

A large tree fell onto the southbound side of the Golden State (5) Freeway, closing all lanes.

LA City Council Mulls Steep Fines For Mask Scofflaws

Councilman Paul Koretz proposed fines from $100 to $500 for people who don't take the city's mask mandate seriously.

Galaxy—Loyal SC Game Postponed Due To Positive Coronavirus Tests

A game between the LA Galaxy II and San Diego Loyal SC Wednesday was postponed after several people involved tested positive for COVID-19.