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Missing muscles at Muscle Beach, Venice.
Missing muscles at Muscle Beach, Venice. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

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A-List Lineup Will Table Read 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'

Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, and other top talents will do an unrehearsed table read of the 1982 classic Friday.

Girl Scouts Announce Toast-Yay! Cookie For 2021

A new flavor of Girl Scout Cookie joins the roster. Inspired by French toast, the Toast-Yay! that can be shipped straight to your door.

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Councilman Files To Stop Detainment of Children At L.A. Hotels

A New York Times article revealed MVM Inc. was detaining migrant children and families at a Best Western Plus in Chinatown.

Golden State Killer Sentencing Hearing Underway, Victims Speak

The victims, survivors, and family members of those lost speak out Tuesday, on the effects Joseph DeAngelo had on their lives after attacks.

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Thresher Shark In Newport Beach Euthanized Due To Injuries

Lifeguards wrangled the dying creature ashore last week. A wildlife pathologist tells what likely happened to the shark.

Post Office Cuts Decried By LA, Orange County Representatives

Southland representatives Rep. Harley Rouda, Lou Correa, Lucille Roybal-Allard, and others spoke out for the post office & workers, Tuesday.

Southland Soccer Player Dies During Team Training

Palisades High's Shane Thomas, 17, died Saturday following practice. Temperatures reached a high of 111 at noon in Chino Hills Saturday.

SpaceX Sets Rocket-Reuse Milestone With Satellite Launch

Video: Watch liftoff as SpaceX sets a new record. Falcon 9 is the first orbital reusable rocket.

17-Year-Old Convicted in Murder Of USC Student To Be Re-sentenced

Alberto Ochoa was originally sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Hollywood Mogul Ron Meyer Out At NBCU, Claims Extortion

Meyer resigned after admitting to an affair with a woman outside the company that led to a settlement payment.

Unhealthy Air Quality Throughout L.A. Amid Heat Wave, Fires

San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains will be particularly afflicted.

Orange County Coronavirus Cases Down, 5 Deaths Reported Tuesday

As parents across the county gear up for distance learning, with a searing heatwave, OC's coronavirus hospitalizations are down.

Metro To Hold Public Hearing For NextGen Bus Changes In SFV

Changes could take place as soon as December 2020.

Fountain Valley Flasher Arrested For Exposing Himself At Park

A man previously convicted of multiple counts of indecent exposure was charged with flashing a girl at Fountain Valley's Mile Square Park.

Bacon Lovers: Pig Out Thursday: Slater's 50/50 At Southland Locations

Don't be the little piggy that stays home! It's a Pork-a Palooza with free Bacon Fat Popcorn and $5 bacon cocktails.

September Kicks Off Month Of Restaurant Deals In Newport Beach

A new app unlocks foodie prizes and specials for the first-ever Newport Beach Restaurant Month.

LA Gatherings Could Threaten Coronavirus Recovery, Trends Improve

Los Angeles County health officials are warning against large gatherings, parties or indoor church services during the pandemic.

Police Searching For Woman With Dementia Missing From West LA

Police are looking for a 64-year-old woman who went missing from a West Los Angeles care facility.

Coronavirus In Santa Monica: 710 Cases

There are 710 coronavirus cases reported in Santa Monica as of Tuesday morning.

Photo: Muscle Beach Still Closed, Caution Tape Waves In The Wind

Iconic Muscle Beach in Santa Monica remains closed during the pandemic.

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