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Grace Church: Judge Again Refuses To Issue Restraining Order

The judge denied L.A. County's latest attempt to block Grace Community Church from indoor worship due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Search Continues For LA Firefighter Missing In Mexico

Francisco Aguilar, a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, disappeared from his condo near Rosarito.

Zoom Blues: Back To School Amid Tech Woes In Orange County

In Laguna Beach and other OC districts & teachers did their best to help students get started for back-to-school albeit with a rocky start.

Report: Coronavirus Pandemic Reveals Racial, Poverty Disparities

The pandemic reveals the true racial and ethnic disparities across Los Angeles, a new St. John's Well Child and Family Center report says.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Son Charged In San Clemente Stabbing

A neighbor's argument with Jabbar's son over trash cans had potentially fatal consequences in San Clemente in June, the OCDA's office says.

'West Wing' Cast Will Stage Theatrical Performance Of Old Episode

The cast of the iconic NBC sitcom will stream a theatrical performance of a 2002 episode to benefit a get out the vote nonprofit.

Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: Island Express Sues Air Traffic Control

After at least four lawsuits have been filed against Island Express, the company is pushing back with a cross-complaint.

LA County Urges People To Remember Virus Spikes, Stay Cautious

As trends point to coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths decreasing, officials are urging locals to stay compliant.

Village Of Hope's 61 Homeless Kids Go Back To Remote School

Tangram, a curator of creative commercial interiors, donates 61 school chairs for Orange County Rescue Mission - Village Of Hope's kids.

Permanent Outdoor Dining? L.A. Councilman Wants To Make It Happen

According to Mayor Garcetti, 1,486 businesses and restaurants have received "L.A. Al Fresco" permits.

Palisades Farmers Market To Reopen August 30

The market is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and has been closed since March 13 due to the pandemic.

OC Off Watch List For 3rd Day, Supes Tackle Reopening Questions

After 15 days, schools can discuss opening though indoor commerce: personal services, shopping malls, restaurants & bars will remain closed.

Calabasas Store Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspects In Custody

But a nearby MMA fighter was able to pin the suspect down before police arrived and apprehended him.

LA Rams 2020 Season Opens Fri. Sept. 13, To Empty SoFi Stadium

The Los Angeles Rams will start their season at home, alone, on Friday, Sept. 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Calabasas Debates Proposed Police Funding Amendment

The Calabasas City Council will vote whether to take a formal position on an LA County proposal to redistribute law enforcement funds.

Santa Monica Bans Large Gatherings, Extends Local Emergency

City officials are prohibiting parties with groups of more than 20 people during the pandemic.

Breweries Push LA County To Allow Reopening With Food Vendors

A group of craft breweries are pushing LA County officials to allow them to reopen with food vendors.

Lobbyist Agrees To Plead Guilty In LA City Hall Bribery Scheme

A longtime Los Angeles City Hall lobbyist was charged Tuesday with participating in a bribery scheme.

Authorities Identify 22-Year-Old Man Killed In Stabbing In Venice

Investigators are searching for a suspect who stabbed a 22-year-old man to death in Venice.

22-Year-Old Dies In Crash At Offramp from 405 Freeway In West LA

A 22-year-old man died Monday when his car crashed on an offramp from the San Diego (405) Freeway.

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