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Delta Aquarids, Perseids: How To Watch Meteor Showers Around SoCal
The Delta Aquarid and Perseid meteor showers are overlapping. Here’s all skywatchers in LA need to know.
UCLA Sexual Predator Caught On Camera
A man pushed a woman and began making sexual threats toward her, but bystanders intervened so she could get away, police said.
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Hatch Chile Event Returns To Gelson’s Around LA
Gelson's Hatch Chile roasting and tasting events are returning to locations around Southern California in August.
Flynn's San Juan Capistrano Partner Convicted In Turkish Lobbying
SJC resident Bijan Rafiekian, a business partner of Michael Flynn, was found guilty of secretly lobbying for the Turkish government.
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SpaceX Attempts To Launch Green Slime, Soccer Ball Into Space
Nickelodeon is sending their green slime with SpaceX to teach kids about the basic principles of fluid flow in microgravity.
Spouse Beating, Drunk Driving Deputies Still On The Job, OIG Says
The Inspector general told county leaders the Sheriff's Department is conducting dramatically fewer disciplinary investigations of deputies.
Clown Mask-Wearing Suspect Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Felony Pursuit
A man suspected of donning a comical mask & carrying a fake chainsaw on a cross-county chase to Venice Beach went to court Wednesday.
How To Stay Cool In LA: Cooling Centers, Public Pools And More
As Angelenos sweat through the second heat wave of the summer, here are some tips on how to stay cool during extreme heat.
Confiscated Weapons To Be Turned Into Downtown Peace Monument
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department donated thousands of weapons to be used for a 64-foot "peace monument" downtown.
Missing Artesia Man Last Seen In Tijuana, Mexico
The 20-year-old was last seen May 31 in the village of El Dorado, authorities said.
New Youth Diversion Program To Begin In Culver City
The program is in collaboration with the Culver City Police Department, L.A. County, and the "New Earth" nonprofit organization.
Chargers Training Camp Begins With A Notable Holdout
The Los Angeles Chargers report to training camp with several practices open to the public.
'Dirty Dancing' Choreographer Honored With Walk Of Fame Star
Jennifer Grey and Gary Marsh will be on hand to celebrate the choreographer behind the "Dirty Dancing" and "High School Musical."
Coroner IDs Victim In Fatal La Verne Crash
A Rancho Cucamonga woman was identified after her death in a La Verne collision on Monday.
Stars Celebrate Universal Studios' 'Jurassic World — The Ride'
"Jurassic World" stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard helped celebrate the grand opening of the Revamped Universal Studios attraction.
Police Chase Leads To Sherman Oaks Galleria
A police chase that began in the Winnetka area has moved to the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
Suspect Arrested In North Hollywood Fatal Shooting
Authorities arrested a suspect in Saturday's shooting death of 27-year-old Alcides Quiroz Portillo.
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