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National Signing Day For Student Athletes | Mystery Surrounds Shooting Death of Good Samaritan| Free Tax Help For Working Families: Patch PM

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Rivalry Turns Racist Between Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Students

A Beverly Hills student posted a photo of Santa Monica cheerleaders with the caption "monkeys" at a basketball game.

Tarantino Sorry For Saying Polanski's Rape Victim Wanted It

Director Quentin Tarantino issued a public apology for claiming Roman Polanski's 13-year-old victim was "down with" it.

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National Signing For Mission Viejo, Orange County Student Athletes

The Mission Viejo High School student-athletes have signed their way to the future, declaring intentions to play at colleges across the US.

Mystery Surrounds Shooting Death of Good Samaritan

Police believe three men killed a Cerritos father of four as he served the homeless, but they don't know why.

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LAPD Refers Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Allegations To DA

The Los Angeles District Attorney is reportedly reviewing three sex crime cases against Harvey Weinstein.

Garden Grove Woman Suspected Of Lighting Trees On Fire

A Garden Grove woman was arrested on suspicion of setting multiple fires Wednesday night cops say. Witnesses saw her lighting trees on fire.

Valentine's Day Dinners & Deals Around Los Angeles

Whether you'd like to keep it casual or dress to impress for an elegant evening, we've gathered up some great options for Valentine's Day.

3 Charged With Double Drive-By Paintball Attacks In Torrance

The two men and one woman, ranging from 18-20 years old, face four felony counts.

Man Gets 13 Years For Kidnapping Brother Of Dodgers Pitcher

One of two men who pleaded to kidnapping and shooting the brother of then Dodgers pitcher Josh Ravin, has been sentenced to 12 years.

LA To Inspect Bike Path Safety In Wake Of Deadly Accidents

The $19 million the city paid in 2017 to settle suits after cyclists were injured or killed was four times higher than previous years.

LA Offers Free Tax Help For Working Families

About $580 million in eligible income tax credits go unclaimed every year, and a city/non-profit team aims to help families file taxes.

National Signing For Mission Viejo, Orange County Student Athletes

The Mission Viejo High School student-athletes have signed their way to the future, declaring intentions to play at colleges across the US.

Garden Grove Woman Suspected Of Lighting Trees On Fire

A Garden Grove woman was arrested on suspicion of setting multiple fires Wednesday night cops say. Witnesses saw her lighting trees on fire

Bookkeeper Allegedly Embezzled $250k From Laguna Employer

First, she changed the passwords, then she embezzled over $250,000 from her employer over an extended period of time, Laguna Beach cops say.

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