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Polite Driver Cracks LA Traffic Code, Cracks Up Internet Too

Navigating L.A. traffic can be a headache at best, but this driver in Culver City came up with a creative way to peacefully merge lanes.

Lion Becomes Instant Legend By Crossing The 405 Freeway

A young Puma known to researchers as P-61, became the King of the urban jungle as the first big cat ever tracked across the Sepulveda Pass.

Suspect ID'd In Stabbing Spree That Left 4 Dead In Garden Grove

Police identified the man arrested on suspicion of stabbing 6 people and robbing numerous businesses along Harbor Boulevard near Disneyland.

'Bad Boy' Danny Trejo Rescues Baby Trapped In Overturned SUV

Famous for his bad-boy roles, actor Danny Trejo proved his chops as a hero Wednesday when he helped save an infant trapped in a car wreck.

Emoji House: First Amendment Right Or Eyesore? City Weighs In

The City of Manhattan Beach is weighing in on the "emoji house" after multiple neighbors complained to officials.

Farewell, Fuddruckers? Lake Forest Planners Talk Big Changes

Lake Forest's Planning Commission is talking big changes for the old Fuddruckers building on El Toro Road.

Emotional Reunion 20 Years After Jewish Community Center Shooting

He was 5 when he was shot in the attack on the North Valley Jewish Community Center, but strangers saved him, and he's still giving thanks.

Driver Dies As Car Smashes Into Flower Shop

An out-of-control car careened through an Arcadia storefront early Thursday, killing one.

Defense Concedes Attack But Denies Murders In Serial Killer Trial

The Defense admitted Michael Gargiulo attacked a woman who fought him off but claimed he wasn't behind the 'Hollywood Ripper' murders.

Eric Woolery, OC Auditor-Controller, Dies At 53

Woolery, serving his second term, died Wednesday night.

Father Of Kidnapped Woman Issues Public Plea For Help

Amanda Custer's father said his heartbroken family needs "to bring our Amanda home." The 31-year-old was last seen July 29.

Inmate Mental Health Is Focus Of New California Bill

About 1/3 of the jail population has some mental health issue, statistics show. Could this end the cycle of moving from homeless to jail?

Missing Man With Schizophrenia Was Last Seen In Malibu

The 51-year-old was last heard from via telephone in May, and is known to frequent the Malibu area.

'Bad Santa' Actor Tony Cox Hits Kid On Bike: Police

A 13-year-old boy on a bike suffered minor injuries Thursday when he was hit by Tony Cox, the infamously bad elf from "Bad Santa."

Live Like Royalty In Meghan Markle's Former LA Pad

This historic charmer gives new meaning to the term "Hollywood royalty."

West Hollywood Co-Hosts 'The Mueller Report: A Live Reading'

Community members are invited to read, to join the audience, or to tune-in to the broadcast of "The Mueller Report: A Live Reading."

Investigators Examine Death Of Man, 25, Found In North Hollywood

A man whose body was found on a North Hollywood embankment near a homeless camp was not homeless, according to investigators.

Commission Approves Homeless Housing Complex For Sherman Oaks

Though the 4-story project has stirred controversy in the community, Councilman David Ryu said it will save lives and address a major crisis.

Proposed Program Aims To Clean Valley Stetch Of LA River

City Councilman Bob Blumenfield called for a pilot program to combat the impact of crime and pollution around the Valley's stretch of river