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Red Tier Is Here | Schoolkids Return | Cars Crash Into Things

Truck falls into pool | Cities get big stimulus payouts | Watch robber suspects arrested | Beach Water Use Advisory in effect

People line up by car in rain and lightning Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines at Six Flags Magic Mountain MegaPOD in Santa Clarita.
People line up by car in rain and lightning Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines at Six Flags Magic Mountain MegaPOD in Santa Clarita. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight.

LA To Hit Red Tier; Indoor Dining, Increased Vaccines Coming

In a huge step forward, Los Angeles announced it will reach red tier Sunday and open up more vaccine appointments in the next week.

Find out what's happening in Northridge-Chatsworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Red Tier Starts Sunday In OC: Museums, Zoos, Indoor Restaurants

On Sunday, the county can move to the red tier with higher capacity, indoor dining, zoos, restaurants, and movie theater reopenings.

Find out what's happening in Northridge-Chatsworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

LAPD Arrests 2 Suspects Related To Watch Robberies

Police are not able to say whether the suspects were related to the March 4 robbery at Il Pastaio.

Laguna Beach Police Pursuit Leads To Officer Involved Shooting

A shooting occurred at the end of a vehicle pursuit through town, at the south end of Coast Highway, police say.

Slow Chase Of Suspected Stolen Truck Ends, Driver In Custody

The driver of a suspected stolen truck who led Los Angeles police on a slow-speed pursuit in West Los Angeles was in custody Friday morning.

Orange County Stimulus Package Grant Totals Announced: By City

Orange County cities will receive an injection of cash to the tune of thousands or millions to help with easing back to post-covid normal.

Taco Surf Owners, Cops Seek Driver Who Slammed Into Restaurant

It was a dark and stormy night when a truck hydroplaned, skidded out of control and collided with a favored Seal Beach taco shop.

LAPD Adding More Than 30 New Officers To Westside

Los Angeles police are responding to increased crime on the Westside and adding more than 30 new officers.

Beach Water Use Advisory In Effect Along Los Angeles Coastline
A beach water use advisory was extended to Sunday, warning people of possible bacteria following rainfall.

Garden Grove Chase Ends With Swimming Pool Splash, 2 Die In Crash

Orange County Fire Authority and police responded to the scene where a Dodge Ram Pickup slammed into a car, a hydrant, block wall and pool.

French Bulldog Puppy Robbery Suspects Arrested, Police Say

Police are sharing information about how a puppy named Cash was stolen from its owner, who was injured during the robbery.

St. Patrick's Day Event & Dining Guide 2021: Orange County

Get your annual fix for green beer, corned beef & cabbage, plus find live music & other Irish celebrations throughout the O.C. region.

Serena Williams Lists Beverly Hills Mansion For $7.5M

The tennis superstar is selling a Mediterranean villa with sweeping city views.

Malibu Elementary Students Return To School Next Week

The district says it is working to finalize schedules for secondary students now that the county is about to head into the Red Tier.

Glowing, Bright Sunset Over The Pacific: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shares this radiant sunset over the ocean.

Seagulls Soar At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Seagulls search for dinner at sunset in Santa Monica.

5 Outdoor Adventures To Check Out Near Palos Verdes

The sun is out and it's getting warmer. Here are five great local walks and hikes to check out this spring.

Capistrano USD Opens Fall 2021 Classroom Safety Survey

Should desks be 6 feet apart? 4 feet apart? What can families expect when their kids return to class this fall? There's a survey for that.

Mission Viejo's BeeBe Skatepark Tagged With Graffiti...or Art?
Graffiti painted across the bumpy surfaces and buildings at the Beebe Skatepark this week, sparked local conversation: destructive or art?

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