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Body Of Missing College Student Found At Borrego Park

Officials said Blaze Bernstein, who has been missing for a week, was found dead in the park on Tuesday.

Killer Who Rapped About Shooting Redondo Man Denied Appeal

The man wrote rap lyrics describing details of the slaying of a father of two in Redondo Beach, but denied being involved in the murder.

California's Deadliest Flu Season In A Decade Claims Dozens

The deadliest flu season California has seen in 10 years has already killed dozens, and health officials urge residents to get vaccinated.

LA Serial Child Molester Must Be Freed, Judge Orders

The state violated the rights of a child molester for locking him up 17 years while awaiting a trail with a max sentence of two years.

CA Firefighter's Last Moments Detailed In Devastating New Report

Cory Iverson was killed Dec. 14 while battling the largest wildfire in California history. His death is detailed in a new state report.

CA Mudslides Kill 17; 100 Homes Destroyed

After a fire devastated Santa Barbara County weeks ago, a rainstorm caused massive mudslides that killed residents and injured others.

ICE Agents Arrest 21 People At 7-Eleven Stores Nationwide

Agents targeted 100 7-Eleven stores on Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers.

It's Tourism Boom Time For Los Angeles

Fueled by a record breaking year for tourism, LA's economy continued to grow at steady clip in 2017.

Elderly Man's Death Ruled Homicide In Santa Monica: Police

A preliminary investigation revealed possible suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death, police said.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Coming To Culver City

Hello Kitty fans can look forward to various exclusive treats and limited-edition collectibles special to the Cafe Truck.

Laguna Niguel Man Dies In Oso Parkway Crash Tuesday

A man leaving work slammed into another vehicle Tuesday afternoon; he succumbed to injuries and died. One other was injured in the collision