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405 Freeway Shut Down Due To Hazardous Materials Spill

All lanes of the 405 Freeway are closed in both directions in Redondo Beach.

Proposed Rules Could Boot Emotional Support Animals From Flights

The proposed rules aim to crack down on passengers traveling with unconventional pets — pigs, turkeys, miniature horses, squirrels on planes.

Jedi Forces Unite At Galaxy's Edge In Lightsaber Meetup

A group of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge fans made a second appearance at Disneyland in this stunning light display.

Deadly Coronavirus Suspected In LAX Traveler

A traveler flying with family from Mexico was hospitalized after landing in Los Angeles amid concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak.

Suspect Arrested In Stabbing At Manhattan Beach Hotel

Officers found a man in his room at the Crimson Hotel with multiple stab wounds on January 17, police said.

Stepbrother Stabbing Suspect 'Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity'

The Orange County Superior Court has found Andres Serrat was insane at the time of stabbing his step-brother in Garden Grove, in 2015.

Pier 1 Imports To Close Los Angeles Stores

The home furnishing store this spring will close hundreds of stores across the county, many of them in the Southland.

Muslim Store Owner Attacked By Teen On 9/11 Wins $800,000

A teen walked into the Palos Verdes Estates liquor store and beat the owner with a baseball bat.

Affordable Housing Grants Awarded To 3 South Orange County Towns

Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, and Rancho Santa Margarita will each receive planning grants to develop affordable housing in their cities.

San Clemente Council Declines Short Term Rental Property Permit

The San Clemente City Council heard multiple speakers at the recent meeting on short term rentals, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Santa Monica's Assistant City Manager Announces Retirement

Katie Lichtig is retiring after 35 years of service in local and federal government.

Cannabis Lifestyle Store, Higher Standards, Opens In Malibu

Higher Standards Malibu will have CBD products, art, luxury smoking accessories, vaporizers and lifestyle brands.

Caregiver Charged With Bilking Up To $100,000 From Elderly Victim

She allegedly took the money through cash withdrawals and bank checks issued from the elderly La Canada Flintridge victim's account.

Body Found Near Malibou Lake

Investigators from the Malibu/Lost Hill's Sheriff's Station were investigating the death as a suicide.

3 Trapped In Griffith Park Rollover Crash

Park Rangers found a vehicle overturned and perched in a precarious position with three people trapped inside Thursday.

Hate Crime, Especially Anti-Semitic Crimes, Spike Across LA

As hate crimes climb 40 percent since 2016, city leaders call for proactive measures to reverse the trend.

Have You Seen Mae? Missing Woman Sought In Anaheim

An elderly Asian woman in need of medication went missing from her home, Thursday. Have you seen Mae Takayama?

LA Girds Up For Deadly Coronavirus

LA County health officials are preparing for the likelihood of a local coronavirus exposure given the rate of travel between China and LA.