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See Baby Whale Catch A Ride From Mama Off Dana Point

There is little in this world as relaxing and heartwarming as seeing a pair of whales together in the wild.

Parolee Charged In Toddler's Shooting Of Mom

A 24-year-old man was charged Friday on gun related and child endangerment charges after a toddler found a gun and shot his mother.

Redondo Man's Conviction Upheld For Murdering TV Star Girlfriend

The Redondo Beach man was convicted in the stabbing death of his live-in girlfriend, an attorney and reality TV personality.

$1 Billion LA Condo Project Mysteriously Comes To Crashing Halt

Construction on Oceanwide Plaza across from Staples Center came to an abrupt halt amid rumors of Chinese funding shortfalls and FBI probes.

Metro Looks To Decriminalize Express Lanes Violations

The Metro Board approved a pilot program that would decriminalize driving on the I-110 and I- 10 Express Lanes without a transponder.

Restaurant Catches Fire In Laguna Beach

A popular restaurant caught fire overnight Thursday on South Coast Highway.

Young Man's Conviction Upheld For Murder In Flaming SUV

The victim's body was found inside an SUV that had been set on fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.

'Easily Confused' Elderly Man Missing In Cerritos: LASD

"Mr. Smith is easily confused and forgetful and his friends and family are very concerned for his well-being," authorities said.

Asian Beauty Cosmetics Company Relocates To Orange County

AmorePacific will move from Corona to Brea, the company says, taking up residence in the 111,000+ square foot building on east Birch St.

Disney Sponsors Ramped Playground For Disabled Kids In Anaheim

The 11th Disney-sponsored KaBOOM! Playground in Anaheim Coming to Barton Park, and was set to open on Jan. 26

Save The Date To Donate Blood In San Juan Capistrano

The American Red Cross will be on hand hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Bohemian Rhapsody' Snubbed By GLAAD Over Bryan Singer Allegation

GLAAD pulled the Queen biopic from best picture contention at the GLAAD Media Awards due to allegations against director Bryan Singer.

Dead Man Found On 210 Freeway

Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a car on the Foothill (210) Freeway Thursday.

Police Chase Ends In North Hollywood Crash

It all started when police tried to pull over a suspected stolen car.

Actress Kim Porter Died From Pneumonia, Coroner Confirms

The 47-year-old actress, who had three children with rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, was found in her Toluca Lake home.

118 Freeway Shut Down As Police Search For Suspect

Both directions of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway have been shut down in the Porter Ranch area.

SoCal Airport Flights Delayed Due To Shutdown

Flight delays are rippling across the country, including at LAX, Long Beach and John Wayne airports as partial government shutdown grinds on.

Water Main Bursts On Santa Monica Boulevard

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews were called to repair the damage.

Coroner IDs Glendora Man Found On Foothill Freeway

A Glendora resident was found dead inside his vehicle, Thursday, CHP said.

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