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Cheap Gas Promo Snarls Traffic In Santa Monica

A promo for the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is offering gas for 30 cents a gallon at a Chevron Station in Santa Monica.

Jury Convicts 'Hollywood Ripper' Serial Killer

After days of deliberation, jurors convicted Michael Gargiulo of the thrill killings of beautiful young women in their LA homes.

Tropical Scents, Sights Abound In South Orange County Beach Towns

Plumerias are blooming all around south Orange County, and in Capistrano Beach, one resident stopped to share a picture. Patch loves photos!

Crews Find 1,300 Pounds Of Pot Floating Off Catalina Island

Coast Guard and county lifeguard crews found 43 bales of marijuana, worth an estimated $1 million, floating in the ocean.

West Nile Virus Found In La Verne, San Gabriel Valley

A recent outbreak of West Nile Virus was discovered in Baldwin Park. Just over a week later, it was found also in Pomona and La Verne

EcoATM Returns Stolen iPhone To Rightful Owner In Mission Viejo

The Find My iPhone app worked wonders for this Mission Viejo resident, who discovered her lost iPhone, recycled for cash, inside an ATM.

Tiny Tot Olympics Returns To Malibu Bluffs Park

Kids can choose between different sporting activities "meant to inspire confidence and teach kids about teamwork," the City of Malibu said.

Conviction In Punching, Slapping Offense At OC Political Rally

A Sacramento woman was convicted for fighting with a man at a Make America Great Again political rally two years ago.

Judge Threatens Contempt Hearing Against Billionaire Producer

The billionaire, accused of sexually harassing a former employee, has repeatedly lashed out in the courtroom during the trial.

Border Patrol Ordered To Give Children Soap And Blankets

The ruling is a rebuke of the administration, which stirred outrage when a DOJ prosecutor argued that sleep and hygiene aren't necessities.

Man Wounded In Officer-Involved Shooting In Venice

No officers were injured in the shooting, authorities said.

Area 5 School Board Trustee Resigns CUSD Searches To Fill Vacancy

A Capistrano Unified School District Trustee member resigned this month. Applications for a new trustee are being accepted.

Heatwave Relief Coming To Orange County

Abnormally high temperatures continued Thursday across the Southland cities in the 4th heatwave of the summer.

Valley Intersection Has Deadly Design, Lawsuit Claims

The family of an aspiring singer killed in a 2018 crash, claims the poorly maintained and designed intersection is to blame for her death.

Chargers Vs. Saints, See The Last Open Practice Of Preseason

The Los Angeles Chargers will meet the New Orleans Saints this week, both on the practice field and at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Deputy's Widow Sues Over Husband's Bicycle Race Death

The widow, whose husband died at the World Police and Fire Games in 2017, is suing two helmet companies.

Carjacking Chase Ends In Violent Crash In Valley Village

A woman was seen getting out of one of the cars and pulling children out of the vehicle.

Ocean Avenue To Be Partially Closed In Santa Monica

A water main replacement is forcing the closure of sections of Ocean Avenue between Washington Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.

COAST Offers More Ways To Celebrate Open Streets In Santa Monica

Two miles of Santa Monica’s streets will be closed to cars for live music, food, art and hands-on activities.

Lee Wins, Lundquist Concedes City Council Race

John Lee, former chief of staff of Councilman Mitch Englander, will officially represent the Northridge area on the Los Angeles City Council