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Mako Shark Mugs For Divers In Dana Point

This shark gave an underwater camera an up close and personal greeting this week in South Orange County waters. Would you go for a swim?

Cop Puts Loaded Gun In 8-Year-Old's Backpack: COURT

A Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Deputy was charged with placing a loaded duty weapon in an 8-year-old relative's backpack.

LAPD Officers Hailed As Heroes For Pulling Man From Burning Home

Four LAPD officers risked their lives and ended up in the hospital saving the life of an unconscious man trapped in a burning home in Sylmar.

Man Killed Wife, Son, 13, In Murder-Suicide In Redondo Beach

Police found the three bodies when responding to gunfire reports. Neighbor noted the dad in "constant pain" after an accident.

3.0 Earthquake Strikes North Orange County

Did you feel it? A 3.0 Earthquake rattled north Orange County Thursday.

Manhunt On For Husband Accused Of Attacking Wife With Chainsaw

Police believe Alejandro Alvarez is armed and dangerous after he attacked his wife with a chainsaw in front of their young children.

Emmy Nominations 2018: 'Game Of Thrones' Is Back With A Vengeance

Premium cable shows dominate the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations while Netflix and Hulu offer strong contenders.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Iconic Ennis House Listed By Billionaire

Billionaire Ron Burkle is selling one of the most famous homes by LA's most famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Happy 'National French Fry Day' 2018: Freebies & Deals

Celebrate with July 13 giveaways throughout California, along with a chance to score free "Donut Fries" at some Dunkin' locations.

Minor Coastal Flooding, High Surf, Rip Tides Loom For L.A., O.C.

Showers and possible thunderstorms may be in the forecast for the mountains and valleys, according to the NWS.

Man Stabbed In Long Beach, Dies At Hospital

A hunt is on for the suspect, police said.

Woman Convicted Of Drowning Her Baby In A Bathtub--Again

For the 2nd time a Santa Ana woman was convicted for drowning her 2-month-old baby daughter in a bathtub. Now, the trial enters sanity phase.

Councilman Blasts DWP For Heat Wave Power Outages

Councilman Mitch O'Farrell wants explanation from DWP on the power outage that left tens of thousands without electricity during record heat.

Put Your Phone Down And Drive, Claremont Cops Say

Distracted Driving is taking a big hit in Claremont, with cops out actively enforcing those hands-free rules.

OC Oral Insulin Clinical Trial Could Be Next Step For Treatment

This Tustin based Oral Insulin clinical trial in Orange County will test treatment for those with type 2 diabetes over the next 90 days.

Fall From Hollywood Rooftop Ruled A Suicide

Authorities believe a man who fell from the roof a Hollywood apartment building this week killed himself.

Home Sales Open At 'The Residences' In Rolling Hills Estates

The "Ranch Revival" enclave, of brand new 4- to 6-bedroom houses, is within the Rolling Hills Country Club on Palos Verdes Peninsula.

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