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Shuttle Driver Accused Of Kidnapping | 108th B-Day: LA Today

Love Outshines Hate At Synagogue | Three 405 Motorcycle Fatalities In One Day | Jillian Barberie Shares Battle With Cancer| | LA Today

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Love Outshines Hate At Orange County Synagogue

The Orange County Jewish community and supporters stand together after anti-Semitic graffiti defaced Irvine's Beth Jacob Synagogue.

Queen Mary Shuttle Driver Accused Of Kidnapping Passengers

Cell phone video shows passengers screaming at the driver to stop, while others are seen jumping out the shuttle windows.

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Jillian Barberie Shares Her Battle With Breast Cancer

LA media fixture Jillian Barberie announced her aggressive plan to beat breast cancer.

Police Nab Westwood's Suspected Serial Flasher

Police arrested a 40-year-old man suspected of flashing several UCLA students over the course of two months.

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Two Die In Diamond Bar House Fire; Search For Son Continues

Two residents perished, along with a family pet, in a house fire on Crooked Creek Dr. overnight. Their son was reported missing.

Three Motorcycle Fatalities In One Day: Orange County

Three motorcyclists were killed in two separate crashes on Friday, on the 405 Freeway, officials said.

Fullerton Police Chief Resigns Amid Investigation

Following an investigation into an altercation at FivePoints Amphitheater concert, Fullerton Police Chief Dave Hendricks resigned, Friday.

Woman ID'd In Dumpster Murder; Boyfriend Charged In Crime: Cops

The body of an Anaheim mother of three was identified, then her boyfriend was arrested at LAX, awaiting an international flight to Jordan.

USC Researchers Make Zika Virus Breakthrough

Scientists at USC have identified the biomarkers associated with severe birth defects in babies born to women infected with the Zika virus.

Orange County Senator Predicts Financial Crisis In Public Schools

25 years ago, Sen. Moorlach predicted the bankruptcy of the county. Now he looks to the school districts as the "canary in the coal mine."

LAPD Motorcycle Officer Seriously Hurt In Crash

A Los Angeles Police Officer suffered serious injuries in a crash, and one person was detained at the scene.

Garcetti's Travels Leave Taxpayers With Hefty Security Bills

As the mayor seeks to bolster his profile ahead of a possible presidential run, he's been traveling out of state with LAPD as security.

LA Men Indicted For White Supremacist Mayhem

Federal authorities allege four LA area men traveled to MAGA and neo-Nazi rallies rioting and attacking journalists and protestors.

Man Killed By Police In Hollywood Gym Identified

Authorities identified a 30-year-old man shot and killed by an LAPD officer inside the locker room of a Hollywood gym this week.

California Voter Guide: Complete Candidate Resumes

You're the boss, voters, so check out the job applicant resumes before you hire a new governor or legislator thanks to CALmatters.

'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham Pleads Guilty To Resisting Arrest

The reality TV personality was arrested in June after allegedly getting into a fight with hotel guests and hitting a security guard.

3 Plead No Contest To Paintball Attack In South Bay

One man was shot in the eye while taking his nightly walk, leaving him with a serious eye injury.

Submissions Open For Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival

Submissions will be accepted until March 11, 2019. Awards include a $40,000 scholarship to film school.

Ladera Ranch Treasure, Grandma Mac, Celebrates 108th Birthday

Well, when you turn 108, perhaps having firefighters around to help you blow out your candles is a good idea! Happy Birthday, Grandma Mac!

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