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Sniper Danger Allegedly Kept From Public | Monster Jam: Patch PM

Beans, The Deaf Surfing Whippet, Rides Final Wave Into Retirement | Mystery Vaping Illness Claims First Southland Victim | Patch PM

Beans may be retiring from surfing, but she'll keep busy with an upcoming movie, social media stardom and her local celebrity status.
Beans may be retiring from surfing, but she'll keep busy with an upcoming movie, social media stardom and her local celebrity status. (Courtesy of Jen Havens)

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Beans, The Deaf Surfing Whippet, Rides Final Wave Into Retirement

She may be retiring from surfing, but she'll keep busy with an upcoming movie, social media stardom and her local celebrity status.

Monsters Roam Disney California Adventure After Dark This Holiday

It's creepy, funny & irreverent as ever. Love Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!? you are guaranteed to fall for the monster mashup.

Find out what's happening in Pacific Palisadesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Mystery Vaping Illness Claims First Southland Victim: Officials

Los Angeles health officials announced the first fatality statewide from the mysterious vaping illness that has sickened smokers nationwide.

Malibu Park Sniper Danger Kept From Community, Lt. Alleges

An LASD Lt. alleges his supervisors retaliated against him for trying to inform the public about shootings at Malibu Creek State Park.

Find out what's happening in Pacific Palisadesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

School Let Man Walk Onto Playground, Sexually Assault Girl: Suit

The girl will suffer a lifetime of painful memories of being molested at school, the court papers state.

Anaheim Man ID'd As Dive Boat Fire Victim

Family and friends of Big Fish Employer Services founder Justin Dignam shared their grief that he died in the dive boat fire off Santa Cruz.

West Nile Virus Spreads In Los Angeles

More mosquitoes in the region tested positive for the potentially deadly virus, and authorities are asking residents to take precautions.

Beverly Hills Police Captain Retires After 33 Years

Capt. Lincoln Hoshino spent his entire time in law enforcement with the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Christina Anstead's Baby Boy Born Friday

It was a touching Twitter moment as the car guru Ant Anstead shared the news that his & HGTV designer wife's son Hudson London was born.

Karalee Nakatsuka Named CAs History Teacher Of The Year

Arcadia Unified’s Karalee Nakatsuka Named California History Teacher of the Year

Men Attempt To Lure School Children In SGV Area

Two men tried to kidnap a 12-year-old boy in West Covina a day after a pair of suspicious incidents involving girls walking to school.

City Fêtes Cannabis Pioneer/Aids Survivor Running For President

Richard Eastman, a Hollywood cannabis activist who survived an AIDS diagnosis when it usually meant death, was honored by the City Council.

Verdict Found In Fatal Modjeska Motorcycle Crash

A stolen car struck and killed Drew Ketter, 55 of Midway City; his wife, Joanne, sustained multiple broken bones in the collision.

Glendora Armed Jewelry Store Heist, 1 Shot, 1 Arrest, 1 At Large

After an armed takeover at a Jewelry store in Glendora, Friday, one suspect was arrested, one shot. Another suspect remained at large.

LAPD Officers In Hollywood Hospitalized Following Drug Exposure

The three were hospitalized after encountering fentanyl while checking on a report of a gunman.

Small Brush Fire Scorches Angeles National Forest Hillside

Firefighters hustled to keep a small brush fire contained off North Little Tujunga Canyon Road Friday.

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