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SoCal Teen Survives Gnarly Shark Attack While Surfing

“It all happened quickly, but I turned and saw that it had one of my legs in its mouth,” the 19-year-old surfer told a local newspaper.

Sanctuary City Law Violates California Values Act, ACLU Says

Advocates of the "sanctuary state" law vowed Tuesday to continue their efforts in a constitutional battle between Huntington Beach and CA.

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LA Teachers Strike Postponed

Less than 24 hours before the possible strike of 33,000 LA teachers, the union announced plans to hold off for a few more days.

You're Probably Overpaying Your Property Tax, Los Angeles

About 435,000 LA County homeowners fail to apply for an exemption that would shave $70 from their tax bill, county officials found.

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Look Inside Mark Cuban's Laguna Beach Estate

See over 40 pictures of the billionaire's stunning Montage Laguna Beach home where Pacific views may just show a shark or two this summer.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Celebrated By MVHS Students

These Mission Viejo High School Diablos surprised their student resource officer with this sign of appreciation.

Metrolink Service In Orange County Affected By Maintenance Work

Metrolink riders heading through OC can expect delays of up to 60 minutes due to connecting bus service, according to officials.

Laguna Beach High School Girls Water Polo Makes Splash At Opener

The LBHS Girl's Water Polo team took to the pool in their Surf League opener this week, against Newport Harbor.

Cyclist Critically Injured When Car Flips On PCH In Palisades

The freak accident happened in a parking lot on Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades.

City Buys West Valley Playhouse

The acquisition is part of City Councilman Bob Blumenfield's vision for a cultural arts hub in the West Valley.

Metrolink To Offer Rams Game Saturday Night Service

Rams fans from across Southern California will be able to take advantage of $10 roundtrip Metrolink Service for Saturday's playoff game.

Friday Deadline To Apply For Woolsey Fire FEMA Aid

FEMA has approved 6,646 applications and more than $48.7 million in aid related to the Woolsey and Camp fires, according to their website.

LA Rep Donates Controversial Contributions To LGBT Groups

Rep. Ted Lieu is donating $18,500 of contributions made by prominent donor Ed Buck a day after another body was found in his apartment.

Vaccinating Hospital Patients Against Flu Advisable, Study Finds

A study by Kaiser Permanente found that contrary to concerns about complications surgical patients have no increased risk from vaccinations.

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