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'I Felt Humiliated,' Woman Testifies In Case Of Serial Bad Dater

Police say the man dubbed the Dine and Dash Dater left women across LA to foot hefty dinner bills, but now he may pay a steep price.

Active Shooter Reported At Downey Kaiser, Suspect Detained

"I have a gun and people are gonna die," a man shouted, triggering a scare at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

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Happy Returns Takes The Hassle Out Of Online Returns

The Santa Monica-based company helps customers return their online purchases for free at kiosks around L.A.

Have You Seen Kaia? Still Missing In South Orange County

This 11-year-old remains missing after vanishing from her foster home late Friday in south Orange County, San Clemente. Have you seen her?

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Did You Donate? Woman Faked Firefighter Husband For Scam: Police

She faked a husband, a pregnancy, and more all in the name of bilking over $11,000 out of generous neighbors, police allege.

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter Won't Face Sexual Assault Charges

Singer Melissa Schuman said Carter sexually assaulted her when she was 18 years old and a singer in the girl group Dream.

'Straws' Documentary Screening And Expert Panel In Beverly Hills

The free event focusing on plastic pollution will include a social hour, documentary screening and Q&A with environmental experts.

Fundraiser Underway For Dad Of 7 Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver

Police believe the suspect was in an alleged drunken fight with the Long Beach father moments before he was run over and killed.

Women Lose Ground In Fight For Equality In TV

Fewer women were employed on screen and behind the camera in the television industry over the last year, a new study found.

SoCal Edison To Raise Rates To Fund Wildfire Prevention

Facing billions in losses from wildfires caused by power lines, Southern California Edison is looking to make $582 million in improvements.

LA Galaxy Coach Sigi Schmid Quits Abruptly

With six games remaining and his team fighting for a playoff berth, LA Galaxy Coach Sigi Schmid quits.

Big 10 College Fair At Santa Margarita High School

Santa Margarita High School helped students to get to the next level of education, introducing them to officials from Big 10 schools.

September 11th Remembered Across Orange County

"On a day buildings fell, heroes rose," OCFA pauses to remember the 343 firefighters & others killed on 9/11. Where were you 17 years ago?

LA County Looks To Cap Rent Increases

LA County Supervisors are expected to vote Tuesday on a rent control measure aimed at moderating the housing crisis.

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