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Newport Beach Lifeguards Wrangle Shark With Bare Hands

The 4-foot thresher shark was reportedly in bad shape and later euthanized by animal control.

Nonprofit To Provide Free Deliveries To LA's Vulnerable Residents

The national nonprofit Perfect Strangers is expanding its services to Los Angeles, and it needs local volunteers.

LA Meets Five Of State's Six Coronavirus Benchmarks For Reopening

The county's rate of new cases continues to be nearly three times the benchmark, and gatherings remain a threat to reopening.

These CA Restaurants Among Wine Spectator 2020 Winners

Amid hardships faced by restaurants during the pandemic, Wine Spectator honored 3,800 restaurants on this year’s list.

Death Valley High Of 130 Degrees May Be Hottest Day In 107 Years

Death Valley, often the hottest place on the planet, hasn't been this hot since 1913.

Grace Community Church Defies Court Order; Holds Sunday Service

Pastor John MacArthur: "The good news is, you're here, you're not distancing, and you're not wearing masks."

USPS' Locking Drop Boxes Arrive In Dana Point; Residents Respond

A small USPS branch in Dana Point quietly unveils a collection box that will be locked overnight, to the frustration of residents.

LA Schools To Test Students, Staff And Families For Coronavirus

The Los Angeles Unified School District launched the most ambitious plan nationwide for COVID-19 virus testing and tracing in schools

Body Found Under 405 Freeway At Bear Street

The Orange County Coroner has been called to the scene where a fatality was reported at the 405, under the Bear Street Overpass.

ZJ Boarding House Closing After 32 Years In Santa Monica

Santa Monica surf shop ZJ Boarding House will close Sunday after 32 years.

Harriet's Reopens Rooftop Dining In West Hollywood

The restaurant, atop 1 Hotel, is a glam-throwback with an elegant atmosphere and great views.

Orange County Coronavirus Counts: Hospitalizations, Deaths Down

Across the county, an estimated near 35,000 residents have recovered from Coronavirus. Over 550,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted.

Peet's Coffee Offers Free Cup Of Joe To All LAUSD Employees

To celebrate the first day of school, all Los Angeles Unified employees can get a free coffee Tuesday at the company's 13 locations.

Santa Monica Schools Push Back Start Date

Santa Monica schools will start two days later this August.

OCSD Searches Lake Forest Home For Suspected Meth Lab

Officers serving a warrant for a stolen trailer on Sunset Lane discovered what they thought was a drug lab inside.

Amid Pressure, Garcetti Reverses Plan To Close Homeless Shelter

At 73 beds, the shelter at Pan Pacific Park is the third-largest emergency shelter in Los Angeles.

Tujunga Hit-And-Run Kills 83 Year Old Man; Suspect Arrested

The suspect turned himself in three hours after the crash.

Culver City Police Arrest Two Alleged Burglary Suspects

Culver City police arrested two alleged burglary suspects early Friday.

Dine Al Fresco At New 'Abbey Road' Alley In WeHo

The outdoor space adds street-café finesse to The Abbey Food & Bar, West Hollywood’s iconic gay bar & eatery.

LAUSD'S Virtual School Year Begins

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles students and teachers will spend the week learning how this pandemic school year is going to work.

Lake Hughes Fire: 18,526 Acres Burned; Crews Battle Heatwave, Too

Nearly 2,000 firefighters continue to battle the blaze with temperatures forecast to be in excess of 100 degrees Monday.

LA County Rent-Relief Program Opens In Pandemic: How To Apply

Applications are available beginning Monday for Los Angeles County residents, including people living in the Peninsula.

Parking Enforcement Relaxed In Culver City Due To Pandemic

To encourage people to continue staying home during the pandemic, parking enforcement will be relaxed through Sept. 8 in Culver City.

Azusa's Ranch 2 Fire: 2,256 Acres Scorched, 7% Contained

Extremely high temperatures hamper efforts to battle the blaze, which has been burning amid dense brush since last week.

Back To School For Capistrano Unified School District: 2020-21

It's back-to-school in a year unlike any other, with Tuesday, Aug. 18, the first day for classes across Capo Unified.

Culver City Residents Can Apply For LA County Rent-Relief Program

Applications are available beginning Monday for Los Angeles County residents, including Culver City residents.

Paddling Out Under The Clouds In Marina Del Rey: Photo Of The Day

Kayakers paddle out under the clouds in Marina del Rey.

Relief From Southland's Heat Wave Is A Ways Off

Much of the Los Angeles region will remain under an extreme heat warning and fire danger for most of the week.

Kids Jump In Front Of Freeway Traffic In Social Media Stunt

Teenagers were reported walking on the 101 Freeway shoulder and jumping in front of traffic to snap selfies. No injuries were reported.