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Woman Shamed For Santa Monica Cleanup Pic Blames 'Cancel Culture'

Fiona Moriarity-McLaughlin blames online culture and says she was misrepresented in a video.

Injured Mountain Lion Found Hiding In Monrovia Home's Crawl Space

A couple heard the mountain lion growling underneath their home Thursday morning.

Troubling Trends Risk LA's Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Climb

The vast majority of LA bars and restaurants are failing to follow health mandates, according to county health officials.

Armed Woman Shot By Cops In Lake Forest: OCSD

A woman armed with a gun is thought to have called police to her location, saying she was a burglar, early Wednesday, officials say.

Angels Baseball Returns For 2020 Season, Stadium Refresh Planned

After months of meetings, planning & decision making, Major League Baseball is making a comeback, with an agreement to start the '20 season.

Police ID Two Men Killed In Venice Shooting

Police continue to investigate what happened during a shooting Monday night in Venice parking lot.

Ex-Cops Investigated For Threats Against BLM Activist Shaun King

Authorities are investigating three former officers who allegedly made death threats against the Black Lives Matter activist.

26 Die Of Coronavirus, Wednesday Orange County's Deadliest Day

363 patients are hospitalized, and 145 of those are in intensive care, Wednesday as OC Health Care watches growing "positivity rate."

Capistrano District Plans To Lay Off 88 Classified Employees

As the Capistrano Unified School District examines reopening plans for 2020/21 & budget restrictions, they announce new staff reductions.

‘I Just Started Crying’: Redondo Beach Baby Diagnosed With Rare Genetic Disease

“She is happy,” Ceri Devine, Rhys’ mother, said. “She is smiley.”

Sheriff Accused Of Stonewalling Investigation Of Deputy Shootings

Authorities allege the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is flouting civilian oversight of high-profile investigations into deputy shootings.

Businesses Begin Reopening, Recovery Efforts Grow In Santa Monica

More restaurants are reopening for outdoor dining as rebuilding efforts continue along Main Street and the Third Street Promenade area.

Man Sentenced In Connection With Crash That Killed Teen

One of two men convicted in connection with a crash that killed a high school baseball player and injured his father was sentenced.

Santa Monica Man To Plead Guilty To Running Online Romance Scam

Antonio Mariot Wilson, 57, will face up to 20 years in federal prison at sentencing, prosecutors said.

Homes Fly Off The LA Market Despite Pandemic

The average home for sale in the Los Angeles barely sits on the market before being snatched up despite the economic uncertainty

Santa Monica Pier Reopens, Face Coverings And Distancing Required

The historic Santa Monica Pier is reopening, city officials announced Wednesday.

Obesity Rate Drops For Redondo Beach Students, Report Says

Beach Cities Health District and Redondo Beach Unified School District are reporting a dramatic drop in childhood obesity.

Airbnb To Help LA Keep Track Of Local Bookings

Airbnb announced a registration system that will help the city keep track of short term rentals, which host 2 million visitors annually in LA.

Santa Monica Passes New Budget

Santa Monica City Council has approved a $613.6 million fiscal year 2020-2021 budget.