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Woman Describes Waking Up To Find Serial Killer Atop Her

In the death penalty phase of the Hollywood Ripper trial, a woman who fought off the killer, gave jurors a glimpse into her nightmare.

Two Orange County Girl Scouts Win National Honors

Megan Loh and Isabella Madrigal-- have been named 2019 National Gold Award Girl Scouts, an honor only 5 OC girl scouts have ever earned.

2 Lions Die After Ingesting Rat Poison In Santa Monica Mountains

In the LA area, five mountains have been killed by rat poison, and researchers suspect poison may have been involved in other deaths.

Driver Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assaults Of Drunk Women

The suspect approached one of the victims and offered a ride home for a fare lower than rideshare services.

Meet Laguna Beach High School's New Assistant Principal

Meet Mr. Dale Miller, who will oversee academics and discipline for half of the student body for students with last names, N-Z.

Student In Custody After Threat At Cal State Long Beach

People on campus are being advised to move indoors and shelter in place.

Santa Ana Winds Bring Critical Fire Danger To Los Angeles

The National Weather Service Tuesday issued a fire weather watch Wednesday through Friday as major wind gusts create hazardous conditions.

Jeff Daniels To Play FBI Director James Comey In Miniseries

The Emmy-winning actor will play President Donald Trump's nemesis while "House of Cards" actor Brendan Gleeson will play the president.

LBPD Receives $100,000 Grant To Fight Alcohol-Related Crimes

The grant is one of 49 awarded to law enforcement agencies throughout the state through ABC's Alcohol Policing Partnership Program.

Yom Kippur, Judaism's Holiest Day, Begins At Sundown

There are Yom Kippur services around Los Angeles, as well as services that will be televised and streamed.

Francis Davies Named Interim Auditor-Controller Of Orange County

The new interim Auditor-Controller was appointed Tues. He pledged not to run for re-election when Eric Woolery's term is complete in 2023.

Stolen Vehicle Suspect Crashes, Runs Off, Taken Into Custody

The suspect ditched the car after it crashed and ran off, but was quickly found by officers.

Deadly Crash On 405 Freeway Prompts Lane Closures

Three northbound lanes of the 405 freeway were closed after the fatal crash.

Trash Fire In Alley Spreads To Hollywood Apartment Building

Several apartment units in the multi-story building were damaged.

Willowick Golf Course Sale Blocked By Lawsuit

A union-backed advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Santa Ana and Garden Grove in an attempt to stop the proposed sale of the course.

Suspect In 1985 Murder Of Studio City Director Pleads Not Guilty

DNA allegedly led to Edwin Jerry Hiatt, who is suspected of beating to death a prominent TV director in his Studio City home in 1985.

Armed Gunman Sought After Taco Truck Robbery

The robbery is thought to be part of similar food truck robberies that have occurred across Orange County.

House Fire Ignites Brush In La Verne

An explosion at a La Verne home ignited brush, threatening homes, Monday.