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Amazon To Open Grocery Store In Los Angeles

Amazon plans to open its first grocery store in Los Angeles next year in a bid to conquer the grocery industry.

USC Acknowledges Spate Of Student Deaths

Suffering an unusually high number of student tragedies this year, many in the USC community are searching for a reason.

More OC Apartments In Line For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

A proposal to Power Your Drive was submitted by SDG&E to provide 2,000 charging stations for apartment buildings from San Diego to OC.

Man Charged In Alleged DUI Crash That Killed Entire Family

The woman died shortly after her husband and 3-year-old son. The family was hit on a sidewalk by an alleged drunken driver on Halloween.

'Days Of Our Lives' Cast Freed From Contract, Show's Fate Falters

The fate of the 56-year-old daytime soap opera appeared shaky as producers released the entire cast from contract Tuesday.

See Drones Over Lake Forest? This Is Why

Residents received word from SoCal Edison that there may be drones flying overhead in the coming weeks.

LA Archbishop Jose Gomez Voted First Latino To Lead U.S. Bishops

It's another powerful milestone for Archbishop Jose Gomez, the highest ranking Latino in the U.S. Catholic Church.

New Cocktail Lounge 'Canary' Opens In Santa Monica

Canary, a modern cocktail lounge with tropical décor, opened last Friday in Downtown Santa Monica.

Victoria's Secret Boost | Trash Fire | Arcadia Police Report

Arcadia police answered 981 calls over the past week. From a grand theft at Santa Anita Race Track to smashed car windows.

Baldwin Park USD Saves Community $72 Million

A bond refinancing will save Baldwin Park property owners $72 million over the next 30 years.

Harley Laguna Beach Celebrates 1st Anniversary

Come for wine and food pairings at Harley Laguna Beach's birthday party!

Helpful Honda Guys Lend A Hand To Homeless Man In Long Beach

The 73-year-old is loved by locals, and often sweeps, picks up trash and prunes trees in the Long Beach neighborhood he calls home.

LA Area Students Stage Walkout Over DACA Arguments

With thousands of Southlanders' fate hanging in the balance of the Supreme Court DACA case, L.A. area students rallied for DREAMERS.

Bel-Air Synagogue Can Sue City Over Skirball Fire, Judge Rules

Synagogue leaders aim to hold the city accountable, contending the city failed to clear the homeless camp where the fire started.

South County Traffic Relief Outreach Underway

Live in south Orange County? Schedule this meeting on your calendar and be sure to do your homework. Caltrans & F/ETCA wants your opinion.

French Octogenarian Goes Missing In Hollywood

Authorities are asking for help finding an 83-year-old tourist who disappeared in Hollywood on Friday.

Redondo Ballet To Perform Free Production Of 'Through The Pages'

The Redondo Ballet will perform a free encore production of "Through the Pages: A Celebration of Art and Community."

Boat Fire Lawsuit Filed By Anaheim Hills Victim's Wife

Justin Digman was one of 34 lost in the boat fire off Santa Barbara earlier this year. His widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week.

Calif. AG Becerra Makes Supreme Court Argument For DACA

California's attorney general will fight in the high court for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program affecting 700K DREAMERS.

86-Year-Old Woman Goes Missing In Northridge

Authorities are asking for help finding an elderly Northridge woman who suffers from dementia.

LASD Recruiting Young Adults For Explorers Program

The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is looking for young adults from 14-20 years old who are interested in exploring law enforcement.

Gelson's Celebrates 1 Year In Manhattan Beach With Sales, Party

This Saturday, 5 percent of all sales will benefit the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed On Harbor Freeway

It was unknown how the pedestrian came to be on the freeway, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

Hollywood Break-In Leads To 6-Hour Standoff: LAPD

According to police, a former tenant broke into his old apartment after being evicted, leading to an hours-long standoff with police.