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Entire Family Killed By Alleged DUI Driver In Long Beach

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.

Sex Offender Who Attacked Girl On School Playground Sentenced

The 6-year-old girl was attacked after she was dropped off at Lincoln Elementary School in Torrance earlier this year.

Olivia Newton-John’s Iconic ‘Grease’ Costume Nets Unexpected Fortune At Auction

She famously had to be sewn into those pants, and now Olivia Newton-John’s iconic “Grease” costume has sold for a fortune and a good cause.

Disneyland Holidays Transform Park To Merriest Place On Earth

The holidays at Disneyland Resort return Friday through Jan. 6, 2020. Here is how you can enjoy the magic this season!

Preterm Birth Rates In LA 'Unacceptably High,' Report Concludes

Los Angeles fits into the nation's 'unacceptably high' rate of preterm births and maternal and baby deaths, according to the March of Dimes.

Covfefe Wins $1 Million In Breeder's Cup Event

No fake news about it, a racehorse named for President Trump's famous typo tweet has won six of eight races.

'Spontaneous Combustion' Triggers Major Fire In North Hollywood

Surveillance footage from inside an auto body shop shows the spontaneous combustion that led to a fire that spread to multiple buildings.

New Urgent Care Center Opening In Rolling Hills Estates

Exer Urgent Care is an emergency room alternative that is built and staffed by ER doctors.

Threat At Cal State Los Angeles Prompts Increase In Security

It's the second time in less than a week that a threat was made targeting Cal State Los Angeles.

MBPD To Participate In Movember With Moustaches, Moustache Pins

MBPD is proud to be part of the movement to raise awareness for those whose lives have been affected by prostate cancer, Sgt. Tim Zins said.

Scarecrow Contest Winners Announced In Mission Viejo

Brody and Groot were among the winners of the annual Mission Viejo Scarecrow Contest, 2019.

Apartment Fire Leaves 1 Injured In Long Beach

A fire broke out in a two-story apartment building on Cherry Avenue in Long Beach.

Ellen Degeneres To Receive Award At Golden Globes

The comedian and talk show host has been nominated for three Golden Globes throughout her career, and won multiple Emmys.

Santiago Canyon Brush Fire Stopped At Under 3 Acres

See a DC10 drop flame retardant as Orange County firefighters battled a small brush fire Sunday in the Santa Ana mountains.
LA Gives Uber Ultimatum: Shape Up Or Ship Out
City officials have given Uber until Friday to comply with ridership data-sharing requirements or scooter and bike rentals will cease.

Hollywood Film Awards 2019: Complete List Of Winners

Al Pacino, Renee Zellweger, Charlize Theron and Laura Dern were among the performers honored at the 23rd annual awards ceremony.

San Clemente City Council Special Election Underway Nov. 5, 2019

A special election takes place Tuesday in San Clemente to fill the vacant seat after Council Member Steve Swartz's death in May.

Slain Family Remembered By Garden Grove Muslim Community

Yousef "Joseph" Awaida, Raihan Dakhil, and their son Omar, 3, died after being struck by an SUV on a sidewalk in Long Beach on Halloween.

Woman Arrested After Chase Across 101/170 Freeways

An erratic driver triggered a police chase spanning two freeways before being nabbed by police.

Fire Erupts At Orange County Apartment Building, 2 Injured

Flames and smoke could be seen across Orange County as a fire raged at this 8-unit apartment building in Tustin.

210 Freeway Traffic Halts When Big Rig Topples

Drivers were stalled for hours on the 210 freeway after an Amazon delivery truck turned on its side, blocking traffic for hours, Monday.

Garcetti Critics Take Another Stab At Recalling The Mayor

A movement to recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti based on his record on homelessness has been certified for signature gathering.

Getty Fire 79% Contained, Last Evacuees Return Home

With the weather cooperating, fire department officials believe the six-day-old blaze can fully be contained.

Hamlin Elementary School Placed On Lockdown

Los Angeles police set up a perimeter Monday to nab a stolen car suspect in the area around the West Hills.

Archery Hay Bales Go Up In Flames In Sepulveda Basin

Firefighters expecting to tackle a grass fire discovered hay bales being used for archery aflame in the Sepulveda Basin.