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Tom Hanks Discovers He's Mister Rogers' Distant Cousin

The two actors have been hailed as the nicest guys in entertainment. As it turns out, it's in their DNA.

'Her Heart Will Still Beat,' Mother Donates Laguna Teen's Organs

A Laguna Beach family still grieving the loss of daughter & sister Jasmen Wilkinson, honor her memory through the gift of organ donation.

The Woman With The Irish Ring: Jane Doe No. 49

Jane Doe No. 49 died in a fiery wreck on the Hollywood Freeway 20 years ago, and there remain only two clues to her identity.

'Idol' Finalist Alejandro Aranda Talks Instant Fame, New Album

Alejandro Aranda was the shy singer on "American Idol," but he just wants everyone to know he's actually a "huge dork."

Hat Trick Grants This Duck Baby Naming Privileges

Anaheim Ducks center Derek Grant gets to name his friend's baby, after winning a friendly bet, scoring 3 shots in Saturday's game.

Thoroughbred Racing's Future In Question

With racing and training related equine deaths at record numbers in 2019, a group is seeking to modernize the sport.

'Jeopardy!' Champs Will Face Off In 'Greatest Of All Time' Series

"Jeopardy!" heavy hitters Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer will compete on "Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time."

Angelenos Increasingly Fed Up With Homeless Camps, Poll Shows

Frustrated with the city's handling of the homeless epidemic, residents want police officers to do more to roust encampments, a poll shows.

Read 'Dear Santa' Letters Of Needy Kids And Help Deliver Wishes

A U.S. Postal Service site allows you to read the 'Dear Santa' letters of needy children so you can help make their holiday wishes come true

Suspected Gambling Den Raided, 45 Arrested In Santa Ana: Cops

Police hauled off 10 large table-top video game machines and several other smaller video game machines during the serving of a warrant.

Man Shot Multiple Times In Chatsworth

Police are investigating the shooting in the 9900 block of De Soto Avenue Tuesday.

Watch This Colorguard Coach Twirl On 'Let's Make A Deal'

Called to the 'Let's Make A Deal' stage in full costume, Wayne Brady asked this Arcadia coach to show colorguard moves with a broom prop.

Woodland Hills $23 Million Lotto Winner Finally Comes Forward

One lottery winner was in no hurry to claim his winnings.

Naked Woman Flees Fiery Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Girl

Police say the driver ran a red light and fled from the crash believed to have killed one daughter and injured another in Stevenson Ranch.

Storm To Unleash Rain On LA And Snow In Local Mountains

The storm out of the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring the first major rainfall of the season to Southern California Tuesday.

Proposed $87M Wildlife Crossing Will Depend On Private Donations

Plans for the world’s largest wildlife corridor crossing the 101 Freeway are necessary to save LA's lions, but funding is a question mark.

Sky Dance Sunset Heralds Rain On The Way

Patch loves photos! A Lake Forest resident showed what she called a dance in the sky above our lake! Thunderstorms are coming, the NWS says!

Bird Announces 'Helmet Selfie' Safety Incentive Program

E-scooter riders will be able to snap a selfie wearing their helmet to get incentives such as future ride credits.

2 Hospitalized After Shooting At Long Beach House Party

The shooter or shooters remained at large Tuesday morning.

Silver Lake Handyman's Daughter Confronts His Killer In Court

Investigators still don't know why the killer, who sentenced to 50 years in prison, took a like that day in 2008.

Malibu Hosts Breakfast With Santa At City Hall

Bring a new, unwrapped donation for the Spark of Love Toy Drive benefiting at-risk youth and receive a complimentary breakfast.

$1 Billion 'District NoHo' Village Proposed Around Transit Hub

The project, a complex featuring apartments, offices, stores, bars and restaurants near the Red Line entrance, will go before the city soon.

Frozen 2 Stars Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel Get Walk Of Fame Stars

Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, who play Queen Elsa and Princess Anna in the "Frozen" franchise will be honored with stars Tuesday morning.

One Dead In Back House Fire In La Canada Flintridge

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Transient Wanted For Threatening North Hollywood Store Employee

Have You seen this man accused of threatening a store employee who wouldn't allow him to charge his cell phone?

Woman Leads CHP On Chase Through LA After Colliding With CHP Car

A woman led police on a 45-minute chase from the West Adams to the San Gabriel Valley.

Small Brush Fire Breaks Out In Beverly Crest Area

Firefighters spent the better part of an hour getting a handle on the fire burning up a steep hillside.