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Suspect In Deputy's Shooting Has Killed Before, Police Allege

Hours after a $100,000 reward was offered in a full-scale manhunt, authorities arrested a man suspected of shooting a deputy in the head.

$1 Million Scratcher Sold In West Hollywood

The prize-winning ticket was bought at Pavilions Place in West Hollywood

UPDATE: Arrest Made In Sexual Assault Of Orange County Girl

Two teenage girls in Santa Ana were sexually assaulted by males in separate Santa Ana incidents recently. Police are looking for suspects.

Bear Attacks Man In Sierra Madre Backyard: Video

A man suffered minor wounds while fighting off a bear protecting her cub in Sierra Madre.

Whole Foods Opens In Malibu Tomorrow

Opening day celebrations on June 12 will include samples from local vendors, music and giveaways.

Claremont Home Has An Uninvited Guest: A Twizzlers-Eating Bear

A bear camped out on the roof of a Claremont home recently to enjoy a sweet snack: a pack of red Twizzlers licorice.

UCLA School Gynecologist Charged With Sexually Abusing Patients

A longtime gynecologist at the university and hospital was charged with sexually battering two patients.

OCTA Proposes To Reduce, Drop Bus Routes Across Orange County

Due to declining ridership, the Orange County Transportation Authority is proposing to cut back or drop some bus routes across the county.

Student Threat To Malibu High School Deemed Not Credible

A threat made by a student on social media prompted an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and SMMUSD officials.

Lawyer Avenatti Granted More Freedom To Travel While Out On Bail

Newport Beach-based attorney Michael Avenatti was allowed relaxed terms by a judge for traveling to tend to his cross-country court cases.

5 Kids Cited For Vandalizing Santa Monica Schools

The students confessed to causing the damage at John Muir Elementary School, SMMUSD Superintendent Ben Drati said.

Former Santa Ana Unified Coach Pleads Guilty To Sex With Students

Former high school volleyball coach Omar Rojas, 28, of Santa Ana, pleaded guilty on Friday, June 7 to having sex with 4 teen girls.

Planter Boxes Used To Displace Venice Homeless, Professor Claims

A mathematics professor is asking a judge for internal city communications about the installation of planter boxes around Venice.

Man Who Allegedly Caused Explosion In Fullerton Pleads Not Guilty

A man who was badly injured in a parking lot explosion last month in Fullerton has pleaded not guilty to felony bomb possession charges.

Teen Killed In Altadena Drive-By Shooting; Killer At Large

An 18-year-old man was killed, and a boy was wounded in the shooting.

BREAKING: Orange County Apt Building Evacuated Due To Gas Leak

Evacuations were underway Tuesday afternoon at the Blue Sol apartments and surrounding area in Costa Mesa due to a major gas leak.

Westside LAPD Officer Dies After Surgery Related To On-Duty Crash

A Pacific Division Los Angeles police officer died Sunday following a surgery related to an on-duty crash. She was 49.

Emanate Health Voted Best Hospital In San Gabriel Valley

Emanate Health, formerly known as Citrus Valley Health Partners, has been selected Best Hospital in the San Gabriel Valley in a 2019 poll.

$1 Movies At Regal Cinemas Around Los Angeles

The $1 family friendly movies are being screened Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the summer.