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Asia Argento, Leader Of #MeToo, Accused Of Sexual Assault | Baby Whale Entertains Crowd | Los Angeles Teachers' Strike Looms | Patch PM

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Watch: Good Samaritans Save Family From Sinking Car In Long Beach

A woman, her son, and their dog were in the car when it plunged through a guardrail and into the marina.

Asia Argento, Leader Of #MeToo, Accused Of Sexual Assault

The actress allegedly paid $380,000 to a teen co-star after he raised sex-assault allegations against her last year.

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Baby Gray Whale Splashes Off Seal Beach, Hundreds Watch

Hundreds gathered to see this baby gray whale splash just off-shore off the coast of Seal Beach. Did you see it?

Man Kidnapped, Held For Ransom, FBI Offers Reward

The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the return of a Costa Mesa luxury car dealership employee kidnapped by three in SGV.

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Los Angeles Teachers' Strike Looms

Amid acrimonious contract negotiations, teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District will vote this week on whether to strike.

Watch Redondo Police K9 Take Down Vicious Jack-In-The-Box Toy

Ammo, a Redondo Beach police K9 team member, showed off his take down tactics in a sweet video.

California Hot Sauce Expo Brings The Heat To Anaheim

The bravest of the brave competed in tear-inducing, nose-dripping hot sauce challenges like the Spicy Taco of Hell Challenge.

Residents Terrorized By Unsolved Shootings In Malibu State Park

A lack of answers in the investigation have led some locals to avoid using the park's hiking trails out of fear.

Measles Virus Confirmed In Santa Monica: See Trail Of Exposure

A tourist visited six locations in the city earlier this month, possibly exposing those around them to measles along the way.

LA Teens Suffer Rising Stress Levels, USC Study Finds

Anxiety over discrimination and stress-related behavioral problems has risen among teens since 2016.

Bird Will Match Donations To Santa Monica Education Foundation

From now through Sep. 4, the shared electric scooter company will match donations up to $50,000 to the Santa Monica Education Foundation.

Lyft Driver Shot In Glassell Park Road Rage, Shooter On The Loose

A Lyft driver is in critical condition after he was shot in the head in an apparent road rage incident.

San Juan Capistrano Boy Wins Eco-Hero Award For Recycling Venture

Ryan Hickman, the 8-year-old from San Juan Capistrano, has won an international Eco-Hero award thanks to Action for Nature.

California Housing Market Cools

Experts aren't calling it a correction, but statewide the market is softening as rising interest rates and the tax overhaul take their toll.

1 Hospitalized In Westwood Commercial Fire

An early morning fire damaged a Westwood business Sunday, sending one man to the hospital.

Jennifer Garner To Be Honored With Walk Of Fame Star Today

Fans looking to get a glimpse of Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell and actress Judy Greer will have their chance in Hollywood today.

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