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Watch: Bears Munch On Trash In Monrovia

A group of bears had fun climbing trees and rummaging through trash for their morning meal in Monrovia.

Officer Saves Choking Baby's Life: Video

A 9-month-old baby was choking on food, so a Culver City police officer jumped into action – and it was all caught on body camera video.

Lori Loughlin Slammed With New Charges In College Scandal

Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli were hit with new charges as prosecutors go after parents who refused to cut a deal.

Dog Sitter Accused Of Stealing From Ailing San Clemente Family

This San Clemente family planned a getaway when their seriously ill father felt well enough to travel, but returned home to a nightmare.

OC Crime Lab Reorganization Underway

After the DA's office was put in charge of the crime lab in 2008, Todd Spitzer & Sheriff Don Barnes asked for a return oversight to the OCSD

Multiple Teens Arrested In Swastika Burning

Teens from Long Beach, Hemet and Covina were arrested after burning Nazi symbols into front lawns in San Gabriel Valley, police said.

LAPD To Scrap Controversial Program To ID Likely Criminals

A controversial program that uses data to help identify people likely to commit violent crimes, is apparently failing to make good.

Man Charged With Killing Child's Mother In Hawthorne

He's accused of killing the mother of his child during a custody exchange outside the Hawthorne Police Department.

Scarlett Johansson Flees Paparazzi To LAPD Station

"Avengers" actress Scarlett Johansson was forced to flee to a police station after paparazzi swarmed her outside "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

Egged On By Celebs, County Approves $117.5M For LACMA Redesign

Despite objections, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved funding for an expensive Los Angeles County Museum of Art redesign.

First Blue Whale Sighting In Dana Point Reveals This Gentle Giant

Only 1% of the population has ever witnessed seeing a blue whale swim in the ocean. This class of Laguna Niguel students got a rare treat.

UCLA Finally Finds A New Head Coach In Mick Cronin

University of Cincinnati Mick Cronin signed a six-year contract as the head men's basketball coach at UCLA.

Mail Dripping White Powder Prompts Scare At Eric Idle's Home

A hazardous materials investigation was triggered by a substance mailed to the home of "Monty Python" Actor Eric Idle.

Two New Exhibits At Point Vicente Interpretive Center

The new exhibits will be unveiled during the annual Whale of a Day Celebration on April 13 in Rancho Palos Verdes.

LA County Grapples With Skyrocketing Teen Depression

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved $17.4 million in funding for mental health resources at LA area schools.

Nipsey Hussle Memorial To Be Held At Staples Center

Free tickets to the Staples Center memorial for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle will become available Tuesday, limited to four per household.

Former Greystone Mansion Manager Accuses Beverly Hills Of Agism

A 66-year-old woman alleges she was denied promotions and forced to quit because of ongoing hostility from a supervisor.

Woman Found Dead In Arcadia Home

Police were investigating a possible suspicious death in this suburban Arcadia home.

Woman Dies In Southbound 5 And 22 Freeway Crash

A pickup truck passenger died when that vehicle slammed into a bed of a tow truck, CHP said. The driver remains in critical condition.