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First Open-Air Cannabis Restaurant In US Opens In West Hollywood

Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe will use an air filtration system like the one used in casinos for its smoking area.

Kitten Rescued From Freeway Center Divider During Rush Hour

An off-duty LAPD officer spotted a terrified kitten perched on the center divider of a bust LA freeway.

Chilling Video Of Kidnapping May Have Saved Arcadia Woman's Life: Police

An Arcadia home's doorbell video shows a woman being chased and dragged away. Police say it was a kidnapping and attempted murder.

Violent Crimes On The Rise In These Orange County Cities

An FBI report shows which OC towns saw a rise or fall of violent crimes and property crimes. How did your hometown rank for safety?

Talcum Trial: Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $40M To Woman

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $40.3 million to a woman who claimed Johnson & Johnson talcum powder led to her mesothelioma.

Union March To Clog Traffic Around LAX

Considered a precursor to a sumit featuring the major Democratic presidential candidates, Wednesday's march could cause travel headaches.

Self-Proclaimed Prince In South Bay Police Shootout Denied Appeal

An appeals court upheld the conviction of a self-proclaimed Nigerian prince sentenced to 46 years for wounding two officers in a shootout.

Southland Kids Walk To School Wednesday, Oct. 2

Kids and families are taking part in a walking school bus across the Southland! Are you? Share your walk to school pictures with Patch!

Sheriffs Seek To ID Young Man Found Dead In 1996

For the first time in more than two decades, this John Doe, discovered in the Trabuco Creek area, has a face. Can you help find his name?

Anonymous Donor Gives $25M To St. John's Health Center

The gift, one of the largest ever made to the Santa Monica medical center, will kick-start a $150 million fundraising effort.

Caught On Camera: Man Fires 4 Shots Into Darkness On Silver Lake Street

The bizarre scene happened early Sunday morning at about 2 a.m. on Hawick Street and Kenilworth Avenue and was caught on security cameras.

CineMalibu Screening Of 'Hocus Pocus' Just In Time For Halloween

Bring your little witches and warlocks to a free screening of the kookiest, spookiest Halloween movie, "Hocus Pocus."

Man And Woman Wanted In Random Freeway Shooting

A man driving along the Harbor (110) Freeway said he heard gunshots and realized his vehicle had been struck from behind.

Going To Ducks Home Opener? New Bag Restrictions Apply

Get your clear bag ready! Leave backpacks, seat cushions, camera cases, and tote bags at home otherwise you'll be trekking back to the car.

Passenger Dives Out Of Rolling Car In San Fernando Valley Chase

The driver of a stolen car led police on an hour-long chase at speeds as high as 100 mph, narrowly missing a pedestrian, according to police

Two Arrested In Orange County Coin Store Burglary Spree

Two men thought to be responsible for a series of Southland burglaries from multiple coin and precious metal stores, were arrested Sunday.

'You Took Advantage Of Us:' Athletes Confront Predatory Coach

A San Fernando Valley wrestling coach was sentenced to 71 years in prison for molesting nine kids, several of whom confronted him in court.

Brush Fire Scorches An Acre Along The 110 Freeway

Firefighters quickly got the blaze under control Tuesday, but the cause remains under investigation.

North Hollywood Man Struck And Killed By Train

Authorities identified the 33-year-old man who was killed when he was struck by a Metrolink train Monday afternoon on Vanowen Street.

Advanced Signal Installed At Crosswalk Where Crossing Guard Died

The city unveiled a new kind of traffic signal at the San Fernando Valley crosswalk where a student and crossing guard were hit last month.

Union Station Evacuation Triggers Metro Red/Purple Line Delays

Loud sounds on an inbound train forced the evacuation of Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles Tuesday.