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Luke Perry Dies | Oldest Otter | Break In Bombing Case: LA Today

OC Students Play Swastika Beer Pong, Nazi Salute: Report| 20th Race Horse Dies, Santa Anita Park Closes Thursday Races | LA Today

Charlie enjoyed his favorite foods, treats and gifts with aquarium guests.
Charlie enjoyed his favorite foods, treats and gifts with aquarium guests. (Photo: Aquarium of the Pacific)

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Charlie, Oldest Sea Otter Living In A Zoo Or Aquarium, Turns 22

Charlie is an aquarium ambassador, has contributed to scientific research and had a feature in a Guinness Book of World Records book.

Luke Perry Dead At 52

Luke Perry, who rose to fame on "Beverly Hills 90210," died days after suffering a massive stroke.

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Bloody Swastikas Found Near LA Holocaust Museum

Police are searching for answers after a large pool of blood was discovered in a public bathroom where swastikas had been painted in blood.

OC Students Play Swastika Beer Pong, Nazi Salute: Report

Students, faculty, elected officials & area religious leaders joined together Monday after a Snapchat party picture caused national waves.

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20th Race Horse Dies, Santa Anita Park Closes Thursday Races

Demonstrators have called for the Santa Anita Race Track to shut down after 20 horses have died since late December.

Evidence From OC Bombing Scene Tied To Victim's Ex: FBI

10 months after an explosion killed Ildiko Krajnyak, left 2 wounded & a city fearful, the FBI shared details of Steven Beal's arrest.

WeHo Mayor Gives Up Mayoral Duties Amid Harassment Allegations

Duran recently resigned as board chairman of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles due to allegations of sexual misconduct with other members.

Convicted Killer Charged In Laguna Beach Cold Case Murder

This is the second time a former resident, incarcerated in Connecticut, has been charged in the 1978 killing of a Laguna Beach man.

Sheriff's Strange Power Struggle With County Supes Heads To Court

Misconduct allegations got a deputy fired. The new sheriff brought him back. The county fired him again, and now he's working without pay.

Le Creuset Cookware Sale Coming To Santa Monica

This will be the cookware company's first event in Southern California, featuring steep discounts and rare colors/styles.

Wealthy Author Turned Brutal Murderer Ordered To Pay $42M

He was convicted of murdering his girlfriend in their West Hollywood condo just three weeks after she gave birth to their daughter.

High School Artists Called To Enter CA-48 Art Competition

Do you live in the 48th district & and love art? High School students are called to enter the Congressional Art Competition. Here's how.

Heroin, Stolen Car Found In Mission Viejo Church Parking Lot

Mission Viejo Police Services deputies out on patrol saw something and did something about it. Here is what they found.

Beverly Center Shooting Was Apparent Suicide

Reports of a shooting created a scare at the crowded mall Sunday afternoon.

San Marino High School Lockdown Lifted, Suspect Arrested

Police were investigating a threat of an active shooter at San Marino High School Monday.

CicLAvia Kicks Off 2019 With Culver City Meets Mar Vista + Palms

The 6.5 mile "Culver City Meets Mar Vista + Palms" route primarily spanned Washington Boulevard.

North Hollywood Human Trafficking Suspect Wanted

Police hope someone will recognize a man suspected for forcing a woman into prostitution.

Hollywood Burglary Suspect Escapes Officers In Foot Chase

Police set up a perimeter and used a police dog to try to track down the suspect in Hollywood.

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