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Watch: Mercedes Driver Repeatedly Rams Car Blocking Her In

An Instagram model famous for a viral police chase is back in the news after allegedly being caught on video ramming a car that blocked her.

Pinetree Farmer Charles Peltzer Remembered By Family, Friends

Charles Theodore Peltzer passed away in August at his Anaheim home. He helped families make holiday memories for over half a century.

Rookie Deputy Who Fabricated Sniper Shooting Fired: Sheriff

Deputy Angel Reinosa, 21, may also face criminal charges for allegedly fabricating a sniper shooting.

Equinox Masseuse's Alleged Abuse Took Emotional Toll, Woman Says

The former Equinox Pilates instructor struggled to maintain her composure when she spoke in front of the jury.

Ladera Ranch Physician's Assistant Charged In Opioid Script Sale

A PA at a Fountain Valley clinic was arrested in his home on charges of selling un-finished opioid prescriptions to an undercover officer.

Missing Firefighter Presumed Dead, 2 Charged With His Murder

Police are awaiting confirmation that the body found in Upland is the West Covina part-time firefighter who disappeared late last week.

Santa Monica Passes Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance

"Everyone deserves to come to work feeling safe and protected, and this ordinance provides that assurance," the Santa Monica Mayor said.

Homeless Woman Charged After Pushing Teen Runner Into Traffic

The homeless woman was charged this week with attempted murder for allegedly attempting to shove a teen off the Crown Valley Parkway bridge.

Bomb Threat Forces Walmart Evacuation In Burbank

The Victory Place Walmart and the surrounding area were evacuated for two hours Tuesday.

FMWD To Host Native Plant Landscaping Class

Learn a hands-on approach to converting yards into climate-appropriate and low-water-use landscapes.

Pfost Retiring As Laguna Beach Community Development Director

Community Development Director Greg Pfost will retire in July of 2020, ending his 30-year career in planning, development & architecture.

Report Of Winnetka Gunman Turns Out To Be Hoax

Police swarmed a neighborhood in Winnetka Tuesday night following a report of a gunman that turned out to be a swatting call.

Calabasas Comms. Director Named NATOA President-Elect

NATOA is a local government professional association, providing support to its members on administrative rulings and more.

DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Coming Up In Redondo Beach

DUI doesn't just mean booze, Redondo Beach police said. Prescription drugs and marijuana can be impairing enough to result in a DUI.

SWAT Team Surrounds Gunman In Northridge

A man fired at least one shot and barricaded himself in a home near Roscoe Boulevard overnight.

LA's Homeless Outreach Contractor Is Failing, Audit Finds

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority missed seven of nine goals during the 2017- 18 fiscal year, an audit found.

Homeless Project Funding Approved By OC Board Of Supervisors

The Courtyard, SAFEplace Shelter for Women and more were granted $13.4 million in funding over the next five years.

Travelers Should Expect LAX Crowds For Busy Labor Day Weekend

About 1.4 million people are expected to pass through LAX over the weekend as the nation celebrates the last travel weekend of the summer.

Man Accused Of Setting Homeless Man On Fire Faces Capital Murder

Investigators have not identified a motive in the case of a man who allegedly set a Skid Row tent on fire, killing a 62-year-old artist.