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OC Woman Kidnapped, Held For Ransom While On Safari: Report

A Costa Mesa resident vacationing in Uganda is one of two believed to have been kidnapped by armed men demanding $500,000.

President Trump's Trip Likely To Tie Up Westside Traffic Friday

President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a high-dollar fundraiser in Los Angeles Friday afternoon.

OJ Prosecutor Defends Nipsey Hussle's Alleged Killer

Eric Ronald Holder Jr., 29, pleaded not guilty to murdering Nipsey Hussle Friday with famed OJ Simpson prosecutor Chris Darden defending him.

25 Must-See Acts At Coachella That Aren't Headliners

Ariana Grande, Tame Impala and Childish Gambino are headlining, but there are plenty of great acts to see further down the line-up.

Palos Verdes Chef Launches Private Culinary Business

The Private Chefs will provide in-home, private dinners or private chefs who will prepare food in-home or deliver weekly or bi-weekly.

'Cats' Returns To Segerstrom, Better Than Ever

This record-breaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber brings Broadway to Orange County.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Says He Was Misled Using Laser

The TV surgeon said his office manager will have longtime physical & emotional damage from internal burns she got after he used the device.

20 Culver City Businesses Awarded Sustainability Certifications

"Collectively, we are making a difference, one business at a time,” Culver City Mayor Thomas Aujero Small said.

Sheriff's Helicopters Seek Missing Women In Mission Viejo

Helicopters circled Thursday morning as officers sought two senior women, both with dementia, who wandered from their homes.

Jack Osbourne Struck In Random Attack At Studio City Coffee Shop

Jack Osbourne, of the “The Osbournes,” was reportedly the victim of a violent and random attack by a homeless man at an LA Coffee shop.

LA Leaders Take Aim At The NRATV

The Los Angeles City Councils is considering a resolution to pressure streaming services to cut ties with NRA's programing arm.

Police Have Few Clues To Work With In Dodger Stadium Attack

A man beaten and left on life support following a baseball game at Dodger Stadium was showing signs of improvement.

Santa Anita Horse Racing Returns Thursday

Horse racing was set to resume, but not at the hillside turf course where the latest fatal injury occurred at the Santa Anita Race Track.

Suspect Detained After Fire Scorches An Acre At El Dorado Park

The fire burned an acre at the Nature Center at El Dorado Park in Long Beach.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month In Orange County

Curbing distracted driving across the state is the goal for police in April, Texting is a bad habit with life-altering consequences.

Barricaded Suspect Shot In Anaheim: Report

Police serving a warrant ended with one man shot, Thursday.

Malibu Creek Docents Fundraise For New Park Signs

Malibu Creek State Park volunteers are trying to replace trail signs and informational panels destroyed in the Woolsey Fire.