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Lawrence Bittaker takes the stand in his trial on kidnapping, rape and murder charges in the deaths of five Los Angeles area teenage girls, Thursday, Feb. 6, 1981, Torrance, Calif.
Lawrence Bittaker takes the stand in his trial on kidnapping, rape and murder charges in the deaths of five Los Angeles area teenage girls, Thursday, Feb. 6, 1981, Torrance, Calif. (AP Photo/Pool)

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LA's 'Most Heinous Murderer Ever' Dies In Prison

Lawrence Bittaker, the serial killer who hunted and tortured young girls across LA, outlived many of the jurors who sentenced him to death.

Watch: Mountain Lion Walks Through San Fernando Valley Backyard

Video as seen on the Neighbors app shows a mountain lion looking for food near trash bins in a San Fernando Valley backyard.

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Corona Del Mar Sea Kings Win State Championships

It was a long road to the Division 1-A CIF Title for the Sea Kings, but this group managed to win it all in 2019.

Pastry Legend Rosa Porto Dies at 89

Cuban immigrant Rosa Porto started her bakery on Sunset Boulevard and spread across the county, drawing crowds that lined up for her treats.

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3 Contagious Measles Patients Pass Through LAX

Los Angeles County health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at one of the nation's busiest airports this holiday season.

La Verne Search & Rescue Team Member Dies On Mount Baldy

Tim Staples died searching for Sreenivas Mokkapati on the slopes of Mount Baldy. Now, the community mourns together, showing their support.

Security Tips For Home, Business & Shopping This Holiday Season

The holiday season is in full swing, here are some security tips to stay safe amidst the chaos.

Kaiser Permanente Psychologists Strike Across California

More than 4,000 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, therapists, psychiatric nurses will picket during the 5-day strike starting Monday.

How To Have A Green Holiday Season In Malibu

Recycle Christmas trees, gift wrapping and polystyrene foam packing materials that come with many holiday gifts from Dec. 26 to Jan. 12.

Santa Arrives At Rossmoor's Winter Festival

Thousands gathered in Rossmoor for the Snowonderful winter festival over the weekend! Did you go? What was your favorite part?!

Ax-Wielder Sentenced For Attack At West Hollywood 7-Eleven

The victim had offered to pay for items after the man was confronted for shoplifting the goods, authorities said.

Ruling Bars LA From Punishing Homeless For Sleeping On Sidewalk

The High Court let stand a ruling the bars cities from citing homeless people for sleeping on the street when there aren't beds available.

Anaheim Man, 80, Dies In Classic Car, Arrest Made, DUI Suspected

Officers arrested a Dodge Ram driver who crashed into a 1964 Chevy Malibu Friday. OC Coroner's released the name of the deceased man.

33 Candidates Qualify For LA City Council And School Board Races

Of the 11 seats open on the Los Angeles City Council and school board, three have no incumbents running. They are attracting big names.

Fugitive Northridge Mortgage Broker Faces Prison In Fraud Scheme

Napoleon Olarte, who fled to South America in 2011, now awaits a possible prison sentence for his role in a multi-million dollar bank fraud.

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