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Opera Legend Plácido Domingo Accused Of Harassment

Nine women are accusing Plácido Domingo, the director of Los Angeles Opera and the world's most famous tenor, of sexual harassment.

Get San Onofre Nuclear Waste Out Of Earthquake Zone, Bill Urges

Safe storage, removal of spent fuel from the earthquake-prone & densely populated areas should be our priority, the bipartisan bill says.

2 'Friends' Central Perk Pop-Ups To Open In LA

Sit on the iconic orange couch and order "Friends"-themed drinks to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hit sitcom.

Naked Burglary Suspect Trapped In L.A. Chimney Rescued

Los Angeles County firefighters had to free a naked burglary suspect from the chimney and get him down the ladder wearing a towel.

Best Colleges For Your Buck Are Right Here In SoCal: Report

Money magazine's annual Best Colleges ranking places the nation's best educational bargain in SoCal along with a slew of other top deals.

Corpse Flower Stinks Up Orange Coast College Aug. 14-16

The rare corpse flower is blooming this week, drawing the curious to wake up and inhale the stench.

Wildlife Waystation, Beloved Animal Rescue, Abruptly Closes

The abrupt closure of the longtime wildlife rescue means officials have to find new homes for lions, bears, pythons, alligators and skunks.

Billionaire's Courtroom Tantrum Prompts Judge To Issue Warning

The billionaire hologram producer is facing trial for allegedly sexually harassing a former employee in the workplace.

Kaiser Permanente Workers Authorize Strike

The union representing Kaiser Permanente staffers voted to authorize a strike, but Kaiser officials claim workers are being misled.

Cops Search For Garage Intruder in Mission Viejo

A homeowner reported finding someone inside his garage searching with a flashlight. What would you do in that situation?

Metrolink Reaches Record Ridership, Gold Line Extension Funded

Millions rode the rails in 2018, and more riders will follow, with the expansion to Pomona. Have you hopped on board the Metrolink recently?

Two-Stepping In San Juan Capistrano For Equestrian Charity

Hundreds got together on Saturday in SJC to Two-Step under the Stars with the San Juan Capistrano Coalition.

NRA Lets Loose On Los Angeles In Lawsuit

In a suit challenging a new law requiring city contractors to disclose NRA ties, the gun lobby accused LA leaders of disparaging remarks.

Day 2 And No Verdict In 'Boy-Next-Door Killer' Trial

After two days, a jury still had not reach a verdict in the case of the alleged serial killer who targeted beautiful women in their homes.

Culver City Approves Temporary Rent Control Measure

City Council capped annual increases to 3 percent in buildings built on or before February 1, 1995.

Brush Fire Scorches 2 Acres In Pacific Palisades

Firefighters are battling a blaze burning uphill in heavy brush.

Heat, High Pressure System Continues In Orange County

A high-pressure system continues to linger over inland Orange County, and along the beaches, just in time for back to school.

Man With Schizophrenia Missing Near Malibu Is Found

The 51-year-old, who is known to frequent the Malibu area, was found five days after LASD announced he was missing.

CBS—Viacom Merger Restores Entertainment Empire

CBS Corp. and Viacom announced a $12 billion merger after years of negotiations.

Police Surround East Hollywood Apartment Building

Authorities chased a domestic violence suspect to the East Hollywood area where they established a perimeter around an apartment building.