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Seagull Photobombs Tourist, Steals $21.50 Lobster Roll
A Pepperdine professor was photobombed by a hungry seagull while taking pictures of her first lobster roll in Maine.
USPS Driver Killed In Fiery Crash On 22 Freeway in Garden Grove
A U.S. Postal Service truck driver was killed in a fiery, 3-vehicle early morning crash involving a big rig on the 22 Freeway, the CHP says.
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Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges For Selling Sick Puppies
A Downey man is facing more than 50 criminal charges stemming from the sale dozens of puppies that ended up dying.
Volunteers Fall Just Short of World Record In Orange County
Hundreds of supporters of an Orange County nonprofit fell just short of their aim to break an odd world record at the Huntington Beach Pier.
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Lack Of Rent Control Blamed For LA Homeless Crisis
A report titled "Pushed Out, Priced Out, Locked Out," cites a lack of rent control as a major factor in LA's homeless crisis.
More Santa Anita Park Horse Deaths: Track Refuses To Halt Races
Two more horses had to be euthanized at the Santa Anita Park racetrack over the weekend; the 28th and 29th such cases in six months.
Sugarfish Opens In Manhattan Beach
The popular sushi restaurant chain just opened a new location in Manhattan Beach with a variety of options for lunch and dinner.
After 15 Years, Family Owned Laguna Drug Shuts Its Doors For Good
After 15 years in business on Broadway Street in Laguna Beach, family-owned Laguna Drug closed it's doors for good on Saturday.
Leo Carrillo State Park Reopens After Woolsey Fire Cleanup
Campgrounds reopened after seven months of sweeping and removing debris left by the devastating Woolsey Fire.
Two Schools Vandalized In Santa Monica
John Muir Elementary School and Santa Monica Alternative School House were both significantly damaged, the SMMUSD Superintendent said.
Orange County Coroner ID's Pedestrian Who Was Struck and Killed
The Orange County coroner has released the name of a pedestrian who was struck by at least one vehicle in Westminster and killed.
Must-See Photos From LA Pride 2019
Thousands filled the streets of West Hollywood this weekend for the 2019 LA Pride Parade.
2 Badly Burned in San Juan Capistrano House Fire
Two men were hospitalized on Sunday with severe burn injuries that they suffered when a 2-story San Juan Capistrano house went up in flames.
Reseda Fire Smoke Plume Can Be Seen For Miles
A small fire damaged a building in Reseda. Despite the widely visible smoke plume, the fire was quickly contained.
Man Found Fatally Wounded in Driveway Of Orange County Home
A man was found fatally wounded Sunday morning in the driveway of a home in Santa Ana.
7 Hurt in Chatsworth Pileup
The cause of a crash that sent several people to the hospital was under investigation.
Los Alamitos Student Places 6th at U.S. Youth Rowing Nationals
Los Alamitos resident Noah Cours and his teammate, Amar Bhatia, placed 6th overall at the U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals in Florida June 6-9.
3 Arrested On Suspicion Of Car Theft, Pursuit In Culver City
Officers saw a vehicle reported stolen at the Westfield Culver City mall and a pursuit ensued.
City Worker Killed North Hollywood Accident Identified
Authorities identified a city worker killed when he hit his head on the ground and died on Friday in North Hollywood.
Water Drops Help Snuff Out Hollywood Hills Brush Fire
A brush fire scorched one acre in the Hollywood Hills Sunday, and firefighters took an aggressive approach to stop the blaze.
Suspect Arrested In North Hollywood Standoff
A SWAT Team surrounded a home in North Hollywood where a man allegedly threatened to kill his wife.
100-Acre Brush Fire Ushers In SoCal Fire Season
A wildfire that shut down Magic Mountain on Sunday was 70 percent contained by Monday morning.
'Most Wanted' Fugitive In Tarzana Hospital Sex Assaults Pleads
A nursing assistant who was an "America's Most Wanted Fugitive" after being accused of assaulting surgery patients has pleaded no-contest.
Church Leader Faces Judge On Rape And Extortion Charges
Naason Joaquin Garcia, leader of the millions strong La Luz del Mundo, is being held in lieu of $50 million bail.
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