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ICYMI, Woodland Hills! Headlines You May Have Missed
A great white shark goes airborne, a mountain gets schooled, Lakers oust Scott, and LA puts end to pet shop puppy sales.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up with the stories that made headlines around the region last week.
Byron Scott Is Fired as Lakers Coach
The Lakers fired Coach Byron Scott following the two worst seasons in club history.
Police Arrest High Schooler Accused of Beating Special Needs Student in Viral Video
After the video surfaced, students at West Ranch High School banded together against bullying and in support of the special needs student.
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Great White Shark Goes Airborne Off Orange County Coast: Watch
A pair of surfers called it a day in Sunset Beach after seeing a great white shark go airborne about 100 yards away.
LA Bans Pet Stores from Selling Bred Cats, Dogs and Rabbits
The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to make permanent a temporary ban on the pet store sale of commercially bred cats, dogs and rabbits.
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Doris Roberts, of 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' Dies at 90
Emmy-winning actress Doris Roberts, famed for her role as the mom on "Everybody Loves Raymond," has died.
LA Still Has Nation's Unhealthiest Air, But There's Reason to Breathe Easier
Los Angeles continues to earn its reputation for smog, but air pollution dropped to the lowest level in 17 years of monitoring.
LA Sick Time Law Gives Workers Twice the Time Off
The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to give tentative approval to a new law doubling the amount of sick time required for workers.
Los Angeles Is Nation's Second Most Vegan-Friendly City
Only Portland ranks higher on the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals list of most vegan-friendly communities.
LA Times Wins Pulitzer for Coverage of San Bernardino Terror Attack
The Los Angeles Times won the Pulitzer Prize today for its coverage of the San Bernardino terror attack that took 14 lives.
2 Injured in Catalina Plane Crash
One person was ejected and another trapped in the wreckage after a plane crashed just short of the runway on Catalina.
Sticker Shock Could Delay Plan to Outfit LAPD with Body Cameras
Mayor Eric Garcetti is pressing fellow councilmembers to move forward with $57 million body camera plan, but some have misgivings.
Chapman University Students Arrested in Case of Tim the Stolen Turkey
University officials said they are 'appalled' that two students have been arrested for allegedly stealing a school petting zoo turkey.
Do You Recognize this Alleged Public Masturbator?
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who allegedly exposed himself and masturbated on a public street in Sherman Oaks.
Monday's Scorcher Sets Records Across Southland
An upper ridge over the Southland led to high temperatures throughout, but a slight cooling trend will continue through Thursday.
Woman, 20, Charged with Murder for Allegedly Causing Fatal Crash While Fleeing Another
Police allege a 20-year-old woman caused a crash in North Hills that killed 1 and injured 8 others while fleeing the scene of another crash.
California Superdelegate Writes Open Letter to Bernie Sanders: 'Stop the Harassing Phone Calls'
As Bernie Sanders supporters cry foul over the role of superdelegates in the nomination process, one addresses the senator directly.
Watch: Mountain Lion Released after Wandering into School
A mountain lion is doing well since it was released into the wild after wandering onto campus at a Granada Hills high school.
Johnny Manziel Owes $32K for Drug-Fueled Trashing of LA Rental, Claims Landlord
A few days after the troubled quarterback was involved in a Hollywood crash, the owner of a luxury rental claims he trashed his home.
Court Overturns Ruling that Struck Down California Teachers' Tenure
The court conceded "deplorable staffing decisions" impact minority students but concluded it doesn't mean tenure is unconstitutional.
Jury Deadlocks in OC Man's Alleged Plot to Murder Judge, Prosecutors and FBI Agents
A man convicted of defrauding an elderly Laguna Niguel couple will get a retrial for allegedly trying to have the judge in his case killed.
Suspected Drunk Driver Slams into LAPD Car, 3 Hurt
Two officers and a driver, who was later arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, were hurt in a crash in North Hills.
7 Hospitalized after Exposure to Mystery Substance in Downtown LA
Seven people, including a police officer were stricken ill after being exposed to an unknown substance at a downtown intersection.
Unexpectedly Fast Melting Glaciers Could Cause Catastrophic Flooding, UC Irvine Researcher Finds
Researchers have found that rising ocean floor temperatures are causing glaciers to melt faster with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Dodgers Tie Lakers in Popularity Poll. Who Do You Love?
Everyone loves winners, and the Lakers' rough patch has taken a toll on their popularity ranking among local sports teams.
DA To Retry Former LA Councilman on Fraudulent Voting Charges
Prosecutors plan to retry former City Councilman Richard Alarcon after an appeals court overturned his fraudulent voting conviction.
Cal State Northridge Officers Allege Illegal Parking Ticket Quota
A trio of officers at Cal State Northridge filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation for objecting to an alleged parking ticket quota on campus.
Runyon Canyon Basketball Court Construction Halted Amid Community Backlash
Construction on a new basketball court in Runyon Canyon was suddenly put in on hold after neighbors filed legal action.
City to Pay 1 of 4 Women Accusing LAPD Officers of Sexual Assault
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $750,000 payment to one of the alleged victims in the sexual assault trial of two officers.
Good Samaritan Hospital to Pay for Allegedly Dumping Homeless Patient in Echo Park
Good Samaritan Hospital will pay $450,000 to settle charges of dumping a mentally ill homeless man in Echo Park rather than providing care.
Social Workers Accused of Allowing Torture Death of Boy to Face Judge
Four LA County Social workers are scheduled to be arraigned on on charges of child abuse and falsifying records in death of 8-year-old boy.
Man Shot in the Back in 'Love Triangle,' Shooter at Large
Police in North Hollywood are looking for someone who shot a man in the back, seriously wounding him.
LA to Host Free Medical and Dental Services Clinic at Convention Center
LA Residents who may be uninsured or underinsured can get the medical help they need - even surgery - next week.
Have You Seen this Missing UCLA Student?
Alison Wu, a student at UCLA, was last seen 10 days ago, according to police.
LA City Hall to Be Lit Purple in Memory of Prince
At 10 p.m. Thursday the iconic Los Angeles City Hall will glow purple in honor of the legendary entertainer.
Defense Attorney Likens OC Terror Suspect to Thomas Jefferson
A defense attorney and an FBI agent sparred in court over how seriously a 21-year-old OC man intended to help Islamic State terrorists.
Grand Jury Slams Board of Sups for LA Coroner's Backlog
With 400 bodies and a toxicology backlog, understaffing at the LA coroner's office threatens its accreditation, the grand jury finds.
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