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Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts late in the fourth quarter while taking on the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts late in the fourth quarter while taking on the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

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Orange County Olympic Softballers Fight Hard In Gold Medal Game

No spoilers here, this group of women worked to reach the gold medal game in the Tokyo Olympics.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandated For Tournament Of Roses Royal Court

Anyone applying for the 2022 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court is required to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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Foothill Transit Plagued With Broken Electric Buses: Report

The buses were supposed to be in operation for at least 12 years but have broken down after less than 10 years of service.

Local Art Dealer Arrested By Feds, Accused of Embezzlement

Douglas J. Chrismas is accused of embezzling more than $260,000 from bankrupt estate of Miracle Mile-based art gallery, officials said.

Ed Buck Convicted In Fatal Meth Overdoses Of Black Men In WeHo

The former political donor's two convictions each carry a 20 year mandatory minimum sentence, with a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Water Shortage: Calls For Voluntary Reductions Begin

The West Basin Municipal Water District decides it's time to start reducing water use.

Pink Floyd Exhibition's Hollywood Arrival Delayed Until September

Organizers said shipping delays from Europe caused an unavoidable delay in launching the exhibition.

101 Freeway Closures In Sherman Oaks Set To Begin Tonight

A stretch of State Route 101 will be closed in Sherman Oaks for multiple nights while crews replace the center median.

Fire Destroys Two Story Home In East Hollywood

The fire also damaged adjacent buildings, Los Angeles Fire Department said.

Help Sought For Missing Man, Last Seen Near Beverly Hills

Deputies turn to public to find Xavier Zaire Murphy, 22, last reportedly seen July 25 in Mulholland Drive area.

LA Police Commission Elects Commissioner Briggs As President

Attorney William Briggs said he is "eager to work towards the expansion, development, and reinforcement of our public safety efforts."

Fan-Fave 'City Tacos' To Open 1st LA Locale At USC

The San Diego-based chain, with a diehard following, is offering free tacos on opening day, Aug. 2, at USC Village campus restaurant.

Orange County Man Charged In Long Beach Fatal Shooting

The suspect, charged with murder and attempted murder, had a loaded firearm in his possession at the time of arrest, police say.

Man Charged In Hate Crime In Assault Against Korean Woman

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was charged Tuesday with attacking a Korean woman in Santa Monica.

Los Angeles Ranks Among Worst Cities For First-Time Homebuyers

Find out where Los Angeles ranks among the worst cities for first-time homebuyers.

9 LA Community Colleges To Host Aug. 7 Open Houses & Registration

Fall 2021 semester options will be mix of in-person, online & hybrid classes. Bonus for vaccinations, too.

Man Dies After Car Flips, Slams Into Building At Venice Dog Park

A man died after flipping and crashing a vehicle into a building in Venice Tuesday, officials said.

Huntington Beach City Council Appoints Rhonda Bolton To Replace Tito Ortiz

Rhonda Bolton was sworn in Monday night by a 4-2 vote and is believed to be the first Black councilmember in Huntington Beach history.

Kobe Bryant Day Proposed By Rep. Michelle Steel For Aug. 24

Rep. Michelle Steel of the 48th Congressional District has submitted that Aug. 24 be considered Kobe Bryant Day.

68 CA Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report also highlight the best hospitals by region and specialty in California.

Alpha, Delta Variants Hit OC's Unvaccinated Hard As ICU Beds Fill

Orange County Health Care Agency reports another 453 residents tested positive for coronavirus as of Tuesday & 27% of ICU beds remain open.

Sewage Spill Report Places Blame For Delayed Public Notification

"It's just multiple failure on top of multiple failure."

Orange County Veterans Cemetery Approval Reached At Last

The president of the Veterans Alliance of Orange County, told board members, "I'm kind of speechless. This has been a long time coming."

'Charlie's Angels' Star Sells Santa Monica Home For $11.4M

"Charlie's Angels" star Shelley Hack sold her dreamy, Craftsman-style home in Santa Monica.

Power Outage Reported In Redondo Beach

Power was out for more than 1,000 people in Redondo Beach Tuesday morning.

Santa Monica Ranks Among Worst Cities For First-Time Homebuyers

Santa Monica is ranked the fourth worst city for first-time homebuyers, a new report from WalletHub says.

Chatsworth Holiday Parade & Festival Set For 2021 Return

Mark your calendars! Holly jolly lies ahead …

Kiwanis Charity Golf Tourney 2021: Registration Is Open In SFV

The San Fernando Valley tournament will be Sept. 13 at Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge, with lunch at Los Toros in Chatsworth.

La Verne Bans Flavored Tobacco Products

Retailers in La Verne will no longer be allowed to sell any products containing flavored tobacco.

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