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Hundreds Of Dying Dolphins | Prom Night Penalty | Winery Of The Year

Torture, Rape, Trafficking Charges Lodged | 6 Hospitalized In Suspected DUI Crash |Suspected 'Cat Killer' Released On Bail, Sparking Protest

Lifeguards work to rescue a stranded dolphin on Dockweiler Beach, just south of Ballona Creek.
Lifeguards work to rescue a stranded dolphin on Dockweiler Beach, just south of Ballona Creek. (Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division))

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Monday, April 28.

Hundreds Of Dying Dolphins And Whales Are Stranding Amid Toxic Algae Bloom

The Southern California coast has become an 'extreme danger zone' for marine mammals amid the worst toxic algae bloom in years.

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Torture, Rape, Human Trafficking Charges Lodged In Hemet

Davion Dalon Marshall and Travis Trayvon Vernon Grisham, both 33 years of age, are facing charges after an alleged victim was hospitalized.

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Lacrosse Team Faces Tough Punishment After Prom-Night Forfeiture

The University High team is facing a $100 fine — as well as a much more painful punishment — after Friday night's forfeiture to Pali High on prom night.

CA 'Winery Of The Year' Awarded To Europa Village Wineries And Resort
California State Fair announced the Golden State Winery of the Year for 2025 as one of Temecula's own: Europa Village Winery.

6 Hospitalized In Suspected DUI Crash In Long Beach: Police

The crash happened around 1:26 a.m. in the area of Long Beach and Ocean boulevards, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

Suspected 'Cat Killer' Released On Bail, Sparking Protest In OC

Around one hundred people gathered in Santa Ana to protest the release of the suspect, who was accused of killing neighborhood cats.

Rising Burglaries Plague Parts Of Fire-Scarred LA: Report

Residential burglaries have risen some 450% in this severely burned community.

12-Year-Old Girl Walking In Crosswalk Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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