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LA County Homelessness Up 12 Percent, New Data Show
Homelessness in LA County rose by 12% over the past year, according to newly compiled data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

SoCalGas Sued: Man Says Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Caused His Cancer
A lawsuit alleges that a man contracted a rare cancer after coming into contact with hazardous substances at the Aliso Canyon gas leak site.

Disney VoluntEARS Send Anaheim Kids To Galaxy's Edge
Over 600 kids from the Anaheim community were among the first to experience Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge thanks to the Disney VoluntEARS.

SpongeBob SquarePants Spinoff Series Greenlit By Nickelodeon
Kids-focused channel Nickelodeon has greenlit an original spinoff series based the iconic hit SpongeBob SquarePants.

Southwest Airlines Sale: See John Wayne Airport’s Best Fares
Southwest Airlines has launched a three-day sale. See the best fares out of Santa Ana's John Wayne Airport.

Los Angeles Falls 1 Spot In Annual Best Cities Rankings
Los Angeles has fallen one spot -- from 6th to 7th -- in the annual ranking of best cities in the world, ranking company AT Kearney says.

Avenatti Faces Suspension By California State Bar Association
The embattled OC attorney has repeatedly and vehemently maintained his innocence against charges, calling them politically motivated.

North Hollywood Teacher's Aide Charged with Sexual Abuse Of Kids
Lino Cabrera, 27, an aide at Oxnard Elementary School, was arrested charged with the sexual abuse of at least six kids, ages 10 and 11.

MLB Draft 2019: See The Redondo Beach Kid Selected
The 2019 MLB Draft was underway, with the first and second rounds held Monday night. See the Redondo Beach kid who got picked.

Hermosa Beach To Host Teen Choice Awards 2019
This is the first time the Teen Choice awards will be broadcast from a beach.

Have You Seen Her? Missing San Gabriel Valley Woman Sought
A 52-year-old woman from Temple City who suffers from depression was missing Tuesday morning, authorities say.

SoCal-Based Mattel To License Hello Kitty From Japanese Company
Mattel will design and develop Hello Kitty-inspired toys, dolls, games and more under a new licensing agreement with a Japanese company.

Sumo Dog To Close In Santa Monica
The restaurant, which serves Asian fusion hot dogs and burgers, announced it will be closing its location at The Gallery Food Hall.

Ralphs Hosts Grand Re-Opening In Malibu
The Malibu Ralphs donated $1,000 to Malibu United Methodist Church to help them continue to provide hunger relief in the local community.

Two Charged In Attempted Murder At Mission Viejo Apartment
A man and woman allegedly lured a Mission Viejo resident to an area apartment swimming pool, then stabbed him multiple times.

Schizophrenic Transient Sentenced For Flashing, Burglary
A schizophrenic transient who thought he was an all-powerful god sent to seduce women was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.

MBFD Names 2018 Firefighter Of The Year
"As a second generation firefighter, Christian McArthur consistently displays selfless traits and maintains a great attitude," MBFD said.

Hollywood Restaurant Makes List of CA Michelin Star Eateries
Six LA County restaurants, including 1 in Hollywood, have been added to the list of 2-star restaurants in the 1st statewide Michelin Guide.

LA City Attorney Sues Coin Dealer For Alleged Deceptive Practices
A dealer of gold and silver coins is being sued by the LA City Attorney's Office for allegedly victimizing elderly, inexperienced customers.

PHOTO: LASD Seeks Woman Who's Been Missing For Over A Month
42-year-old Denise Michelle Lerma Palacios, also known as ``Neecy,'' has been missing since late April.