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The arrests were part of a multi-department effort that nabbed five people wanted for stealing luxury goods across the state, police said.
The arrests were part of a multi-department effort that nabbed five people wanted for stealing luxury goods across the state, police said.
Another round of rain appears headed toward Southern California — there's even a chance the rainfall will be heavy in some areas.
SMMUSD is responding after the Trump administration paved the way to enforce immigration laws in and near schools.
SMMUSD is responding after the Trump administration paved the way to enforce immigration laws in and near schools.
Police are searching for a man wanted for stabbing a woman in broad daylight earlier this month.
The arrests were part of a multi-department effort that nabbed five people wanted for stealing luxury goods across the state, police said.
Here's everything you need to know about hazardous materials and debris removal at properties impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
The early Wednesday morning shooting left one woman wounded, police said.
As containment of the Palisades Fire grew to 95% this week, officials confirmed another death tied to the fire.
A quarter of LA County's coastline may be impacted by wildfire runoff, health officials said this week.
A quarter of LA County's coastline may be impacted by wildfire runoff, health officials said this week.
A quarter of LA County's coastline may be impacted by wildfire runoff, health officials said this week.
A quarter of LA County's coastline may be impacted by wildfire runoff, health officials said this week.
From dives to trendy sports bars, here are nine of the best places in and near Westwood to watch the big game.
From dives to trendy sports bars, here are nine of the best places near Brentwood to watch the big game.
From dives to trendy sports bars, here are seven of the best places in and near Marina del Rey to watch the big game.
From dives to trendy sports bars, here are seven of the best places in and near Venice to watch the big game.
From dives to trendy sports bars, here are eight of the best places in and near Culver City to watch the big game.
From dives to trendy sports bars, here are seven of the best places in and near Santa Monica to watch the big game.