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School is nearly back in session, and several organizations are hosting giveaways to help families get the supplies they need.
The shooting happened Thursday night in the area of Bort Street and Long Beach Boulevard, police said.
The boy was riding a scooter with his older brother when a suspected DUI driver crashed into them, police said.
Annalisa Demilia was last seen walking eastbound along Torrance Boulevard on July 20, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn.
The defendant now faces a maximum sentence of 210 years in prison for his actions, according to authorities.
The defendant now faces a maximum sentence of 210 years in prison for his actions, according to authorities.
"It's like Comic Con, but for cat people," according to CatCon's parent company, Ticket Out, Inc.
Prosecutors say the woman was caught trying to sneak more than 30 pills into the Barry J. Nidorf Youth Facility in Sylmar in 2023.
The dog's loud barking is being credited with thwarting the burglar's plans, according to a report by NBC4.
Alejandro Orellana was facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit civil disorders and aiding and abetting civil disorders.
"To the person who did this: You didn’t just steal equipment, you stole from a community of children," Little League officials said.
The man posted surveillance footage online of a dog being abused in May, which led to the animal's rescue, prosecutors said.
Presale tickets for the event go live at 9 a.m. Friday, according to festival officials.
"We know the back-to-school season can be hectic and expensive as families return to their routines," a company official said.
A D2 All-American Athlete will be helping with the camp, according to officials.
The retailer has closed nearly 200 stores across the country, and it's unclear whether CA's stores will remain operational under new owners.
The Shops at Rossmoor are helping two teachers complete their wishlist valued at up to $1,200.
"The joy that the music brings to us individually is medicine, and it helps to heal our community and those around us," the band said.
Four military fighter jets were expected to arrive on Friday and remain through the weekend, according to airport officials.
Police say the organized crime ring targets homes by installing surveillance cameras to monitor surrounding areas.
