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The challenge appears to be a spin on the old school "ding dong ditch" prank, but authorities say it could get people hurt.
An engineering report found that the support assembly holding the windmill atop the wooden tower is corroded, according to city officials.
Police say the child walked in front of the moving car "without the mother's knowledge."
"These vehicles are not only unlawful to operate on public roads, but they also pose serious safety risks," Long Beach police said.
The suspect abandoned a malnourished puppy after ditching the stolen vehicle, according to the Lomita Sheriff's Station.
Compton resident Elpidio Reyna made the FBI's "Most Wanted" list after hurling rocks at border patrol agents during a protest on June 7.
The smoke test is used to check for infrastructure issues in the sewer system, according to Long Beach Utilities officials.
A necropsy will be conducted to get a "better sense of why this dolphin may have stranded," Marine Mammal Care Center officials said.
The simulation, known as the Exercise Citadel Rumble, is an annual nationwide Navy drill, according to officials.
"This effort has a potential to invigorate local pride amongst our residents," Mayor Rex Richardson said.
Hot Wheels Melt ICE is a 10-mile skate fundraiser, from Redondo Beach to El Porto and back, to help families affected by immigration raids.
"You’re forever in my heart," the drummer said in a post on social media Tuesday.
Murray Hidary's MindTravel experience combines music with meditation for a "unique" experience.
The DUI checkpoint will occur from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on July 26, according to police.
Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan homages will also be performed at the Gaslamp Saturday night.
The shark sighting prompted lifeguards to close down the beach for several hours Monday evening.
"It’s more common than you think," according to police. "Thieves often work in teams. One distracts, while the other steals."
The woman was arrested after trying to steal $200 worth of merchandise from a South Bay shoe warehouse, according to authorities.
The CA red-legged frog is considered a federally threatened species under the Endangered Species Act and a state Species of Special Concern.
The CA red-legged frog is considered a federally threatened species under the Endangered Species Act and a state Species of Special Concern.