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Bobcat Fire: 109,000 Acres Burned, 17 Percent Contained

Firefighters from across the west coast battle the Bobcat Fire, battle lines drawn at Mt. Wilson Observatory, as winds are in the forecast.

Fallen Hotshot Crew Member Honored By Firefighters, Taken To OC

Fallen firefighter Charles Morton's procession began in San Bernardino Tuesday, to a mortuary in Orange.

Mr. Jack O’Lanterns To Open For Halloween 2020 In Hollywood

The pumpkin patch on North Highland Avenue opens Oct. 3. Or have the patch come to you with the home delivery & decorating option.

Firefighters Airlift Trapped Horse In San Juan Capistrano

Orange County Fire Authority raced to the aid of Lola, an 8-year-old horse who fell 60 feet down a ravine, Monday.

Vanessa Bryant Files Second Lawsuit In Kobe's Fatal Crash

OC Helicopters LLC has been named in a lawsuit for not halting the flight which killed Kobe Bryant, Gianna Briant & 7 others.

Several OC Districts Reopen Schools, Hospitalizations Down

OC Health Care Director pleads to stay the course as the county heads toward the Moderate tier of Gov. Newsom's Blueprint for Reopening.

Laguna High School 2020 Grad Competes In Dragon Challenge

Alumni Nathan Solomon will compete with his Hip Hop Workshop, as a finalist in the Dragon Challenge for a $5,000 prize.

Seniors: Get Your Flu Shot This Fall – It’s Important!

"A flu shot won’t protect you against COVID-19, but it has many other important benefits," Medicare official says.

Landlords Fighting LA Ban On Evictions, Rent Freeze Head To Court

"Mom and pop" landlords are suffering economic losses due to COVID-related moratoriums, Greater LA Apartment Association advocate said.

SoFi Stadium To Open As November Voting Station

The LA Rams & Chargers' new home will provide ample social-distance space for voters from Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

5 Deputies Halted Machete Wielding Man In Lake Forest, Honored

Two years ago, Orange County Sheriff's Department deputies confronted a man attacking others with a machete in Lake Forest.

Chinatown Hit-And-Run: $25K Reward For Suspect Who Fled Crash

LAPD released sketch & video hoping for tips on ID of driver of black Mercedes that slammed into elderly woman in crosswalk.

LA County Animal Care And Control Waives Cat Adoption Fees

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is waiving cat adoption fees this month to help get animals into homes.

2 Men Shot, Injured In Venice Beach

Two men in their 20s were shot and injured in Venice Beach late Saturday night.

LA Authorities Searching For Missing Transient Woman

Nicole Angela Frierson, 40, is missing. Her family is very concerned and asking the public for help.

Census 2020: Be Counted Santa Monica

There are only eight days left to take the 2020 Census—and Santa Monica is reporting low turnout so far.

Kanye West Builds Huge White Walls Around Calabasas Property

The rapper erected giant walls in the same spot he tried to build Star Wars-inspired domes in 2019.

Signature Pear Cocktail Tastes Like Fall At Bistango, Irvine

Bistango tantalizes the senses with the hand-crafted fall flavored Autumn Pear cocktail.

Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel Closes In Beverly Hills

The swank hotel is the first in the L.A. area to close because of COVID, and experts expect more will follow.

Beverly Hills Approves $700K Rent Relief Program

The city is prepared to offer up to $100

Sizzler Declares Bankruptcy, Another Coronavirus Casualty

Mission Viejo-based Sizzler Restaurant, dedicated to selling inexpensive steaks and buffet dining, blames lagging sales on the coronavirus.

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This article originally appeared on the Mission Viejo Patch