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Priscilla Presley Speaks Out On Grandson's Death

"These are some of the darkest days of my family's life," Elvis's widow wrote in an emotional Facebook post.

Comet Neowise To Come Its Closest To Earth Tonight

Comet Neowise, the brightest comet to pass by Earth in decades, will be visible above Southern California tonight.

OC Child Molester Who Vowed To Attack Again Trailed To Santa Ana

Cary Smith, convicted of a sex offense and released by a state mental hospital after 21 years, has sought refuge across southern California.

California Childcare Facilities See Spike In Coronavirus Cases

The number of centers reporting is small—yet growing.

Immunity In Recovered Coronavirus Patients May Be Short-Lived

UCLA researchers studying recovered coronavirus patients found a sharp drop off in COVID-19 antibodies over time.

Coronavirus Updates In OC: Community Outreach In Hard-Hit Towns

The county's case rate per 100,000 residents jumped from 183 to 211, far higher than the California Department of Public Health threshold.

Earthquake Fault Runs Under Hollywood Skyscrapers Project: State

The state Geological Survey warned the city that planned skyscrapers next to the Capitol Records Building would sit atop an active fault.

San Juan Capistrano Woman Assaulted, Suspect Sought

Do you know this man? On Sunday, a woman was attacked and dragged to a trash bin in south Orange County. OCSD is seeking his identity.

Outdoor Dining Options Expand & Abound On Westside

Al fresco-friendly is this summer's go-to at local restaurants. See the latest & greatest offerings designed to delight diners.

Cal State University To Require Social Justice/Ethnic Studies

The Cal State University Board of Trustees made its first change to the general education curriculum in 40 years, requiring ethnic studies.

Angels Pitcher Takes A Knee, Talks Civil Rights With Fans

As baseball returned to Southern California, Keynan Middleton of the Los Angeles Angels took a knee during the national anthem. Here's why.

Suzy and James Cameron Launch Online k-12 School For Eco-Literacy

Parents grappling with coronavirus school closures this fall will have an innovative new option with the holistic online learning platform.

LA Feels The Brunt As California Endures Nation's Worst Outbreak

As California surpasses New York for coronavirus cases, Los Angeles health officials combat pandemic fatigue and misinformation.

Erratic Driver Takes Police On A 2-Hour Chase Through LA

A car pulled over in Calabasas took officials on a two-hour long chase down to San Pedro.

Stabbing At Lake Forest Apartment

Police say the 50-year-old man stabbed another following an argument inside the victim's Lake Forest apartment.

Rams Season Ticket Holders Given Preview Of Pandemic Season

The Rams expect preseason games to be cancelled, and most seats at the 70,240-seat SoFi Stadium will remain empty.

Hertz Car Rentals To Require Employees, Customers Wear Masks

Hertz joins a growing number of U.S. retailers requiring customers and employees to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ballfield To Be Named After The Legendary Tommy Lasorda

The University of Pennsylvania will name its new baseball field after the iconic Dodgers manager and Pennsylvania native.

Enrollment Demand Does Not Warrant New CSU Campus: Report

A study assessed the potential need for a new campus in Chula Vista, Concord and Palm Desert, and the counties of San Mateo and San Joaquin.

Virtual Comic-Con@Home Kicks Off Wednesday

Organizers canceled the San Diego Comic Convention for the first time in its 50-year history due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Free Sips & Biscuits At Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ: Woodland Hills

The new veranda-inspired, al fresco dining includes a complimentary "Southern charm" lure for diners at Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que.

Snapchat Reports 9 Million Daily Users Added During Coronavirus

Santa Monica-based company Snapchat announced that the platform added 9 million daily users during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pair Killed In Valley Murder-Suicide Identified

A man and woman in their 40s were found dead at a home near near Victory Boulevard Tuesday in an apparent murder-suicide.

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