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Hotshot Firefighters Severely Burned Battling Silverado Fire

Two Orange County Fire Authority hand crew firefighters were hospitalized after injuries sustained battling the Silverado Fire Monday.

Where's Melo? French Bulldog Missing In Santa Monica Area

The 9-month-old pup possibly spotted "with transient" at pier and bike path, since disappearing a month ago, his owner said.

Thousands Of DWP and SCE Customers Lose Power In LA Wind Storm

Heavy winds buffeted the Southland causing branches to knock down power lines Monday. Power outages were expected to last 4-12 hours.

Halloween Event Guide 2020: Greater Los Angeles

Halloween is still on the calendar! Check out LA haunts, pumpkin patches, & trick-or-treating for this most spook-tacular time of the year.

LA Hit With Uptick As Coronavirus Claims Its 7,000th Angeleno

Health officials on Monday tied a dramatic uptick in new coronavirus cases with basketball, baseball, and football watch parties in LA.

Silverado Fire: Firefighters Hospitalized, Over 7,200 Acres Burn

Erratic Santa Ana winds fueled a brush fire Monday that forced over 70,000 to flee their Orange County homes.

Board To Weigh Nuclear Options For Ousting Sheriff Villanueva

The Los Angeles County Board will consider ways to remove the embattled sheriff, including doing away with the elected position.

Halloween Event Guide 2020: Orange County

Halloween is still on the calendar! Check out OC haunts, pumpkin patches, & trick-or-treating for this most spook-tacular time of the year.

UCLA To Stick With Remote Learning Fo Winter Quarter

The state's largest university announced Monday that the winter quarter will mirror the fall with primarily online courses.

Fire in Fullerton Leads To Evacuations, Red Flag Warning For OC

Fires burned in Orange County cities of Irvine, Yorba Linda, and Fullerton, as gusting winds put fire officials on high alert.

Aggressive Effort Stops Topanga Wildfire

Amid the elevated wildfire danger of the season's most intense Santa Ana winds, firefighters took no chances with a Topanga brush fire.

Where To Eat Free On Halloween 2020: Restaurant Steals & Deals

California eateries are rolling out scary good treats - minus the tricks - with freebies, BOGOs & special menus for the spooky season.

Early Voting: Where To Go In Rancho Palos Verdes

A one-day-only, drop-in election event planned this week at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park.

$5K Health Grants Open To Beach Businesses, Residents

The Micro Enrichment Grants will be awarded to boost health initiatives for Redondo, Hermosa & Manhattan beach cities.

Drugs & Guns Nabbed In Culver City-Redondo Beach Joint Search

Working with CA narcotics team, police & K-9 officer found cocaine, assault weapons & Culver City gang items in Redondo Beach home and car.

Score 71-Cent Breakfast This Week At NORMS

The one-day-only, throwback price marks the legendary diner chain's 71st anniversary in Southland.

1 Win Away From Championship, DodgersTurn To Rookie Pitcher

Rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin is scheduled to start Game 6 Tuesday for the Dodgers against Tampa Bay

Public Review Opens On NoHo-To-Pasadena Bus Route

The 18-mile project to connect San Fernando & San Gabriel valleys from North Hollywood to Pasadena with Burbank, Eagle Rock, Glendale stops.

'Ghost Gun' Arrest Of 'Suspicious' Subject Made In Santa Clarita

The man's behavior drew deputies' attention, which led to traffic stop and confiscation of the weapon, officials said.

Culver City's Rent Control Goes Into Effect On Oct. 30

Culver City Council's rent control and tenant protection ordinances begin on Oct. 30 in the city.

Rancho Palos Verdes Brush Fire Contained

Firefighters contained a small brush fire Monday in Rancho Palos Verdes, officials said.

PV Transit Offering Free Rides On Election Day In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Peninsula residents can ride for free on PV Transit on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Los Angeles Faces Elevated Fire Risk As 96 MPH Wind Gust Recorded

The most intense Santa Ana winds of the fire season have arrived.

Police Chase Stolen Box Truck Through Downtown LA

The chase winded through Downtown Los Angeles to Los Feliz and back again before ending with a foot chase in Burbank.

After Dog Abuse Claims, Animal Activist Charged With Misdemeanors

Marc Ching was accused of staging the torture and killings of dogs in Indonesia, and practicing vet medicine without a license.

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