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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight.
Protesters Target LA Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer's Home
A largely maskless crowd converged on the home of LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer to protest coronavirus health orders.
Schedule A Zoom Visit With Santa And Frosty
Culver City families can sign up to chat with Santa and Frosty — live from the North Pole.
Catmosphere Cat Cafe Closes, Rescue Mission Continues
Catmosphere Laguna Foundation continues to match cats with their forever homes, though the Forest Avenue storefront closes.
Lake Forest Restaurant Vandalized, Community Rallies
Urban Grill restaurateurs turn the other cheek after vandals scrawled hate messages on their front window & cemented their front door shut.
Death Penalty Stands For LA Serial Killer
At the time of his trial, Chester Dewayne Turner was called LA's worst serial for stalking and murdering 10 women.
1st Gray Whale Sighted Off Dana Point On 'Gray Friday' 2020
While others were Black Friday shopping, whale watchers were gifted with the rarest of opportunities - the 1st Gray Whale sighting of 2020.
Group Protests Governor's Curfew At Santa Monica Pier
Dozens of people Saturday protested Gov. Gavin Newsom's limited stay-at-home order, which sets a 10 p.m. curfew and bans gatherings.
Car Plunges 100 Feet Down Tujunga Canyon Embankment
The driver, a man in his 20s, didn't sustain any major injuries in the crash.
Chef Nancy Silverton Brings New Restaurant To Culver City
Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton opened fast-casual, Italian restaurant Pizzette in Culver City this month.
600+ Hospitalized In Orange County Confirms New Coronavirus Surge
The last time hospitalization rates were this high was the end of July, & the last time ICU rates were this high was Aug. 10: OC Healthcare
As Coronavirus Cases Surge, LA's Health Orders Trigger Backlash
COVID-19 hospitalizations have nearly doubled in Los Angeles County and 747 healthcare workers are among those sickened
LA City Hall Corruption Probe Snags Former Deputy Mayor
Five more figures — including foreign billionaires, developers, and business leaders — were named in the criminal case alleging corruption.
San Clemente Outlets Celebrate The Season Amid Coronavirus
The tree is up, the Outlets at San Clemente are aglow with holiday cheer. Did you go Black Friday shopping this year?
DUI Checkpoint Coming To Newport Beach
Drive sober or get pulled over, and that does not just mean alcohol, Newport Beach police say. A DUI Checkpoint was announced for Dec. 11.
Detectives Refuse To Answer Questions In Andres Guardado Inquest
In the inquest into the shooting of 18-year-old Andres Guardado, homicide detectives refused to answer questions about the case.
What To Know About The New Health Orders In Los Angeles
The county's strict new coronavirus health orders took effect Monday, and here's what you need to know.
Judge Consolidates Two Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against LAUSD
A total of five girls sued the school district after claiming they were molested by a teacher at Oxnard Street Elementary School.
Local Palisades Groups Oppose Potential Digital Bus Stop Signs
PPCC and PRIDE fear the digital advertising signs would be an eyesore despite being a potential revenue source.
Mike Bonin, Nithya Raman To Participate In Cancel Rent 'Teach-In'
The two will join Healthy L.A. Coalition to teach residents how to advocate for rent cancellation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Metro Extends Public Comment On NoHo To Pasadena Transit Corridor
Fearing the original window was overshadowed by the election and holiday season, Metro extended public comments through Dec. 28.
Firefighters Knockdown Apartment Fire In North Hollywood
Seven people inside the apartment managed to safely escape, and no injuries were reported.
Jersey Mike's Subs To Open Third Torrance Location And Give Back
Jersey Mike's Subs will open its third location in Torrance this week with a special event to help give back to front line workers.
Faizon Love Sues Universal, Claims Racist 'Couples Retreat' Ads
The actor says his name and image were removed from international posters advertising the 2009 film.
Kris Jenner's Decoy Mansion Back On The Market For $8 Million
Along with "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," this mansion also appeared in shows like "True Blood" and "American Horror Story."
Ruptured Gas Main In West Hollywood Repaired
The broken natural gas main forced four people to temporarily evacuate Wednesday morning.
Pedestrian Killed On Southbound 101 Freeway At Western Avenue
The crash happened around 6 a.m. near the Western Avenue exit.
Mission Viejo Couple To Serve Food, Care Packages At Daily's
Dan and Christie Forster are giving away loads of food and goodies to the homeless outside of Daily's Sport Grill this Thanksgiving.
This article originally appeared on the Beverly Hills Patch
