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A new California bill aims to reduce the euthanasia of wild animals and encourage safer interactions between humans and wildlife, following a controversial incident involving a mother bear in Southern California. SB 1135 Introduced to Strengthen Wildlife Protection State Senator Catherine Blakespear has introduced Senate Bill 1135, a proposal designed to create a statewide coexistence program … Read more

A tragic double stabbing in Burbank has left a beloved elementary school teacher dead and her daughter hospitalized, with police arresting a suspect following an intensive manhunt. Victim Identified as First-Grade Teacher Arti Varma Authorities confirmed that 59-year-old Arti Varma died from injuries sustained in the early morning attack. Her 25-year-old daughter was also stabbed … Read more

A surge in burglaries across the San Fernando Valley has prompted North Hollywood residents to take safety into their own hands, forming a tighter, more watchful community as concerns grow. Neighbors say the recent spike in break-ins — reported over the past two weeks in areas including Sherman Oaks, Sylmar, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and … Read more

A violent robbery in downtown Los Angeles early Monday left an elderly man severely injured after he was beaten and set on fire, according to police. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of an assault around midnight near the intersection of Sixth and Hope Street. When they arrived, they found a … Read more

SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES — A Sherman Oaks jewelry store owner says he is living in fear after two suspects allegedly tunneled through a shared wall in an attempted early-morning burglary, damaging equipment inside the shop but ultimately leaving without stealing anything. The incident occurred early Saturday at Neda Jewelry, according to the owner, who … Read more

Two longtime Santa Monica nightlife staples are shutting their doors, marking another setback for the struggling Third Street Promenade area as more businesses exit the once-thriving district. The Misfit Bar & Restaurant confirmed it closed permanently on Saturday night, ending a 15-year run as one of the most recognizable dining and nightlife spots in the … Read more

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A police officer is expected to recover after being stabbed multiple times during a violent encounter Friday afternoon, authorities said. The incident occurred around 2:42 p.m. in the 200 block of West Broadway, where officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance involving a potentially … Read more

MONROVIA, Calif. — The owners of a longtime local restaurant are pleading for help after burglars broke into their home and stole $140,000 — their entire retirement savings, according to family members. The couple, Pan Pimoslavakun and her husband Vorawat, have owned Burger Basket for decades and had planned to retire within the next several … Read more

High-Speed Chase Spans Orange County to Los Angeles County A dramatic police pursuit involving a Chevrolet Corvette ended in a crash after a suspect led officers on a dangerous chase across multiple Southern California freeways and city streets. The chase began when the California Highway Patrol attempted to stop the driver for speeding in Orange … Read more