Police are trying to solve several violent crimes in the Studio City area, including a burning car found Tuesday morning with a body and an explosive device in the trunk.
Defendant Wants Push-Up Contest With Taylor Lautner
The owner of an RV dealership sued by actor Taylor Lautner wants to settle way out of court. He's challenging the muscled "Twilight" star to a push-up contest.
"We Put Our Lives, Bodies, Futures on the Line:" Veterans talk about the return to civilian life and some of the programs available to help make the adjustment. [Video]
SUV Might Provide Break in Norma Lopez Case: Detectives investigating the 17-year-old's murder recovered the vehicle Tuesday. [Full Story]
Follow the City Loan Money: And, according to a report in the LA Times, it will lead from Bell's Robert Rizzo to two businesses without council approval. [LA Times]
OC Food Truck Cut From Reality Show: But you can still enjoy the flavor of Crepes Bonaparte. [OC Register]
Rescue Dog Heads Toward Retirement: At nearly 13 years old, Val the golden Labrador mix is ready to retire from the Montebello Fire Department. [Pasadena Star-News]
Hole Opens in Family's Backyard: They're trying to figure out what caused the 18-foot deep hole in the 100 block of East 36th Street in Long Beach. [Long Beach Pres-Telegram]
Actress Testifies at Marriage Fraud Trial:Fernanda Romero and her husband are accused of entering a sham marriage. [Daily News]
Officers Save Quadriplegic From Fire: Three San Bernardino officers and a city code enforcement officer entered the burning home. [Press-Enterprise]
Blue Whales in Record Numbers: The Daily Breeze has a photo gallery of blue whales -- a lot of blue whales -- off Palos Verdes Peninsula. [Daily Breeze]