Giraffe Hits The Beach | Recall Fever | PCH Nightmare

Los Angeles CA

08 September, 2021

1:21 AM

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight. Video Shows Hit-And-Run Driver Speeding Away From Fatal Crash Los Angeles police are asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Venice. Watch: Giraffe Makes A Special Appearance In Santa Monica Did you see a giraffe in Santa Monica this weekend? Check out the video. LACOE Recommends SMMUSD Split Move Forward Despite concerns about funding, equity and more, the Los Angeles County Office of Education recommended the SMMUSD divorce continue. Venice Car Show Will Support Creating Mexican American Monument Join a free family event in Venice to help create a Mexican American monument honoring the "traqueros" who built our country's railroads. Britney Spears' Father Seeks To End Conservatorship The move came as a surprise after Jamie Spears fought for months to retain control of his daughter's affairs. Sex Offender Who Goes By 'Mr. Rape, Torture, Kill' Has Left CA Police confirmed that convicted child molester Cary Jay Smith moved out of state, but questions remain about his sex offender registration. OC Still Surfing Coronavirus Wave, Is The Summer Surge At An End? Testing is on the rise across Orange County as positivity rates drop & hospitalizations decline showing vaccines are working, officials say. Bacteria Warning Issued For Several Los Angeles Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing at several local beaches. COVID Cases Drop; Breakthrough Infections Rarer Than Thought The Southland is seeing signs that the summer surge is ebbing. However, most vaccinated people overestimate their risk of getting sick. Car Crashes Into Homeless Encampment, Pinning Sleeping Person Four people were injured in the Koreatown crash Tuesday morning, and firefighters lifted the car from atop the person trapped beneath. LA Men's Central Jail Locked Down Amid Reports Of Gunman It was unclear if the alleged gunman inside the Los Angeles Men's Central Jail is an inmate. Deputies are still investigating. Claremont Officer Punched, Man Arrested: Police Police said the assailant attempted to run away from an officer. DUI Checkpoint Planned For This Weekend In Pasadena The Pasadena Police Department will be in an undisclosed part of the city on the lookout for drivers under the influence. It's Not Just You — School Traffic Really is Worse In Calabasas Back-to-school traffic seems to be worse this year, clogging intersections around Calabasas campuses at pickup and drop-off. de Leon Becomes Third LA Councilmember Targeted For Recall Critics of tiny home projects being built in Highland Park and Eagle Rock gained approval to begin circulating recall petitions. Trucks Found Stuck On San Juan Capistrano's Patriot Hill Trail San Juan Capistrano deputies discovered two abandoned-looking trucks on a footpath along the Patriot Hill Trail over the weekend. Agoura Hills Mansion With Stunning Views And Sleek Design This $5 million Agoura Hills property is stunning inside and out, with a mountain view and sleek modern design. PCH Reopened After A Pedestrian Was Struck And Killed in Malibu A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway Monday night, shutting Westbound lanes for over three hours. Police Seek Suspect In Road Rage Crash & Shooting In Santa Monica A reported road rage crash and shooting left one person injured, but no suspect is in custody yet. 'BeachLife After Dark' Brings After-Party Series To Festival If you're not quite ready to go home during BeachLife Festival, then here's where the after-party is at. PCH Crash Causes Newport Beach Labor Day Traffic Nightmare Newport Beach Police closed a section of Pacific Coast Highway after a car rockets off the bridge & flipped, almost going into the water. 1-Minute Police Chase Leads To Violent Sunset Boulevard Crash A suspect in a stolen Dodge Challenger refused to emerge from the wreckage of the crash and fought with paramedics Tuesday morning. USC Legend Sam "Bam" Cunningham Dead At 71 Sam "Bam" Cunningham was a fullback who helped USC win 1972 national championship before setting a rushing record for the Patriots. Rancho Santa Margarita To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony The hourlong ceremony will honor those who died in the 9/11 terror attacks, including a Rancho Santa Margarita native. Marina Del Rey's Gourmet Food Truck Lot Returns This Week Join a weekly gourmet food truck event in Marina del Rey this week. Here are the trucks heading to town. Ethel Kennedy Fights Parole Of Husband Robert Kennedy's Assassin "Our family and our country suffered an unspeakable loss due to the inhumanity of one man," Ethel Kennedy said of Robert Kennedy's killer. Laguna Niguel Turns Drive-In Into Dive-In For Evening Movie Night The city will screen a showing of Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon" at a swim and movie night Sept. 24. Halloween Haunted Houses: Los Angeles County 2021 Guide Spine-tingling, scream-inducing spookiness is back! Find the best, bone-chillers throughout Greater LA. Get Connected At Laguna Beach Emergency Preparedness Event On Wednesday, Laguna Beach residents are invited to the Susi-Q Senior Center to learn more about emergency preparedness right at home. Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested After Ambush-Style Attack Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an ambush-style attack in Culver City, police said. Mission Viejo Taking Applications For Character Committee The Community of Character Committee is comprised of students and adults and showcases an important character trait each month.