Three Mermaids Save a Scuba Diver From Drowning: 'Not Just Pretty Tails And Smiles'
A fairytale rescue saved an experienced diver from drowning when a trio of mermaids suddenly showed up off Catalina Island in California.
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Lost and Desperate Hiker Saved by Man's 'Very Weird' GPS Hobby
Benjamin Kuo loves figuring out the coordinates of satellite photos, and this hobby saved Rene Compean's life when he got lost.
A Startup Is Using Recycled Plastic to 3D Print Tiny $25,000 Prefabricated Homes in LA
The startup Azure is using recycled plastic water and drink bottles to create homes that are 90% complete by the time they leave the factory.
Hear the World's Greatest Voices Read the World's Greatest Letters
Produced by Benedict Cumberbatch, the Letters Live show is an incredibly moving celebration of the human spirit – and now for the first time ever, it is coming to America.
This Crew of Street Veterinarians Treat the Pets of L.A.'s Homeless Residents of Skid Row
Dr. Kwane Stewart, also known as "The Street Vet" is nearly famous for going out onto Skid Row and providing free care to pets there.
Little Girl Gets Approval for State License to Own a Living Unicorn (If She Can Find One)
"If I can find one" wrote Madeline who asked the LA Dept. of Animal Control if she could be the first-ever licensed unicorn owner.
Blue Whales Return to California at Levels Not Seen Since Before the Whaling Industry
According to a 2014 study, the blue whale population in the western Pacific population of these cetaceans has reached 97%
LA Firefighters Rescue 1200-Pound Horse Named 'Lucky' from Backyard Sinkhole (WATCH)
Lucky by name, lucky by nature, this 20-year-old mare managed to avoid any serious injuries to her legs from the fall.
Christian Bale Breaks Ground on 12 Foster Homes to House Hundreds of Transitioning Teens in California
Bale explained it was the birth of his daughter, Luka, with his wife Sibi that first revealed the conditions of the foster care system in CA.
Violent Crime and Homicide Falling Across Major US Cities, with Detroit on Track for a 60-Year Low
From another city famous for violent crime, Chicago remains on pace for double-digit percentage declines in the number of homicides
Elon Musk to Bring Back 1st Drive-in Movie Theater to LA at Tesla's New Supercharging Station
Once a classic American weeknight spot, there are only 320 drive-in theaters left in the country where there were once 4,000.
A Flood of Generosity and Singing Offers Flow in for Homeless Opera Sensation From Subway
Emily Zamourka's homeless life is turning around, thanks to a viral video of singing opera on the subway posted by a cop, and donations through GoFundMe.
Police Officer Captures Breathtaking Video of Homeless Woman Singing Opera in the Los Angeles Subway
This 52-year-old Russian woman now hopes that her newfound internet fame will help her to get off of the streets and into permanent housing.
No More Library Fines For Young Readers in LA County
If a child already has an existing debt on their account, they can pay it off by reading for $5 per hour.
Listen to Actor Danny Trejo Describe How He Helped Rescue Special Needs Boy From Overturned Car
The 75-year-old actor says that he was able to form a bond with the boy because he has had experience working with special needs kids in the past.
Watch Paul McCartney Bring Out Ringo Starr for Beatles Reunion in Dodger Stadium: 'I love you, man…'
During his final concert on tour, Paul McCartney brought out ‘the one and only Ringo Starr'—and the crowd knew they had a Ticket to Ride.
As Only US Airline to Use Biofuel on Regular Basis, All United Flights From LA Are Now Powered By Biofuel
The airline's recent investment in over 10 million gallons of biofuel will contribute to their goal of reducing their total emissions by 50% before 2050.
This Laundry Truck Will Be Washing Clothes for Homeless People of Los Angeles Throughout the Week
Hundreds of homeless Los Angeles residents will soon have access to this unique mobile laundry truck throughout the week thanks to Clorox.
15-Year-Old Girl is Giving Away Hundreds of Free 'Sanitation Kits' to Homeless People
This California teenager is helping to protect homeless people from the risks of the COVID-19 outbreaks by handing out free sanitizers and soaps.
After Raising Money for a Year, Church Pays Off $5.2 Million in Medical Debt for Low-Income Families
The donation has forgiven more than $5.2 million in medical debt for 5,555 of Los Angeles's most at-risk families.
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