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Pygmy hippopotamus celebrates 47th birthday with cake, zoom party at Ramona Wildlife CenterHannah Shirley, North America’s oldest living pygmy hippopotamus, celebrated her 47th birthday Thursday at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center with a Zoom Party and cake. Geoff Petrulis reports.

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UCLA soccer players decide against a possible bowl invitationUCLA announced Thursday that it would turn down a possible bowl invitation, a decision made by its soccer players and fully supported by coach Chip Kelly and sporting director Martin Jarmond. Geoff Petrulis reports.

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“This is our new tradition”: LA’s most sought-after Santa Claus spreads the Christmas spirit through virtual vacation visitsDespite the pandemic, Santa is still coming to town. At least practically.

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Olga Ospinas weather forecast (December 17th)Olga Ospina takes a look at today’s weather.

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“We’re sinking”: Unions representing LA Essential Workers are calling for a month-long lockdownWith the COVID-19 pandemic mounting, several unions – representing nurses, teachers, grocers and hotel workers – are calling on Los Angeles County’s leaders to order another full shutdown for at least a month.

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Ventura County DA releases new video of Borderline Bar ShootingVentura County Prosecutors released a new video Thursday of the fatal mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks.

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Orange County’s COVID-19 intensive capacity hits zero, health officials suspend ambulance diversionOrange County continued its daily record of COVID-19 hospital stays on Thursday with 1,519 patients, including 343 in intensive care beds.

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The advisory panel recommends the FDA approve Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine if cases increase nationwideAn advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend that the FDA approve Moderna’s emergency vaccine, as it did last week for Pfizer’s vaccine. This is because frontline workers are being marginalized across the country.

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LAPD chase of suspected reckless driver ends in Hawthorne AreaLos Angeles police pursuit of a suspected reckless driver who was wanted in connection with a shooting in southern Los Angeles ended Thursday night in the Hawthorne area with the driver in custody.

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Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Southern CaliforniaCoronavirus cases continued to increase across Southland on Thursday evening.

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Danny McElroy, longtime lighting director of CBS2 / KCAL9, passes away from COVID-19We miss you, Danny.

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People who make a difference: a village for veterinariansFrom post-traumatic stress disorder and poverty to starvation and homelessness, far too many veterans need help in the greater Los Angeles area – help the local nonprofit village hopes to provide to veterinarians.

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Medical experts recommend that essential workers be vaccinated in the next phaseA group of 16 medical experts in California have made their recommendation as to who should be admitted to the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Emergency patients waiting in long lines outside hospitals after Orange County suspends ambulance diversionPatients rushed to the hospital encounter long lines in emergency rooms after the Orange County Health Care Agency suspended ambulance diversion.

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Six digit scammers illegally using online gift cardsRachel Kim reports.

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LA Mayor Garcetti quarantined after daughter tests positive for COVID-19Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday that he and his wife will be quarantined at home after their daughter Maya tested positive for COVID-19.

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Funeral directors say they are overwhelmed as the number of COVID-19 deaths continues to riseAs the number of COVID-19-related deaths continues to surge across the state, workers at local funeral homes simply feel overwhelmed by the surge in services.

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LA County Adds 14,000 COVID-19 Cases If SoCal Intensive Care Unit Availability Dips To ZeroAs the pandemic continues to worsen, health officials said the number of available beds in intensive care units in Los Angeles County has dropped to 92-10 fewer than Wednesday.

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Unemployed Californians and lawmakers are asking Bank of America for more support after a massive fraud programLast week, Bank of America estimated that $ 2 billion was stolen from EDD accounts in California.

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Amber Lees weather forecast (December 17)Temperatures slightly above average are expected at the weekend.

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Vanessa Bryant says her mother filed a lawsuit against her request for financial assistanceKobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa Bryant said Thursday that her mother filed a lawsuit against her claim for financial assistance, claiming the late Laker legend vowed to take care of her financially for a lifetime. Geoff Petrulis reports.

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Hoag Hospital in Irvine begins vaccinating health care workersHoag Hospital Irvine became the youngest Orange County hospital on Thursday to deliver the coronavirus vaccine to its healthcare workers as the number of cases and patients continues to grow exponentially. Joy Benedict reports.

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CHiPs For Kids Sponsor Message: Newbury Park Bike ShopThank you Newbury Park Bike Shop for supporting the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive!

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CHiPs For Kids Sponsor Message: Brymax Construction Services, Inc.Thank you Brymax Construction Services, Inc. for supporting the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive!

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