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Top LA news: Missing boy, 17, found shot to death; search for missing hiker continues; more

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Published on December 11, 2019
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Boy, 17, reported missing in East LA found shot to death near Union Station

Christian Medrano was last seen at about 2 p.m. Thursday at his home in the 4700 block of Hammel Avenue in East Los Angeles. Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials described the family of Christian, who was 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, as “very concerned” in the missing child alert.

Read the full story on CBS Los Angeles.

LA County animal adoption center to waive fees on dogs, cats and rabbits this Saturday

If you're ready to get a furry, four-legged friend this holiday season, this weekend may be the perfect time to do it. That's because the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles is waiving adoption fees at its three L.A. County locations Saturday.

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.

Hiker from Irvine vanishes on Mt. Baldy in the mountains northeast of LA

The search for a missing hiker from Irvine continued Wednesday morning in the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Los Angeles wants to build a hydrogen-fueled power plant. It's never been done before.

If L.A. succeeds, a hydrogen-burning Intermountain Power Plant could become a model for governments and electric utilities around the world.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

Volunteer advocates needed immediately for hundreds of foster children

Los Angeles County has more than 30,000 children in its foster care system. While there is a severe need for foster parents willing to take children into their home, there is also a great need for adults willing to be a child’s advocate in court.

Read the full story on CBS Los Angeles.


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