Culver City, CA|News|
2 Ex-Baggage Handlers Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking Cocaine at LAX
The two are accused of using their clearance to smuggle cocaine past security as part of a nationwide drug ring.
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- Long Beach, CA
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Culver City, CA|News|
Ice Cream Man Wanted for Selling Ice Cream Too Close to School
Police said there was no ill intent and the children were in no danger, but vendors are forbidden to sell near schools.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Angels to Open Season Against Chicago Cubs
Monday night's game will be the sixth regular-season game for the Cubs at Angel Stadium and the first since 2013.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Motorcyclist Killed in South Bay Crash ID'd as David Olney
A preliminary investigation revealed the motorcyclist rear-ended one of several stopped vehicles whose drivers were waiting for a pedestrian
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South Gate-Lynwood, CA|News|
Gateway Woman Fatally Stabbed, Man in Custody
The crime was reported about 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the 5200 block of Pendleton Avenue.
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South Gate-Lynwood, CA|News|
Man Shot, Killed in Florence-Firestone ID'd as Frederick Castro
The shooting happened about 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of East 59th Place.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Adele, Taylor Swift, Justin Beiber Big Winners at iHeartRadio Music Awards
Rock legends U2 were also honored for their gigantic musical legacy and their work on behalf of various social causes.
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Long Beach|News|
Suspicious Item Leads to Bomb Scare at Long Beach Bus Stop
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Arson/Explosives Unit was summoned, nearby residences were evacuated and Atlantic Avenue was closed.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Caltrans Begins Work to Protect PCH from Advancing Ocean Tides
Parking and the center left turn lane have been eliminated, and the lanes moved back from the ocean, on a short segment of PCH.
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South Pasadena, CA|News|
Equipment Failure Left Thousands in South Pasadena in the Dark
The outage was reported about 1 p.m. Saturday and initially effected 4,264 customers. Power was fully restored three hours later.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Home Burglarized; Police Releasing Few Details
Messages on several community bulletin boards stated $120,000 were stolen from the home but police refused to confirm or deny it.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Candidates For California Presidential Primary Ballots Announced
The ballots will include the names of those who have since withdrawn from the race.
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Long Beach|News|
LA KISS Wins Season Opener Against Sharks
The KISS led 47-39 entering the fourth quarter, then held Jacksonville scoreless over the final 15 minutes.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Man Survives Being Hit By Bus After SUV Crash in Malibu
The man hit by the bus was taken to a hospital, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Air Quality Agency Approves Restoration Plan for ExxonMobil Refinery: Update
If the AQMD hearing board approves the start-up plan, there's no word on when the refinery would actually be restarted.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
LA KISS Opens Third Season Saturday Night
Just five players return from last year's team that went 4-14, the league's second-worst record.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Navy Vet Sentenced to 5 Years Probation for Threatening College Administrator
James Gustavo Lemus, 36, pleaded no contest to a felony count of criminal threats, and was immediately sentenced.
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Baldwin Park, CA|News|
Homeless Sex Offender Tries to Lure Girl at Covina Park: Police
Officers responded about 11 a.m. to the park and learned that the child's mother prevented her daughter from going with the suspect.
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Arcadia, CA|News|
Arcadia Man Killed on Freeway Identified
Richard Torres was crossing the freeway in an easterly direction just after 11 p.m. when he was struck and killed.
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Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
SeaWorld Celebrates Anniversary of Grey Whale Rescued in Marina Del Rey
The whale was SeaWorld's biggest rescue triumph. The baby whale was near death when it was brought to SeaWorld
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