Santa Monica, CA|News|
Gelson's Opens in Santa Monica
The first 200 shoppers got a special gift bag worth $20.
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Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
- Long Beach, CA
Alexander Nguyen is an award-winning journalist. He covers Southern California for Patch. Before coming to Patch, he worked for Times of San Diego, MyNewsLA.com and as a PR/Marketing professional.
Alexander is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California. Go Trojans!
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Long Beach|News|
Family of Mentally Ill Man Killed by Police Files Claim Against Department
The claim alleges police used excessive in killing Mharloun Saycon, whom the family said was not threatening anyone.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
2 Admitted to Killing Cerritos Man, Dumping his Body in the South Bay
Michael Frank Trujillo, 34, and Ernie Lee Ramos, 35, are facing more than 20 years in state prison.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Former Pasadena Employees, Two Others Ordered to Stand Trial in Embezzlement Case
Ex-Pasadena city employee Danny Wooten and co-defendants Tyrone Collins and Melody Jenkins are accused of stealing millions from the city.
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Claremont-La Verne, CA|News|
Gunmen Sought in San Dimas 7-Eleven Robbery
The bandits were armed with pistols when they robbed the 7-Eleven store in the 600 block of East Foothill Boulevard about 4:05 a.m. Sunday.
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Diamond Bar-Walnut, CA|News|
La Puente Man Sentenced to Life for Molesting 2 Female Family Members
Mark Christopher Acosta was also ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Baby Girl Safely Surrendered to Santa Monica Hospital
This was the second baby surrendered in Los Angeles County this year and 144th to be turned over since the program's inception.
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Diamond Bar-Walnut, CA|News|
Minnesota Man Wanted in Suspicion of Elder Abuse Arrested in Pomona
David John Vanzo allegedly took his dead mother to bank to withdraw money before reporting her death.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Man Sentenced to Prison for Wild Pursuit That Ended With Police Gunfire
Aaron Lorta, 30, pleaded no contest Dec. 28 to one count each of carjacking and fleeing a pursuing police officer's vehicle.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Man Convicted of Shooting at Police, Holding Girlfriend, Her Daughter Hostage
He was additionally convicted of raping the teenage daughter. He is facing life in prison without parole.
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Long Beach|News|
Access to Harbor Restored After Oil Spill
A cargo ship leaked oil into the Port of Los Angeles on Sunday and six birds were found with oil on them.
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Echo Park-Silver Lake, CA|News|
Construction Worker Fell to His Death in Downtown Los Angeles
The man fell onto a moving car. The driver is being evaluated for possible injuries.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
1 Hurt in South Bay Mobile Home Fire
The fire was out in 11 minutes. The cause is still under investigation.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Inglewood Man to Plead Guilty in Wells Fargo Fraud Scheme
The man admitted to recruiting bank employees to give him access to customers's information and empty their accounts.
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Long Beach|News|
Access to of Parts of Harbor Restored After Ship's Oil Leak in Port of L.A.
During the cleanup effort, a half-dozen birds were found with oil on them and were turned over to the Oiled Wildlife Care Network for care.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
ELP's Keith Emerson's Death Ruled Suicide
The coroner's report also indicated he was depressed and suffering from heart diseases.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Flarings Seen at ExxonMobil Refinery During Power Outage
One witness said he could see the flare and smoke from the his home, two miles away from the plant.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Power Outage Disrupts Expo Train Services
The power went out at 4:43 p.m., keeping trains from running between the La Cienega/Jefferson and Culver City stations.
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Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
Man Killed After Jacking W. Covina Cop Car ID'd as Gevork Alachadzhyan of NoHo
Alachadzhyan led police on a chase from West Covina to Glendale at speeds approaching 100 mph Sunday night.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Frank Sinatra Jr. Dies While On Tour in Florida
The singer died suddenly of cardiac arrest in Daytona Beach, Fla.
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