South Pasadena, CA|News|
L.A. County Coroner Resigns Amid Scrutiny on the Department
Complaints have surfaced about mismanagement of the toxicology lab and backlogged cases.
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Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
- Long Beach, CA
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Founder, Keith Emerson, Dies of Apparent Suicide
The fame ELP keyboardist was was found by his girlfriend in their Santa Monica home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Baldwin Park, CA|News|
Family of Woman Killed in Crosswalk Sues Covina, W. Covina, State, County and Driver for Wrongful Death
Violet Margaret Lopez-Prieto was crossing in the crosswalk when she was struck and killed. Her family alleges the intersection was unsafe.
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Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Agoura Hills Widow Sues the Estate of Man She Blames for Her Husband's Death
The suit alleges Lloyd Farber was driving at an unsafe speed and deliberately turned off the car traction control system in the fatal crash.
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Long Beach|News|
Get Ready Southland, El Nino's Back with a Vengeance
The storm is expected to bring a period of moderate to occasionally heavy rain lasting three to five hours, followed by scattered showers.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Divorce One Step Closer, Enough Signatures Gathered
The uncoupling could be messy and costly. The school board president said the split can't come at the expense of Santa Monica students.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Redondo Beach Woman Sentenced for Attacking Tourist at Santa Monica Coffee House
Sara Christine Rizo was immediately sentenced to one year of residential psychiatric treatment and ordered to stay out of any coffee shops.
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Long Beach|News|
Suspect Wounded in Police Shooting Following Foot Pursuit
Officers tried to stop a car for a traffic violation and the suspect tried to flee down an alley when the shooting happened.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Bird Killed in Fire that Destroys Laguna Beach Home
No one was hurt in the conflagration and the blaze was knocked down within an hour.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Driver, Passenger Hurt After Ambulance Crashes into Building
The accident happened about 1:25 p.m. in the 1400 block of West Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton. The two victims were not seriously hurt.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Film Incentives Working, More Productions Returning to California, State Commission Says
Film Commission officials say the incentives approved this year are expected to spur about $1.7 billion in spending for the economy.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
IRS Says $82 Million in Unclaimed 2012 Refunds Available to Taxpayers in California
The IRS said the median potential refund for California non-filers from 2012 is $656.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
South Bay Shooting Victim was Sought For Questioning in Homicides
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Keon Bailey was a person of interest in the deaths of Louis and Rose Giuntini.
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Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
Molestation Victims Sue South Bay School District Over Wrestling Coach's Alleged Abuses
The attorney for 18 boys who claimed they were molested by a former Torrance High coach said the district did nothing to protect them.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Renovated Baseball Field Dedicated at Jackie Robinson's Old High School
The field was completely rebuilt, with new side and outfield fencing, new foul poles, a blue windscreen and yellow top cap in the outfield.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Strong, 'Potent' Storm Coming to Southland Friday
There is a slight chance of waterspouts and thunderstorms, which could unleash small hail.
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La Cañada Flintridge, CA|News|
Some DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's Products Recalled For Glass
Nestle announced the recall and urged consumers not to eat these products.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Site for New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Announced -- It's Pasadena
The school will be built on land currently owned by Kaiser, adjacent to the Kaiser Permanente Department of Research and Evaluation.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Two Wounded in Inglewood Shooting
The condition of the shooting victims was not immediately known.
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Monrovia, CA|News|
City of Hope Launches Spanish Ads to Attract Hispanic Community
The campaign will feature stories from City of Hope cancer survivors, and highlights how the hospital finds innovative cancer treatments.
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