Santa Monica, CA|News|
Taxing Soda to Prevent Obesity, Diabetes? It Could Happen
A Santa Monica assemblyman along with two others in the Bay Area are proposing a bill to do just that.
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Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
- Long Beach, CA
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Suspected Robber Killed by South Bay Jewelry Owner ID'd as Keon Bailey
The store owner told authorities that the suspect was shot during an attempted robbery at the business, police said.
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San Marino, CA|News|
Police Searching for San Gabriel Fatal Stabbing Suspect
Israel Ramirez-Perez, 22, of San Gabriel was killed in the stabbing that took place in the 9100 block of Huntington Drive on Tuesday night.
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Baldwin Park, CA|News|
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge Stemming From Jogger's Death
Haissam Massalkhy allegedly run down the jogger before crashing his car through the backyard wall of a home in Walnut.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
More Drama in Casey Kasem Saga: Youngest Daughter Added to Ongoing Lawsuit
The amended suit alleges Liberty Kasem, along with her mother, are liable for wrongful death and elder abuse.
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Glendora, CA|News|
Bank Robbery Suspect Sought in String of Robberies Across SGV
The suspect was described as white, 5-foot-10 and 130 pounds, with green eyes and a scar on his right eyelid.
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Claremont-La Verne, CA|News|
Claremont Boy Pleads Not Guilty in Sister's Stabbing Death
The teenage boy was apprehended with the alleged murder weapon in his possession as he walked away from the residence, police said.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Woman Rescued, 5 Arrested in Suspicion of Human Trafficking
The suspects may have an operating human trafficking network that stretches from Southern California to the Bay Area and Portland, Ore.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Calabasas Sex Offender Sentenced to 58 Years for Posing As Undercover Cop, Raping South Bay Woman
Guy Allen Dietz, 45, lured the victim to a home in Torrance and showed her a badge and handcuffs before raping her, court records show.
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Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
South Bay Iraqi War Vet who Claimed PTSD Led Him to Kill Girlfriend Loses Appeal
The appellate court justices found that there was 'overwhelming evidence of premeditation and deliberation.'
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Glendora, CA|News|
Celebration of Life Planned for Marilyn Elaine Beer Vollmer in Hometown
The celebration of life is planned for Sunday, March 20 in Tracy. Vollmer died in a nursing home community in Azusa.
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Long Beach|News|
UPDATE: Long Beach Airport Lockdown Lifted After Bomb Scare
Passengers are still advised to check with the airlines for any delays before arriving at the airport.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Program to Help Sexually Exploited Children Expands Countywide
As part of a program, sheriff's deputies have been trained not to arrest kids working the streets, but to connect them to service agencies.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
UPDATE: Nancy Reagan's Family Gather for Private Memorial in Santa Monica Before Motorcade to Simi Valley
Hundreds lined the street to watch the procession. The L.A. Fire Department displayed large American flags at 2 of locations on the route.
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Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
Police Searching for Man Missing in Hermosa Beach
Michael David Vanzandt was last seen at the gastropub American Junkie in the Pier Plaza.
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Long Beach|News|
Video: Unit in 15-Story High-Rise Apartment Building Catches on Fire
There were extensive smoke and water damage, but the fire was contained to the one apartment. No one was hurt in the blaze.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Worker Alleges She was Fired for not Attending Scientolgy Meeting, Sues
The company is trying to get the case dismissed and into arbitration.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hillary Clinton to Speak at Hollywood Fundraiser
The trip will be the 68-year-old Clinton's eighth to the Los Angeles area since declaring her candidacy on April 12, 2015.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Hillary Clinton to Speak at Santa Monica Fundraiser
Clinton has held 20 fundraisers during her previous visits to the Southland, including three during her most recent visit on Feb. 22.
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Diamond Bar-Walnut, CA|News|
Man Convicted of 1994 Killing of Diamond Bar Gas Station Employee
Lino Jesus Acero was found guilty of shooting Mahfouz Ghabour at an Arco gas station in 1994 when he was 17 years old.
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