Monrovia, CA|News|
Judge Dismisses Case Against Irwindale Mayor, Councilman and Former Councilwoman
The dismissal came about a year after a judge threw out the bulk of the charges against the three.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Baby Girl in Compton
Ray Howard Patterson was arrested Monday and is being held without bail.
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Baldwin Park, CA|News|
UPDATE: Metrolink Fatally Strikes Bicyclist in Covina
The accident happened near Azusa Avenue just west of Covina.
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Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Tug Towing Virgin America Plane Catches on Fire at LAX
No one was injured and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
German Grocery Giant Aldi Plans Cerritos Store Opening
Aldi, the latest grocery chain to make a foray into the California market, is opening 45 new stores in Southern California.
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Claremont-La Verne, CA|News|
German Grocery Giant Aldi Plans La Verne Store Opening
Aldi, the latest grocery chain to make a foray into the California market, is opening 45 new stores in Southern California.
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Arcadia, CA|News|
German Grocery Giant Aldi Plans Arcadia Store Opening
Aldi, the latest grocery chain to make a foray into the California market, is opening 45 new stores in Southern California.
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Culver City, CA|News|
German Grocery Giant Aldi Plans Several Southland Store Openings
Aldi, the latest grocery chain to make a foray into the California market, is opening 45 new stores in Southern California.
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Long Beach|News|
Looking to Cool Down at the Beach? Careful of Dangerous Waves
Large swells from a strong storm in Northern California are creating dangerous wave conditions at Southland beaches.
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South Pasadena, CA|News|
Cost of Jailing Children in L.A. County? $233,600 Per Child
The cost is significantly higher than in other big cities nationwide even though the youth crime rates have declined considerably.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Voters to Decide Carson's City Clerk's Fate in Recall Election
Former Carson mayor and current City Clerk Jim Dear is facing recall over allegations he was abusive to city employees.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Firefighters on Guard Against Flare Ups at Rancho Dominguez Warehouse Fire
The conflagration destroyed the building Monday night and the cause was under investigation Tuesday.
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Culver City, CA|News|
UPDATE: California Votes to Lower Gasoline Tax by 2 Cents a Gallon
'Lowering the rate is the right thing to do, and I’m sure Californians will welcome this reduction,' a state BOE vice chairman said.
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South Gate-Lynwood, CA|News|
Brothers of Compton Councilman Killed, Wounded in East L.A. Shooting
The brothers were walking on La Verne Avenue when a man walked up, pulled out a gun and shot them in a gang-related shooting, police said.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Huge Blaze Destroys South Bay Warehouse
Firefighters managed to keep the flames from spreading to nearby buildings but several vehicles inside the warehouse were burned.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Disneyland to Fans: #ShareYourEars to Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish
Disney will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish for each photo people shared on social media platforms with that hashtag wearing Mickey ears.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
UPDATE: Embassy Suites in El Segundo Evacuated Because of Honey Oil Lab
Initial reports indicated there may have been a meth lab in the room, but police said later that someone was trying to extract honey oil
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Long Beach|News|
Murder Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Gunning Down Girlfriend in Long Beach Alley
Alicia Fath Todd's body was found in an alley last summer. Detectives said she was with her boyfriend the night she died.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Family of Man Killed by Sheriff's Deputies in Cerritos Sues
The family disputes the sheriff's department's version of events and alleges that deputies shot an unarmed man sitting in his car.
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Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
Small Brush Fire in Sunland Quickly Doused
The brush fire started in a wash near the eastbound 210 Freeway and Sunland Boulevard.
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