Santa Monica, CA|News|
Southland Economy Continues to Grow, But at Slower Pace
The report by the LAEDC predicted that the county’s unemployment rate will fall to 6.2 percent this year and 5.9 percent next year.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
- Long Beach, CA
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Dude, the 'Big Lebowski' House is Donated to LACMA
The house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple John Lautner and includes an endowment of $17 million for maintenance.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Man Killed in Pasadena Shooting
Police believe the shooting is related to another shooting Monday night where another man in his 20s was shot but survived.
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Claremont-La Verne, CA|News|
Montclair Man Killed in Orange County Motorcycle Crash
Hau Le, 37, was driving on the 22 freeway when his motorcycle was struck by another car. He died at the scene.
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South Gate-Lynwood, CA|News|
Reward Tripled for Info on Compton Baby Killer
The Compton City Council approved a $25,000 reward and the county and FBI plan to match the city's reward, bringing the total to $75,000.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
L.A. Unveils Official Olympic Logo in Bid for 2024 Games
The logo’s soaring figure symbolizes athletes reaching for their dreams, while the wings reference 'the city of angels,' the committee said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Heat Records Fell Throughout Southland Tuesday; Cold Front Bringing Relief Wednesday
A cold front will cause temperatures to drop 15 to 20 degrees on average in the coastal and valley areas and bring rain to most of the area.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Redondo Beach Personal Trainer Among Contestants in Latest 'Survivor' Season
Just like in the spring 2014 season, the season’s theme is “Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty.”
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Judge Killed Crossing Street in Pico-Robertson
The judge was crossing the street when he was struck by a car. The driver remained at the scene and was released, police said.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Park Service Wants Rim of the Valley Corridor Added to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Adding the land to the recreation area would require congressional approval.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Artesia Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Require School Buses to Have Child-Safety Alarm
The bill was inspired by a special-needs student who died after being left on a hot school bus for hours before being discovered.
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Diamond Bar-Walnut, CA|News|
Abandoned Baby was Born in 10 Minutes, Security Video Shows
The baby is in stable condition and county Supervisor Don Knabe said more is needed to inform the public about the Safe Surrender program.
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South Pasadena, CA|News|
Home Prices in Continue to Rise in the Southland
The median price for a home is was $490,000 last month, up 6.5 percent from a year ago.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
$10K Reward Offered for Tips on Killers of South Bay Basketball Star
Wendell Lee, who had been invited to try out for the Lakers development team, was shot multiple times outside of a friend's house.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
La Palma Teen Wins Gold at Youth Winter Olympics
Chloe Kim is the youngest person to win a gold medal at the X Games, would have qualified for the 2014 Winter Olympics but was too young.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Police: Gateway Woman Died of Natural Causes while Twin Daughters Died by Suicide
Autopsies were pending on the bodies of all three women.
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Long Beach|News|
UPDATE: Fraternity Suspended by National Chapter After Sexual Assault Reported at Party
The female student attended an off-campus Kappa Sigma party and was assaulted by a man she did not know, police said.
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Baldwin Park, CA|News|
Newborn Found Abandoned in San Gabriel Valley Restaurant
The baby was submerged in toilet water and crying, police said.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Man Critically Wounded in Pasadena Shooting
Police located the gunshot victim in the 1400 block of North El Molino Avenue after receiving several calls about a shooting in the area.
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Diamond Bar-Walnut, CA|News|
Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Murder for Allegedly Killing Jogger Intentionally
The two people don't know each other but police believe the crash was intentional.
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