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Rock Climber Falls 150 Feet Dies at Tahquitz Rock
A 21-year-old rock climber died after falling 150 feet at a popular climbing area in the San Jacinto Mountains, the Riverside County Coroner’s Office reported ...
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My Turn Childhood love of convertibles has never faded
Christine Lynch The amount of knowledge I have about cars could fit quite nicely on the tip of a spark plug (the only engine part I can identify). But there's one thing I do know. When the temperature goes up, the top goes down. Riding in convertibles makes me happy. My love affair with the ragtop began in 1958. Uncle Bill arrived at our house excitedly urging our family to come outside to ...
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San Pedro care center flooded by influx of sea lions opens its doors Sunday
Increasing numbers of sea lion pups stranded on local beaches has kept the staff and volunteers busy at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro. Over 400 pups were picked up on area beaches in April alone. Here, volunteer Alyssa Tamayo feeds a hungry group of sea lion pups. (Brad Graverson/Staff ...
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Coroner Identifies Rock Climber Killed In 150-Foot Fall
IDYLLWILD (CBSLA.com) -- A 21-year-old man from Idyllwild has died after falling 150 feet while scaling Lily Rock, a coroner's officials said ...
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Hamilton Scratched From Angels’ Lineup
Josh Hamilton #32 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prepares to bat against the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 16, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (credit: Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty ...
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King Harbor Sea Fair planned for Sunday
The sixth annual King Harbor Sea Fair will take place from noon to 5 p.m. today outside King Harbor Yacht Club, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach. The free event is open to the public and will feature more than 60 local organizations, promote safe boating practices and environmental awareness, and highlight recreational opportunities in the harbor. Guests can make reservations for free ...
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Proliferation of pot shops frustrate some San Pedro merchants
New medical marijuana dispenseries are popping up in downtown San Pedro. This one is located along busy Sixth Street near Pacific. (Brad Graverson/Staff ...
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Alleged ‘Make It Quick Bandit’ Suspected In Gardena Bank Robbery
The FBI said in a statement that the so-called ';Make It Quick Bandit'; is accused in a tenth robbery. It occurred at a U.S. Bank branch inside a Vons supermarket in Gardena. Described as a Hispanic male with dark hair that is possibly thinning on top, the suspect got his moniker because of the instructions he allegedly gives tellers, the statement said. The FBI said the heists began ...
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Two small quakes rumble off California coast
Two shallow earthquakes -- one a magnitude 4.0 and the other a magnitude 3.3 -- struck early Saturday off the California coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The magnitude 4.0 temblor occurred at 6:46 a.m. PDT, 17 miles off the coast of Rio Dell in northern California at a depth of 11.8 miles. The magnitude 3.3 temblor was recorded 12 miles from ...
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Calif. law takes effect on microstamping guns
LOS ANGELES -; A California law that requires all semi-automatic handguns to be equipped with technology that stamps its identifying information on bullet casings is now in effect after years of ...
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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to commemorate Armed Forces Day at todays game
ANAHEIM - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will commemorate Armed Forces Day at today's game against the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium, with Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, raising an American flag previously flown at a NATO base in North Kabul, Afghanistan. Several military vehicles will be displayed outside Angel Stadium before the game. A pregame ceremony ...
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This week in the War on Workers California hospital workers to strike
Workers at the University of California hospital system are planning a two-day strike to protest inadequate staffing levels, increased use of temp workers, and changes to their pension plan, though the university announced Friday that the California Public Employment Relations Board ...
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Authorities find $1M marijuana growing operation at Rancho Palos Verdes home
RANCHO PALOS VERDES - A Rancho Palos Verdes couple faced criminal charges today after deputies conducting a burglary investigation stumbled upon an alleged $1 million marijuana growing operation at their home. Deputies were investigating a report of a possible residential burglary in the 27800 block of Alaflora Drive around 2:30 p.m. Thursday when they noticed someone matching the description ...
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Girl 15 Hailed As Hero For Rescuing Siblings From Burning Home
SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA.com) -- Firefighters are calling a 15-year-old girl from San Bernardino a hero for rescuing her three younger siblings from a burning ...
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Man 90 Receives 3rd Master’s Degree From Cal State San Marcos
Wally Taibleson Friday received his Master of Arts in Education from Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) at the age of 90. The degree marked his fourth. Taibleson already has two master’s degrees from the college. He has also earned a bachelor’s in history, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. ';Any time that you can devote to improving your mind and increasing your learning is ...
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Chargers Freeney agree to 2-year deal
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a padless practice.The addition of Freeney also helps cushion the loss of outside linebackers Antwan Barnes ...
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Crews See Success Battling Grand Lake Fires
A firefighter hosed down a still-hot burned area of the Grand Fire in Kern County on Friday. Crews were continuing to work on the 4,358-acre blaze on Saturday, May 18, ...
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Ex-Compton firefighter pleads not guilty to arson
Marcel Melanson pleaded not guilty Friday to arson and embezzlement. Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators say the 15-year department veteran stole radios that were intended to be part of a communications upgrade, then set the headquarters on fire in December in an attempt to conceal the theft. His chief was suspicious, and after a five-month investigation Melanson was arrested ...
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Autopsy confirms body found is that of missing California veteran
Autopsy results have confirmed the body found late Thursday afternoon in the brush near Modjeska Canyon is that of a missing California army veteran. The roommate of Maribel Ramos, who was reported missing by her family members May 3, has been arrested for her murder, police say. The 36-year-old Army sergeant was last seen at the Orange apartment she shared with the suspect on May 2, and ...
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Watch Powerball Jackpot Spending $600 Million in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is synonymous with wealth. Prestige and exclusivity. Some of -- -- thanks to the powerball. Tourists here to check out the lives of the rich and the famous are now thinking about ...
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Dozens Flock To Hawthorne Store For Powerball Tickets
A customer holds $140 worth of Powerball tickets that he just purchased on May 17, 2013 in San Francisco, California. People are lining up to purchase $2 Powerball tickets as the multi-state jackpot hits $600 million. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty ...
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Hollywood celebrities escape from California
American bloggers discuss the mass exodus of show business stars from California, where hundreds of expensive mansions were put up for sale at around the same time. Homes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charlie Sheen, Charlize Theron, Cher, Harrison Ford, Heidi Klum and other celebrities are up for grabs. What is hidden behind this escape from the American ...
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What To Do In Los Angeles The HiddenLA Way
Lynn Garrett knows that loving Los Angeles means looking beyond the stucco facades and traffic pileups, and whatever Hollywood meltdown you saw last night on TMZ. "Los Angeles has a heart that's hidden to most of the world," she says, which is why Garrett ...
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Hollywood Actor Brad Pitt to Promote New Film in Moscow
MOSCOW, May 18 (RIA Novosti) – Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is due to arrive in Moscow in June to promote his new film World War Z at the Moscow International Film Festival, the festival’s general producer has said. The 35th film festival will kick off with the premiere of the upcoming apocalyptic horror film, World War Z, to be attended by producer-star Pitt and film director ...
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Cannes Tonights Hollywood ReporterJimmy Choo Party for Fan Bingbing Moved to the Martinez
to the Martinez hotel ballroom, Acqua1, where Cannes' industry elite can enjoy a warm reception and feel free to wear their best cocktail attire (and shoes) without fear of being soaked to the ...
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LAX gets a facelift
Los Angeles International Airport has decided to go under the knife again; the sixth busiest airport in the world is in the final stages of a multi-million dollar face lift of its international terminal, aimed at bringing the airport back up to world class standards in design and service and now there is talk of even further redevelopment for the domestic terminals as well.
LAX was once considered a pioneering facility in the early days of the jet age, the famous Theme Building, built to resemble a flying saucer that has just landed is testament to this period of advancement and modernism. The building features a circular restaurant below four concentric spider-like legs, in-keeping with the space-age theme of the building, this restaurant is called Encounters. Read more
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