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California suspects accidentally dial 911 during crime
FRESNO, Calif.-Two suspects arrested for breaking into a car in Central California accidentally called 911 on a cellphone, which led police to them. KXTV in Sacramento reports ...
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Proposed California measure requires doctor drug tests
SAN FRANCISCO-A proposed state ballot measure in California would require doctors to be randomly subjected to drug and alcohol testing. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the "Pee in the Cup" initiative is being pushed by Bob Pack, a technology mogul and former executive at AOL Inc. and NetZero Inc. His young son and daughter were killed a decade ago by a driver under the influence of ...
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Big Rig Carrying Grapes Crashes Into Freeway Divider
A big rig carrying about 35,000 pounds of grapes crashed into the center divider on the 210 Freeway early Monday in Monrovia, leading to a traffic backup affecting both sides of the road during the morning ...
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Man jumps to his death from Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro
A man jumped to his death from theVincent Thomas Bridge Sunday night. (Staff File Photo) SAN PEDRO - A man drove up to the apex of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Sunday night, scaled the security fence, and jumped to his death, a Port of Los Angeles official said. Witnesses on the bridge saw the man -- believed to have been in his 40s -- drive his car up to the apex just after 8 p.m. ...
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Weekend box office Star Trek misses jump to warp speed
"Star Trek Into Darkness" grossed an estimated $70.6 million over the three-day weekend and $84.1 million over the four-and-a-half-day frame. Star Trek Into Darkness ousted Iron Man 3 from the top spot at the box office over the weekend, but the sci-fi sequel fell short of both Paramounts and industry observers $100 million forecast. J.J. Abrams sequel to his 2009 reboot of the iconic ...
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DirecTV wants a piece of Hulu
DirecTV CEO Mike White is reportedly considering making a bid for Hulu. Another cable television provider has tossed its hat into Hulus ring. According to Bloomberg, DirecTV is considering buying all or part of the video streaming service. The report follows similar interest from Time Warner Cable. The U.S. largest satellite TV provider considered acquiring Hulu back in 2011. DirecTV decided not ...
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Beach Boys Croon California Girls Live on Reunion Tour
expressed doubt regarding another full-fledged Beach Boys reunion in February. The Beach Boys' next tour date is set for September 27th in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, led by Love and ...
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Report Knicks’ Anthony To Have Shoulder Re-Examined Prigioni’s Wife Wants Out
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Knicks star Carmelo Anthony won’t need surgery on his troublesome knee, and the team hopes it’ll be the same for his injured shoulder, according to the New York Daily News. Anthony will have his left shoulder ...
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Analyst doubts governors budget for business
California's Legislative Analyst Office agreed with Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to gradually cut the state's enterprise zone program, but has doubts about plans for its replacement, a recruiting and retention fund. As you might have heard, the states Legislative Analyst Office disagreed with Gov. Jerry Brown version of Californias finances last Friday, predicting Californias tax ...
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Poll Garcetti Leads Greuel By 7 Points 1 Day Before Mayoral Election
Los Angeles mayoral candidates City Councilman Eric Garcetti (L) and City Controller Wendy Greuel (R) pose for a handshake with moderator Warren Olney, of radio station KCRW, after a debate hosted by Zocalo Public Square and KCRW at the Petersen Automotive Museum on May 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Garcetti and Greuel are preparing for a May 21 runoff vote to determine which will be the ...
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Covered California to release list of health plans rates
Covered California, the new state health benefit exchange, will release a tentative list of health plans and rates for the program at a board meeting in Sacramento Thursday. Covered California, the new state health benefit exchange, will release a tentative list of health plans and rates for the program at a board meeting in Sacramento Thursday. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in ...
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Josh Rubenstein’s Weather Forecast
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UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
There will be no Triple Crown winner again this year, but Orb's defeat in the Preakness Stakes does tee up an interesting summer of racing. Meanwhile, some other potential stars, including Last Gunfighter and Fiftyshadesofhay, emerged from the weekend of racing at Pimlico. Hong Kong horses ran off with both of Singapore's International Group 1 races, Farhh provided a bright spot for ...
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BP cleared to sell California oil refinery
BP has take "a significant step" toward selling a California oil refinery and regional retail networks to Tesoro Corp. after getting U.S. federal approval. BP said ...
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Tourism In Los Angeles Projected To Boost Economy Jobs Sector
Buoyed by a bullish sprint to the finish line in 2012 and propitious rally into a new era of full-bodied hospitality, the local tourism industry remains one of the more preferential gig masters in town. If the Los Angeles County Economic Development ...
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Los Angeles Business Manager Puts Networking First For Job Searches
Finding a job in today’s economy is like jumping through hoops of fire. As companies start to loosen their pocketbooks, they’re realizing they have their pick of the lot among the countless professionals who remain unemployed. The best candidates become the knight in shining armor every hiring manager needs for the sustainability of its ...
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Effective Immediately All Semi-Automatic Pistols Sold In California to Require “Micro Stamp” Ballistic Identification
Shftplan May 20, 2013 In a controversial move that some believe will essentially lead to a de facto ban on semi-automatic handguns, Attorney General Kamala Harris announced that, effectiveimmediately,all new semi-automatic firearms sold in the State of California will require a unique microstamp on every shell ejected when a gun is fired. Microstamping, or ballistic imprinting, is a ...
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American Friends Service Committee California Becomes First State to Condemn Use of Torture in War on Terror
California Becomes First State to Condemn Use of Torture in 'War on Terror' SACRAMENTO, CA - August 14 - The California Legislature today adopted a resolution aimed at preventing California health professionals from engaging in coercive interrogations of detainees at ...
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Center for Biological Diversity California Court Rules Land-use Decisions Must Address Global Warming Plans for Palmwood Mega-Resort Thrown Out
California Court Rules Land-use Decisions Must Address Global Warming: Plans for Palmwood Mega-Resort Thrown Out INDIO, California - August 8 - In response to a lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club, a California court has rejected a proposal to build a controversial luxury resort and golf course because the ...
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Equality California Legislature Approves Harvey Milk Day
Bill Authored by Assemblymember Leno, Sponsored by EQCA, Honors One of ...
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Charity Event Held for Slain Poway Teen
The Southern California baseball community united on Sunday for the annual "Home Run for Chelsea" baseball tournament held in honor of slain Poway ...
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Vigil Held for Slain US Army Vet
Family members held a vigil for Maribel Ramos, whose body was found in an Orange County canyon. Jane Yamamoto reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, ...
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Freight train derailed in Southern California with no injury
A freight train derailed on Wednesday afternoon near Palmdale in Southern California, with nearby residents evacuated, local authorities said.Although nobody had been injured, authorities were "initiating evacuations" as the wreckage raised concerns about a possible chlorine leak from one or more of the overturned carriages, Inspector Matt Levesque of the Los Angeles County Fire ...
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‘Undercover Angel’ Singer Alan O’Day Dead At 72
WESTWOOD (CBSLA.com) -- The LA Times and Hollywood Reporter are reporting that 70s era hit-maker and singer Alan O’Day has died at 72. O’Day reportedly died at his Westwood home. O’Day is best known for the pop hit ';Undercover Angel,'; a #1 smash in ...
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Driver Abandons Car After Her Passenger Dies Causing Traffic Mess On The 405
SHERMAN OAKS (CBSLA.com) -- A driver abandoned her car Sunday afternoon — after her passenger died – causing a major traffic nightmare on the 405 in Sherman Oaks. The 40-something driver apparently panicked after her 60-something passenger ...
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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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