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Lawmakers Demand Review of Agency that Polices Polluters
At least four senators are behind the demand for an independent investigation of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the agency that is supposed to protect the public from poisons dumped into the water and soil. Lawmakers are determined to find out why the organization is not enforcing California's pollution laws. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2013.
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Regulators Fail to Shield Residents From Toxic Waste
The state agency charged with protecting Californians from most polluters is allowing companies to dump toxic waste and put lives at risk, an NBC4 I-Team Investigation reveals. Read More
How to Tell if Your Plumber Is Overcharging You
A hidden camera investigation uncovers a popular LA plumber who promises to smell good and show up on time, but also gave our investigators the highest estimate for a simply task. Ana Garcia reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2013.
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Experts: Cruise Passengers Have Few Rights
Despite enduring five days stuck on a disabled cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico that some say was overrun with sewage, passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph may have difficulty finding relief in the courts, experts say. Read More
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Exclusive Tour of Burned Down Cabin in Dorner Standoff
Candy Martin watched on television as her family's burned to the ground on Tuesday during what turned out to be the end of the Christopher Dorner manhunt. She took NBC4 on an exclusive tour. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2013.
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Court Docs Reveal Clues Into Dorner's Past
In 2009, ex-LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner sued the the department to get his job back, but failed. Some experts think it was that failure to get reinstated that sent Dorner over the edge. Court records from his lawsuit with the LAPD reveal more about his mindset. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2013.
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Fatal Bus Crash Calls Seat Belt Laws Into Question
The CHP confirms the tour bus involved in Sunday's deadly crash on Highway 38 near Yucaipa was not equipped with seat belts. A law signed by the president in July 2012 will eventually require seat belts on new buses, but only those built starting in 2017. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2013.
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Potential Hazards Found at CA Ski Resorts
A new "Family Safety Report Card" has been released, giving skiers and snowboarders a guide of what to watch out for while tearing down the slopes. Read More
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Tour Bus Crash Prompts Investigation into Company's Safety History
Federal Safety records of the bus company involved in Sunday's deadly crash, Scapadas Magicas, show that it has had a somewhat troubling history. The company has caught the attention of federal regulators for its poor maintenance of its buses. An attorney specializing in low-budget bus companies says they often cut corners when it comes to safety. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News at 5 and 6 p.m. on February 4, 2013.
Lawsuit Targets Do-Not-Call Violations
Robo calls happen with such frequency and are so blatant that it’s hard to believe most are illegal under Federal Trade Commission regulations. Read More
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Police Cite, Tow Vehicles in LAX Parking Lot
Parking at LAX in long-term parking lot C costs $12 a day, but most travelers don't consider a potentially costly additional expense: police citations.
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Reverse Mortgages Hurt Seniors
With many hidden fees and high foreclosure risks, reverse mortgages are being blamed for hurting, not helping seniors in search of more comfortable finances. While some homeowners may see reverse mortgages as a...
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Family Demands Investigation Into Cemetery Maintenance
The Garcia's say the East LA cemetery where three generations of their relatives are buried has not been properly maintained and that overgrown weeds kept them from visiting their loved ones' graves. Ana Garcia reports fo
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Family Attacked: "My Kids Were Beaten By Adults"
The Horlings were walking through LA's Fashion District when a group of eight to 10 people attacked them. Among the attackers was a man suspected of running an illegal bunny sales ring on Santee
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Window Guards Needed to Protect Children from Falling
About 3,000 children under age 5 fall out of windows each year, and about seven die from those falls, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Engineers at the agency's safety lab test window guards, whic...
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Party Bus Company That Left Concert-Goers Stranded Is Fined
After a group of 40 concert goers say a luxury bus driver left them stranded, they asked the Get Garcia team for help. The Public Utilities Commission has since launched an investigation, and has fined the company...
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