Backyard Dig Ends With No Clues in Cold Case
Heavy machinery and cadaver dogs joined a backyard dig in Glendora Thursday as part of a cold case investigation dating back more than three decades, but the extra manpower did not yield any clues and the excavation was halted. Read More
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Cadillac SUVs Recalled Because Wheels Could Fall Off
More than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide are being recalled so dealers can tighten the tires, which could fall off, according to General Motors Co. The recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels, the... Read More
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Consumer Reports Ranks Best, Worst Airlines
Virgin America was named the best airline in a Consumer Reports survey. Read More
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Garcetti, Villaraigosa Share Advice, Hug
Eric Garcetti shared a talk and hug with outgoing mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Thursday before talking about his upcoming transition period. Toni Guinyard reports for the NBC4 News at Noon on Thursday May 23, 2013.
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SoCal Rattlesnake Season Begins
Southern California is at the beginning of rattlesnake season, which means residents need to be careful outdoors. Read More
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Nighttime Curfew Bill Aims to Cut Valley Jet Noise
A bill re-introduced this week aims to cut down on a problem that has vexed residents living under the path of two San Fernando Valley airports for years -- jet noise. Read More
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Bank Robbers Run Onto 101 Freeway
Two men wanted in the west San Fernando Valley bank heist were seen running on the 101 Freeway. Read More
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Mother, Boyfriend Arrested After Tortured Boy Found
Detectives arrested a Palmdale mother and her boyfriend Thursday after discovering an 8-year-old boy with serious injuries that suggested he was bound and tortured, authorities said. Read More
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Thieves Siphon 300 Gallons of Fuel Into Van
Thieves parked a van with large drums in the back over a Fontana fuel station's underground tanks. Read More
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Ban on Openly Gay Boy Scouts Lifted
The Boy Scouts of America overturned the group's long-standing ban on openly gay members. Watch the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. for details; NBC4 LA app. Read More
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New Law Caps Number of LA Pot Shops
All kinds of medical marijuana dispensaries dot the Los Angeles landscape. Read More
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Tough Season for Dodgers' Mattingly
It has been a tough season for Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, and he's only making it tougher. Read More
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Possible Space Shuttle Successor is Readied for Testing
Ever since the space shuttles were retired, the U.S. has had to rely on the Russians to take its astronauts into space. Plans for shuttle successors have been delayed by funding issues. But one contender newly arrived... Read More
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Backyard Dig Reopens 35-Year-Old Cold Case
Detectives return to the site of a dig that began Wednesday in connection with the disappearance of a woman in 1978. Read More
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Four of Top 10 "Beach Bummers" Are in LA County
Swimmers and surfers in Southern California enjoyed cleaner beach water this year, likely due to one of the driest winters on record in the region, according to Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay’s 2012-13 study released Wednesday. Read More
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Driver in Infamous SoCal Pursuit Turns Life Around
Here in Southern California we are obsessed with car chases: the danger; the recklessness; the police tactics. Rarely do we get the perspective of the person being pursued. For the first time, Alisha Mankin shares the details of he... Read More
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Council Gives Green Light to $40M Leimert Park Rail Stop
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday approved $40 million for the construction of a rail stop at Leimert Park on the Crenshaw Line. But, some say that amount may not be the enough to get the job done. Read More
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Fake Disney Heir Allegedly Doles Out Stolen Park Passes
A man accused of fraudulently using a famous family name and doling out stolen Disneyland passes was arrested this week, and detectives are looking for more Disney fans who may have fallen victim to an alleged scam. Read More
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Young Woman, Born to Save Sister, Graduates College
A young woman born to provide her older sister life-saving bone marrow graduated from college Wednesday. Read More
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Giant Hairball Removed From Tiger's Stomach
Ty is a 17-year-old tiger, cared for by Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. Read More
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IE Psychics Charged With Grand Theft
Cindy and Nick Uwanawich are accused of running unlicensed psychic businesses in Crestline, Idyllwild and San Bernardino. The couple took more than $238,000 from customers who wanted to get rid of unwanted spirits, according... Read More
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Top NASA Official to Inspect "Dream Chaser" Spacecraft
What might be the next vehicle to carry humans to space and back is being tested north of Los Angeles. Read More
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Injured Search Volunteer Seeks $360K from Found Hiker
An injured search is seeking $360,000 in restitution from a found hiker who has since been charged with felony drug possession. Read More
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2 Killed When Big Rig, Truck Collide on Freeway
The crash involving a box truck and big rig scattered soda cans, water bottles and other debris on the freeway. Read More
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Wandering Bear Surprises Horses in Corral
A bear wandered through a neighborhood north of Los Angeles for more than an hour Wednesday morning with squad cars and a helicopter on its tail as it scaled fences and surprised several horses in their corrals. The bear... Read More
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Apple CEO Defends Untaxed Overseas Profits
CEO Tim Cook defended Tuesday Apple's business strategy of holding foreign profits in subsidiaries in low-tax Ireland. Critics called for reforming the corporate tax code. Cook also urged changes. Read More
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Mike Feuer Ousts City Attorney Carmen Trutanich
State assembly member Mike Feuer pulled far ahead of his opponent in the race to become Los Angeles’ next city attorney, with nearly a quarter of the precincts reporting early Wednesday. Read More
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LA Selects Garcetti as Next Mayor
Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated City Controller Wendy Greuel in a mayoral election that set spending records and saw both candidates rack up high-profile endorsements on the way to Tuesday's runoff. With 100 percent... Read More
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Election Fraud Allegations Fly in City Council Race
The race for City Council District 13 has really heated up, with both candidates accusing the other of stealing votes. Ted Chen reports Read More
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Minister to Bring Truckload of Goods From LA to Okla. Victims
A Sunland minister pledged to make the 1,300-mile journey to donate goods to tornado victims. Read More
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Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Measure D
Voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday that restricts the number of medical marijuana dispensaries. Read More
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Voter Turnout Expected to Be Low in LA Elections
Los Angeles voter turnout was expected to be as low as ever Tuesday in the mayor’s race, carrying on the tradition of the disappearing LA voter. Read More
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Prosecutors Intend to Retry Bell City Leaders
Prosecutors announced Tuesday they intend to retry five former Bell city officials already convicted of misappropriating public funds by collecting exorbitant salaries. Read More
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"Last-Minute Trick": Misleading Robocall Targets LA Voters
The campaign for Eric Garcetti is denying responsibility for Election Day robocalls telling voters that the LA mayoral hopeful has been endorsed by the president and will "fight for universal health care and gay marriage." Read More
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Are LA Schools Prepared For a Huge Natural Disaster?
If a big natural disaster of the magnitude of the Oklahoma tornadoes were to strike Los Angeles, would our schools be prepared? Read More
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Man Jumps to His Death at UCLA: Campus Officials
A man apparently fell to his death on the campus of UCLA Tuesday afternoon, the university announced. Read More
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LAPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Child Molestation
A Los Angeles police officer on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to molesting two young girls at his Castaic home. Read More
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Clippers: Del Negro's Exit "Best Decision" for Franchise
LA had the NBA's second-best record at the end of December, but the Clippers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Read More
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Trio Sent to Prison For $27M Ponzi Scheme in Ventura
A federal judge sentenced three Ventura housemates to prison after they were convicted of running a $27 million Ponzi scheme. Read More
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Dodgers' Kemp to Donate $1,000 Per Home Run
The devastating tornado that killed at least 24 people, including nine children, hit close to home for the Dodgers' Matt Kemp. Read More
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Jogger Sexually Assaulted at Knifepoint
A woman who was jogging alone was forced into an orchard and sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Santa Paula. Read More
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Voters Head to Polls for Historic L.A. Mayor's Race
After two years of campaigning bolstered by record contributions, the mayoral race between City Councilman Eric Garcetti and Controller Wendy Greuel comes to a close Tuesday as voters take to the polls. The winner of the... Read More
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Man Charged With Murder in Slaying of OC Veteran
The slaying of Maribel Ramos occurred after a dispute with her roommate about rent, according to prosecutors. Read More
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UC Medical Workers Begin Two-Day Walkout
Medical workers across California plan to strike for the next two days. Read More
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SigAlert Extended for Big Rig Crash on 14 Freeway
Lanes are closed on the southbound 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Tuesday morning. Read More
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Poverty Increasingly Moves to the Suburbs
A new book published by the Brookings Institution finds that poverty levels are increasing faster in suburbs than in cities. Read More
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Ex-Convict Is "Imminent Public Threat": Police
An ex-convict who police have labeled as "extremely violent" and an "imminent public threat" is on the loose, police said on Monday. Read More
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Body in Big Bear Believed to Be Missing Hiker
A body found in Big Bear over the weekend was tentatively identified on Monday as 59-year-old Karen Dalman who went missing last week while on a hike with a friend, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office. Read More
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Superbug Zapper Can Save Millions of Lives
So-called super bacteria that resist almost all treatment are on the rise to epidemic levels; in some cases, killing half of the people they infect. Read More
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Six Candidates Vie for Top LA City Posts
Angelenos will take to the polls Tuesday to choose the city’s next mayor, attorney and controller after the candidates in those three major races failed to secure a majority of the vote in the March 5 election. Read More
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LAPD Officer Arrested in Child Molestation
A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Monday on suspicion of committing lewd acts two children in Castaic, authorities said Monday. Read More
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Three Charged in Bomb Hoax Bank Robbery
The bank heist involved a hoax bomb attached one suspect's girlfriend, the bank's assistant manager. Read More
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CDC Finds Fecal Bacteria in Public Pools
The Centers for Disease Control have found evidence of fecal contamination in most public pools. Read More
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LA Voters Face 3 Medical Marijuana Measures
If all of the measures fail, questions over how to handle medical marijuana dispensaries would likely head back to the LA City Council. Read More
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Phony Cop Pulls Over School Bus Driver
Drivers in Redlands are being warned of a man who impersonated a police officer while pulling over a school bus late last week, authorities said. Read More
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Bike Lane Pits Cyclists Against Drivers
Groups were expected to hold protests Monday in San Pedro, some for and some against bicycle lanes. Read More
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Close, But No Jackpot for Kern County Powerball Ticket
The jackpot winning ticket was sold in Florida, but two tickets worth more than $2 million were sold in California. Read More
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Greuel: People Are Ready to Vote In Mayoral Election
City Controller Wendy Greuel says she has some momentum entering Tuesday's General Municipal Election. Toni Guinyard spoke with the mayoral candidate Monday May 21, 2013 on Today in LA.
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Garcetti: "Enthusiasm" High Day Before Election
NBC4 catches up with LA Mayoral Candidate Eric Garcetti on "Today in LA," one day before the elections. NBC4's Toni Guinyard reports on "Today in LA." This clip is from "Today in LA" on May 20, 2013.
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May 21 Election: Find Polling Place
Voters will determine the race of Los Angeles mayor, several council seats and ballot propositions. Read More
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Big Rig Crash Lane Closures Extend Into Afternoon
Lanes are expected to remain closed into the afternoon on the westbound 210 Freeway. Read More
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Vigil Held for Slain US Army Veteran
On a week that Maribel Ramos would have been preparing for her college graduation, her family is returning to the canyon where her body was found. Read More
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Braves Beat Dodgers 5-2
The rain may have been coming down in Atlanta, but a storm is brewing in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers were swept by the Braves in embarrassing fashion. Read More
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30K People Celebrate Bay to Breakers
More than 30,000 people, many of them dressed in costumes, participated in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race Sunday morning, making their way from the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, across the city to Ocean Beach. Read More
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Amgen Tour of California 2013
The Amgen Tour of California made its way through the Bay Area this weekend.
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Charity Event Held for Slain Poway Teen
The Southern California baseball community united Sunday for the annual “Home Run for Chelsea” baseball tournament held in honor of slain Poway teen Chelsea King. Read More
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Road Raged Driver Hits Motorcycle on Coronado Bridge
A road raged driver intentionally hit a motorcycle carrying two people on the Coronado Bridge, San Diego Police Department confirmed. Read More
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Studies Blame Smartphones for Lower Test Scores
Test takers with access to smartphones score lower, suggesting the gadgets can be powerful distractions. Read More
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Man Slain Outside Nightclub Identified
A 42-year-old man was killed when a fight escalated into a shooting near a South Los Angeles nightclub early Saturday and police were looking for the person or people responsible. Read More
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Man Stabbed to Death in Echo Park
An argument between two men escalated into a deadly stabbing Sunday in Echo Park, police said. Read More
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Suicidal Man Shot by Deputy
A suicidal Moreno Valley man threatened a sheriff's deputy with a knife and was shot and wounded, authorities said. Read More
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Man Accused of Killing Father Arrested
A man accused of killing his father in Canyon Country was in jail Sunday after sheriff's deputies acting on a tip pulled him over and arrested him without incident, authorities said. Read More
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Some Lipstick, Lip Gloss Products Contain Lead
Some common cosmetics contain harmful substances, according to a UC Berkeley study. Read More
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Viral Video Shows Dodger Playing Catch with a Fan
A YouTube video catches what appears to be a spontaneous act of coolness: Hyun-jin Ryu playing catch with a young fan in the bleachers. Read More
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Police Kill Armed Man Vandalizing Patrol Cars
Police officers fatally shot a machete-wielding man who was allegedly smashing patrol car windows in front of the Inglewood Police Department headquarters. Read More
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Church Musical Instruments Stolen
A burglar stole $10,000 worth of musical instruments from an Ontario church last week. Read More
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Braves Beat Dodgers, 3-1
When the opposing team has the same number of home runs as the Dodgers have hits, things will not turn out well. Read More
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CHP Officer Working on Amgen Hit by Car
A California Highway Patrol officer working the Amgen Tour of California was seriously injured Saturday in Brentwood. Read More
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Dognapped Yorkie Found Safe Near Home
A deaf 11-year-old mini Yorkie that was snatched by dognappers who demanded $1,000 from his owners was safely dropped off near his owner's home on Saturday, according to NBC Los Angeles. Someone driving a white car with... Read More
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Sharks Knock Off Kings in OT
The San Jose Sharks scored twice on the power play, including one in overtime, to beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 Saturday night. Read More
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Body Found Near Where Hiker Went Missing
A body was found near where a 59-year-old woman with medical issues went on a hike with a friend five days earlier in Big Bear, San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials said on Saturday. Read More
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Rock Climber Dies After Falling 150 Feet
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 Saturday. Read More
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Calif. Law Takes Effect on Microstamping Guns
A California law that requires all semiautomatic handguns to be equipped with technology that stamps a code with the weapon's make, model and serial number on bullet casings is now in effect after years of delays. Read More
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$1M Palos Verdes Indoor Pot Farm Busted
A Rancho Palos Verdes couple is facing criminal charges after deputies conducting a burglary investigation stumbled upon an alleged $1 million marijuana growing operation at their home. Read More
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Crews Continue Battling Grand, Lake Fires
Firefighters had gained ground Saturday on a pair of wildfires in rugged areas north of Los Angeles – the Los Padres National Forest in Kern County and in the suburb of Castaic. Read More
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Locals Line Up at Lucky Lottery Stores
Lottery officials list their lucky retailers which include 33 area convenience stores that have a history of selling winning tickets. Read More
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Porsche Crashes Near Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa
A silver Porsche crashed in front of the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa Friday night, police said. Read More
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Bear Grabs Trash-Day Snack in Arcadia
Residents in Arcadia reported seeing a bear roaming through their neighborhood Friday evening, police said. Read More
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In Braves, Dodgers Also Take on Upton Brothers
The Dodgers start a three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves on Friday for their third-straight series against an National League East opponent. Read More
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Search for Missing Woman Continues Near Big Bear
Family members of Big Bear resident Karen Dalman, 59, are still hoping she will be found alive after being reported lost in rugged, mountainous terrain. Read More
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Slain OC Student Was a "Wonderful Example of Latina Woman"
The roommate of a missing OC student and Army veteran, whose body was found in the wilderness, has been arrested in connection with her death, police announced Friday. Read More
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Demonstrators Lobby Boy Scouts to Keep Ban on Gay Scouts
With signs that read “NO on the resolution,” about 25 women, men and teens protested outside the Boy Scouts of America, Los Angeles Area Council from noon until about 1:30 p.m. Read More
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Three Keys for Kings in Game 3
If the LA Kings want to take down Game 3, they are going to need to keep the San Jose Sharks from dictating the pace of the game. Read More
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Fire in Castaic Grows to 575 Acres; Evacuations Lifted
Firefighters on Friday were battling a 575-acre blaze that scorched hillsides in Castaic, prompting evacuations, backing up traffic for miles on the 5 Freeway and forcing the temporary lockdown of an elementary school. Read More
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Deaf Dog Stolen, Held For Ransom: Family
A deaf 11-year-old mini Yorkie was snatched from a Los Feliz yard and his dognappers are demanding $1,000 from his owners, who are pleading with the public to help bring their dog home. Read More
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Covering the Springs Firefight With an iPhone
When the traditional method wasn't an option, photographer Sean Browning and reporter Kim Baldonado used an iPhone to document how firefighters protected a Newbury Park neighborhood May 2, 2013 from the Springs fire.
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"All Clear" After Bomb Squad Visits McDonald's
An unattended package at a McDonald's restaurant in Sherman Oaks forced the closure of Ventura Boulevard at mid-day Friday during the investigation. Read More
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Arrests Made in High School Sexting Scandal
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and a 14-year-old girl was cited on Friday in connection with a high school sexting scandal in San Bernardino County, authorities said. Read More
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Man Heating Coffee With Torch Sparks Fire
A homeless man using a handheld propane torch to heat up coffee last week sparked a fire that burned an encampment in Lake Elsinore. Read More
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Knife-Wielding Man Killed by Officers at Police Station
After trying to communicate in various languages with a knife-wielding man who walked into the Alhambra Police Department Friday morning, officers shot and killed him when he would not respond. Read More
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Marine Accused of Beating Concert Goer
A Camp Pendleton Marine was in court today after being accused in a brutal beating at a country music concert. Read More
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Attorney: OJ Simpson Knew About Guns in Raid
The attorney who represented OJ Simpson in a trial stemming from a bizarre 2007 Las Vegas hotel room raid testified Friday that he advised Simpson to call police after the former NFL Hall of Fame player mentioned plans to retrieve... Read More
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Body Found in OC Canyon
A body was discovered Thursday evening in a remote area of Silverado, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department told NBC4 News. Read More
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100 Victims of Secret Upskirt Recordings Sought
Authorities encouraged up to 100 potential victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after the man was arrested on suspicion of secretly filming up hundreds of women’s skirts, including one instance in which... Read More
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Ex-Compton Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty to Arson
A Compton firefighter is expected to appear in court Friday to face charges he allegedly set his fire department’s headquarters ablaze in an effort to destroy evidence of his suspected theft. Read More
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Suspect's Apartment Described as "Bomb Factory"
The man police describe as an individual "curious" about making bombs pleaded not guilty to the felony charges against him Thursday. Read More
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405 Fwy to Close Overnight in Sepulveda Pass
All lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards will be closed starting at midnight until 5 a.m. Friday. Read More
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Federal Oversight of LAPD Officially Ends
More than a decade after the U.S. Department of Justice began oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department following the Rampart corruption scandal of the 1990s, city and police leaders on Thursday celebrated the ending of... Read More
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Rising Number of Drownings a Concern in Hawaii
One of Southern California’s top vacation destinations is having a year that’s proving dangerous for tourists, and local leaders have their hands full. Read More
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Pot-Bellied Pig Stench Causes Neighborhood Ruckus
The stench coming from Moo, Hoot, Quack and Ribbet, a foursome of pot-bellied pigs living it up in a suburban neighborhood backyard, has neighbors fuming mad. Read More
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Bank Robber in Spider-Man Mask Eludes Police
An armed bank robber wearing a Spider-Man mask eluded a police dragnet that forced lockdowns at three Simi Valley schools and an order for residents to stay inside their homes, officials said. Read More
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Mountain Lion Tranquilized After Getting Stuck in Aqueduct
A mountain lion trapped in a steep concrete culvert in Northern California was tranquilized and authorities planned to put the animal back in its habitat. Read More
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Student Arrested in Threat to "Shoot Up School"
A 19-year-old Santa Monica College student was arrested in connection with threatening to "shoot up the school" at the Santa Monica College's Pico campus, officials said. Read More
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LA Worst City for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers: Study
Los Angeles was the worst city in America for dog attacks on letter carriers last year, according a new report by the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service released its dog attack city rankings on Wednesday as a prelude... Read More
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OJ Simpson Prosecutors Want to Call Surprise Witness
During the second-to-last day of testimony Thursday, prosecutors in Las Vegas revealed they want to call a surprise witness to rebut OJ Simpson's testimony in his bid to have his 2008 robbery conviction thrown out. Read More
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End It Like Beckham: Soccer Star to Retire
David Beckham, who won MLS titles with the LA Galaxy, plans to retire from the sport at the end of the French league season. Details on NBCLA.com. Read More
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Racist Graffiti Agoura High School Prompts Reward
Two cases of racially charged graffiti at a high school in upscale Agoura Hills are being investigated by a hate crime unit, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said. Read More
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Wildfire North of LA Grows to 3,800 Acres
The fire started early Wednesday afternoon and consumed 2,000 acres in about 2 1/2 hours. Read More
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NASA's JPL Brings Firefighting to Space
With an intense fire season already underway before summer officially begins, firefighters need all the help they can get – even from space. Read More
More Tricks Revealed: How Some Jiffy Lubes Inflate Your Bill
Insiders at the nation’s largest car repair chain told NBC4 that some Jiffy Lube stores use specific tricks to inflate a customer’s bill. Read More
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Beating Victim, 25, Comes Out Of Coma
Victor Silcock was at Murdy Park with his girlfriend, who is also mentally disabled, on May 10 when police said he may have tried to stop a fight between two teens. Silcock ended up at a nearby laundromat where police say he was hi... Read More
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Trial of Woman Accused of Murdering Model Begins
More than five years after the death of aspiring actress-model Juliana Redding, who was found strangled in her Santa Monica apartment in 2008, the trial of her accused murdered got under way Wednesday. Read More
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If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert
The problems can vary from cardiovascular problems, to hormone levels, or other factors. Read More
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Distribution Center in IE a "Godsend" for New Workers
Sysco Riverside will serve as a product shipping center for Southern California businesses including restaurants, hotels and hospitals. Read More
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"Grand Fire" Scorches Thousands of Acres Near Frazier Park
Driven by dry fuels and high winds, the fast-moving wildfire erupted about 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Los Padres National Forest near Frazier Park.
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Wildfire Near Lebec Grows Into Three Counties
Firefighters were battling a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire that burned more than 3,000 acres in 2 1/2 hours on Wednesday afternoon, forcing evacuations and road closures in Los Padres National Forest near Frazier Park. Read More
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Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Hits Off SoCal Coast
A magnitude-4.0 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon off Palos Verdes. Read More
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Suspect Booked After Explosive Devices Found in Apartment
Residents returned home late Wednesday after bomb squad technicians earlier in the day blew up homemade explosive devices that had been found in a Culver City-area apartment, prompting evacuations and street closures in the... Read More
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Charges for Man Disguised as Woman in Bathroom Filming
Charges were filed Tuesday against a man who wore a wig and women's clothing to disguise himself as he allegedly used a concealed camera to record "hours" of video of women in a Los Angeles-area department store Read More
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Moreno Valley Mayor Returns to Court
Mayor Tom Owings, set to resume testimony before a grand jury in connection with a corruption investigation, talks about his relationship with a developer at the center of the case. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Wednesday May 15, 2013.
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Arrests, Firearms Seizures in Montebello Gang Sweep
"Operation Sudden Impact" led to arrests and firearms seizures, according to authorities Read More
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Simpson: Guns "Never a Subject" in Hotel Raid
O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to the former NFL Hall of Famer's conviction and prison Read More
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Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for "Weight Loss" Sneakers
Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase — up to $80 per pair of Shape-Ups; $84 per pair of Resistance Runner shoes; up to $54 per pair of Podded Sole Shoes; and $40 per pair... Read More
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LA Filmmaker Clothes the Homeless in Abercrombie & Fitch
A Los Angeles filmmaker is on a mission to clothe the homeless population in Abercrombie & Fitch apparel after the retailer’s CEO made headlines for publicly acknowledging his refusal to stock large or extra-large sizes in... Read More
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NorCal Students Map "Geography of Hate" Using Tweets
Dubbed The Geography of Hate, the project pinpoints the origins of digital hate speech by county. Read More
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Historic Tuskegee Airmen Reunite Amid Praise
Seventy years ago, an elite group of fighter pilots made history by being the first African Americans to fly combat during World War Two. Tuesday one of those pilots finally met two of the men he protected from German warplanes. Read More
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Man Wanted in Alleged OC Ponzi Scheme Arrested in Fla.
A former Dana Point yacht broker is expected to be brought back to Southern California to face fraud and other charges related to an alleged ponzi scheme. Read More
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Repair Shop Regulators Respond to "Under the Hood"
State officials are taking interest in NBC4’s I-Team hidden camera report that showed some Jiffy Lube locations taking customers for a ride. Read More
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Southern California Offices Named in IRS Tea Party Scandal
Two Internal Revenue Services offices in Southern California came under fire for allegedly singling out tea party organizations in reviews. Read More
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Garden Grove Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Close
"Closed" signs were outside some medical marijuana dispensaries Wednesday morning. Read More
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Feds Recommend Lower Limit for Drunken Driving
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries. Read More
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LAUSD to Continue Controversial In-Classroom Breakfast
The LAUSD board voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to continue the controversial "Breakfast in the Classroom" program that received backlash from teachers recently. Read More
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Auto Shop Investigation: Which Mechanics Do You Trust?
After an I-Team investigation uncovered overcharging and other problems at Jiffy Lube locations, our Facebook fans tell us which mechanics they trust. Read More
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Bike Lane Plans Irk Some Drivers, Excite Bicyclists
A master plan to make bicycle travel safer and easier in Los Angeles has sparked controversy in San Pedro during Bike Week. Read More
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Attorney: OJ Simpson's Defense Operated "on Shoestring"
A former OJ Simpson defense attorney testified that he wanted to put the former NFL Hall of Fame running back on the stand during a trial that ended with his conviction on robbery and kidnapping charges stemming from a 2007... Read More
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Swastikas, "White Power" Messages Tagged in Valencia
Taggers scrawled anti-Semitic messages and "white power" all over a Valencia recreation center over the weekend. Read More
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Firefighters Rescue Soot-Covered Man Stuck in Chimney
Fire-rescue crews pulled a soot-covered man to safety at a Sylmar park. Read More
Jiffy Lube: Undercover Investigation
Two experts examined our undercover test car and said it needed no repairs or services other than an oil change. But seven of 11 Jiffy Lubes we tested told our undercover customers that our car needed services.
Map: 7 of 11 Jiffy Lube Locations Recommended Extra Services
Seven years after NBC4’s I-Team busted the one of the nation's biggest car repair chains, investigative reporter Joel Grover went back under the hood. Read More
How to Find a Good Mechanic
Just as every person needs a good doctor, every car needs a reliable, honest mechanic. Read More
Do You Trust Your Mechanic? Email ITeam@nbc4.com
Do you love your mechanic or do you think you got a raw deal? NBC4 wants to hear from you. Read More
Investigations
Mourners Pay Respects to Slain Father of 2
A manager of a wireless store in Van Nuys was found dead from a gunshot wound in the store Friday. Customers mourned his death by placing candles and flowers in front of the store. Read More
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Free Breakfast Program Serves Rotten Food, Teachers Allege
A teachers union alleged that the "Breakfast in the Classroom" program plies children with moldy or expired foods, and wastes time that could be spent learning, but the Los Angeles Unified School District rejected those... Read More
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Teacher's Aide Accused of Molesting Disabled Teen
A Lawndale teacher's aide, who students describe as "a helper" during the lunch hour, has been charged with molesting a 16-year-old mentally challenged student in a stairwell, Centinela Valley Union High School District... Read More
"You Were Robbed": NBC4 I-Team Exposes SoCal Jiffy Lubes
Seven years after an NBC4 I-Team expose prompted Jiffy Lube to apologize for cheating customers and to promise “system wide changes,” the I-Team has uncovered what insiders say are new tricks and tactics to get your money, some in... Read More
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Rent Out Your Car, Park for Free at LAX
Hubber is a car rental company that rents your private vehicle while you're on vacation and allows you to park for free and make a little cash on the side. Read More
Jiffy Lube Responds to NBC4 I-Team Investigation
At Jiffy Lube, our customers and their vehicles are our top priority. We aim to provide quality service to our customers in the maintenance of their vehicles, which is why we require more than 20,000 Jiffy Lube service... Read More
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Big Rig Fire Starts 50-Acre Brush Fire Near Castaic
One lane on the northbound 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles will remain closed until Tuesday afternoon. Read More
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Wayward Bear Tranquilized in La Cañada Flintridge
The bruin was spotted about 3 p.m. in the 4900 block of Crown Avenue. Read More
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4th-Grade Teacher Ordered to Stand Trial in Sexual Abuse Case
Robert Pimentel was back in court Monday, facing 14 charges of sexual abuse on a dozen children and one female relative, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, Read More
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Amgen Tour Bicyclists Race Through 124 Miles of Desert
Bicyclists raced in scorching heat from Murrieta to Palm Desert on Monday, the second day of the Amgen Tour of California. Read More
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Crews Mop Up Hot Spots From Freeway-Closing Fire
A brush fire erupted amid sweltering temperatures in Fontana Monday afternoon, forcing the closure of a portion of the 15 Freeway, authorities said. Read More
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Power Outage Hits Montebello
A large power outage hit Montebello on one of the hottest days of the year so far, officials said. Read More
Back Under the Hood: NBC4’s Jiffy Lube Investigation
In the most elaborate undercover investigation ever conducted by NBC4, eight hidden cameras and some invisible ink helped to uncover what could be an illegal scheme. Read More
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Tips to Keep Pets Cool as Temps Climb
As triple-digit temperatures bake Southern California this week, many pets are at increased risk of heatstroke and death. Read More
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Tips for Safely Exercising in the Heat
With record heat expected to again blanket the Southland Wednesday, health experts are urging Angelenos to take extra precautions while exercising in the sweltering temperatures. Read More
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Texting Poses Bigger Risk to Teens than Drinking
Texting while driving has become a more deadly trend than drunken driving among teenagers, according to federal studies. Read More
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Timeline: OJ Simpson Legal History
A look at the former NFL star's legal timeline, including his 1995 acquittal in the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend. Read More
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O.J. Simpson Back in Las Vegas Court
O.J. Simpson returned to a Las Vegas courtroom Monday in a bid for a new trial more than four years after his armed robbery and kidnapping conviction in a 2007 hotel room confrontation involving two sports memorabilia Read More
Investigations
Long Beach Streets Reopen After Ammonia Leak Investigation
A hazardous materials team responded Monday morning to a report of an ammonia leak at a Long Beach storage facility. Read More
Investigations
Dodgers Win, Take Series Against Marlins
Look out, rest of the MLB, the Dodgers may still be sitting in last place of the NL West but their run to the World Series has begun! Read More
Investigations
2013 Amgen Tour Draws Massive Crowds in Escondido
The 2013 Amgen Tour of California kicked off in downtown Escondido on Sunday, drawing a massive crowd of cheering spectators. Read More
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Man Critically Wounded in Skateboarder Fight
One of the father’s of the four teens arrested after a fight at a Huntington Beach park that left a man in critical condition denied his son was involved. Read More
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Girl Recovering from Pit Bull Attack in Corona
A 15-year-old girl was recovering Sunday from at least the second pit bull attack in Southern California in two days. Read More
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Extra Patrols near Parks After Stranger Approaches Girl
Yorba Linda police stepped up patrols in parks after a suspicious person in a black hoodie was seen hanging around an 11-year-old autistic girl last week. Read More
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Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeeps
Chrysler has issued a recall on 469,000 Jeep SUVs because the vehicles can shift into neutral on startup without warning. Read More
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Man Who Died in 3-Car Pileup ID'd
Authorities identified a man Sunday who was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Northridge last week that left four other people injured. Read More
Investigations
LA Election Results
Click here for live election night results on May 21, 2013. Read More
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Girl, 9, Is Among First Tornado Victims ID'd
Ja'Nae Hornsby, 9, was killed when a massive twister demolished her elementary school, NBC News reports. Watch the NBC4 News at 5 and 6 for the latest from Oklahoma. Read More
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NBC4 Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month
NBC4 Southern California has a long tradition of celebrating heritage months, and every year, the station seeks to tell stories about the diverse cultures that make up the unique communities of Southern Read More
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Report: Yahoo Board Approves $1.1B Acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications. Read More
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Powerball Jackpot Entices Californians
A jackpot that hit the $600 million mark on Friday drew hopeful ticket buyers to stores across California in advance of Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
Investigations
Missing Kids: Oscar Torres
Oscar Torres is an endangered runaway who was last seen in 2-5-12 in Hanford Works, Washington. He is a Hispanic male who was 16 years-old, 5'8", 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance. Torres is now 18. Call 800-843-5678 if you have any information on this case.
Investigations
Covering the Springs Fire Fight With an iPhone
When the usual method wasn't an option, photographer Sean Browning and reporter Kim Baldonado used an iPhone to share with viewers how firefighters protected a Newbury Park neighborhood from the Springs fire on May 2, 2013.
Investigations
Missing Kids: Mario Martinez
Mario Martinez is an endangered runaway who was last seen on 12-28-11 in DeSoto, Texas. He is a biracial male who was 16 years-old, 5'6", 230 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair at the time of his disappearance. Martinez is now 18. Call 800-843-5678 if you have any information on this case.
Secrets Revealed: How I-Team's Hidden Cameras Caught Jiffy Lube's Employees
A behind-the-scenes look at NBC4's investigation into one of the nation's biggest auto repair chains, which aired in May 2013. Joel Grover explains in this web exclusive.
September 2006 Report: Is Your Mechanic Cheating? Part 4
An NBC4 undercover investigation into Jiffy Lube shops. Original Broadcast Date: September 2006
May 2006 Report: Response to Auto Shops Investigation, Part 3
Response to an NBC4 undercover investigation into Jiffy Lube shops. Original Broadcast Date: May 2006.
May 2006 Report: Is Your Mechanic Cheating? Part 2
An NBC4 undercover investigation into Jiffy Lube shops. Original Broadcast Date: May 2006
Investigations
May 2006 Report: Is Your Mechanic Cheating, Part 1
Joel Grover investigates Jiffy Lube shops. Original Broadcast Date: May 2006
Investigations
Record Heat Prompts Brush Fire Fears
Hot conditions are expected in Southern California until cooler weather rolls in, gradually ratcheting down the high temperatures by Wednesday. Read More
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Dodgers Score 7, Snap Eight-Game Skid
The Dodgers defeated the Marlins 7-1, decisively snapping an eight-game losing streak. Read More
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Van Nuys Apartment Fire Causes $105,000 in Damage
Firefighters put out an apartment fire in Van Nuys on Sunday morning. Read More
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Deleted Text Messages, Photos Easy Prey for Thieves
A computer forensics expert says that text messages and photos deleted from your cell phone can easily fall into the hands of thieves. Read More
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Deputy Shoots Man After Fight in Cudahy
The shooting happened Saturday night. The suspect died at a hospital. No deputies were hurt. Read More
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