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A federal judge sentenced three Ventura housemates to prison after they were convicted of running a $27 million Ponzi scheme.

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The devastating tornado that killed at least 24 people, including nine children, hit close to home for the Dodgers' Matt Kemp.

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A woman who was jogging alone was forced into an orchard and sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Santa Paula.

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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.

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The slaying of Maribel Ramos occurred after a dispute with her roommate about rent, according to prosecutors.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/strike-uc-health-care-santa-monica.jpg
Medical workers across California plan to strike for the next two days.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 09:02:02 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/truck-14-freeway-crash.jpg
Lanes are closed on the southbound 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Tuesday morning.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 21:18:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/01-poverty.jpg
A new book published by the Brookings Institution finds that poverty levels are increasing faster in suburbs than in cities.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:06:46 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/edmonds.jpg
An ex-convict who police have labeled as "extremely violent" and an "imminent public threat" is on the loose, police said on Monday.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 07:22:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/01-dalman.jpg
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...]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SUPERBUG_722x406_2164331102.jpg
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.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:02:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/la_city_hall_m8.jpg
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.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:43 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/handcuffs+hand+cuffs.jpg
A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Monday on suspicion of committing lewd acts two children in Castaic, authorities said Monday.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:54:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/bomb-squad-robot-huntington-park.jpg
The bank heist involved a hoax bomb attached one suspect's girlfriend, the bank's assistant manager.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:03:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/swimming+pool_722_406.jpg
The Centers for Disease Control have found evidence of fecal contamination in most public pools.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Medical-Marijuana-Facility.jpg
If all of the measures fail, questions over how to handle medical marijuana dispensaries would likely head back to the LA City Council.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 17:39:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/school-bus-generic722.jpg
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.

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Groups were expected to hold protests Monday in San Pedro, some for and some against bicycle lanes.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:34 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/powerballgeneric.jpg
The jackpot winning ticket was sold in Florida, but two tickets worth more than $2 million were sold in California.

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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.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:02:24 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KNBC_000000006906522_722x406_30835267575.jpg
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.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:30:19 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/181*120/votehere.jpg
Voters will determine the race of Los Angeles mayor, several council seats and ballot propositions.

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Lanes are expected to remain closed into the afternoon on the westbound 210 Freeway.

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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.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 21:37:27 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/dodgerssunday2.jpg
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.

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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...]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 20:20:57 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/169064053_8.jpg
The Amgen Tour of California made its way through the Bay Area this weekend.

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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.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 20:19:11 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Coronado-Bridge-0318.jpg
A road raged driver intentionally hit a motorcycle carrying two people on the Coronado Bridge, San Diego Police Department confirmed.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 05:49:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/cell-phone-no-face.jpg
Test takers with access to smartphones score lower, suggesting the gadgets can be powerful distractions.

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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.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:36:00 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/lipstick+toxins.jpg
Some common cosmetics contain harmful substances, according to a UC Berkeley study.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 22:50:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/168*120/Hyun-Jin+Ryu.jpg
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.

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Police officers fatally shot a machete-wielding man who was allegedly smashing patrol car windows in front of the Inglewood Police Department headquarters.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 04:32:47 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/01-musicalchurch.jpg
A burglar stole $10,000 worth of musical instruments from an Ontario church last week.

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When the opposing team has the same number of home runs as the Dodgers have hits, things will not turn out well.

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A California Highway Patrol officer working the Amgen Tour of California was seriously injured Saturday in Brentwood.

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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.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 21:17:11 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/169024995.jpg
The San Jose Sharks scored twice on the power play, including one in overtime, to beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 Saturday night.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lottery officials list their lucky retailers which include 33 area convenience stores that have a history of selling winning tickets.

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A silver Porsche crashed in front of the Ayres Hotel in Costa Mesa Friday night, police said.

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Residents in Arcadia reported seeing a bear roaming through their neighborhood Friday evening, police said.

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