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AT&T seeks to move away from traditional landline phone services
While landline services may be some people’s lifeline in an emergency, AT&T appears to want to pivot away from them in California. The I-Team’s Carolyn Johnson reports on March 18, 2024.
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AT&T is asking the state for permission to pivot away from traditional landlines
Vart Mosikian spends a lot of time these days in her childhood home in Montebello. Her elderly mother is sick. But Vart can’t be there all the time, so the home’s landline is crucial. “For me to know that my mom or the caregiver can’t pick up the phone and call 911 is stressful,” said Mosikian. But that’s what...
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Update on issues at LA County juvenile facilities
There have been dozens of new criminal filings at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall since July 2023, the NBCLA I-Team learned. The I-Team’s Lolita Lopez reports on March 13, 2024.
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$6 million settlement reached in lawsuit against popular Orange County plastic surgeon ‘Dr. Laguna'
The plastic surgeon known as Dr. Laguna has reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with dozens of his former patients, and what happened to one of them is highlighted in a new accusation by the Medical Board.
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Parents of man who hung self at OC mental health facility speak out
The parents of a man who ended his life while seeking treatment at an Orange County mental health facility is opening up about their grief and family’s experience in hopes of preventing future tragedies. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 I-Team on Feb. 2, 2024.
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Exclusive: Mother wants answers after son killed by LA trash truck
A mother whose son was killed after he was run over by a Los Angeles garbage truck has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The grieving parent spoke exclusively with NBC4, saying the city is stonewalling her and withholding critical information. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 25, 2024.
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1 year after LA trash truck killed man, his grieving mom still looks for answers
The mother of a 35-year-old man killed by a trash truck says the city of LA is stonewalling her requests for basic information about the fatal accident.
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Trend of increasing insurance rates
If you’ve seen a jump in your car insurance rate, you’re certainly not alone. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Aug. 22, 2023.
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Safe sidewalk added thanks to I-Teams help
An LA neighborhood has a new, safe stretch of sidewalk thanks to the I-Team’s help. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News on Aug. 17, 2023.
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Can't cancel a subscription? Here's what to do
You might be in for a sudden surprise after signing up for subscription services. But California law offers protections to keep people from falling victim to unscrupulous practices. Carolyn Johnson reports July 20, 2023.
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Dog owners accuse LA-area trainer of taking their money and neglecting their dogs
Some in the industry are seeking legislation that would require dog trainers to get certified, which would entail extensive training and following a code of ethics.
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Dog owners accuse trainer of neglecting their animals
A group of dog owners who hired the same dog trainer say this person neglected their dogs, Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on June 20, 2023.
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Illegally Dumped Trash Piles Up in LA
The I-Team reviewed hundreds of illegal dumping citations from the first three months of 2023 and found most were just warnings with no penalty. When there is a fine, it can be as little as $250.
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Tenant's ‘Price Is Right' Win Raises Tensions in Nearly 3-Year Rent Dispute
A couple says they can’t afford to stay in a hotel because their tenants haven’t been paying rent throughout the pandemic, which is income they rely on. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News Friday at 6 p.m.
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FAA Investigates Another Close Call at Hollywood-Burbank Airport
A passenger jet was told land on a runway where a helicopter was doing some exercises at Hollywood-Burbank Airport, representing yet another close call as the aviation industry comes under scrutiny. Investigative reporter Joel Grover reports March 20, 2023.
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LAPD Shutters Follow-Home Robbery Task Force
The LAPD said this week it was closing its “Follow Home Robbery Task Force” after 15 months, citing a dramatic drop in the number of follow-home robberies after its detectives made dozens of arrests.
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From Miami Beach to the Hamptons: Justice Department Seizing $75 Million Worth of Real Estate From Russian Oligarch
The Justice Department’s “Operation KleptoCapture” is seeking to seize luxury real-estate in the Hamptons, New York City and Miami Beach valued at $75 million and belonging to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, court documents show.
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DO NOT REPUBLISH What You May Not Know About Disputing a Charge Through Your Credit Card Company
One of the perks of using a credit card to pay for a product or service is you can dispute the charge if something goes wrong and you don’t get what you paid for. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 13, 2023.
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What You May Not Know About Disputing a Charge Through Your Credit Card Company
A consumer may win a dispute about a charge with a credit card company, but the merchant can still try to collect. Here’s what to know.
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Senior Living Chain Attempted to Cover Up Fatal Poisonings, California Lawsuit Claims
The family of the first victim who died after Atria Senior Living staff accidentally served caustic cleaning chemical to dementia residents filed a lawsuit against the company Thursday.