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- An FBI investigation into the Burbank Police Department reveals the force is "in turmoil."
- The US Embassy in Mexico has issued a warning for travelers to three Mexican states following weekend violence that claimed two US citizens among the dead.
- In her latest (bizarre) campaign video, Republican Carly Fiorina goes after Barbara Boxer on the issue of climate change.
- Corey Haim's funeral costs are going to be covered by a memorabilia company already working to sell off some of his belongings.
- A gunman opened fire at a party taking place at an apartment complex in Pomona, and five of the guests were wounded.
- Pasadena is giving a public mural program another go, and taking a different approach.
- So you turned your clocks ahead last night/this morning by one hour, but just a reminder that it's also a great time to check the batteries in all your smoke detectors, too.
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