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Extra, Extra: Stranded Sea Lion Hops Into Front Seat of Car

- A Buena Park man was convicted of plotting with his mother to murder another man.
- A female high school assistant principal in Hemet is being accused of having sex with three male students.
- A baby sea lion hopped into the front seat of a car when a motorist stopped to help what he thought was a lost dog.
- A Long Beach man who was falsely accused of rape will live out his dream after being signed by the Atlanta Falcons.
- A fight between black and Latino inmates at an LA jail resulted in six people needing treatment for injuries.
- A 25-pound cat rescued in San Joaquin County was originally mistaken for a mountain lion.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.