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AG Launches Probe into Church Scam

Text Story by: Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:11 GMT

California is investigating whether 30 Southern California churches were bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars by companies that leased them computer equipment.

1 Killed, 2 Wounded in LB Shooting

Text Story by: CNS — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:09 GMT

A man was killed today and two others were wounded in an apparent gang-related shooting outside a Long Beach liquor store, authorities said today.

Report: Pap Smears Should Start at 21

Text Story by: Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:44 GMT

Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.

Man Allegedly Paid Teens to Spit on Him

Text Story by: Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:36 GMT

A 39-year-old Thousand Oaks man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face.

Robbery Suspect Who Held Child Arrested

Text Story by: Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:44:32 GMT

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies say tips from the public helped lead to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly robbed a man outside a convenience store while holding a 3-year-old boy in his arms.

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Boy

Text Story by: Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:57 GMT

A man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the beating death of a 6-year-old Los Angeles boy. Prosecutors say Marcas Fisher entered his plea Monday in Compton Superior Court.

Vinoteque on Melrose

Reporter: Jane Yamamoto — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:23:45 GMT

Wine bars have become a hot trend and there's a hot new place in LA called Vinoteque on Melrose, where you will find reasonably priced gourmet food, with an enormous repository of affordable fine wines. Jane Yamamoto has more about this hidden treasure in this video report.

Officer Perjury Allegation Hearing

Reporter: John Schwada — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:19:03 GMT

A man who says he was the victim of police lies was accused by the District Attorney's office in court Thursday of lying himself. John Schwada has the video tape, which could free or imprison a man who says he's a reformed gangbanger.

Cellphone Spyware

Reporter: Christina Gonzalez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:41 GMT

Someone could be listening in on your cell calls and using your phone to track your every move, without you knowing. As Christina Gonzalez reports, depending on who owns the phone, the use of spyware could very well be llegal.

Vigil Held for Police Collision Victim

Reporter: Phil Shuman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:30 GMT

Anguished family and friends made a silent and painful return Thursday night, to a place where tragedy struck. It's the intersection of Glyndon and Venice, on the Westside, where, a police car collided with Devin Petelski in her BMW. Phil Shuman has the video report.