Wired News - Fri Nov 06
Police in Romania this week swooped in on 19 members of an alleged international ring of bank-card skimmers that's been active in Switzerland, Italy, France and the United States, according to local reports.
Teen's body missing for 16 years identifiedSan Bernardino County Sun - Fri Nov 06
The body of a 17-year-old Ontario girl who went missing in 1993 was recently identified.
Southland economist predicts jobless recoveryWhittier Daily News - Fri Nov 06
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Woman killed by Metrolink train identifiedSan Bernardino County Sun - Thu Nov 05
Officials have released the name of the woman who was struck and killed by an eastbound Metrolink train Wednesday in Claremont.
International police meeting in Beverly HillsThe Modesto Bee - Thu Nov 05
Law enforcement officials from the Middle East, Europe and other parts of the world have wrapped up a two-day conference in Beverly Hills, where they discussed ways of improving coordination and knowledge sharing.
California falls short in examining deaths of childrenKSWB-TV San Diego - Thu Nov 05
A new law aimed at exposing child deaths to public scrutiny has given Californians their most complete view yet of the toll of abuse and neglect but falls short of legislators' intent and leaves many fatalities uncounted, according to interviews and The Times' review of previously confidential records.
Cal Poly Pomona professors take part in conferenceInland Valley Daily Bulletin - Wed Nov 04
Cal Poly Pomona professors and students on Friday will join dozens of people at the Leonard Transportation Center for a research conference.
Berlin Wall drives wedge through LA art communityNews Chief - Wed Nov 04
Call it the Irony Curtain. The concrete wall that divided the city of Berlin for 28 years is suddenly splitting a segment of Los Angeles' art community just as the 20th anniversary of the wall's falling nears.
Los Angeles church pastor sued for alleged abuseKESQ-TV Palm Desert - Wed Nov 04
A former employee is suing the pastor of a Los Angeles County church, claiming he sexually abused her over a period of years.
Couple's affection for Pomona fire station burns brightLos Angeles Times - Wed Nov 04
The call comes into the Pomona fire station at least once a week: "Hi, it's Mary.
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