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Man Asks Mother For Her 6-Year-Old Daughter At Laundromat: Cops

A Santa Ana mother doing laundry was startled when this man allegedly said he wanted her daughter, then groped several children, cops say.

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'Stranger Things' Maze Coming To Universal Studios: VIDEO
The exhibit will open during the theme park's “Halloween Horror Nights," which opens Sept. 14.

Skeletal Remains Found In Calabasas
The circumstances surrounding the death are unknown at this time.

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'Unstable' Man In Tree Shuts Down Fifth Street In Santa Monica
The man was taken into custody and authorities were working on reopening the street.

Mountain Lion Breaks Glass Door Of Brentwood Residence
Police were called to the 1800 block of Old Ranch Road about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday.

LA Sergeant Charged With DUI; Commander Faces Public Intoxication
Sgt. James Kelly, 47, was charged Friday with one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence.

JFK Nephew, Actor Christopher Lawford Dies At 63
Kerry Kennedy announced the death of her cousin Christopher Lawford on Twitter.

Sheriff's K9 Attacks County Worker During Training
A K9 cop in training mistakenly attacked a public worker who was in the building after hours. Now, an internal investigation is underway.

More Than 50 Toyotas Vandalized At Long Beach Dealership
An unknown object was used to scratch the paint on dozens of vehicles, police said.

First Temporary Homeless Shelter To Open In Los Angeles
City officials plan to open a shelter in each of the council districts.

Body Found In Burning Stolen Car: North OC
Neighbors heard a "boom" and saw flames in the parking lot. Firefighters then found the body inside the burning vehicle.

Dolly Parton Will Be Honored As 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year
The eight-time Grammy winner is being recognized for her creative accomplishments and her longtime support of a number of causes.

Homeless Man Sentenced For Deadly Stabbing In Hollywood
Alex Conn Vasquez, 24, pleaded no contest Aug. 22 to voluntary manslaughter in the June 12, 2017.

Manny Pacquiao Lawsuit Will Go To Trial, Judge Says
A waiter alleges he's owed $8.6 million for helping to set up Manny Pacquiao's 2015 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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