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Housekeeper Arrested in Death of Elderly Altadena Woman
An arrest is made in the death of a 90-year-old woman who was found dead as firefighters extinguished a blaze in her Altadena home yesterday. KFWB's Chris Sedens has the details.
Malibu Proprietors Push for Tougher Paparazzi Rules
The city of Malibu is asking for help in restricting papparazi within city limits. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports they are getting some top-flight assistance in the process.
Officials Defend Delay in Probe of Teacher Sex Case
Santa Monica school officials say a "miscommunication" prevented an earlier investigation of possible child abuse by teacher Thomas Beltran. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports some parents wonder if there is more that officials aren't telling them.
Car Windows Shattered by Pellet Gun Shooting Spree
More then three dozen vehicle owners in Azusa and Glendora woke up to pure aggravation. KFWB's Dirck Morgan reports someone spent the night shooting out car windows.
Sacramento Eyes Tax Hikes in Budget Crunch
How many tax hikes are being proposed in Sacramento? KFWB's Pete Demetriou counts the ways and gets some reactions from taxpayers who could be affected.
Janitors Stage Walkout; Villaraigosa Calls for Talks
A number of Southland janitors have gone on strike. KFWB's Ed Mertz says L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is trying to keep the strike from spreading.
Elderly Woman Killed in Altadena Blaze
Firefighters were called to put out a fire in an Altadena house this morning. As KFWB's Chris Sedens reports, when they got there they found an elderly woman dead with most of her injuries unrelated to the fire.
LAUSD Chief Vows to Clean Up Tainted Drinking Water
A solution to ensure safe drinking water at LAUSD campuses is in the works. KFWB's Andi Marshall reports that parents are speaking out about the lead contamination.
Mountain Lion Spotted Off 210 Freeway
A mountain lion was seen lounging around on a sound wall near the 210 Freeway. KFWB's Michael Shappee says barking dogs alerted neighbors to the wild visitor earlier this week.
Educators to Protest CA Budget Cuts
Big pro-education rallies are expected today and tomorrow in Sacramento. KFWB's Lori Kelman says Southland educators are opposing planned budget cuts to education.
Wildlife at Risk in Plan to Ease 101/405 Gridlock?
We're all familiar with the notorious 101-405 freeway interchange. KFWB's Ken Jeffries says the state has plans to make life there easier for drivers - but environmentalists think it'll make it tougher for wildlife.
Strength, Location Factors in Storm's Devastation
KFWB's Ken Jeffries reports our meteorologist Jim Kosek says you can blame several factors for the cyclone.
KFWB: SPECIAL REPORTS Podcast
Reports of special interest and worth another listen.
 
 
 
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Housekeeper Arrested in Death of Elderly Altadena Woman
An arrest is made in the death of a 90-year-old woman who was found dead as firefighters extinguished a blaze in her Altadena home yesterday. KFWB's Chris Sedens has the details.
Malibu Proprietors Push for Tougher Paparazzi Rules
The city of Malibu is asking for help in restricting papparazi within city limits. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports they are getting some top-flight assistance in the process.
Closing Bell 5/9/08
KFWB's Laura Gregory wraps up the day's activity on Wall Street.
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KFWB's Ted Sobel caught up with golfer Anthony Kim at the TPC.
Truth or Fiction
Erumor as heard on KFWB Sunday 05/11/08
Officials Defend Delay in Probe of Teacher Sex Case
Santa Monica school officials say a "miscommunication" prevented an earlier investigation of possible child abuse by teacher Thomas Beltran. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports some parents wonder if there is more that officials aren't telling them.
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Car Windows Shattered by Pellet Gun Shooting Spree
More then three dozen vehicle owners in Azusa and Glendora woke up to pure aggravation. KFWB's Dirck Morgan reports someone spent the night shooting out car windows.
Sacramento Eyes Tax Hikes in Budget Crunch
How many tax hikes are being proposed in Sacramento? KFWB's Pete Demetriou counts the ways and gets some reactions from taxpayers who could be affected.
The Future of Crude
KFWB's Steve Kindred talks to Kevin Kerr, editor of Global Resources Trader, about what's behind the seemingly neverending surge in crude prices around the world and where the price may finally settle.