Body thought to be ex-Playmate's found in LA home
Los Angeles County coroners are trying to confirm that a body found last week in the home of former Playboy Playmate and B-movie actress Yvette Vickers is hers. Full story
More night-flying helicopters OK in LA-area forest
Under pressure for its handling of the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history, federal foresters announced an agreement Thursday with local firefighters that will make it easier to get water-dumping helicopters into the air at night over fire-prone Angeles National Forest. Full story
Meningococcal disease up in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County health officials say a bacterial illness that can cause meningitis is on the rise. Full story
Parts of fire-ravage Calif. forest to be restored
Nearly two years after an arsonist ignited what became the largest fire in Los Angeles County history, officials have launched an effort to restore tens of thousands of acres in some of the most severely charred areas of the mountainous Angeles National Forest. Full story
Judge sets $500K bail for Army scam suspect
A Chinese national appeared shackled in court Wednesday on charges that he pretended to be a U.S. Army recruiter to bilk fellow immigrants out of thousands of dollars in fees, an elaborate scheme that authorities said included setting up an office and giving out fake military ID cards and uniforms t Full story
New Bell leaders welcomed at 1st council meeting
With his first Bell City Council meeting as an incumbent under his belt, one of the most outspoken critics of government in the blue-collar Los Angeles suburb had a lingering question. Full story
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The Girl Who Didn’t Exist, Part 3
Pepper's kidnapper, a woman named Shirley, was a former family friend of her parents. She raised both girls as if they were her own but there was abuse, neglect, and lies. With each passing year, Pepper grew more determined to escape.
California double-checks quake preps
The devastating earthquake in Japan has served as a dire warning for quake-prone California. NBC's George Lewis reports.
Will Lohan face felony charges?
According to reports, the actress – who has been out of court-ordered rehab for just a month – could be arrested for allegedly stealing a high-priced necklace, a charge Lohan denies. NBC’s Kristen Welker reports, then TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe speaks with NBC News legal analyst Susan Filan and Bonnie Full
New year brings new laws
With the new year comes new laws and regulations to the books. NBC News justice correspondent Pete Williams takes a look at what changes have been made.
Lohan, free at last
In today's News You Can't Use, actress Lindsay Lohan is out of jail after 14 days and is now in rehab.
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