Crime Watch: Shoplifting

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Premium Santa Monica news in your inbox. It's free, cancel anytime. SMPD officers responded to the 1300 block of Wilshire Blvd for a reported theft at Rite Aid. A store employee witnessed the suspect, Angelo Vajda from Los Angeles, steal approximately $120 ...
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Woman fights off naked intruder after waking with him beside bed, California cops say

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The woman called 911 at 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, to report the alarming incident, Santa Monica police said in a news release. “After a brief struggle, the victim was able to open the front door of the apartment and force the attacker out,” police said.
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California law treats some violent crimes as nonviolent, letting offenders off the hook

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“Despite its name, California considers domestic violence to be a ‘nonviolent’ offense. This means convicted abusers can more quickly shave time off their sentences and seek expedited release from prison. It also limits prosecutors’ ability to pursue steeper sentences for repeat offenders.
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Score Ube Buns and Pandan Cinnamon Rolls at Long Beach’s First-Ever Vegan Filipino Bakery

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A few grab-and-go items — sago pudding, taho, and gulaman drinks — will also be available. First up, Pasjoli in Santa Monica is celebrating its 4th anniversary by serving a special tasting menu for three nights (Thursday, September 14 through Saturday ...
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Best Bets: Everclear, Picasso, Pat McGann, Fiestas Patrias and more

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Everclear, The Pink Spiders and The Ataris headline The Forge in Lemont, the Elmhurst Art Museum celebrates Pablo Picasso with "Picasso: Fifty Years After," Pat McGann brings the laughs to the Raue, the Fiestas Patrias Festival takes over Aurora's RiverEdge Park and more.
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