DUI CHECKPOINTS: El Segundo, Carson, Hawthorne and more

Police announced these sobriety and driver's license checkpoints for Labor Day weekend:

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Judge to hold preliminary trial on will of RPV woman slain in Mexico

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge said Thursday he will hold a preliminary trial - or possibly two - to sift through competing claims about the will of a Rancho Palos Verdes woman slain in Mexico. | PHOTOS

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Burglars pose as utility workers at two Torrance homes

Burglars posing as utility workers took property Thursday from two homes in Torrance, police said.
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    Kids get up-close look at wolf puppies in San Pedro

    Nonprofit travels with animals in hopes of educating people about animals' social behavior. | » PETS BLOG

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    Prep football season is here!

    Follow scores and highlights of your favorite teams in the Daily Breeze, which introduces a Prep Sports Apps for your iPhone. Check out the schedule and apps here and get your game on.

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    SOUTH BAY HOMICIDES

    A murder-suicide involving Torrance neighbors is the latest addition to the local homicide statistics. Check our map of where homicides have taken place.

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    Gas prices fall in time for Labor Day Weekend

    The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell today for the 21st consecutive day, decreasing eight-tenths of a cent to $3.033.
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    State rejects plastic bag ban

    The state Senate's rejection of a bill that would have banned plastic shopping bags at checkout counters drew strong criticism Wednesday.

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    DA opens probe into residency of Hermosa Beach Councilman Bobko

    The District Attorney's Office has opened an inquiry into the residency of Hermosa Beach City Councilman Patrick "Kit" Bobko.

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    LAUSD to negotiate with teachers on evaluations

    Amid growing community pressure and media attention, the Los Angeles Unified board Thursday launched negotiations with local unions to overhaul teacher evaluations and include the use of student test data.

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