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Thurman Butler Jr., 66, who is homeless, sweeps around his tent Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. "A lot of people in America don't realize they might be two checks, three checks, four checks away from being homeless," said Butler who became homeless after he was evicted from his apartment. A homeless crisis of unprecedented proportions is rocking the West Coast, and its victims are being left behind by the very things that mark the region's success: soaring housing costs, rock-bottom vacancy rates and a roaring economy that waits for no one. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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For first time in 7 years, there are more homeless in US

by Christopher Weber Associated Press, and Geoff Mulvihill Associated PressDecember 6, 2017

Surfers enjoy the large waves at the entrance to Santa Barbara, Calif., harbor Saturday morning, Jan. 21, 2017. A winter storm is bringing much higher than usual waves to the area. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)

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Southern California pounded by intense storm and flooding

by Christopher Weber Associated PressJanuary 23, 2017

A police officer directs a passenger at Terminal 7 in Los Angeles International Airport, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. Reports of a gunman opening fire that turned out to be false caused panicked evacuations at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday night, while flights to and from the airport saw major delays. Passengers who fled had to be rescreened through security. A search through terminals brought no evidence of a gunman or shots fired, Los Angeles police spokesman Andy Neiman said. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

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Airport scare hard to avoid with cascade of false reports

by Brian Melley Associated Press, and Christopher Weber Associated PressAugust 29, 2016

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 1981, file photo, President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan wave to onlookers at the Capitol building as they stand at the podium in Washington following the swearing in ceremony. The former first lady has died at 94, The Associated Press confirmed Sunday, March 6, 2016. (AP Photo/File)

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Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

by Christopher Weber Associated PressMarch 7, 2016

Los Angeles Police Capt. Andy Neiman talks during a new conference at police headquarters in downtown LA on Friday.

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LAPD investigates knife purportedly found at OJ Simpson home

by Christopher Weber Associated PressMarch 4, 2016