BRIEFLY HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER SOUGHT IN CRASH.

PACOIMA - Police on Friday were looking for the driver of a car that crashed into the back of a semi-truck, killing one of his passengers and critically injuring another.

The crash occurred on Paxton Street near Telfair Avenue about 7:30 p.m. when the car slammed into the back of the semi parked on the side of the road, said Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Fred Meck.

The driver fled before police or rescue workers arrived. A man believed to be about 25 years old man was discovered dead in the front passenger seat, while a man about the same age was in the back seat with critical injuries, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.

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Prison term given for jailbreak help

A woman who admitted aiding in the jailbreak attempt of a man charged in the kidnap-slayings of four Russian immigrants from the San Fernando Valley was sentenced Friday to 16 months in federal prison.

Sabrina Tynan pleaded guilty to helping her husband, Thomas, attempt to break his ex-cellmate out at the Metropolitan Detention Center.

She was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nora Manella, who said the defendant was doing everything in her power to help a murder suspect succeed at his escape plan in hope of sharing in a promised payment of $1 million.

Iouri Mikhel, one of five defendants awaiting trial in connection with the deaths of three men and a woman found at the bottom of a Northern California reservoir, could face the death penalty if convicted.

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101-405 report stirs new motion

Spurred by a report this week ranking the 101-405 intersection as the worst in the nation, San Fernando Valley council members Jack Weiss and Wendy Greuel introduced a motion Friday that calls for full funding for planned interchange improvements.

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Fresh guacamole recalled by maker

BUENA PARK - Fresh Food Concepts Inc. announced Friday it is recalling 16-ounce cups of Trader Joe's Fresh Guacamole and Senor Felix's Guacamole because of possible listeria contamination.

Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems.

The affected products were sold on or after Feb. 13 at Whole Foods stores in Torrance and Los Angeles, as well as Trader Joe's stores in Southern California, according to Buena Park-based Fresh Food Concepts.

Questions should be directed to Fresh Food Concepts at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Inquiries about the recall can also be made at any time by calling [phone].

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Moorpark offers sand, empty bags

MOORPARK - The city of Moorpark will be providing sand and empty sandbags for use by residents during the heavy rains forecast over next week.

The materials can be acquired on College View Avenue, which intersects Campus Park Drive just east of Collins Drive.

Sand and sandbags are also available for emergency use only at Fire Station 40, located at 4185 Cedar Springs St., and Fire Station 2, at 782 Moorpark Ave.

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Police seek tips to locate suspect

BEVERLY HILLS - A man suspected of robbing several Southland banks since January is still on the lam, Beverly Hills police said Friday.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Raymond Drumm, 44, who is white, 5 feet 10, about 190 pounds, with blue eyes, a shaved head and numerous tattoos, said Beverly Hills police Lt. Mitch McCann.

Drumm is suspected of robbing the First Republic Bank at 9593 Wilshire Blvd at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 6, McCann said. The robber reportedly fled in a rented gray 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, California license 5CXD642.

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