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Los Angeles Times

Eric Garcetti's role in L.A. budget fixes is in dispute

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 02:38 AM EST

Many say the mayoral candidate was not a fiscal hard-liner but rather a conciliator. Pressed in the race for mayor of Los Angeles to say how he would fix a persistent budget gap that has led to the gutting of many city services, Eric Garcetti urges voters to look at what he has done in the past.

Garcetti and Greuel in duel for funds

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 12:46 AM EST

The front-runners in L.A. mayor's race report raising nearly a half-million dollars each, but the city controller has a steep advantage in outside efforts on her behalf. Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti remain locked in a tight fundraising battle, with the front-runners in Los Angeles' mayoral contest each raising just under a half-million dollars in recent weeks and both showing ample cash ...

Fathers read to children at South L.A. school

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 12:16 AM EST

Many 99th Street Elementary students don't have fathers at home, so police and California Highway Patrol officers fill in at the Donuts With Dads event. Students at 99th Street Elementary School near Watts caught a glimpse of what for most is a rare sight: fathers reading to them.

Victim recalled as full of promise, with a heavy metal edge

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 12:16 AM EST

Friends and a former teacher say O.C. shooting victim Courtney Aoki was a gifted writer and performer. But she had recently developed a tough exterior. In the splintered world of high school, Courtney Aoki was someone remembered for blazing a path all her own.

Autopsy inconclusive on woman found in hotel water tank

Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 11:38 PM EST

Toxicology tests must be performed on the body of Elisa Lam to help determine if she was taking medication or another substance. More tests need to be performed before a cause of death can be determined for the Canadian tourist whose body was found inside a water tank atop a downtown Los Angeles hotel, coroner's officials said Thursday.


Los Angeles Daily News

Complaint filed against L.A. Councilman Eric Garcetti

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:57 PM EST

A complaint was filed this week against Councilman Eric Garcetti for a vote he cast in 2006 to allow Clear Channel Outdoor and CBS Outdoor to put up billboards when he held stock in the company and received a campaign contribution to his officeholder account.

Former Long Beach officer pleads guilty to rape

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen immediately sentenced 40- year-old Noe Yanez to 11 years and eight months in state prison and ordered him to register as a sex offender for life, said Deputy District Attorney Natalie Adoman.

Oscars 2013: Best Picture-inspired cocktails draw on mixologists creativity

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 04:07 PM EST

Turn on the klieg lights and cue up the glitz. Just because you're not sashaying down a red carpet at the 85th Academy Awards this Sunday doesn't mean you can't enjoy a little glamour at home.

RedBlue America: Should Chuck Hagel be confirmed as secretary of Defense?: Opinion

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 02:22 PM EST

Former Sen. Chuck Hagel has run into a roadblock on his way to being President Obama's new secretary of Defense: His former colleagues in the Senate.

Hewlett-Packard shares gain more than 10 percent as analysts jump on board

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 02:06 PM EST

Hewlett-Packard shares rose as much as 11 percent on Friday after the company's better-than-expected quarterly results and forecasts prompted at least eight brokerages to raise price targets on the stock, although analysts said problems at the world's No.1 PC maker were far from over.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Metro ExpressLanes To Open Along Interstate 10 Saturday

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:08 PM EST

A 14-mile stretch of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes along Interstate 10 Freeway will open to drivers on Saturday.

Cypress Trees Damaged In Sylmar Arson Fires

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 04:52 PM EST

Fire investigators sought the public's help Friday in identifying the person(s) responsible for igniting more than a dozen fires in the northeast San Fernando Valley.

Hackers Steal Email Addresses For Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest Users

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 03:51 PM EST

Three of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet have been hacked, experts said Friday.

Suspected Burglar Arrested Near Rihanna’s Pacific Palisades Home

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 03:45 PM EST

A suspected burglar was arrested Thursday night near the home of pop singer Rihanna, according to police.

New Full-Service Weekly Farmers Market To Open In South LA

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 02:00 PM EST

Charles D. Drew University of Medicine and Science, in collaboration with the Vermont Village Community Development Corporation and Heritage Education Group, are launching a full-service weekly farmers’ market at the Crenshaw Christian Center at 7901 South Vermont Ave.


NBC Los Angeles

Film About Then-Homeless Teen Nominated for Oscar

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:55 PM EST

A film based on a San Diego teenager’s emotional true life story has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Local Teen's Film Nominated for Oscar

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:25 PM EST

A San Diego teenager’s film based on her emotional true life story has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Girl, 7, Helps Save Family From Fire

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:25 PM EST

A 7-year-old girl helped her family escape a house fire on Friday morning, according to the fire department.

Tax Break For Boy Scouts Who Don't Discriminate

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:11 PM EST

There's a movement afoot to end tax breaks for groups that discriminate against LGBT people. The Boy Scouts is one, and a campaign in support of the bill is led by an ex-Scout. Photo Credit: AP

Wendy's "Chili Finger Lady" in Hot Water Again

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:11 PM EST

The woman whose gross-out scam -- planting a finger in a bowl of chili -- sparked worldwide attention is in trouble for lying to protect her son who shot himself in the ankle, according to police. Photo Credit: NBC Bay Area


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Justice Department joins lawsuit against Lance Armstrong

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:29 PM EST

The U.S. Justice Department joined a lawsuit against cyclist Lance Armstrong Friday.

Breast cancer drug targets tumor cells, spares healthy ones

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:14 PM EST

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new breast cancer drug that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.

Bread recalls: Products may contain wire

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 04:44 PM EST

The FDA is warning consumers of a widespread recall involving many bread products that could contain wire.

10 Freeway toll lanes aim to ease traffic

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 04:35 PM EST

New express lanes on the 10 Freeway are set to open this weekend, and officials say they'll ease traffic congestion.

Bell council corruption case goes to jury

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 02:20 PM EST

Jury deliberations have begun in the case of six former Bell officials, charged with misappropriating city funds.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Bell City Corruption Case Goes To The Jury

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 03:59 PM EST

The corruption case against six former officials of the scandal-ridden suburban city of Bell was placed in the hands of the jury Friday.

Batwoman's Getting Married ... To Her Girlfriend!

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 03:29 PM EST

In the latest issue of the DC Comics creation, Batwoman, who is also known as Kate Kane, pops the question to her lady love, police detective Maggie Sawyer.

Traffic Alert: Roads That Will Be Closed For Oscar

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 01:59 PM EST

Several roads around the Hollywood and Highland Center will be closed for The Oscars on Sunday night. Parking is not allowed on some of the Hollywood streets around the Dolby Theater as well.

New Farmers Market Brings Healthy Food To South LA

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 01:29 PM EST

Much has been written about the unavailability of fresh food, especially fruits and vegetables in lower-income neighborhoods. This morning we take one step in the right direction.

Police: Girls Escape Kidnapping Attempt In Whittier

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 10:44 AM EST

Police in Whittier say are seeking a kidnapping suspect who may have forced two young girls into a car.


Los Angeles Business Journal

The Week’s Biggest Movers

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:30 PM EST

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies closed down slightly for the week as the broader markets fell due to concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve may scale back its bond-buying program.

Markets End Day Up

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:29 PM EST

In Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 120 points, or 1 percent, to 14,001. The Nasdaq gained 30 points, or 1 percent, to 3,162. The S&P 500 was up 13 points, or 1 percent, to 1,516. The LABJ Stock Index closed up 1 point to 145.

AEG Evaluating Second Round of Bids

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 04:14 PM EST

Entertainment giant AEG is considering the second round of bids for its properties that include the Staples Center and Los Angeles Kings.

EA Cuts L.A. Staff

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 02:45 PM EST

Electronic Arts Inc. announced late Thursday that it has laid off some of its employees in Los Angeles.

Payroll Tax Whacks Spending

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 11:48 AM EST

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday joined a parade of retailers, restaurants and consumer-goods companies worried about the economic impact of the recently restored federal payroll tax that has left Americans with less money to spend. The expiration of the payroll tax cuts that knocked 2 percent off consumers' take-home pay is having an impact, the Wall Street Journal reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Sylmar Cypress Tree Arsonist Sought by Authorities

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:58 PM EST

SYLMAR, Calif. (KTLA) — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person who ignited more than a dozen fires in the northeast San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the fires, which involved Italian cypress trees …

L.A. Travel Show – Largest Weekend Travel Show

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:58 PM EST

Gayle Anderson was live in Los Angeles with a preview of the 15th Annual Los Angeles Travel Show this weekend, February 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. …

Burned Body Found in Car in Westchester – Stefan Chase Reports

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:58 PM EST

WESTCHESTER, Calif. (KTLA) An investigation is underway after a body was found in a burned out car in Westchester Friday morning. Authorities responded to a vehicle fire around 4:45 a.m. in the 5400 block of West 99th Street. After the …

Consumer Confidential: Battery Redesign, Cereal Recall

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:58 PM EST

When not reporting for KTLA’s “Consumer Confidential” segments, David Lazarus is an award-winning business columnist for the Los Angeles Times. …

Police Search for Range Rover after Deadly Vegas Shooting – Chip Yost Reports

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 05:43 PM EST

LAS VEGAS — The search continues across four states for a luxury SUV involved in a deadly shooting and crash in the heart of Las Vegas that claimed three lives. The incident involved a Maserati that was shot at and …


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