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Los Angeles TimesImperial County betting its future on renewable energyWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 08:12 AM ESTThe county, which has the state's highest jobless rate, needs the construction boom to spur its economy. But some farmers and Native Americans are crying foul. Situated in the southeastern corner of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, Imperial County has long depended on agriculture and cash crops that grew from the good earth. Cost of San Onofre nuclear plant outage exceeds $400 millionWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 02:42 AM ESTOperator Edison International says returning both units to full power could take five years. It has proposed restarting one unit and operating it at 70% power. The parent company of Southern California Edison, operator of the troubled San Onofre nuclear plant, reported that the costs of the yearlong outage at the plant had ballooned to more than $400 million by the end of 2012. 2 Santa Cruz officers die in shootout; suspect killedWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 02:34 AM ESTThe slayings stun the seaside community, which has suffered a recent spate of violence. Two Santa Cruz police officers were killed in a shootout and a suspect was fatally wounded Tuesday afternoon in a burst of violence that rocked the eclectic seaside community. Race for L.A. city controller heats upWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 02:19 AM ESTAs the March 5 primary nears, Cary Brazeman and Ron Galperin accuse City Councilman Dennis Zine of 'double dipping' the city's payroll. He fires back. A previously low-profile race for Los Angeles city controller has begun to heat up as opponents of City Councilman Dennis Zine accuse him of "double dipping" the city's payroll and question why he is considering lucrative tax breaks for a Warner ... Wendy Greuel acquired a love of politics from working with Tom BradleyWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 12:57 AM ESTBut critics say the controller, who styled herself a 'pothole queen' on the council, plays it safe compared with her days on the former mayor's staff, when she was known for idealism and action. In the early 1980s, Wendy Greuel was at a crossroads. In one direction was the family building supply company housed in a dusty North Hollywood warehouse. The other way, a career at Los Angeles City Hall ... Los Angeles Daily NewsBargain Hunter: Free nursing classes at St. Jude Nursing School with Locks of Love hair donationWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:52 PM ESTSt. Jude Nursing School in Panorama City is waiving the $1,599 tuition on 15 certified nursing assistant programs for anyone who voluntarily donates at least 10 inches of their own hair to Locks of Love. Bargain Hunter: Find low-cost, free spaying, neutering throughout Los Angeles CountyWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:52 PM ESTThe privately funded nonprofit Found Animals Foundation has launched a new ZIP code search to point pet owners to low cost or free spay and neuter services throughout Los Angeles County. Bargain Hunter: Donate socks, get a foot scrub at Massage Envy Spa GlendaleWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:52 PM ESTMassage Envy Spa Glendale (in partnership with Glendale Kiwanis) is hosting a "Sugar Foot Sock Swap" to collect socks for the homeless. Bargain Hunter: Bank of America cardholders can get free admission to select museumsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:52 PM ESTBank of America cardholders can get free admission to select museums Saturday and Sunday, and on the first full weekend of every month in 2013. Give college students a sales tax break on their textbooks: OpinionWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:37 PM ESTAssemblyman Tim Donnelly's bill to exempt college textbooks from state sales tax would give a boost to California's beleaguered college students. CBS 2 Los AngelesSouth LA Man Allegedly Kidnapped, Forced To Drive To Strip ClubWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:27 PM ESTTwo gang members faced kidnapping and robbery charges Wednesday after allegedly forcing a South Los Angeles man to drive them to a local strip club. Woman’s Body Found In Redlands Orange GroveWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:02 PM ESTPolice are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in an orange grove in San Bernardino County. Suspects Accused Of Impersonating Ontario Police OfficersWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 04:37 PM ESTPolice are asking the public to help identify any additional suspects and victims linked to two Orange County suspects accused of impersonating police officers. Carson Daly Bids Farewell To AMP Radio TowersWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 04:22 PM ESTLadies and gentlemen, it’s the end of an era. Since 1938, our backyard has been home to two massive radio towers. Many moons ago, that’s how our stations were broadcast over the air. Alhambra Police Crack Down On Drivers Failing To Yield To PedestriansWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 03:35 PM ESTAlhambra police held a crosswalk checkpoint Wednesday using officers, dressed as pedestrians, as decoys to catch drivers who failed to yield. NBC Los AngelesMan Set Himself on Fire in Van Nuys Blaze: LAPDWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 06:14 PM ESTAuthorities have called off the search for the supposed attackers who lit a man on fire after investigators determined the man set himself ablaze in a suicide attempt earlier this week, Los Angeles... Santa Cruz Cop Killer May Have Stolen Police GunsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:14 PM ESTThe 35-year-old man who killed two Santa Cruz police officers before being killed himself on Tuesday was angry, distraught and likely stole the service weapons off the police before he shot them dead. "Smash and Grab" Burglars Target OC StorefrontsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:14 PM ESTPolice in Orange County are looking into whether two smash-and-grab burglaries in as many days are related. Posing as Police, Couple Allegedly Assaults, Robs ManWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 03:59 PM ESTA couple is accused of impersonating police officers in a violent kidnap-for-robbery scheme, and a third person is wanted in connection with the plot, the Santa Ana Police Department announced on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Santa Ana Police Department SoCal Woman Gets $5,000 for Baby-Naming RightsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 03:30 PM ESTWhen a baby-naming website offered $5,000 to an expectant mom who was willing to let the public vote on the best moniker, 26-year-old Natasha Hill jumped at the chance. KABC-TV Los AngelesMarine in Perris skydiving accident identifiedWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:48 PM ESTThe Marine from Camp Pendleton who was killed in a skydiving accident in Perris has been identified as a Colorado resident. Cal Fire San Bernardino unit chief Timothy McClelland charged in fatal crashWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:03 PM ESTThe chief of Cal Fire's San Bernardino unit faces a vehicular manslaughter charge stemming from a deadly crash last summer. California schools must set up fee complaint systemsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 04:18 PM ESTCalifornia school districts have mere days to set up an improper fee complaint system. Whittier tuberculosis case has LA health officials on alertWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 03:53 PM ESTA positive tuberculosis test at an area high school has Los Angeles County health officials taking extra precautions. Woman's body dumped in Redlands orange grovesWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 03:03 PM ESTAn investigation is under way in Redlands after a woman's body was found dumped in some orange groves Tuesday night. FOX 11 News Los AngelesVan Cliburn, American Classical Pianist, DiesWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 03:18 PM ESTVan Cliburn, the internationally celebrated pianist whose triumph at a 1958 Moscow competition helped thaw the Cold War and launched a spectacular career that made him the rare classical musician. LAPD Board Of Rights HearingWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11:33 AM ESTDeputy Police Chief Mark Perez explains the LAPD's Board of Rights hearing process and disciplinary procedures for officers, in response to questions raised in the aftermath of the manhunt for fired Officer Christopher Dorner. Mayor's Race Heats Up With More Controversial AdsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11:18 AM ESTUnited Way of Greater Los Angeles' 2013 Education Summit will feature a discussion on the challenges of urban education reform with Mayors Antonio Villaraigosa, Rahm Emanuel (Chicago) and Cory Booker (Newark) Porn Lecture Stirs Up Fuss On California College CampusWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 10:48 AM ESTOne of the adult film industry's hottest stars is going back to school - and some in the community are said to be none too happy about that. Smash & Grab Burglaries At OC Strip Mall Plague BusinessesWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 10:48 AM ESTBurglars smashed the windows of two businesses in a Buena Park strip mall last night. The burglary, which was reported at 9:44 p.m. at a two-story strip mall in the 7700 block of Orangethorpe Avenue. Los Angeles Business JournalPoll: What's Your Opinion of Work-From-Home and Tlecommuting?Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:30 PM ESTThe Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. County Probes Compliance on Transferring LAX TrafficWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 12:03 PM ESTThe county Board of Supervisors is seeking to determine whether Los Angeles airport officials have complied with a 2006 court settlement requiring them to spread the growth in flights at busy Los Angeles International Airport to others in the region, the Los Angeles Times reports. Suspicions are that the efforts have been token at best. J.P. Morgan Tightens BeltWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 12:03 PM ESTJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co. on Tuesday stepped up the pace of cost cutting, announcing plans to eliminate 17,000 jobs by the end of next year and reduce expenses by at least $1 billion annually, the Wall Street Journal reports. New Home Sales Up, Foreclosures Down in SouthlandWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 12:03 PM ESTThe latest S&P Case Schiller Home Price index indicates that the Southland's housing market is heating up. Prices have popped to their highest level in six years, new home sales are increasing and foreclosure activity is on the wane, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Legal Battle Could Rattle TV BusinessWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 12:03 PM ESTCablevision Systems Corp. filed suit in federal court on Tuesday, accusing Viacom Inc., the parent of MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, of anti-competitive behavior, the Los Angeles Times reports. At issue is whether Viacom uses its leverage to force distributors to carry low-rated networks in return for access to its popular channels, a practice known in the industry as bundling. KTLA-TV Los AngelesFord Driving Skills – Weekend TrainingWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:47 PM ESTGayle Anderson was live in Inglewood where the Ford Motor Company Fund and the Governors Highway Safety Association are starting the 10th year of bringing “Ford Driving Skills for Life Program” directly to new young drivers across the U.S. through … Historic KHJ Radio Tower DemolishedWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:47 PM ESTFAIRFAX DISTRICT, Calif. (KTLA) — A historic radio tower was ripped to the ground with the help of a bulldozer Wednesday. The massive tower came down in a matter of seconds, and with it, a chapter in L.A. history. Crews … Historic Radio Tower Demolished – Sara Welch ReportsWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:31 PM ESTFAIRFAX DISTRICT, Calif. (KTLA) — A massive radio tower was ripped to the ground with the help of a bulldozer Wednesday. … Consumer Confidential: Young Adult Debt, Watered Down Beer? Titanic IIWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:17 PM ESTWhen not reporting for KTLA’s “Consumer Confidential” segments, David Lazarus is an award-winning business columnist for the Los Angeles Times. … Honey Do #2- The Big RevealWednesday, Feb 27, 2013 05:16 PM ESTWe surprised our second winner in our “KTLA Help with My Honey Do List” contest. DIY expert Eric Stromer, Lynette Romero, and Lowe’s helped KTLA Viewer Antoinette Andrews with her Honey Do List. The team gave Antoinette some much needed … |
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