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Los Angeles Times

Powerful labor group nears endorsement of Wendy Greuel

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 02:00 AM EDT

The 600,000-member L.A. County Federation of Labor opposes a plan to roll back pension benefits at City Hall, a move supported by Eric Garcetti. A powerful Los Angeles County labor group that fought efforts to roll back pension costs at City Hall took a huge step Tuesday toward endorsing City Controller Wendy Greuel in the race for mayor, recommending her over opponent Eric Garcetti.

Natives soon will outnumber newcomers in L.A. County

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 01:30 AM EDT

It used to be everyone in the region seemed to be from somewhere else. But a new report says that will no longer be true this year. When Jo Ann Koch moved to Long Beach in 1962 from her tiny hometown of Rockford, Iowa, she was far from alone. The port city was dubbed "Iowa by the Sea," and drew tens of thousands of her Midwest compatriots to its annual Iowa picnics.

L.A. County to revise proposed parcel tax to fight polluted runoff

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 12:39 AM EDT

Supervisors decide against a mail-only ballot for property owners. The fee would help cities and the county deal with storm water and new state regulations. Faced by widespread public opposition, the Los Angeles County supervisors on Tuesday sent a proposed parcel fee to combat storm water pollution back to the drawing board.

Dispute heats up over blocked access to Northern California beach

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 12:39 AM EDT

A lawsuit seeking access to Martin's Beach south of Half Moon Bay is filed on behalf of the Surfrider Foundation. SAN FRANCISCO — For decades, surfers, smelt fishermen and picnickers flocked to Martin's Beach — a crescent-shaped haven south of Half Moon Bay, backed by stunning cliffs.

LAUSD to pay Miramonte victims $30 million

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 12:09 AM EDT

The district will settle 58 claims in connection with lewd-conduct charges against former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Mark Berndt, attorneys said. The Los Angeles Unified School District will pay about $30 million to settle 58 legal claims involving a former Miramonte Elementary School teacher accused of committing lewd acts on children, plaintiffs' lawyers said Tuesday.


Los Angeles Daily News

Sweet & Stout: Beer-infused cupcakes and desserts

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

It was only a matter of time before craft brews found their way into cupcakes, right? Now chefs, bakers and beer bloggers alike are using stout and IPAs to infuse their desserts with hoppy-ness. Beeramisu, anyone?

New pope? Yes. New direction? We'll find out: Opinion

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

Is Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio -- now Pope Francis -- the man to restore confidence in Catholic Church leaders amid the ongoing scandal of child sex-abuse cases and coverup?

San Fernando Valley Bishop Gerald Wilkerson welcomes change with new Pope

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

Bishop Gerald Wilkerson, who oversees the San Fernando Valley Pastoral Region, said he’d prayed that the new pope would bring change to the Catholic Church, so is ecstatic at the election of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina.

Cut-off of military tuition assistance not a smart move: Opinion

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 02:49 PM EDT

If you're looking for examples of why sequestration is a dumb way to run the country, look no farther than the cut-off of tuition assistance for members of the U.S. military

Palmdale woman arrested on suspicion of DUI after firing gun

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 09:49 AM EDT

LANCASTER - A woman was behind bars today on suspicion of causing the negligent discharge of a handgun belonging to man who was trying to keep from her leaving a Lancaster parking lot after she drove into a sign while drunk, authorities said.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

‘The Talk’ Honors Harper With Plaque On Her Old ‘Rhoda’ Sound Stage

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 07:07 PM EDT

"The Talk" -- produced weekdays from Stage 16 on the CBS Radford lot -- honored actress Valerie Harper Wednesday with a bronze plaque on the same sound stage where her classic sitcom "Rhoda" was filmed from 1974-1978.

NASA’s Mars Rover Project To Receive Smithsonian Award For ‘Curiosity’

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:47 PM EDT

NASA's Mars Science Laboratory Project is being awarded with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s top honor – the trophy for current achievement.

Police: White Supremacist Group Used Gift Cards In Counterfeiting Scheme

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:29 PM EDT

Four suspected white supremacists are facing burglary and other charges in an alleged counterfeiting scheme involving gift cards, police said Wednesday.

Cross-Contamination Leaves LAX Terminal Without Water

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:05 PM EDT

Passengers and employees were urged not to drink or use water from any airport facilities in one of the terminals Wednesday after a reported contamination.

UCLA Forecast Predicts Job Growth, But Blasts State’s ‘Terrible’ Business Climate

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 04:28 PM EDT

Slow but steady job growth in California and across the United States will likely improve the Southland job market within two years, according to an economic forecast released Wednesday.


NBC Los Angeles

Drinking Water Contaminated at LAX Terminal

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

Water lines at LAX became contaminated Wednesday morning, and travelers and airport employees are being warned not to drink or wash their hands with any tap water, an LAX official said. Water lines... Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Near-Record Heat Sweeps the Southland

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:09 PM EDT

High temperatures could break records Wednesday, as the Southland is experiencing some of the hottest temperature ratings in the nation this week. High temperatures could break records Wednesday,... Photo Credit: KNBC

"Safety on Sunset" Targets Recklessness on Iconic Roadway

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

One of the most iconic roadways in America – Sunset Boulevard – is the target of a new campaign to cut reckless driving on its curving pavement. One of the most iconic roadways in America –... Photo Credit: Wieland Van Dijk/flickr

LA Faithful Celebrate Pope With "Different Perspective"

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 03:54 PM EDT

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez celebrated Mass with the faithful Wednsday as the world's Catholics greeted a new pope. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez celebrated Mass with the faithful Wednsday as...

Massive Kids Consignment Sale Hits Burbank

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 02:09 PM EDT

A Burbank consignment shop will hold the largest kids consignment sale in Southern California through the weekend, filling its capacity with more than 80,000 items. A Burbank consignment shop will hold... Photo Credit: LA Kids Consignment


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Camino Real Park closed due to sewage spill

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:33 PM EDT

Part of Camino Real Park in Ventura will remain closed Wednesday following a big sewage spill.

General Motors recall may expand due to brake light problems

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 02:03 PM EDT

General Motors may recall an additional million midsize cars after an investigation into brake light problems.

Upstate New York shootings: 4 dead, 2 hurt

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Two shootings in upstate New York villages left four people dead and at least two others wounded Wednesday morning.

Chase Bank website down after suspected cyber attack

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

Banking giant JPMorgan Chase is the latest financial institution to fall victim to a suspected hacker.

Ladera Park attack was robbery, not sex crime - police

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Investigators believe the armed attack on two boys at Founders Park in Ladera Ranch was a robbery and not a sex crime.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

LAX Terminal Temporarily Without Drinking Water

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 07:15 PM EDT

Los Angeles International Airport's Terminal 6 is operating without drinkable water available.

Gas Prices Keep Dropping In Southern California

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:30 PM EDT

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell today for the 14th time in 15 days, decreasing 1.1 cents to $4.234.

Southland Catholics Hail Selection of New Pope

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:30 PM EDT

Bells sounded at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles today to greet the selection of a new pope, and parishioners said they were hopeful the pontiff would successfully lead the church in an ever-changing, modern society.

Pope Francis Is Known For Simplicity And Humility

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:00 PM EDT

In unadorned white robes, the first pope from the Americas sets a tone of simplicity and pastoral humility in a church desperate to move past the tarnished era of abuse scandals and internal Vatican upheavals.

It's Official: Pope Francis Sends Out First Tweet

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

The pope's Twitter account, whose profile was changed to read "Sede Vacante" when Benedict stepped down, now has been switched back to "Pontifex." His first tweet is "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM" which translates to: "We have Pope Francis."


Los Angeles Business Journal

Edgecast’s Indonesian Move

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:51 PM EDT

Edgecast, a Santa Monica technology company, has continued its worldwide expansion with a deal to place its servers in Indonesia.

Better-Than-Expected Quarter for Hot Topic

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

Hot Topic Inc., which last week announced it would be taken private by a private equity firm, on Wednesday reported that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped by more than one-third.

BioSolar Gets First Commercial Order

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

Shares of BioSolar Inc. jumped 39 percent on Wednesday after announcing the first commercial order for its innovative solar panel protective film.

Markets Close Higher

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 5 points to 14,455. The Nasdaq rose 3 points to 3,245. The S&P 500 rose 2 points to 1,555. The LABJ Stock Index rose less than 1 point to 151.

Poll: What's Your Opinion of the Recent Dow Jones Highs?

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:53 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Boy Pulled from Bottom of Disney Resort Pool Dies

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:31 PM EDT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (CNN) — Two days after he was pulled from the bottom of a swimming pool at a Disney resort in Florida, a 13-year-old boy from Missouri has died. Anthony Johnson had been playing in a pool …

Suspected Heroin Dealer Charged with Murder – Mary Beth McDade Reports

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 06:17 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (KTLA) — The Orange County Sheriff’s Department arrested a suspected heroin dealer, and have charged him with murder. Detectives say 21-year-old Emma Wihlborg died after overdosing on drugs given to her by a man sheriff’s officials say …

Official ASICS LA Marathon Charity – How You Can Help

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:47 PM EDT

Gayle Anderson was live in Brentwood with the Hirshberg Foundation training team who will be participating in the ASICS LA Marathon. …

Consumer Confidential: Tax Return Delay; Twinkies Are Back; Nissan Recall

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

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

Man Held Captive in Home Invasion Talks About Ordeal – Wendy Burch Reports

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (KTLA) Police are searching for two suspects in a brazen home invasion robbery in Rancho Palos Verdes Tuesday night. It happened around 8 p.m. at a home in the 4200 block of Mira Leste Drive. 89-year-old …


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