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Los Angeles Times

No robots in our homes, but many predictions about 2013 come true

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 08:09 AM EDT

USC students are studying forecasts that were made in the L.A. Times Magazine 25 years ago about life in Los Angeles in 2013. Jerry Lockenour couldn't predict what lay ahead for him 25 years ago when he stashed the Los Angeles Times' Magazine on a cabinet shelf.

California bill would promote statewide online college courses

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 01:30 AM EDT

The legislation calls for development of 50 online classes as potential substitutes for the hard-to-get core courses required for graduation at UC, Cal State and community colleges. Students locked out of overcrowded core courses at California's state colleges and universities should instead be able to take those classes online, according to legislation introduced Wednesday in Sacramento ...

Curtain rises on North Hollywood residential arts colony

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 11:30 PM EDT

The new housing facility catering to actors and artists over 62 features a $2-million theater for live shows. 'It's every actor's dream to have a theater in their own home,' one resident says. Their new home has its own $2-million live theater. So it was fitting that the opening act Wednesday for actors and artists moving into the NoHo Senior Arts Colony was an improvisation.

Assemblyman Ben Hueso of San Diego wins seat in state Senate

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

Hueso's election restores the supermajority the Democrats gained in the upper house in November. SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) has won a seat in the state Senate, restoring the supermajority the Democrats gained in the upper house in November.

UC Merced wants to alter its expansion plans

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 10:31 PM EDT

Administrators from the newest campus in the UC system tell regents they want to build taller and more densely placed classroom buildings and dorms on less acreage. UC Merced, the newest addition to the University of California system, wants to dramatically alter its expansion plans by constructing taller and more densely placed classroom buildings and dorms on less acreage and move some offices ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Aspirin linked to lower melanoma risk

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who regularly took aspirin - but not similar anti-inflammatory drugs - had a lower-than-average risk of developing the most dangerous form of skin cancer in a new study.

Two workers trapped in Pacific Palisades trench, rescue under way

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:20 PM EDT

Two workers became trapped in a trench in the Pacific Palisades area this afternoon. Crews were using specialized equipment to shore up the trench in an effort to free the workers.

Ammar Harris, arrested in San Fernando Valley, formally ID'd as Vegas Strip shooting suspect

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 04:33 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles judge has formally identified a 26-year-old man as the suspect wanted in a Las Vegas Strip shooting and chain-reaction car crash that killed three people last month.

Missing Fox executive Gavin Smith's car found in Simi Valley, homicide suspected

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 03:33 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Authorities say they've found the car of a 20th Century Fox executive who vanished nearly a year ago and they now believe he is dead. | Photos: Gavin Smith and family

Quake sensors' success shows their value for California: Opinion

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 01:19 PM EDT

It's encouraging news that underscores the potential of technology that could give residents of this quake-prone region just enough of a head start to protect themselves from a coming shaker.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

2 Trapped In Trench At Pacific Palisades Construction Site

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

Firefighters were working Thursday to rescue two victims trapped in a trench in Pacific Palisades.

1 Arrested, 1 On The Loose Following OC Burglary, Pursuit

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:19 PM EDT

One burglary suspect has been arrested and another is on the loose following a pursuit that started in Placentia and ended in South LA.

Deal Reached To Give New Truck To Women Caught In Dorner Manhunt

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:02 PM EDT

The truck driven by Margie Carranza and Emma Hernandez was heavily damaged in the Feb. 7 shooting in Torrance during the cross-county manhunt for Christopher Dorner.

Police Arrest 2 Suspects In Connection To Robbery, Assault At West Covina JC Penney

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 04:39 PM EDT

Police announced Thursday two suspects wanted in connection to a robbery and assault at a West Covina JC Penney store have been arrested.

Dodgers Announce Broadcast Schedule For 2013 Season

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 04:30 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the team's broadcast schedule for the regular 2013 season.


NBC Los Angeles

1,000 Child Porn Images Found on Teacher's Computer

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrest of a Monterey County physical education teacher who had substituted for years in San Jose for allegedly having at least 1,000 images of child pornography on... Photo Credit: KSBW

WATCH: 2 Trapped in Trench

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

More than 50 firefighters are working to rescue two people trapped inside a trench in Pacific Palisades.

Tentative Deal Reached Over Truck Shot Up by Police

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 03:39 PM EDT

The Los Angeles City Attorney's office has reached a tentative deal to compensate two newspaper delivery women for the loss of their truck, which was shot up by police in a case of mistaken identity during... Photo Credit: AP

Missing Fox Exec's Car Found; Case Now Homicide

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 03:09 PM EDT

A Mercedes owned by a missing Fox executive who is now believed dead was found at a storage facility in Simi Valley and detectives have linked the discovery to a drug dealer previously identified as a person of...

Anschutz to Terminate Sale of LA NFL Stadium Backer AEG

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 02:39 PM EDT

The planned sale of AEG -- the company behind plans to build an NFL stadium and owners of Staples Center, LA Live and two LA sports teams -- has come to a halt. Updates: NBC4, NBCLA.com.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Women shot by LAPD in Torrance reached agreement with city

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:31 PM EDT

Two women shot and injured by LAPD officers during the Dorner manhunt have reached a compensation agreement with the city.

Incarcerated suspect charged with additional rape after girl comes forward

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:31 PM EDT

A suspected rapist in custody was charged Tuesday in a separate rape case involving an 11-year-old girl.

Toys R Us recalls Imaginarium Activity Walker due to choking fears

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Toys R Us is recalling the Imaginarium Activity Walker due to a potential choking hazard.

LAX water declared safe after contamination

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 04:46 PM EDT

Operations are back to normal at LAX terminal 6 Thursday following a water contamination problem.Operations are back to normal at LAX Terminal 6 Thursday following a water contamination problem.

Missing executive Gavin Smith's car found

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 03:48 PM EDT

Police have found the car of missing Fox executive Gavin Smith. The case is now being investigated as a homicide.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Settlement Reached In LAPD Shooting Of Carriers

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:30 PM EDT

The City Attorney's Office announced today a compensation agreement has been reached with two newspaper carriers who were wounded by police officers hunting for former LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner.

Arias Trial Delayed Over Defense Expert Witness

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:15 PM EDT

Jodi Arias' death penalty trial has been delayed over objections to an expert witness defense attorneys plan to call.

Republicans Searching For Their Mr. Or Mrs. Right

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

Tired of election defeats, conservatives are searching for their next Mr. or Mrs. Right.

FDA Probes New Pancreas Risks With Diabetes Drugs

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration is looking into new evidence that suggests a group of recently approved diabetes drugs can increase the risk of pancreatitis and other problems.

IRS Has $900M In Unclaimed Refunds About To Expire

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

If you didn't bother filing a federal tax return for 2009, it might be a good time to rethink your tax strategy.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Cooking.com Finds Buyer

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:26 PM EDT

Target Corp. announced it had acquired Marina del Rey cooking ecommerce site Cooking.com.

Liberty Media CEO Named Live Nation Chairman

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:26 PM EDT

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. on Thursday said that its board has appointed Greg Maffei, chief executive of largest shareholder Liberty Media Corp., as its non-executive chairman.

Markets Mostly Gain

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 83 points to 14,539. The Nasdaq was unchanged at 3,250. The S&P 500 rose 9 points to 1,563. The LABJ Stock Index rose more than 1 point to 152.

Judge Demands Forever 21 Supply Chain Information

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that a judge ordered downtown L.A. retailer Forever 21 Inc. to release supply chain information that the apparel company refused to disclose after the federal agency demanded it last summer.

Port Volumes Rises on Chinese New Year

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach on Thursday reported higher container volume in February compared with the previous year.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Official ASICS LA Marathon Charity – How You Can Help & Commemorative Marathon Shoe

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:47 PM EDT

Gayle Anderson was live in Downtown Los Angeles with TEAM PUBLIC COUNSEL, participating in the ASICS LA Marathon. She introduces us to a team dedicated to helping those in need. …

Consumer Confidential: Foreclosures Down; Honda Recall; Bar Hours

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:47 PM EDT

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

Skydiver Tumbles to Earth After Chute Malfunction, Walks Away

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:46 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A professional skydiver in Sacramento fell from the sky after a parachute malfunction. The chute deployed too fast, sending him spinning through the air. Desperate to fix things, he deployed his reserve chute, only to get it …

Missing Fox Exec Gavin Smith’s Car Found, Homicide Suspected – Chris Wolfe Reports

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) — Missing Fox executive Gavin Smith’s disappearance is now being investigated as a homicide after a Mercedes Benz registered to Smith was recovered at a storage facility, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The …

Woman’s Body Found on Northridge Sidewalk – Jennifer Gould Reports

Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (KTLA) — An investigation is underway after a woman’s body was found in front of a home in Northridge. The discovery was made around 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 10200 block of Encino Avenue, near Devonshire Street. A …


LA Weekly

Who is Mystery Man John Choi?

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 07:28 PM EDT

Last summer, few people in Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood or Atwater Village had heard of John Choi, 32. He was raised in Orange County before moving to the Westside to get a law degree from UCLA, then last summer moved from downtown to what some call the Tri-Hipster Area. An aide for t...

Wells Fargo's Screw-Up: Readers Are Shocked by the Bank's Treatment of Larry Delassus

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 07:28 PM EDT

They're Killing Us Readers were stunned by Jessica P. Ogilvie's story about Larry Delassus, a Hermosa Beach man who was wrongly evicted after Wells Fargo mixed up his address with a neighbor's and came after him for $13,361 that he didn't owe ("


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