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Los Angeles Times

EPA threatens to sue fuel-storage facility in San Pedro

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 01:30 AM EDT

The 40-year-old tank farm holds up to 25 million gallons of flammable butane. The EPA says it wants to make sure the facility is following a federal safety law. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has notified the owners of a 40-year-old San Pedro tank farm, which has up to 25 million gallons of highly flammable butane, that it is prepared to sue to ensure compliance with federal law.

From student to spy, and back again

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 12:45 AM EDT

Fernando Jara was a Bakersfield Community College student who had converted to Islam before 9/11. Wanting to help root out terrorists, he went undercover and overseas. It changed him in many ways. BAKERSFIELD — Fernando Jara is something of a star in Kern County — and a mystery.

Before the L.A. Marathon, bicyclists get in their own road race

Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 10:54 PM EDT

Hours before the Los Angeles Marathon got underway, thousands of bicyclists took advantage of street closures to participate in the annual Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash Race. Hours before the L.A. Marathon got underway Sunday, thousands of cyclists gathered at Sunset Boulevard and Fountain Avenue in Silver Lake, preparing for their own big race.

State schools chief wants to hold off on some standardized tests

Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Tom Torlakson says waiting until the system is computerized could save $15 million, but some figure the new exams could end up costing up to $1 billion. A plan to suspend California's standardized testing for certain grades while new computerized exams are developed could save $15 million, the state's top education official said.

L.A. Unified rivals will compete in Academic Decathlon nationals

Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 09:54 PM EDT

This is the first year that two teams from each state can compete in the nationals. Both Granada Hills Charter and El Camino Real have been there before. SACRAMENTO — For the first time, two Academic Decathlon teams from California are headed to the national competition, setting the stage for a showdown between former national title winners from Los Angeles Unified.


Los Angeles Daily News

Bargain Hunter: Dylan Keith Salon in Burbank offering discounts to benefit nonprofit

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

Dylan Keith Salon in Burbank is hosting "A Hair Affair," which features discounts on select services and benefits a nonprofit that raises awareness about child safety.

Bargain Hunter: West Valley Family YMCA Service Club's monthly used book sale

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

Children's books to spirituality, cooking to travel, textbooks to novels - these are just some of the subjects you'll find during the West Valley Y Service Club's monthly book sale.

Question of the week: What should U.S. Supreme Court do on gay marriage?

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

The two sides in the gay marriage debate will square off at the U.S. Supreme Court next week over cases that could settle one of the nation's hottest legal, political and social issues.

Lohan accepts plea deal with 90 days in rehab

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:18 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES—Lindsay Lohan isn't headed back to jail—but she won't be free to party for a while either.

Lil Wayne remains in intensive care after alleged overdose

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 03:49 PM EDT

Lil Wayne remains in intensive care at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, where he was admitted Wednesday for seizures allegedly caused by a drug overdose, according to TMZ.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

San Onofre Nuclear Plant Could Breakdown At Full Power

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:38 PM EDT

The troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant in California could be restarted safely and run at full power, but the risk of a breakdown would increase to vexing levels after 11 months.

Board Seeks $8.6B In Calif. High-Speed Rail Bonds

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:20 PM EDT

The California High-Speed Rail Authority voted Monday to issue nearly $8.6 billion in taxpayer-approved bonds to build the nation's first bullet train.

CSU’s Spending Could Increase By $700M Over Next 4 Years

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:26 PM EDT

After five years of layoffs, fee hikes and cuts in admissions, the Cal State University system is getting more money to spend.

Lindsay Lohan Agrees To Rehab In Plea Deal For Misdemeanor Lying Case

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:30 PM EDT

Actress Lindsay Lohan Monday agreed to a plea deal in order to avoid a trial in her misdemeanor lying case.

Simi Valley School On Heightened Alert Due To Threatening Graffiti

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 03:53 PM EDT

A Simi Valley elementary school Monday was on heightened alert after threatening graffiti was found on campus.


NBC Los Angeles

Top Female Cyclists Coming to Tour of California

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:54 PM EDT

The Tour of California is not just for the boys. Included in the weeklong cycle race across the state is a 19.6-mile women's race, which will attract top talent. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Sixth-Grader Who Allegedly Brought Pot Brownie to School Arrested

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:39 PM EDT

A sixth-grade student in Costa Mesa who allegedly brought a marijuana-laced brownie to school that sickened a total of seven children was arrested last week, according to police.

Police to Crack Down on Distracted Drivers

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:24 PM EDT

Trying to stem an overwhelming number of crashes attributed to distracted driving, police plan a blitz of California freeways in April to ticket motorists caught using their phones while driving.

Simi Valley School Closes Early Because of "Threatening" Graffiti

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 03:39 PM EDT

Simi Valley Police remained at the school in the 2200 block of North Justin Avenue Monday afternoon.

Thieves Stole $3M in Merchandise to Pay Family Debt: Police

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 02:57 PM EDT

The suspects hid the items in oversized clothes before mailing the merchandise to a location out of state, police said.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

4 suspects arrested for organized theft ring

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

Torrance police have broken up a major organized theft ring that targeted stores like Apple, Costco and Best Buy.

Hillary Clinton announces support for gay marriage in online video

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:04 PM EDT

Hillary Clinton has announced her support for gay marriage in an online video released by the Human Rights Campaign.

Pennsylvania pastor gets life sentence for killing 2nd wife

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

A former Pennsylvania pastor was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole in the fatal bludgeoning of his second wife in 2008.

Obama nominates Justice official to top Labor slot

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 03:48 PM EDT

President Barack Obama has nominated Thomas Perez as his choice for Labor secretary, calling him a 'consensus builder'.

Pope Francis' diplomatic skills tested in meeting with Argentine president

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

Pope Francis' diplomatic skills were put to the test Monday as he met privately with Argentine President Cristina Kirchner.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

MS-13 Members Arrested For Food Truck Extortion

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

A grand jury indictment is scheduled to be unsealed today for about 25 reputed members of the MS-13 gang who are accused of extorting food-truck operators.

Incoherent Text Messages May Signal Stroke

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:15 PM EDT

Mistakes in text messages often make people laugh out loud, but it might not always be a laughing matter.

Troubled Carnival Ship Arrives Back in Tampa

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

A Carnival cruise ship that experienced technical issues with its propulsion system and canceled one stop has arrived as scheduled in Tampa, Fla.

Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods say they're dating

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

Sports has a new power couple: Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn confirmed they're dating.

Opening Statements Begin In ‘Clark Rockefeller’ Trial

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 01:30 PM EDT

A man who allegedly murdered his landlord and buried him in a San Marino backyard posed at times as a Rockefeller, a Hollywood producer, and more, prosecutors said today in their opening statement.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Factual Traveling With TripAdvisor

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 06:23 PM EDT

Factual, a Century City data company, announced Monday that it has inked a deal with TripAdvisor to provide information on restaurants in more than 50 countries.

J2 Global Makes Another Buy

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:39 PM EDT

J2 Global Inc. continued its acquisition spree on Monday, announcing that it has acquired MetroFax Inc., a provider of Internet faxing services.

Five Island Acquires Controlling Stake in Frederick’s

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:39 PM EDT

Frederick’s of Hollywood has a new majority owner: Five Island Asset Management, a unit of New York investment firm Harbinger Group Inc. now has a controlling stake in the Los Angeles lingerie maker.

BNK Shares Rocket on Oil Field Sale

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:39 PM EDT

Shares of Camarillo oil and natural gas producer BNK Petroleum soared Monday after the company announced it had reached a deal to sell property in Oklahoma to a unit of Exxon Mobil Corp. for $148 million.

Stocks Down at Close

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:38 PM EDT

In Monday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 62 points to 14,452. The Nasdaq fell 11 points to 3,238. The S&P 500 fell 8 points to 1,552. The LABJ Stock Index fell more than 1 point to 150.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Mother Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Baby Found in Field

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 07:01 PM EDT

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KTLA) — A woman suspected of murdering her newborn baby, which was found dead in a Camarillo strawberry field earlier this year, pleaded not guilty to murder Monday. 20-year-old Rosalba Moran of Oxnard was arrested Dec. 21 after …

Lindsay Lohan Takes Plea Deal, Avoids Jail Time – Christina Pascucci Reports

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:47 PM EDT

DEL AIRE, Calif. (KTLA) — Actress Lindsay Lohan made a last-minute plea deal just as her trial got underway Monday morning. She was facing one misdemeanor count each of reckless driving, providing false information to an officer and willfully resisting, …

FCC Robocall Crackdown, Fashion Models in Debt, Dodge Challenger Recall

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:31 PM EDT

David Lazarus reports on the FCC crackdown on robocalls, fashion models who aren’t being paid for runway work, and a recall of 2013 Dodge Challenger cars. …

Threatening Graffiti Shuts Down Simi Valley School – Jennifer Gould Reports

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 05:17 PM EDT

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) — Students were released early from Justin Elementary School Monday after threatening graffiti was discovered on campus. Most of the student body was dismissed from class at noon. Simi Valley Police officers investigating the incident have …

Beth and Duane “Dog” Chapman talk about Lohan

Monday, Mar 18, 2013 03:47 PM EDT

The Bounty hunting duo share their opinions on the Lindsey Lohan Drama …


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