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Los Angeles Times

School district discriminated against gay students, ACLU alleges

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 03:15 AM EDT

In a letter from the ACLU, the Hesperia Unified School District is accused of discriminating against gay and lesbian students, including refusing to allow girls to wear tuxedos to the prom. A San Bernardino County school district allegedly discriminated against gay and lesbian students, including its apparent refusal to allow girls to wear tuxedos to the upcoming prom.

A welcome new option for Cal State trustees: spend, not cut

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 01:39 AM EDT

The trustees' spending proposals mark a turnaround for the Cal State system, which has struggled through years of tuition hikes, enrollment freezes and class cuts. For the first time in recent years, California State University trustees this week will discuss ways to spend additional money rather than cut the budget. On the table: enrolling more students, giving faculty pay raises and increasing ...

Relief nurses must begin repaying extra bonus money

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 12:45 AM EDT

After arbitrator's decision, about 600 relief nurses who fill hospital staffing gaps must repay $1.8 million in excess payments. Payroll deductions will resume next month. Fiona Henlon still relives the shock of the letter that arrived three years ago.

LAFD might replace private rescue crews for Dodgers games

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 12:30 AM EDT

According to a letter of agreement, off-duty ambulance units would be assigned to games, with overtime paid by the Dodgers. But there is confusion over the deal. In the midst of efforts to improve 911 response times, the Los Angeles Fire Department is negotiating a contract to replace a private firm and provide ambulances and medical rescue crews for Dodgers games.

One San Onofre unit could be restarted at full power, Edison says

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 12:09 AM EDT

The utility says its analysis confirms that it would be safe to fire up the nuclear plant's Unit 2 reactor, but as a precautionary move it is proposing running it at only 70%. One of the two reactors at the darkened San Onofre nuclear plant could be restarted at full power and operate safely for almost a year, Southern California Edison officials said Monday.


Los Angeles Daily News

Disney's ABC unit may stream shows to mobile devices

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

The Walt Disney Co. is reported to be working on an app that will allow paying cable/satellite users to stream shows from ABC live to mobile devices, according to the website Seeking Alpha.

Selena Gomez made Justin Bieber cry, she says

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Selena Gomez has redeemed herself for spending so much time with Justin Bieber. The "Spring Breakers" actress told David Letterman she made Justin Bieber cry Monday night, in a comical exchange that earned her a fist-bump from Letterman.

Is Long Beach crematorium dust-up about NIMBYism?: Opinion

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 03:04 PM EDT

At its meeting tonight, the Long Beach City Council is expected to take another step toward resolving the question of where in town is the right place for crematoriums.

Jon Coupal: Unelected board members wrecking responsible pension reform

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 01:33 PM EDT

When it comes to state government, most people think of the governor and the members of the Legislature, those who are elected by the voters and do their business under the Capitol dome.

MS-13 gang members charged with extortion, targeting food trucks in Hollywood

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 11:03 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES - Twenty reputed MS-13 gang members and associates were arraigned Monday in a series of grand jury indictments charging them with operating an extortion ring that targeted food truck owners in Hollywood.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LAFD Could Become Sole Provider Of Emergency Medical Services At Dodger Stadium

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:55 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Fire Department could soon become the sole provider of emergency medical services at Dodger Stadium.

LAPD To Question Officers About Racism In Wake Of Dorner Case

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Police Department is doing some soul searching on racism in the ranks.

Beck: LAPD Will Keep Information Gathered Through SARs Program

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 04:41 PM EDT

The tracking program for suspicious activity reports known as SARS has some concerned about information the LAPD gathers and stores.

Lululemon Recalls Sheer Black Yoga Pants

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 01:03 PM EDT

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has pulled popular Luon black yoga pants from store shelves.

Body Discovered On SB 101 Freeway Offramp In Hollywood

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 08:58 AM EDT

A SigAlert was issued early Tuesday morning after a body was discovered on an off-ramp of the southbound Hollywood (101) Freeway, police said.


NBC Los Angeles

Curiosity Out of Safe Mode, Ready to Resume Mars Exploration

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:48 PM EDT

The rover is out of safe mode as the Curiosity team prepares for next month's command moratorium. Photo Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

Parolee Charged in Officer's Shooting

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:48 PM EDT

A parolee, who was recently acquitted in a gang-related attempted murder and carjacking case, was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that wounded a Fullerton police officer during...

California Experiment Could Open Market for Online Courses

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 04:33 PM EDT

Educators around the country are watching a California proposal to allow free online courses for public college students as a way to ease fiscal and space concerns. The experiment, floated by a... Photo Credit: AP

San Juan Capistrano Hopes for Return of Cliff Swallows

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 04:18 PM EDT

San Juan Capistrano is trying to bring back the tiny swallows that once came to the coastal city's historic mission every March, prompting tourists to flock there on St. Joseph's Day. Photo Credit: Photograph courtesy of Mission San Juan Capistrano

Extortion Ring Demanded "Rent" From Food Trucks

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 03:18 PM EDT

Food truck operators were ordered to pay $30 to $100 per week and provide gang members with food, according to authorities.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Shooter wears 'killer' T-shirt at sentencing for Ohio school shooting

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:55 PM EDT

A teen who pleaded guilty to killing three students appeared at sentencing wearing a shirt with 'killer' scrawled across it.

Suspects arrested in El Segundo counterfeit ring

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

Four suspects were arrested and a fifth was outstanding in a counterfeit currency investigation.

Nitrous oxide suspected in 3-car Lynwood collision

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:16 PM EDT

Driving under the influence of nitrous oxide was suspected in a 3-car crash in Lynwood Monday night.

Echo Park officer-involved shooting under investigation

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 04:01 PM EDT

A man has been hospitalized in critical condition following a confrontation and officer-involved shooting in Echo Park.

Assault weapons ban dropped from Senate Democrats bill

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 02:55 PM EDT

Senate Democrats dropped an assault weapons ban from its gun control bill, making it unlikely that the ban will survive.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

LA Suspects Charged In Pot, Cigarette Scheme

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:16 PM EDT

Eleven LA-area residents are among 37 defendants charged in a federal indictment targeting a Southeast Asian marijuana and counterfeit cigarette trafficking organization that operated nationwide.

Lululemon Pulls See-Through Yoga Pants

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:16 PM EDT

Lululemon has yanked its popular black yoga pants from store shelves and online after it found that the sheer material used was revealing too much of its loyal customers.

New Restrictions Coming For Teens At Disneyland

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:46 PM EDT

Starting Saturday, children younger than 14 won't be able to get into Disneyland without being accompanied by someone who is 14 or older.

LA Council Cmte Meetings Take Your Tweets Live!

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:16 PM EDT

Councilmember Paul Krekorian decided to hold one forum in downtown Los Angeles, broadcast live on the Internet, while taking tweets from the public.

Assault Weapons Ban Won't Be In Dems' Gun Bill

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 03:31 PM EDT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided that a proposed assault weapons ban won't be part of a gun control bill the Senate plans to debate next month, the sponsor of the ban said Tuesday.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Lubell Steps Down as True Religion's Chief

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:09 PM EDT

True Religion Apparel Inc. late Tuesday said Jeff Lubell has decided to step down as chief executive. The board appointed Lynne Koplin as interim CEO.

CBRE Expands in Eastern Europe

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:09 PM EDT

CBRE Group Inc. has acquired Impact-Corti, which provides property management services in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Markets Mixed at Close

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

In Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 4 points to 14,456. The Nasdaq fell 8 points to 3,229. The S&P 500 fell 4 points to 1,548. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 150.

Demand Media Gets Creative

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

Demand Media on Tuesday announced it has acquired teaching web service Creativebug in a sign of the company’s new interest in paid-for content.

Rexter Launches, Raises Seed Round

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 03:24 PM EDT

Rexter has created a so-called professional relationships management system to help people build and maintain work contacts.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Assault Weapons Ban Dropped from Senate Gun Bill

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:42 PM EDT

WASHINGTON – An assault weapons ban will not be included in a package of gun safety legislation that will come to the Senate floor, the measure’s champion, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, said Tuesday. The California Democrat said her party’s leaders told …

Consumer Confidential: Neiman Marcus Settles Fur Lawsuit, Lululemon Recalls Pants, Variety’s Last Publication

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 06:27 PM EDT

L.A. Times reporter David Lazarus covers the Neiman Marcus fur lawsuit, a yoga pants recall by Lululemon, and Daily Variety’s last publication. …

CSU Board Meets to Consider Faculty Raises, Online Enrollment

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — For the first time in years, the California State University Board of Trustees met to consider faculty raises, funding for online courses and an enrollment boost of 6,000 more students rather than budget cuts. The …

Costa Mesa Considers Confiscating Items Left by Homeless – Chip Yost Reports

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 05:27 PM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (KTLA) — The city of Costa Mesa is considering a law that would let police confiscate homeless people’s unattended belongings in public spaces. The City Council is set to vote on the ordinance at its meeting on …

Surveillance Video Catches Plane Crash in Indiana Neighborhood

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 04:12 PM EDT

SOUTH BEND, Indiana (KTLA) — A surveillance camera shot video of a corporate jet as the plane fell from the sky and crashed into a South Bend neighborhood on March 17. Two people were killed when the Hawker Beechcraft 390 …


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