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Los Angeles Times

California voters split on Jerry Brown school plans

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 08:09 AM EDT

Fifty percent agree with the governor's proposal to give more funds to school districts that serve low-income children. A separate Brown plan to give local districts more funding control is favored by 59%. SACRAMENTO — California voters have yet to strongly embrace Gov. Jerry Brown's controversial plan to shift money from rich schools to poor ones, an ominous sign as he works to win support for ...

For Greuel and Garcetti, no beef but a lot of roast at fundraiser

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:54 AM EDT

The L.A. mayoral rivals put aside campaign attacks to get in some good-natured digs at the Los Angeles Political Roast at the Beverly Hilton, an annual fundraiser for diabetes research. Los Angeles mayoral candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti have traded bitter campaign attacks for months. At an annual fundraiser for diabetes research Thursday night, they traded jokes.

Authorities raid pain doctor's offices

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:54 AM EDT

Drug agents and medical investigators raid the offices of John Dimowo, suspected of prescribing narcotic painkillers and other abused medications to patients who had no legitimate need for them. Federal drug agents and medical board investigators on Friday raided the offices of a doctor suspected of prescribing narcotic painkillers and other widely abused medications to patients who had no ...

A 'Little Carmageddon' on Coldwater Canyon Avenue?

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:54 AM EDT

A portion of the vital link between the Westside and the San Fernando Valley will be completely closed during daytime hours, six days a week, through April 25 for work on a water main. At 8:30 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Dan Justin will don a black cassock and sash, lead his congregation to the sidewalk outside St. Michael & All Angels Church and sprinkle holy water on the bulldozers, trucks and ...

Federal cuts will close 7 Southland air-traffic control towers

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:49 AM EDT

They include those in Lancaster, Fullerton, Riverside and San Diego. Critics say the closings are politically motivated and will have a big impact on public safety. Seven air-traffic control towers in Southern California will close next month as a result of forced federal budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday.


Los Angeles Daily News

LAUSD teachers set to vote on confidence in district, union policies

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 04:48 PM EDT

Los Angeles Unified's 40,000 teachers will be polled next month on their confidence in Superintendent John Deasy and whether they want their union to ratchet up demands for higher pay, smaller classes and an end to many of the district's reforms.

Bike riders spar with L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge over proposed bike lane route

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 04:04 PM EDT

NORTH HOLLYWOOD -- The proposed bike lanes along Lankershim Boulevard were supposed to whisk riders to Metrolink hubs, theaters and businesses while slowing down car traffic.

RedBlue America: Ten years after the Iraq invasion, what have we learned?

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 12:03 PM EDT

It was 10 years ago that then-President George W. Bush ordered American troops to invade Iraq, an act preceded by months of assertions that Saddam Hussein was building up his weapons of mass destruction to use against America.

Outlaw local governments' hiring of Sacramento lobbyists: Editorial

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 12:03 PM EDT

It's bad enough that professional lobbyists often appear to wield more influence over the work of our representatives in Sacramento than the legislators' constituents do.

Kevin Modesti: Natives in charge in Los Angeles - is that good or bad?

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 12:03 PM EDT

Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, the candidates for mayor of Los Angeles, personify this region's most remarkable new population trend.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Worker Severely Beaten During Temecula Store Robbery Dies

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

Authorities say a man who was severely beaten during an apparent robbery at a Temecula shop on Friday has died.

I-405 Through Sepulveda Pass To Close For Several Hours

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 05:45 PM EDT

A portion of the northbound 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass is expected to close for several hours this weekend.

Joe Weider, Fitness Mentor To Schwarzenegger, Dies

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 05:26 PM EDT

Joe Weider, the legendary bodybuilding impresario Arnold Schwarzenegger has often cited as his key mentor, has died at age 93.

Feds Search Calif. Doctor’s Office In Painkiller Probe

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 04:58 PM EDT

Federal authorities have searched the office of a doctor suspected of prescribing Vicodin and other painkillers to patients who had no medical need for them.

Iconic Landmarks In SoCal To Go Dark For Earth Hour

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 04:05 PM EDT

Santa Monica's world-famous Ferris wheel will be among several iconic landmarks to go dark on Saturday evening.


NBC Los Angeles

Candlelight Vigil to Honor Teen Who Died at Eaton Canyon

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

Family and friends of Esther Suen, the 17-year-old who was killed after falling from a cliff in Eaton Canyon, planned to meet for a candlelight vigil.

Eye Doctor Hid "Peeping Tom" Camera in Restroom

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 05:03 PM EDT

A licensed eye doctor is expected in court on April 12 to face charges in connection with the discovery of a small camera hidden in his Tarzana office, Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich said. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Tetra images RF

UCLA Bruins Routed by Gophers, 83-63

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 03:03 PM EDT

Minnesota coach Tubby Smith got the win he needed to calm down his critics at home. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Arson Probed at Ashley Greene's Burned Condo

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Someone might have intentionally lit a fire in the West Hollywood condo of "Twilight" actress Ashley Greene, officials said on Saturday.

Stray Bullet Strikes 10-Year-Old Boy

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 07:18 AM EDT

Police on Saturday were searching for two men involved in a shooting that wounded two innocent bystanders, including a 10-year-old boy who was critically injured as he sat in a car with his parents at a...


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Pope Francis, Benedict hold historic meeting

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 02:40 PM EDT

Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope emeritus Benedict XVI met Saturday in the first such meeting in 600 years.

Oregon teen is first person with Down syndrome to reach Mount Everest base camp

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:10 PM EDT

An Oregon teen made history by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to climb to the base camp of Mount Everest.

'Gay literature' included in new California K-12 recommended reading list

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 12:40 PM EDT

The state education department released its new K-12 reading list, which includes 'gay literature' for the first time.

Coldwater Canyon Avenue 5-week closure begins

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

Let the traffic nightmare begin. The five-week closure of Coldwater Canyon Avenue officially started Saturday morning.

Fake iPads found in boxes at big retailers

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

Buying a new iPad from a big retailer? Check inside the box! Several fake iPads have been sold to unsuspecting customers.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Mending Michael: Recovering From Wounds of War

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:46 AM EDT

The wounds of war are shockingly obvious for some military men and women.  Despite severe burns, Army Ranger (Ret.) Michael Schlitz is an inspiration on and off the job.  

FOX 11 30-Minute Special: Drugs, Kids and the Media

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:31 AM EDT

It's happening on shows that are popular with many teenagers, like "Family Guy" and "Two Broke Girls." Now some experts on drug addiction are speaking out. Our Fox 11 Special takes a look at the impact these shows may be having on our kids.

No Laughing Matter: Seven Arrested for Distributing Nitrous Oxide

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 12:01 AM EDT

Laughing Gas or "NOZ" as it is called is no laughing matter to law enforcement. Search warrants were served at 17 locations Friday in Southern California.

LA optometrist allegedly hid camera in restroom

Friday, Mar 22, 2013 09:01 PM EDT

Los Angeles prosecutors have charged an optometrist with installing a small hidden video recorder in an office restroom.

Chef Who Confessed To Cooking Wife Gets Sentence

Friday, Mar 22, 2013 08:46 PM EDT

He killed his wife and cooked her body for days to get rid of her remains.  On Friday, the Lomita Restaurateur learned his punishment, which is 15 years to life in prison.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Cold-Case Prosecutors Seek DNA from Dead California Inmates

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

By Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times Opening a new frontier for solving cold cases, California prosecutors are hunting for DNA from killers, rapists and other prison inmates who died before authorities obtained their genetic profiles. Prosecutors from Sacramento, Los Angeles …

Spring Snowstorm Rocks Rockies, Menaces Midwest

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

(CNN) — If there was ever a time to doubt the prognosticating abilities of Punxsutawney Phil, this might be it. Last month, the legendary Pennsylvania groundhog failed to see his shadow, thereby predicting an early spring. But at this point, …

Northbound 405 To Close For Four Hours Sunday Morning

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 04:57 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES — It’s not quite Carmageddon, but the closure of the northbound 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass for four hours may cause a few headaches for drivers early Sunday morning. Coupled with the closure of Coldwater Canyon Avenue …

LADWP Employee Found Dead At Long Beach Plant

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A Los Angeles Department of Water & Power employee was found dead at a generating station early Saturday morning. The employee, whose name hasn’t been revealed, was found at the Haynes power plant in Long Beach, …

Reported Meteor Lights Up East Coast Sky

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 11:12 AM EDT

(CNN) — The streaking ball of fire Friday night above the East Coast did not, for now at least, signal the end to civilization as we know it. Though you might get that sense from social media. The sky lit …


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