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Los Angeles Times

Knowing gay person a key factor in rising support for gay marriage

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:19 AM EDT

Polling data show that many Americans who changed their minds and now back gay marriage say the decision came because they have a friend, acquaintance or relative who is gay. SAN FRANCISCO — For Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, knowing that his son was gay helped change his mind.

Retired LAPD homicide detective admits killing wife

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:06 AM EDT

Dan DeJarnette, who had retired to Hawaii, pleads guilty to manslaughter after bludgeoning his wife, Yu, with a jack stand for a car. A retired LAPD homicide detective pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the fatal beating of his wife in Hawaii seven years ago, authorities said Monday.

Community college enrollment at 20-year low

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:05 AM EDT

Burdened by funding cuts, the system has fewer course offerings, especially in education, business, music and dance, a report says. Enrollment in California's community colleges has plunged to a 20-year low as budget-strapped campuses have had to slash classes and instructors, according to a report released Monday.

Youths at L.A. County probation camps complain about food

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:05 AM EDT

A report finds universal agreement that 'the food was terrible,' but officials say the inmates don't like healthy meals. The camps' food service contract will be up for a vote in two weeks. Youths at some Los Angeles County probation camps say that they are not getting enough to eat and are served unhealthy food, including a Sunday stew made of leftovers that sometimes contains "slippery and ...

State urged to turn over parks to local governments, nonprofits

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:05 AM EDT

The Little Hoover Commission says California has more land than it can manage, with a system that is obsolete and staffed by rangers schooled in law enforcement, not innovation. SACRAMENTO — California's first attempt to run a park more than a century ago was a disaster. Over a campfire in the backcountry, John Muir himself urged President Theodore Roosevelt to rescue thousands of acres in the ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Datebook: Leadership Burbank's 31 Violins Campaign on Thursday; Sparkle & Share Dress Drive through Sunday; Dining ...

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:02 PM EDT

Talbert Family Foundation and Jersey Mike's Subs Day of Giving: Participating sandwich shops in Southern California will donate 100 percent of sales on Wednesday to the organization that helps families financially during a loved one's catastrophic illness.

A trip to Santiago, Chile: It sometimes feels like Los Angeles - it even has earthquakes

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:35 PM EDT

A pocket full of notes with a big "10,000" on them can give a visitor a false sense of prosperity. When 30,000 isn't enough to pay for dinner, however, it's time to head back to the ATM to pick up another 150,000 or so.

Justin Bieber's Calabasas neighbor accuses him of battery

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

CALABASAS - Justin Bieber's neighbor in Southern California has accused the pop singer of battery and making threats during an argument.

'Tonight Show' news puts Hollywood woes in spotlight: Opinion

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

After reports that "The Tonight Show" may move from Burbank to New York, the decline of television and movie production in Southern California is a hot topic again. Johnny Carson fans might ask: How hot is it? Unfortunately this is no joke.

Keeping wilderness wild in the mountains: Opinion

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:33 PM EDT

How much of the mountains that border this megalopolis to the north should remain wilderness, real wilderness?


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Calabasas Neighbor Claims Justin Bieber Threatened, Attacked Him

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:44 PM EDT

Los Angeles sheriff’s detectives Tuesday are looking into an alleged heated dispute between singer Justin Bieber and one of his Calabasas neighbors.

Long Beach OKs Chinese Firm For $14M Electric Bus Contract

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:20 PM EDT

Transit officials in Long Beach will work with a Chinese company to develop an electric bus for the city.

Court Grounds Packed On First Day Of Gay Marriage Case

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:56 PM EDT

They mostly kept their distance, these supporters and opponents of gay marriage, as they massed Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court to proclaim with signs and slogans their conflicting views about the cutting-edge question before the justices.

Suspect In 6 San Fernando Valley Attempted Kidnappings Held On $4M Bail

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:23 PM EDT

A suspect wanted for several attempted kidnappings in the San Fernando Valley has been arrested and is being held on $4 million bail, police said Tuesday.

Beverly Hills Eatery Outs No-Shows On Twitter

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:10 PM EDT

A Beverly Hills restaurant has opted for a new tactic when dealing with no-show reservations: take it to Twitter.


NBC Los Angeles

Kidnapping Suspect May Have Had More Targets: LAPD

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

A La Crescenta man suspected of at least two attempted kidnappings in one day may have been involved in additional abduction attempts, Los Angeles police said Tuesday. Photo Credit: LAPD

LA's Champions Kings, Galaxy Visit White House

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:42 PM EDT

The Stanley Cup-winning Los Angeles Kings and MLS champions, the LA Galaxy, visited the White House on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Following Sex Scandal, David Petraeus to Speak at USC

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

David Petraeus, who became one of the most decorated and respected military figures of his generation but who retired after an admitted extramarital affair, is expected to give the keynote address on... Photo Credit: AP

Dog Kills Sea Lion Pup in Laguna Beach

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 11:12 AM EDT

A dog belonging to a relative of former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords attacked a sea lion pup and the attack and attempted rescue by Giffords' husband Mark Kelly was captured in a YouTube video.

Earthquakes Shake Widespread Area Near Mexico City

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 10:18 AM EDT

Earthquakes measuring magnitude-5.5 and 5.9 were reported early Tuesday morning, causing buildings to sway in Mexico City. Photo Credit: USGS


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Long Beach middle schools class start times move ahead 1 hour

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:40 PM EDT

The Long Beach Unified School District approved a plan Monday to move class starting time up one hour for middle schools.

California park system need fresh management perspective, report recommends

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:19 PM EDT

A state oversight agency's report on California's state parks recommends new approaches in management and fundraising.

Kerry meets again w/ Afghan President Karzai

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:49 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met again with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, a day after they put on a show of unity.

Kate Upton rejects prom invitation from Los Angeles teen

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

A 17-year-old teen's dream to take supermodel Kate Upton to his high school prom has apparently been dashed.

Chris Dorner reward: Riverside publicly rescinds $100,000 offer

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:10 PM EDT

Riverside is rescinding its $100,000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Chris Dorner.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Singer Dionne Warwick Files For Bankruptcy

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:55 PM EDT

Singer Dionne Warwick claims in a recent bankruptcy filing that she owes nearly $10 million in back taxes and her monthly expenses exceed $20,000.

Authorities: Neighbor Claims Battery By Justin Bieber

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

Deputies were investigating claims made Tuesday by a neighbor that Justin Bieber attacked and threatened him during an argument in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.

LAPD Officer Awarded $1.2M In Racial Discrimination Suit

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

A black LAPD officer who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles has been awarded $1.2 million by a jury. "I was confident the jury was going to vote in my favor," he told FOX 11.

Giffords' Husband Pulls Dog Off Baby Sea Lion Too Late

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 12:25 PM EDT

Amateur video shows former astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, yanking away a dog that clamped down on a baby sea lion at a California beach.

Are California State Parks In Trouble?

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Your favorite state beach might soon be called "L.A. beach"...or even "Steve's Beach" for that matter...an influential independent state commission urges the state to give up control of many state parks.


Los Angeles Business Journal

SpaceX Dragon Completes Space Station Mission

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

SpaceX’s Dragon capsule returned to Earth on Tuesday after a nearly month-long supply mission to the International Space Station.

Markets Gain on Tuesday

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

In Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 112 points to 14,560. The Nasdaq was unchanged at 3,050. The S&P 500 rose 12 points to 1,564. The LABJ Stock Index rose more than 1 point to 153.

Poll: Would Domestically Operated Drones Violate Your Civil Rights?

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:06 PM EDT

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

USC Accelerator Aims to Help Student Start-Ups

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 11:54 AM EDT

The Viterbi School of Engineering’s new Startup Garage at USC is designed to foster an environment where start-ups could flourish in Southern California with financial resources and business expertise provided by the school and its corporate partners, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Meet Britain's 17-Year-Old App Entrepreneur

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 11:54 AM EDT

Nick D'Aloisio, creator of the news summarization app Summly, is Britain's most exciting young tech entrepreneur, the U.K.'s Telegraph reports. D'Aloisio told Bloomberg News that he plans even more startups now that Yahoo Inc. has paid $30 million to buy his company, which had early backing from Stephen Fry and Ashton Kutcher, and bring him on board Yahoo's mobile team.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Suspect Arrested in Series of Attempted Kidnappings

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:36 PM EDT

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — Los Angeles police have arrested a man suspected in a crime spree that included attempted kidnappings. Police say 37-year-old Jason Kies of La Crescenta attempted to kidnap two female victims in the North Hollywood area …

Local Reaction to Prop. 8 Hearing at Supreme Court

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — The city of West Hollywood is home to thousands of people who are anxious to see how Prop. 8 plays out in the nation’s highest court. Throughout California, supporters of overturning Prop. 8 made their …

Suspect Arrested in Series of Attempted Kidnappings in NoHo – Dave Mecham Reports

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:21 PM EDT

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — The LAPD has arrested a man suspected in a series of attempted kidnappings in the North Hollywood area. …

Morning News Rewind 03-26-13

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:36 PM EDT

Don’t miss the Morning News Rewind: the best moments, news & information from today’s KTLA Morning News. …

Kings, Galaxy meet President Obama at White House

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 03:36 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (KTLA) — The Los Angeles Kings (2012 NHL Stanley Cup Champions) and the Los Angeles Galaxy (2012 MLS Cup champions) visited President Obama at the White House Tuesday. During the ceremony Dustin Brown gave Obama a Kings jersey with …


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