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Los Angeles Times

For Californians, Prop. 8 hearing is milestone in years-long saga

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Californians on both sides of same-sex marriage issue listened to arguments before the Supreme Court, talking it over in taverns, coffeehouses and law offices. The mood was electric that crisp, clear February day as couples lined up at San Francisco City Hall to be among the first to get licenses for same-sex marriages in California.

Wendy Greuel attacks Eric Garcetti's job-growth claims

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 02:18 AM EDT

The controller accuses her rival in the mayor's race of 'fudging' numbers on creating jobs. Garcetti's camp calls the accusation baseless. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti regularly touts his record of job growth on the campaign trail. In Hollywood, he points to cranes looming on the skyline as evidence of his revitalization efforts in his district. In television ads, he cites a ...

Gen. Petraeus raises profile, contrite but confident

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 02:13 AM EDT

At a USC dinner, the former CIA chief apologizes for affair with biographer that led to his resignation and says 'life doesn't stop with such a mistake.' Signaling a desire to return to public life, retired Gen. David H. Petraeus offered an apology Tuesday for the scandal that led to his resignation as director of the CIA and brought an illustrious career to an abrupt end.

LAPD can have Manson-related tapes, judge rules

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 01:13 AM EDT

Manson follower Charles 'Tex' Watson waived attorney-client privilege over the decades-old taped conversations with his lawyer when he allowed them to be sold to a writer, judge rules. A federal judge has ruled that the Los Angeles Police Department can have 40-year-old taped conversations between one of Charles Manson's most fervent followers and his late attorney to see if they can help solve ...

Disabled man stuck on Disneyland 'Small World' ride awarded $8,000

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 12:33 AM EDT

The paraplegic man was stuck on the ride for 30 minutes, listening to the famous tune, while others were evacuated. He needed medical aid after being rescued. A disabled man who was stuck inside Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride after it broke down — though the music played on — has sued the amusement park and been awarded $8,000, the man's attorney said Tuesday.


Los Angeles Daily News

Four-car crash in Sherman Oaks kills man

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:04 PM EDT

A driver fleeing a hit-and-run crash in Sherman Oaks ran a red light a few blocks north, striking and killing another driver Wednesday afternoon, witnesses and police said.

Missing Northridge girl Nicole Ryan found at Woodland Hills strip mall

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:16 PM EDT

NORTHRIDGE -- A 10-year-old girl who was reported missing from her family's Northridge home was found in Woodland Hills.

Buy a car in Valencia, help the developmentally disabled and meet Roe Hubbard of 'Car Lot Rescue'

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

Valencia Kia is donating $50 for every car its sells between March 28 and April 2, 2013 to a Santa Clarita Valley organization that helps the developmentally disabled.

Prayer at Lancaster City Council meetings can continue, federal court says

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

The Lancaster City Council can continue opening meetings with prayers, even if some are explicitly Christian, a federal appeals court ruled this week.

Jason Kies of La Crescenta charged with two attempted kidnappings of women in San Fernando Valley

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:46 PM EDT

Prosecutors have charged a La Crescenta-Montrose man with attempted kidnapping, assault and battery in a series of failed abductions of women in the San Fernando Valley.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Missing Northridge Girl, 10, Found In Canoga Park

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

Police Wednesday found a missing 10-year-old girl six miles from her Northridge home.

LA County Officials Advise Against Purchasing Rabbits As Easter Gifts

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is reminding families that while real rabbits may look adorable in Easter baskets, adopting or purchasing a pet is a serious responsibility.

School Bus Catches On Fire In Orange County

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:22 PM EDT

A school bus carrying school age children caught on fire Wednesday on State Route 57 in Orange County.

Students Hospitalized After Unknown Odor Detected At OC High School

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:57 PM EDT

Eleven students were taken to area hospitals Wednesday after being sickened by an unknown odor in a classroom at a Garden Grove high school.

LA City Fire Eyes Bigger EMS Presence At Dodger Stadium

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:01 PM EDT

The next time you go to Dodger Stadium, you could see more emergency personnel parked outside.


NBC Los Angeles

SF Zoo Releases First Video of New Tiger Cub

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

A Sumatran tiger cub born last month at the San Francisco Zoo has had its first medical exam and officials now know she is a girl, zoo officials announced Friday. Photo Credit: San Francisco Zoo

Streets Closed for Police Search in Mid-City Neighborhood

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

Several blocks in the Mid-City area were locked down after a brief pursuit.

Deal Signals Final Approval of $1 Billion USC Project

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:27 PM EDT

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gave the go-ahead Wednesday for a $1 billion retail and residential project next to USC's campus southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Photo Credit: USC

Earthquakes Shake Palm Desert Area

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 02:42 PM EDT

Multiple earthquakes were reported Wednesday morning in the Palm Desert area.

Missing Northridge Girl Apparently Found Safe

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

An LAPD watch commander said a 10-year-old Northridge girl appears to have been found safe after disappearing from her home overnight.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Colo. shooting suspect may plead guilty to avoid death penalty: attorneys

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

James Holmes, suspected of shooting 82 people in a Colorado movie theater, may plead guilty to avoid a death sentence.

Arizona shooting spree records provide new look at rampage

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:04 PM EDT

Documents released Wednesday detailing the shooting of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are shedding new light on the rampage.

Anaheim General Hospital closing after years of financial, legal troubles

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:20 PM EDT

Doctors and nurses at Anaheim General are looking for new jobs. The hospital is closing after years of financial troubles.

USC campus area to get $1 billion facelift

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:19 PM EDT

After years of wrangling, the mayor, USC and developers announced a $1 billion project to revamp the area around campus.

Small earthquakes shake Riverside County

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:19 PM EDT

Three small earthquakes shook the Riverside County area on Wednesday morning, according to USGS.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

11 Students Hospitalized After School Evacuation

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:10 PM EDT

Eleven students were taken to area hospitals but not seriously sickened when an unknown substance in a classroom prompted the evacuation of a wing of Pacifica High School in Garden Grove.

Spam Blocking Group Reports Major Cyberattack

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:55 PM EDT

Spam-fighting organization Spamhaus says it's being subjected to a massive cyberattack, apparently from groups angry at being blacklisted by the Geneva-based group.

Gay Marriage Red Equality Box Spreads On Facebook

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:10 PM EDT

Bud Light said it with beer cans and Martha Stewart with red velvet cake as companies and celebrities from Beyonce to George Takei joined millions of social media users in posting and tweaking a simple red logo in support of gay marriage.

USC University Village Gets A Facelift

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 01:55 PM EDT

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and city leaders will join USC President C.L. Max Nikias today to sign an agreement for the construction of USC Village, a $1 billion retail and residential project.

Missing 10-Year Old Girl Found Safe At Strip Mall

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 11:10 AM EDT

A 10-year-old girl reported missing from her family's Northridge home on Tuesday night was found safe 12 hours later, sitting shoeless in front of a Starbucks in Canoga Park.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Lancaster to Require Solar Panels on New Homes

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

The Lancaster City Council has voted to make the city the first in the nation to require solar panels on all new homes in an effort to make the community more carbon neutral.

Participant Media to Launch New Cable Channel

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

L.A. production company Participant Media announced its plans on Wednesday to launch a new cable channel called Pivot.

Wealth Manager Aspiriant Enters Funds Market

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

Aspiriant, a West L.A. independent wealth management firm that oversees $7 billion in client assets, announced the launch of its first mutual fund.

Stocks Mixed at Close

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 33 points to 14,526. The Nasdaq rose 4 points to 3,256. The S&P 500 fell 1 point to 1,562. The LABJ Stock Index rose more than 1 point to 153.

Hollywood Incubator to Close

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

Hollywood tech incubator io/LA is closing its doors.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Consumer Confidential: Worldwide Cyber Attacks, Fewer Wal-Mart Employees and a Mini-Van with a Vacuum

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

LA Times business columnist David Lazarus stops by to discuss some worldwide cyber attacks, fewer Wal-Mart employees and a mini-van with a built-in vacuum. …

Child Seat Recycling

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

KTLA 5′s Gayle Anderson was live in Culver City with a preview of “Safety Seat Checkup Week” next week. Many parents are unaware of the age and weight requirements children must meet before they no longer need a car seat.…

Mayor to Approve USC’s University Village Project — Chip Yost Reports

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will sign off on Wednesday on an ambitious $1.1 billion redevelopment project near USC. The Village at USC will include up to 350,000 square feet of retail offerings, new student housing and academic …

Garment Workers Protest Against ‘Wage Theft’ in Beverly Hills — Chris Wolfe Reports

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

BEVERLY HILLS (KTLA) — Protestors swarmed Rodeo Drive Wednesday, demanding money for garment workers who reportedly weren’t paid for making clothes for retailer Bebe. The demonstrators claimed that Bebe owes them tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages. They …

14-Year-old Girl Fatally Mauled by Dogs at Friend’s Home

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

LONDON (CNN) — The death of a 14-year-old girl who was apparently fatally savaged by a pack of dogs at a friend’s home has prompted horror in Britain. Greater Manchester Police formally identified the girl Wednesday as Jade Anderson. She …


LA Weekly

How the Dodgers' New TV Contract Exemplifies Major League Baseball's Problems

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

Police in riot gear guard the dugouts, preparing for the worst, with German shepherds at heel. This is Philadelphia in 1980, after all. It's the bottom of the ninth. Two strikes. Two out. Bases loaded. Human rocket Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals hugs the plate, curiously dr...

Hit-and-Run Blowback on LAPD

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

The hit-and-run driver of the minivan that struck bicyclist Damian Kevitt one morning near Griffith Park must have felt and heard the impact. He probably saw Kevitt caught on his hood. Yet as horrified eyewitnesses gaped, the driver — a young, well-groomed Latino — took off down the o...

Who's to Blame? Readers Contemplate a Deadly Fire and Wells Fargo's Typo

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

Death of a Firefighter As Gene Maddaus reported last week, when faulty construction led to a fire that claimed the life of a 36-year LAFD veteran, architect Gerard Becker was charged with manslaughter ("


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