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Los Angeles Times

Lion attacks, kills man at animal sanctuary

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:37 PM EST

One person has been killed in a lion attack at a wild cat sanctuary in Fresno County, according to reports.

Bill Rosendahl, happy warrior

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 03:14 AM EST

As he leaves the Los Angeles City Council after two terms, his eight years in office (and a diagnosis of cancer, now in remission) have not extinguished his cheerfulness, but they have given his warrior side an instruction booklet. Robert Kennedy was a young Bill Rosendahl's hope for the White House, but Kennedy's rival, Hubert Humphrey, practiced the "happy warrior" style of politics that ...

In L.A. school board race, 2 backers of Deasy take early leads

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 02:44 AM EST

Monica Garcia and Antonio Sanchez are ahead of rivals in their districts. Both back the superintendent's overhaul efforts, which have drawn national attention. In a school board election that attracted national money and attention as a referendum on the reform policies of Supt. John Deasy, candidates who favored his agenda were leading in two of three races, according to early returns Tuesday ...

Stage set for runoff in L.A. mayoral election

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 02:14 AM EST

Greuel, Garcetti appear to be heading to a mayoral showdown; sales tax hike's fate is uncertain. Two veterans of Los Angeles politics, Councilman Eric Garcetti and Controller Wendy Greuel, pushed ahead of six other candidates in initial election returns Tuesday and appeared to be well-positioned to advance to a May runoff to become the city's next mayor.

Sacramento veterans leading in council races

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 01:44 AM EST

Current and former lawmakers are ahead in races that will bring the biggest shift to the council since 2001. Five current and former state lawmakers were pulling ahead in their races for Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, raising the possibility that nearly a majority of the council's 15 seats could be controlled by ex-Sacramento veterans.


Los Angeles Daily News

L.A. election lessons -- and what's ahead for Garcetti, Greuel: Opinion

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 02:06 PM EST

Here are five things we learned -- or, notably, have yet to learn -- after Tuesday's voting produced runoffs for mayor and the two other citywide offices, runoffs in three of the eight City Council races, and the solid rejection of the Proposition A sales-tax hike.

Name of new Kia raises eyebrows

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 01:07 PM EST

DUBLIN -- Kia's new concept car, the Provo, is designed to provoke comment. But to many across Britain and Ireland, the name sounds like a celebration of terrorism.

Mike Feuer leading Carmen Trutanich, heads to city attorney runoff

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 11:12 AM EST

UPDATED: Former Assemblyman Mike Feuer easily outpolled City Attorney Carmen Trutanich in the race for Trutanich's current job, but with neither getting an outright majority, they will face each other in a May 21 runoff. Photo Galleries: Mike Feuer on election night Photo Galleries: Carmen Trutanich campaign party

Runoff between Dennis Zine, Ron Galperin after dead heat in city controller race

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 10:51 AM EST

UPDATED: The top two candidates for city controller finished in a virtual tie Tuesday, signaling a possible tight race in the May 21 runoff.

Proposition A sales tax hike defeated by Los Angeles voters

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 10:37 AM EST

Los Angeles voters said no to a proposed half-percent sales tax hike Tuesday, voting down the ballot's Measure A 55 percent to 45 percent.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Decision Postponed On Fate Of Newport Beach Fire Rings

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:42 PM EST

The California Coastal Commission was expected to decide Wednesday whether officials can remove fire rings along the Newport Beach shoreline.

Mayor, Airport Officials To Unveil High-Tech Gates At New Tom Bradley Terminal

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:27 PM EST

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and airport officials Wednesday unveiled the north concourse and three aircraft gates at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.

Fashion Designer Urbana Chappa Empowers Women To Voice Individuality Through Style

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:15 PM EST

Fashion Designer Urbana Chappa stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to tell viewers about her new fashion line, Maison de Urbana!

Costa Mesa Detective Killed In Solo-Car Crash Under 55 Freeway

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:00 PM EST

A 32-year veteran of the Costa Mesa Police Department died overnight following a solo-car crash, it was announced Wednesday.

Delta Adds 8 New Destinations From LAX

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:35 PM EST

Delta is adding flights in Los Angeles, continuing a slow-but-steady buildup in one of the world's biggest markets for air travel.


NBC Los Angeles

LAUSD Results: Incumbents Reelected, 1 Runoff Set

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:01 PM EST

It was a mixed bag of results in three LAUSD board seats that came before voters during Tuesday's primary election, according to preliminary results.

Charges in Theft of Girl Scout Cookie Money

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:31 PM EST

The skateboarding thief who allegedly stole $460 from a San Bernardino County Girl Scout troop selling cookies was charged Wednesday.

Costa Mesa Detective Killed in Crash

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:31 PM EST

An off-duty Costa Mesa detective was killed Tuesday night when he crashed into a support column under a freeway overpass. Photo Credit: OnSceneTV

Pit Bull Hit With Baseball Bats After Attacking Woman

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:01 PM EST

A pit bull charged a 76-year-old woman on Tuesday, sending her to a medical center.

Service Resumes After Bomb Squad Response at Metro Station

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 03:01 PM EST

An unattended package prompted an investigation Wednesday near the Willowbrook Metro Blue Line station.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Whittier family reunited with long-lost dog

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:11 PM EST

A Whittier family was reunited with their long-lost dog this week thanks to an animal control officer.

Pope conclave: US cardinals nix press briefings

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:51 PM EST

The American cardinals in Rome for the conclave canceled their daily press briefings after word of possible leaks.

Newport Beach death deemed suspicious by police

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:50 PM EST

An investigation is under way in Newport Beach into what authorities are calling a 'suspicious death.'

Kate Middleton hints she's having a daughter

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:05 PM EST

Kate Middleton may have inadvertently dropped a hint that she's having a daughter during her latest public appearance.

Whittier park attempted-kidnap suspect sought

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 03:41 PM EST

Two boys stopped a man from kidnapping their 12-year-old little brother at a park in Whittier, officials said.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

'Rhoda' Star Valerie Harper Has Brain Cancer

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 03:50 PM EST

Valerie Harper, who played Rhoda Morgenstern on television's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spinoff, "Rhoda," has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

TSA To Allow Small Knives, Bats, Clubs On Planes

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 10:35 AM EST

Flyers reacted with shrugs but largely agreed with a new policy announced by the Transportation Security Administration that airline passengers will be able to carry small knives and previously forbidden.

Are We Taxing Our Way Into More Trouble?

Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013 09:35 PM EST

Blame who you want to blame, the City of Los Angeles is in one big financial mess. And once again they, as in city leaders, are turning to us to bail LA out with Measure A.

Burglary Suspects Tracked Down In Sepulveda Pass

Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013 08:35 PM EST

Police used motorcycles and choppers to search for three burglary suspects who bailed out of a car in Sepulveda Pass Tuesday afternoon.

Garcetti, Greuel Appear Headed for May Runoff in L.A. Mayor's Race

Tuesday, Mar 05, 2013 07:05 PM EST

LIVE: Los Angeles Election Results : Measure A the half-cent sales tax failing, while incumbent trails in the City Attorney race and Councilman holds a slight lead in the controller's race.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Onetime L.A. Company to Power Nasdaq Private Market

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 06:14 PM EST

SharesPost, a company incubated out of Los Angeles before the slew of current incubators and accelerators opened in town, is powering the technology behind the Nasdaq’s new private shares exchange.

Beats Raises $60 Million to Push Daisy

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:14 PM EST

The Santa Monica headphone company announced late Tuesday that it has raised $60 million to spin off its streaming service, nicknamed Daisy, into a separate company.

Garcetti, Greuel Heading for Runoff

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 12:15 PM EST

Councilman Eric Garcetti and Controller Wendy Greuel strengthen their leads in the race for Los Angeles mayor, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Measure A sales tax increase appears headed for defeat, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Fox Sports Cable Channel Unveiled

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 12:15 PM EST

In the latest sign of how valuable the media industry considers sports programming, News Corp. has unveiled plans for Fox Sports 1, which it hopes will eventually challenge Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN empire, Variety and the Los Angeles Times report.

Showtime Aims to Become TV Sports Heavyweight

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 12:15 PM EST

Showtime, already on a winning streak with the acclaimed "Homeland" series and other hits, also is muscling for more turf on the crowded field of TV sports, the Los Angeles Times reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Official ASICS Marathon Charities – How You Can Help

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:49 PM EST

Gayle Anderson was live in Griffith Park with the ‘Let’s Erase the Stigma Together’ foundation who will participating in the ASICS LA Marathon. …

L.A. Mayor’s Race Down to Two – Dave Mecham Reports

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:49 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — City Councilman Eric Garcetti edged past Controller Wendy Greuel in Tuesday’s primary election, emerging as the top vote-getter in one of the lowest turnouts in memory, moving the race to a May runoff between the City …

Report: Chief Witness in Trayvon Martin Case Lied Under Oath

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 05:34 PM EST

MIAMI Fla. (CNN) — The state’s chief witness in the Trayvon Martin murder case lied under oath, prosecutors say. The young woman who says she was on the phone with Martin when he encountered George Zimmerman lied about her whereabouts …

Man Accused of Stealing from Girl Scouts Charged

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:49 PM EST

PHELAN, Calif. (KTLA) — The 20-year old man accused of stealing more than $450 in cookie money from a Girl Scout troop was charged Wednesday with petty theft and giving false information to a police officer. The suspect, Colin Sawyer, …

Sock Puppet Version of the KTLA 5 Morning News

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 04:04 PM EST

Sam Rubin points out that “Community” is not the first show to plan an all-puppet version of a TV show. …


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