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Los Angeles Times

Intern attacked and killed by lion at cat sanctuary

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 01:37 AM EST

The victim, 26, was alone with another volunteer at Project Survival's Cat Haven in Fresno County at the time of the attack, officials say. Authorities kill the lion while trying to rescue the woman. DUNLAP, Calif. — A 26-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a lion at a Fresno County cat sanctuary Wednesday, and deputies shot the animal as they rushed to rescue the victim.

In L.A. County elections, some cities see power shift

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 01:14 AM EST

Three new council members bring hopes of change in Cudahy. In Carson, a measure that might have ousted the mayor was being widely rejected. While contests at Los Angeles City Hall drew the spotlight in Tuesday's election, 29 other cities across the county held elections of their own — some mundane, some controversial, and some still undecided.

Community college district board gains lawmaker, ex-college president

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 12:29 AM EST

Mike Eng and Ernest Henry Moreno will join trustees of an overburdened system that must hire a new chancellor. Incumbent Nancy Pearlman will face challenger David Vela in a runoff. The vast Los Angeles Community College District will gain experience and potentially greater political clout with wins by a past college president and a veteran state lawmaker to the Board of Trustees in this week's ...

Garcetti cuts ties to oil drilling operation at Beverly Hills High

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 11:53 PM EST

The L.A. mayoral candidate assigns his interest in the lease — a focus of attack by rival candidate Wendy Greuel — to a friend who is a Newport Beach attorney. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti, who has the Sierra Club's backing in his race against City Controller Wendy Greuel, has cut his ties to an oil drilling operation at Beverly Hills High School.

Low L.A. voter turnout restarts debate about election scheduling

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 11:44 PM EST

The initial turnout figure for Tuesday's city election was just over 16%. Some argue city elections should be tied into higher-profile state or national races. Los Angeles held an election Tuesday and lots of people didn't bother showing up. One city leader called the initial turnout figure, just over 16%, "awful" and "embarrassing." The latest demonstration of electorate disengagement renewed ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Preview: LA Opera launches Richard Wagner's 'The Flying Dutchman' Saturday

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:03 PM EST

To say that Los Angeles Opera's decision to present Richard Wagner's opera "The Flying Dutchman" was the result of a perfect storm would be to use a perhaps-too-obvious metaphor.

Los Angeles Ballet pays homage to the legendary George Balanchine

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Ballet is set to honor one of the most famous choreographers of the 20th century. George Balanchine helped develop ballet in America as the co-founder of New York City Ballet.

Recipe Request: Breakfast syrup (The Thick Version); More details on LAUSD garlic bread, Edward's house dressing

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:49 PM EST

We have a recipe for breakfast table syrup for Judith in Long Beach. It comes from Annie in Burbank, who writes: "Judith's in luck. The syrup she wants is from the Mapleine bottle which is still being sold in markets." Thank you, Annie!

Radio: Where to find old-time shows on the air

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:34 PM EST

Not a month goes by when I don't get a letter or email asking where one can hear classic old-time radio shows from the golden era of the medium.

Pasadena school board candidate just three votes short of victory: Opinion

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:33 PM EST

Not sure about you, but if I had invested hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in running for the relatively thankless job of a seat on a local school board, and in the end, after over a thousand votes were counted, I were three votes short, I'd be mightily ticked off.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Eagle Rock Family Reunites With Lost Dog After 2 Years

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:49 PM EST

A family was reunited Tuesday with their missing dog after two years thanks to a microchip and the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center.

Former Rialto H.S. Basketball Coach Accused Of Sex Acts With Team Members

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:20 PM EST

A former high school basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of performing sexual acts with minors.

Critics Warn Of Increased Pollution If Rail Yard Built Near Port Of LA

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 03:28 PM EST

A vote by port officials Thursday could clear the way for a $500 million railway project at the Port of Los Angeles.

33-Year-Old Woman, Daughters Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Teacher At South LA Middle School

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 02:51 PM EST

A 33-year-old mother was behind bars Thursday after a verbal confrontation turned physical and she allegedly attacked a teacher at a South Los Angeles middle school.

OC Coroner Identifies Woman Found Dead Along Newport Beach Shore

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 02:49 PM EST

The Orange County Coroner Thursday identified a woman who was found dead along the shore in Newport Beach.


NBC Los Angeles

SoCal School Districts Lay Off More Than 100 Teachers

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:02 PM EST

Southern California school districts have delivered more than 100 pink slips to teachers, guidance counselors and other school staff members due to budget cuts and revenue uncertainty.

Navy Seeks Drone Program at Point Mugu

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:31 PM EST

Amid a national debate on the use of military drones on U.S. soil, the Port Hueneme City Council voted to support the Navy's plan to move production of unmanned aircraft to Ventura County. Photo Credit: Alan Radecki

LA Enters Running for 2024 Summer Olympics

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:16 PM EST

Los Angeles has officially entered the running to become the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics, vying for the honor with Boston and Dallas, a Southern California Olympic official said Thursday. Photo Credit: AP

Mom Arrested For Allegedly Attacking Teacher

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 03:46 PM EST

A Los Angeles parent who got into a physical altercation with her child’s middle school teacher was in jail Thursday morning, county records showed. Photo Credit: NBC10 Philadelphia

Dorner Good Samaritans Honored by Riverside PD

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 03:01 PM EST

Two men who risked their lives to help Riverside police officers who had been shot by rogue ex-LAPD cop Christopher Dorner were honored Thursday by the inland city’s police chief.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Los Angeles wants to host 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:05 PM EST

L.A. has officially notified the U.S. Olympic Committee of its interest to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Newport Beach body identified as Bellflower woman

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:35 PM EST

A woman found dead along the shore in Newport Beach has been identified as 20-year-old Tina Hoang of Bellflower.

Bumble Bee issues recall over loose seals

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:20 PM EST

Bumble Bee Foods has issued a recall for certain products because the seals on the cans aren't tight enough.

Parent, daughters arrested after confronting teacher at South LA school

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:05 PM EST

A confrontation between a teacher, a parent and her two daughters turned violent at John Muir Middle School in South L.A.

John Brennan confirmed as CIA director by Senate

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 02:35 PM EST

Despite Sen. Rand Paul's nearly 13-hour filibuster, John Brennan was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate Thursday.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Woman Found Dead On Newport Beach Identified

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:05 PM EST

A woman found dead face-down on the beach Monday was identified today as a 20-year-old Bellflower resident.

'Fashion Police' Star Kelly Osbourne Suffers Seizure

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:05 PM EST

Kelly Osbourne suffered a seizure today while filming E!'s "Fashion Police" and was taken to a Los Angeles-area hospital in unknown condition, according to an online report.

Chris Brown Hurls Violent Threats At Valet Over $10

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:50 PM EST

TMZ reports that troubled singer Chris Brown's anger management issues are back after going off on a valet who asked Brown for a $10 parking fee. The incident turned tense at one point.

California State Beach Fire Pits Under Fire

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:35 PM EST

California Coastal Commission members postponed a decision on Newport Beach's request to remove fire pits from the city's beaches because they wanted to wait for feedback from South Coast Air Quality.

Vote Underway To Remove Fire Pits From OC Beaches

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 10:35 AM EST

California Coastal Commission members today postponed a decision on Newport Beach's request to remove fire pits from the city's beaches because they wanted to wait for feedback from South Coast Air Quality.


Los Angeles Business Journal

BBCN Bancorp Chairman Named CEO

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:10 PM EST

BBCN Bancorp on Thursday said that Chairman Kevin S. Kim has been named president and chief executive.

Hot Topic to Go Private for $600 Million

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:09 PM EST

Shares of Hot Topic Inc. soared Thursday after the company said it will be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for about $600 million.

Content Partners buys Stake in CSI

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:09 PM EST

Long-running television franchise, “CSI” has a new owner: L.A. entertainment finance firm Content Partners LLC.

Markets Mixed at Close

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:09 PM EST

In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 33 points to 14,329. The Nasdaq was unchanged at 3,050. The S&P 500 rose 3 points to 1,544. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 149.

Business Journal Heads to SXSW

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:09 PM EST

The Los Angeles Business Journal is heading to the Lone Star State for the South by Southwest Interactive conference Friday through Tuesday. Follow tech reporter Natalie Jarvey on Twitter at @natjarv for updates from Austin. Also check out the LA Business Journal’s website and L.A. Tech Journal email newsletter for the latest stories about L.A. tech leaders at SXSW.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Two Men Honored for Aiding Officers During Dorner Rampage

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 06:04 PM EST

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KTLA) — Two good Samaritans were honored Thursday for possibly saving the life of a Riverside police officer who was shot and wounded during the search for Christopher Dorner. Officer Andrew Tachias had been severely wounded by Dorner …

Woman Found Dead on Sand in Newport ID’d – Sara Welch Reports

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 05:19 PM EST

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) Police have identified a woman whose body was found on sand in Newport Beach, calling her death “suspicious.” Newport Beach police received a call around 6 a.m. on Monday about an unconscious woman lying face down …

Brennan Confirmed as CIA Director After Drone Delay

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:19 PM EST

WASHINGTON (CNN) – The U.S. Senate approved John Brennan as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency Thursday after a Republican senator ended his delay of the vote earlier in the day. Brennan was confirmed by a 63-34 vote …

Kelly Osbourne Hospitalized After Suffering Seizure

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 04:04 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Kelly Osbourne was rushed to a hospital after suffering a seizure Thursday, according to a report by Entertainment Tonight. The incident occurred at the E! building on Wilshire Blvd., just before noon. It happened while Osbourne …

LAPD Chief on Proposition A, Dorner Investigation

Thursday, Mar 07, 2013 03:34 PM EST

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck talks about Proposition A sales tax hike– defeated by Los Angeles voters and the latest in the Christopher Dorner investigation. …


LA Weekly

Wells Fargo Typo Victim Dies in Court

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 07:35 PM EST

On the morning of Dec. 19, 2012, in a Torrance courtroom, Larry Delassus' heart stopped as he watched his attorney argue his negligence and discrimination case against banking behemoth Wells Fargo. His death came more than two years after Wells Fargo mistakenly mixed up his Hermosa Beach a...

99 Restaurants and a New L.A. Times Owner: Readers Weigh In

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2013 07:35 PM EST

A Return to Essentials Last week's big news? The publication of our long-awaited, heavily anticipated list of 99 Essential Restaurants, of course. Readers were happy to see the issue's return. Writes Conchinita Bouza, "Thank you. You're great!" Adds Skip McCraw, "Great feature! The map is ...


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