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Los Angeles Times

Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti engage in acrimonious debate

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:46 AM EDT

With unrestrained rancor, the two final candidates for Los Angeles mayor swap a series of allegations at latest event. Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti blasted one another with a torrent of allegations Wednesday night in the most acrimonious debate of the Los Angeles mayor's race, with each charging the other could not be trusted to oversee the city's Department of Water and Power.        

Bighorn herd reintroduced to Sierra Nevada area

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 01:22 AM EDT

The endangered animals were separated from a larger group in a program to extend their range after being devastated by disease and hunting. The newly formed group of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep barreled up rugged Olancha Peak last month, the 10 females and four males becoming the first new herd of the endangered animals reintroduced in California in 25 years.        

Ex-Mayor Bradley, Aja Brown leading in Compton race

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 12:22 AM EDT

With 1,176 mail-in and provisional ballots to be counted, final results may not be known until next week. Initial election results in Compton's hotly contested race for mayor showed former Mayor Omar Bradley — whose 2004 conviction on corruption charges was overturned by an appeals court last year — heading into a runoff with political newcomer Aja Brown.        

L.A. County to offer free meningitis vaccine to low-income residents

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 12:16 AM EDT

The county's top health officer says the move is meant to allay concerns over recent deaths, but he emphasizes there is no evidence of a widespread outbreak of the disease. Los Angeles County health officials on Wednesday began offering free meningitis vaccinations to low-income and uninsured residents while downplaying fears about a potential outbreak of the disease.        

Education advocate Michelle Rhee fends off accusations

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 11:37 PM EDT

Michelle Rhee, head of a group that advocates using student test scores to evaluate teachers, fends off accusations that she failed to pursue evidence of cheating when she ran the D.C. school system. Michelle Rhee, head of an influential education advocacy group that backs using student test scores to evaluate teachers, this week fended off accusations that she failed to pursue evidence of ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Woman exposed herself online to 16-year-old Glendale boy, police say

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

For once, the teenager on the other end of the computer was a real child, not an undercover officer. But the result was the same as on "To Catch a Predator ": an arrest.

Dana Milbank: Courage in short supply in gun debate

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:33 PM EDT

The gun bill was going down, but Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who reached a compromise to try to save it, went to the Senate floor Wednesday morning to give it one more try.

A Sunday without Harry Shearer on the air is no Sunday at all: Opinion

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

I've been listening to Harry Shearer doing satire on the radio in Los Angeles since - geez, this dates a fellow - 1969, when he first joined the Credibility Act troupe on KRLA.

Sprint unveils faster 4G LTE service in greater Los Angeles region

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Smartphones on steroids. That's an apt description for Sprint's new 4G LTE experience. The service, which stands for Fourth Generation, Long-Term Evolution, is the company's latest and most advanced form of delivering high-speed Internet service to smartphones.

Pregnant workers at Glendale pharmacy robbed by silent gunman

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 01:15 PM EDT

Carrying a gun, a man walked into a Glendale pharmacy at noon Wednesday and handed a note over the counter. "Norco," it said, without elaboration.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Cal State LA Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

The Cal State Los Angeles campus was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a threat of a bomb on campus.

Complaint Alleges ‘Deliberate Indifference’ To Rape Claims At Occidental

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 05:50 PM EDT

Six women who were allegedly sexually assaulted while students at Occidental College filed a complaint against the school Thursday.

Cat Found ‘Gasping For Air’ With Mouth, Nose Duct-Taped

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 05:41 PM EDT

A two-year-old gray cat was recovering Thursday after it was found struggling to breathe in an abandoned box at an animal care center in Baldwin Park.

Lakers, Clippers Advance To Playoffs, STAPLES To Host 7 Games

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 05:39 PM EDT

LA fans will see both of their hometown teams in the NBA Playoffs when the first round kicks off this weekend.

Fresh And Not-So-Easy: British Retailer To Sell Off SoCal Stores

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 04:11 PM EDT

Just six years after opening stores in Southern California, parent company Tesco announced it will sell off all U.S. locations of its Fresh & Easy supermarket chain.


NBC Los Angeles

Bomb Scare Prompts Evacuation at Cal State LA

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 05:01 PM EDT

A bomb scare prompted the evacuation on Thursday of the campus at Cal State Los Angeles, officials said.

High Temperatures Bring Summer Weather to SoCal

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:01 PM EDT

Warm weather was predicted to sweep across the Southland Thursday, bringing clear skies and high temperatures through the end of the week. Photo Credit: Getty Images

SDSU Students Work on Boston Bombings Case

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

Immediately after the bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line, students at San Diego State University were already trying to solve the case. Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

Man Shoots Dancer, Himself at Rialto Strip Club

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 09:46 AM EDT

Police on Thursday continued to investigate what caused a man to shoot a dancer before killing himself after a private dance at a Rialto strip club.

Kershaw Fails to Stop Dodgers Free-Fall

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:31 AM EDT

This, then, is the Los Angeles Dodgers' "whole new blue," a $200 million-plus spectacle of an MLB-leading payroll that must make Dodger fans have an unexpected appreciation of all those overpaid New York Yankee... Photo Credit: Getty Images


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Cal State LA bomb threat forces evacuation

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:15 PM EDT

A bomb threat forced an evacuation at the campus of Cal State Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, school officials said.

Wind, low humidity has firefighters on alert in Inland Empire

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 03:52 PM EDT

Firefighters are on alert in the Inland Empire as the low humidity and high winds are creating dangerous conditions Thursday.

'American Pie' actor Eddie Kaye Thomas' home is scene of LAPD standoff

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:37 PM EDT

A woman was arrested following a standoff with police at the home of 'American Pie' actor Eddie Kaye Thomas.

Ricin confirmed in letters to Obama, Wicker

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 02:37 PM EDT

Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of ricin in the letters sent to President Barack Obama and Sen. Wicker.

Boston Marathon bombing: 2 potential suspects sought; photos, video released

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 10:22 AM EDT

The FBI is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings that killed three people.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Senators Unveil Sweeping US Immigration Bill

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:13 PM EDT

US lawmakers formally unveiled a sweeping immigration bill at a news conference Thursday attended by traditional opponents from big business and labor, and conservative and liberal groups.

Bomb Threats Phoned In To Cal State Los Angeles

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 04:44 PM EDT

[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] A telephoned bomb threat today prompted officials at Cal State Los Angeles to cancel afternoon classes and evacuate the campus.

Security Concerns Raised For Weekend Events In LA

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 12:13 PM EDT

This weekend is expected to be a busy one, with large crowds expected at the Festival Of Books, CicLAvia, and the Long Beach Grand Prix. And that means a heavy security presence after the Boston bombings.

Free Vaccines Offered To Curb Meningitis Concerns

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 10:44 AM EDT

LA County health officials announced today that the meningitis vaccine would be made available at no charge for low-income and uninsured residents amid growing concern about the potentially deadly and rare infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.

It's Not Easy Being Green

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 01:58 AM EDT

Come May 1st, the first Chinese-owned vehicle plant on American soil will open for business in Lancaster, California.


Los Angeles Business Journal

City National Reports Higher Profit

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:35 PM EDT

Downtown L.A. bank holding company City National Corp., parent of City National Bank, on Thursday reported higher first-quarter net income that fell just shy of investors’ expectations.

Cherokee Delays Year-End Report

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

Cherokee Inc. said that it had delaying filing of its annual report due to unspecified financial reporting issues that occurred before its new chief financial officer started.

Stocks Again Close Down

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 81 points to 14,537. The Nasdaq fell 38 points, or 1 percent, to 3,166. The S&P 500 fell 10 points to 1,541. The LABJ Stock Index fell more than 1 point to 155.

Hulu Shopping for Sale

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 04:49 PM EDT

Rumors about the potential sale of West L.A.’s Hulu Inc. have heated up in recent weeks. The newest report is that the video streamer has brought on financial services firm Guggenheim Partners to advise on the sale.

Countrywide Agrees to $500 Million Settlement

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

Bank of America Corp.’s Countrywide unit has agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit over billions of dollars in residential mortgage-backed securities that were downgraded to junk, Bloomberg News reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Hollywood Intersection Named After Carol Burnett – Chris Wolfe Reports

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:54 PM EDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — Actress, comedienne, Tony winner and author Carol Burnett is being honored for her lifetime achievements in entertainment. The intersection of Highland Avenue and Selma Avenue in Hollywood will now officially be known as Carol Burnett Square.…

Powerful Winds, Warm Temps Prompt Red Flag Warnings – Chip Yost Reports

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:54 PM EDT

BREA, Calif. (KTLA) — Powerful warm Santa Ana winds and the dry brush of Southern California are never a good combination. The warning is in effect until 5:00pm Thursday for the Orange County coastal areas, valleys of the Inland Empire …

KTLA Consumer Confidential: Zipping Away Privacy; Twitter Targeted Ads

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

When not reporting for KTLA’s “Consumer Confidential” segments, David Lazarus is an award-winning business columnist for the Los Angeles Times. …

NACA Mortgage Assistance Event Underway in Ontario – Christina Pascucci Reports

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

ONTARIO, Calif. (KTLA) — A NACA mortgage assistance event designed to help struggling homeowners began Thursday at the Ontario Convention Center. The event, which runs through Monday, April 22, is mostly for homeowners trying to lower their monthly mortgage payments …

Powerful Winds, Warm Temps Prompt Red Flag Warnings

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

BREA, Calif. (KTLA) — Powerful warm Santa Ana winds and dry brush have prompted a Red Flag Warning for parts of Southern California. The warning is in effect until 5:00pm Thursday for the Orange County coastal areas, valleys of the …


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