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Los Angeles Times

Gun legislation failure dismays survivor of Texas mass shooting

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 09:22 AM EDT

Irma Garcia, who was badly hurt in 1966 by Charles Whitman at the University of Texas, wishes senators had the courage to approve expanded background checks. Irma Garcia pulled back her sweater to show me where the bullet entered her shoulder and spun her around. It then torpedoed through her body and exited near the middle of her back.        

Feuer leads Trutanich by 11 points in poll

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 09:16 AM EDT

Incumbent City Atty. Carmen Trutanich needs to win undecided voters by almost 2-1 to defeat challenger Mike Feuer, survey finds. Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich has a steep hill to climb to keep his job in next month's election, a new USC Price/L.A. Times poll has found.        

Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti call each other's integrity into question

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 02:37 AM EDT

Garcetti touts his Mexican heritage while attacking the city controller as beholden to the DWP union. Greuel counters that the councilman backed raises and other benefits for the same workers. The candidates for Los Angeles mayor proved they could be almost as disagreeable before a Spanish-language audience as they have been in front of English speakers — challenging each other's integrity in a ...

Family of man shot in back sues L.A. sheriff's deputies, county

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 02:37 AM EDT

The family of Jose de la Trinidad, a 36-year-old father of two who was fatally shot by L.A. County sheriff's deputies last November, files a $15-million wrongful-death and civil rights lawsuit. The family of an unarmed Culver City man fatally shot in the back last November filed a $15-million wrongful-death and civil rights lawsuit against Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies and the ...

War, and a warning, at L.A. Times book awards

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 02:16 AM EDT

Stories about soldiers on Thanksgiving leave and the environmental threats to the female body are among winners at the Times Book Prizes. The darkly comic tale of soldiers spending Thanksgiving leave at a Dallas Cowboys game and a warning of the environmental threats to the female body were among the winners Friday at the annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Cooking good in the San Fernando Valley and beyond

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

Cooking good in the San Fernando Valley and beyond: Events and activities.

Love affair with books in the San Fernando Valley and beyond

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 05:33 PM EDT

Love affair with books in the San Fernando Valley and beyond: Readings and events.

Doug McIntyre: Finding solace in a stray cat's life after OD'ing on death

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 04:48 PM EDT

When I come home from work he's waiting for me, dog like, tail wagging, happy to see me, and I rarely elicit that reaction from humans. "Doug Jr." is his name. He's the newest member of our family.

Question of the Week: Readers respond: Should a car pool require three people?

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 03:04 PM EDT

Question of the Week: Should a car pool require three people?

In immigration bill, answers and practical questions: Editorial

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 03:04 PM EDT

The wait for Washington politicians to compromise on a workable immigration system has been so long and frustrating, it's tempting to celebrate the mere fact that a group of prominent U.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Monrovia Fire Grows To 50 Acres, Prompts Mandatory Evacuations

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 05:30 PM EDT

Firefighters Saturday said mandatory evacuations have been ordered for some homes as a precaution after a brush fire charred 50 acres in Monrovia.

Beverly Hills Police Ask For Public’s Help In Locating Woman, 76

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 04:40 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday asked for the public's help in locating a missing 76-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease.

Officials Uncover Marijuana Candy Manufacturing Operation In Altadena

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday said two people have been arrested in connection with a marijuana candy manufacturing and sales operation in Altadena.

Carjacking Victim Pledges To Sue For $1M Dorner Reward

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 01:14 PM EDT

A camp ranger, who was allegedly carjacked by Christopher Dorner, plans to sue the city of Los Angeles for the $1 million reward offered for information leading to the capture of the rogue ex-cop who led authorities on a manhunt.

Heightened Security Planned At Public Events Across SoCal

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Security is being stepped up at public events throughout Southern California this weekend in the wake of Monday's deadly bombings in Boston but law enforcement officials say there is no imminent threat.


NBC Los Angeles

Senator Pushing For "Swatting" Law is Swatted

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 04:46 PM EDT

A California senator who has drafted a bill to tighten penalties against pranksters who make bogus 911 calls to homes of celebrities in an only-in-LA-phenomenon has himself become the victim of a similar call.

NBC4 On-Air Schedule for Friday, April 19, 2013

Friday, Apr 19, 2013 10:46 PM EDT

To bring our audience continuous coverage of developments regarding the Boston Marathon bombings, our evening programming schedule has changed for Friday, April 19, 2013.

LAPD Sees Spike in False Alarms After Boston Bombings

Friday, Apr 19, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

In the wake of deadly twin explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line, LAPD has seen a "pretty good spike" in the number of calls reporting suspicious packages in the city.

Students Accuse Occidental of "Indifference" to Rape

Friday, Apr 19, 2013 08:01 PM EDT

Students at Occidental College planned to gather on campus Friday to raise awareness about what they describe as the northeast Los Angeles school’s “indifference” to reports of sexual assault.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

50-acre brush fire reported in Monrovia

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 05:37 PM EDT

Firefighters are battling a 50-acre brush fire in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills on the northwestern side of Monrovia.

Texas fertilizer plant explosion: Evacuees allowed to return home

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 04:52 PM EDT

Some evacuated Texas residents were allowed to return home following the fertilizer plant explosion.

Pomona theft investigation nets narcotics arrest

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 04:07 PM EDT

A 17-year-old teen is facing drug charges after he was found to be in possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

FAA approves resumption of Boeing 787 flights

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 03:23 PM EDT

The FAA has lifted the grounding order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners after approving a fix for the plane's batteries.

Napolitano re-elected as Italy's president

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 03:07 PM EDT

Italy's Parliament has re-elected Giorgio Napolitano as the nation's president to an unprecedented second term.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

A Look Back: Marathon Week

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 02:13 AM EDT

The entire nation felt the pain from Boston and Texas this week, as images of unspeakable horrors made their way into our homes.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Firefighters Battling Small Brushfire in Foothills Near Monrovia

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 04:09 PM EDT

MONROVIA, Calif. (KTLA) Firefighters are battling a small brushfire in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The fire broke out Saturday, shortly after 11 a.m. near Crescent Drive and Madison Avenue. The flames have consumed about ten acres, and …

Powerful Earthquake Strikes China, Hundreds Feared Dead or Injured

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 03:09 PM EDT

HONG KONG (CNN) — A strong earthquake struck the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan on Saturday, killing at least 113 people and leaving more than 3,000 injured. The quake struck just after 8 a.m. local time about 115 kilometers (70 …

Security Increased at Long Beach Grand Prix After Boston Bombings

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 12:39 PM EDT

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — Local police are stepping up security at events across Southern California this weekend, including at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The heightened security measures come after the events in Boston this week. Officials …

Burrous Bargains: Clothing and Furniture Are Half Off at Thrift Alley in Glendale

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 12:24 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Calif. (KTLA) — The Assistance League of Glendale’s Thrift Alley store is cutting prices in half Saturday. Proceeds from the sale will benefit programs such as Operation School Bell, which provides clothing and uniforms to needy children in the …

Search For Motive Begins In Boston Bombings

Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 11:39 AM EDT

Boston — With the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings captured alive, the nation waits for answers as to why all of this took place. Federal law enforcement officials are pouring over evidence, and looking into the backgrounds of …


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