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Los Angeles Times

Prison audit finds workers' misconduct with inmates

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:40 AM EDT

The 278 disciplinary cases occurring over six months involve smuggling contraband, sex with prisoners and ignoring or arranging assaults. SACRAMENTO — A catalog of recent misconduct cases in California's corrections system includes allegations that prison guards groped and grappled with inmates, brought them drugs, shared their booze and solicited them for sex.

After years of lying, ex-honors student admits her role in murder

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:40 AM EDT

Keeairra Dashiell is sentenced to life in prison for driving her then-boyfriend to the home of a crime witness, where he shot Pamela Lark, the witness' mother. When Keeairra Dashiell graduated with honors from Crenshaw High School seven years ago, she seemed headed for success. Offered admission into several top colleges, she accepted a scholarship to UC San Diego, leaving behind the often rough ...

Group of female politicians rally around Greuel

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:40 AM EDT

Barbara Boxer, Nancy Pelosi, Judy Chu and others promote City Controller Wendy Greuel's mayoral candidacy, noting the possibility that there may be no women serving in elected office at City Hall. With Los Angeles facing the imminent possibility of having no female elected leaders at City Hall, some of California's most prominent female politicians joined forces Thursday to promote Wendy Greuel ...

Family of man killed by Long Beach officers awarded $6.5 million

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:39 AM EDT

Doug Zerby was gunned down by two police officers who mistook the hose nozzle he was holding for a gun. The officers are held personally liable for $5,000 each. The family of a 35-year-old man shot to death by Long Beach police after they mistook a water hose nozzle he was holding for a handgun was awarded $6.5 million in damages by a federal jury Thursday.

San Gabriel councilman-elect sues after being denied seat

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:39 AM EDT

Chin Ho Liao won enough votes in last month's election, but the incumbent City Council refused to seat him, citing a residency challenge. So he is asking the court to step in. Chin Ho Liao, the second-highest vote-getter in last month's City Council election in San Gabriel, is suing the city after the incumbent council refused to seat him in order to investigate a resident's challenge of his ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Where is Saturday night's DUI checkpoint in the San Fernando Valley?

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

As part of an ongoing effort to combat driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, the Los Angeles m. Police Department is conducting a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the San Fernando Valley.

5 questions with Val Kilmer, star of 'Citizen Twain' at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 04:05 PM EDT

At 53, the actor best known for channeling Jim Morrison and Doc Holliday on the big screen laments not having done comedic roles - he's witty enough when it comes down to it.

Thandie Newton goes 'Rogue' in DirecTV's first series

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 04:04 PM EDT

Thandie Newton is marveling about the weather in Los Angeles as she longingly looks to the patio. "Oh, I just love the sun so much," says the London-based actress.

FAA delays control tower closures in Pacoima, Lancaster

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 04:04 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is delaying the closing of 149 airport control towers, including some in Southern California, until mid-June in order to deal with legal challenges.

CD Review: 'My Shame Is True," Alkaline Trio (3 1/2 stars)

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 03:49 PM EDT

Alkaline Trio's ninth album, in stores Tuesday, dispenses with the Chicago band's usual goth/horror imagery and replaces it with driving, streamlined tracks powered by refreshing blasts of undiluted pop/punk.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Feds Retain Control Of Calif. Prison Mental Health

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:12 PM EDT

A judge has rejected Gov. Jerry Brown's bid to regain state control of inmates' mental health care after 18 years of federal oversight and billions of dollars spent to improve treatment.

Repeat DUI-Offender Sentenced In Deadly Laguna Niguel Crash

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:58 PM EDT

An Orange County man was sentenced Friday to 17 years to life in prison in connection with a drunken driving crash that killed a pedestrian in Laguna Niguel.

LA Homicides Drop By Nearly Half In Early 2013

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

Robust police staffing levels and improved community relations are among the factors responsible for a dramatic drop in homicides and other violent crimes in Los Angeles, city officials said Friday.

Boy, 5, Struck By Car On Arrow Highway In Irwindale

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:03 PM EDT

A 5-year-old boy Friday was struck by a car on Arrow Highway in Irwindale.

H.S. Asst. Principal To Be Arraigned On Sex Charges Involving 3 Students

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 04:55 PM EDT

An assistant principal at a Hemet high school is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on a dozen felony charges after allegedly having sexual contact with three male students.


NBC Los Angeles

Northridge Kidnapping Suspect Fled to Mexico: LAPD

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Tobias Summers, a parolee suspected of kidnapping a 10-year-old Northridge girl, was recorded on surveillance video entering Mexico, police said Friday.

LA Actor Discovers Possible Twin Via YouTube

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 01:18 PM EDT

LA actor Samantha Futerman and Anaïs Bordier of London meet online. Photo Credit: Twinsters

5 Hikers Reported Lost Unaware of Rescue Effort

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 12:33 PM EDT

Five hikers reported lost in Eaton Canyon were found safe Friday and unaware a search-and-rescue effort was even in progress.

Body Discovered After Explosions, Car Fire

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 09:03 AM EDT

The body was found in the driver's seat of the vehicle after firefighters extinguished the fire.

Workers at The Abbey Accused of Drugging, Raping Customers

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 03:33 AM EDT

A multi-million dollar lawsuit is accusing three employees of a popular gay bar and restaurant in West Hollywood of drugging two female customers and raping them while they were in a stupor.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Nevada crash suspect had warrant out for his arrest

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:40 PM EDT

The alleged drunken driver accused of killing five people in Nevada highway accident had a warrant out for his arrest.

Santa Ana metal plating explosion prompts evacuations

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:10 PM EDT

A chemical explosion at Precious Metal Plating in Santa Ana prompted the evacuation of 20 employees Friday.

James Holmes' school psychiatrist warned campus security - new documents

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 04:55 PM EDT

A psychiatrist who treated Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes had warned officials a month before the assault.

Missing Thousand Oaks teens may be headed to Morro Bay

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 03:55 PM EDT

Concern is growing for two missing Thousand Oaks teens. Police say they may be traveling north through California.

Body found inside burning car in Anaheim

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 03:55 PM EDT

Firefighters putting out a car fire found a body inside the burning vehicle in Anaheim early Friday morning.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Obama Apologizes For Kamala Harris Beauty Comment

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 03:16 PM EDT

President Barack Obama has apologized to California's attorney general for commenting on her looks at a Democratic fundraiser.

Primary Suspect In Girl's Kidnapping Flees To Mexico

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 03:16 PM EDT

The primary suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl was seen on surveillance tape crossing a foot bridge into Mexico, the LAPD says.

Orange County Hiker Rescuers: 'We Got Her"

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

We're getting a chance to meet the LA County Helicopter Search Team Air 5 that found missing hiker Kyndall Jack. Gigi Graciette is in Long Beach with a special interview with the skilled crew and tour of the rescue operations.

SHARE THIS: Target's Big Ad, Skating On Stilts, Aussie Road Rage and Coach Rice Animation

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 11:17 AM EDT

Now some stories that caught our eye today...stories you're going to want to share. First up...Target is in hot water! All because of THIS ad. It's for a plus sized dress...

Bald Is Beautiful And Maybe Profitable!

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

Let me give you a HEADs-up. Bad puns may be part of this HEAD-scratcher of a story. Call this guerilla advertising - shock advertising. A Texas man who says bald is beautiful thinks bald is a money-maker!


Los Angeles Business Journal

Cetera to Acquire MetLife Broker-Dealer Businesses

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

Cetera Financial Group said that it will acquire Tower Square Securities and Walnut Street Securities from financial services giant MetLife Inc.

Ixia Restates Financials

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

Ixia has restated financial results for fiscal years 2010, 2011 and the first three quarters of last year in order to correct errors in how it records revenue for its warranty and software maintenance contracts. The changes added more than $7.8 million total to net income.

Reliance Gets $2 Billion Credit Deal to Back Acquisition

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

L.A.’s Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced a $2 billion financing deal for its acquisition of Metals USA Holding Corp.

The Week’s Biggest Movers

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies rose slightly for the week.

Stocks Fall

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

In Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 41 points to 14,565. The Nasdaq fell 21 points to 3,204. The S&P 500 fell 7 points to 1,553. The LABJ Stock Index was down less than 1 point to 155.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

California Considers Statewide Plastic Bag Ban

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTLA) — A bill to ban single-use plastic bags in California took another step toward becoming law this week. The California State Assembly Committee on Natural Resources voted to approve A-B 158. The approval sets the stage for …

Body Discovered in Burned Out Car in Anaheim – Chip Yost Reports

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KTLA) — An investigation is underway in Anaheim after a man’s body was found inside a burned out car early Friday morning. It happened around 3 a.m. in the 100 block of South Westchester Drive near Lincoln. The …

Northridge Suspect on Video Crossing into Mexico – Chris Wolfe Reports

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Recently obtained video shows the man suspected in the kidnapping and assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl crossing into Mexico, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said at a press conference Friday. In the video, Tobias Dustin Summers, …

KTLA Consumer Confidential: KFC Boneless Chicken; Candy Industry P.R.; Minecraft Downloads

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

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

Santa Anita Derby – Jockey Kevin Krigger

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

Gayle Anderson was live in Arcadia because tomorrow, Saturday April 6th at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia it’s Santa Anita Derby Day! Gayle talked with Jockey Kevin Krigger, who was the first African American to win the Kentucky Derby since …


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