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Los Angeles Times

Compton jurors hear widely disparate views of accused killer, 16

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 02:28 AM EDT

Prosecutor says Cynthia Alvarez and her boyfriend planned the slayings of her mother and stepfather. Her attorney says she played no role in the killings in 2011. A Compton jury heard conflicting portraits Tuesday of a 16-year-old girl charged with murdering her mother and stepfather, whose bodies were found more than a year ago buried in separate shallow graves.        

L.A. County supervisors discuss troubled foster care contractor

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:58 AM EDT

Board meets behind closed doors over Teens Happy Homes, found to have repeatedly misused funds and placed children in homes where they were abused, but no action is announced. Los Angeles County supervisors met behind closed doors Tuesday to consider terminating their decades-long relationship with Teens Happy Homes, a private foster care provider found by officials to have repeatedly misused ...

Top Baca aide, pushed to quit, offers harsh appraisal of sheriff

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:14 AM EDT

Calling the Sheriff's Department 'a house of cards,' Paul Tanaka says Baca was a disengaged leader who used it as 'his own personal employment agency.' Paul Tanaka, the Los Angeles County undersheriff accused of fostering a culture of jailhouse abuse, offered a searing critique of his boss Sheriff Lee Baca, calling him a confused and erratic leader who cares more about politics than public ...

Michael Jackson on deathbed looked like cancer patient, witness says

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:43 AM EDT

'He looked like someone who was at the end stage of a long disease,' paramedic testifies in Michael Jackson family's wrongful-death suit against AEG. Pale and emaciated, Michael Jackson lay on his bed in his $100,000-a-month Holmby Hills mansion looking like an end-stage cancer patient who had come home to die.        

Online provider offers courses in education, teacher training

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:43 AM EDT

A leading online course provider announced Wednesday that it will offer free professional training and development courses to prepare teachers worldwide for Web-based classes.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Sequester cutbacks don't have to be 'Draconian': Letters to the Editor for Thursday, May 2, 2013

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:33 PM EDT

First, and perhaps most important, the president did not agree to the sequester against his will -- it was his idea in the first place. He led on the issue -- he led us into the sequester. -- Gregg Frazer, Castaic

Married couple, wife's mother found dead in Hacienda Heights home in possible murder-suicide

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:50 PM EDT

HACIENDA HEIGHTS - A married couple in their 70s and the wife's mother died today in what was being investigated as a possible murder-suicide at a Hacienda Heights home.

Ashton Kutcher's TV company settles with state over agreement to film reality show at DMV offices

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:35 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - Ashton Kutcher's television company and the state of California have settled a lawsuit in which the actor alleged the state reneged on an agreement to provide access to Department of Motor Vehicle offices for a reality show centered on the agency.

Attorney pleads not guilty to trying to smuggle heroin into jail

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - A lawyer charged with trying to smuggle heroin into a Los Angeles County jail near Castaic pleaded not guilty today to five felony counts.

Ruling shows L.A. was right to stand up for its officers: Opinion

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:03 PM EDT

It might have been tempting for the city to agree to a legal settlement with the grieving family after a 19-year-old San Fernando Valley man was shot to death by Los Angeles police on the 101 Freeway one night in April 2012 while wielding nothing more threatening than a cell phone.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

At Least 1 Home Burned, Evacuations Ordered In Banning Brush Fire

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

A fast-moving brush fire has burned at least one home and prompted evacuations in Banning.

Fire Crews Battle 10-Acre Grass Fire In Lancaster

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:59 PM EDT

Fire crews Wednesday were battling a grass fire in Lancaster.

Gas Leak On Boeing Property Forces Street Closures, Evacuations

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:58 PM EDT

Police said he leak - which was on private property owned by aviation contractor Boeing - was caused by an unspecified construction accident.

Calif. Sues Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s Over Lead Found In Ginger, Plum Candies

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:28 PM EDT

California has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other food retailers, alleging they are selling ginger and plum candies tainted by lead without warning labels required by state law.

3 Elderly People Killed In Possible Murder-Suicide At Home In Hacienda Heights

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:21 PM EDT

Three elderly people were killed during a possible murder-suicide Wednesday in Hacienda Heights.


NBC Los Angeles

Evacuations in Growing Wildfire

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:28 PM EDT

Tune in to NBC4 News and NBCLA.com for live coverage of a growing wildfire in Banning that has forced evacuations.

Police Shoot, Kill Suspect in LA's Skid Row

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

A man thought to be an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by police today in the downtown Los Angeles area, prompting an angry crowd to gather in Skid Row.

Video Captures Motorcyclist Ramming Into 2 Bicyclists

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 02:43 PM EDT

A YouTube video captured a motorcyclist and two bicyclists miraculously walking away from a three-man pile up a winding corner of Mulholland Drive after a motorcycle slammed into two bicycles, sending one rider... Photo Credit: Rnickeymouse/YouTube

3 Shot Dead at Hacienda Heights Home

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 02:43 PM EDT

Three people were found fatally shot Wednesday morning in Hacienda Heights.

Virgin America "Nerd Bird" Flight Takes at SJC

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

Brisbane-based Virgin America recently hired an industry guru to help it shuffle its flights in search of better profits. Part of that shuffle includes new service between San Jose and Los Angeles with... Photo Credit: Getty Images


KABC-TV Los Angeles

'Gone Plaid Bandit' wanted for bank robberies in Los Angeles, Orange counties

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:14 PM EDT

The search continues for the bank robber known as the 'Gone Plaid Bandit,' who has been linked to bank robberies since 2010.

High temperatures, gusty winds mean fire danger across SoCal

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:02 PM EDT

Rising temps, gusty winds and dry conditions are all the makings of high fire danger across the Southland.

Civil unions legalized in Colorado at midnight

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:47 PM EDT

The first gay couple granted a civil union in Colorado said their vows before hundreds of people early Wednesday.

Robbery suspect shot, killed by LAPD near downtown LA

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:16 PM EDT

A robbery suspect was shot and killed by police officers near downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Valley Springs stabbing death: Police investigate possible lead

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:31 PM EDT

Police are looking into a possible link between a kidnapping suspect and the stabbing murder of an 8-year-old NorCal girl.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Evacuations Ordered As Wildfire Spreads In Banning

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:31 PM EDT

Watch Live | Photos A wildfire quickly scorched about 200 acres in the Banning area this afternoon, a county fire department spokeswoman said.

Detective: Michael Jackson Doc Had Huge Debts

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:31 PM EDT

A police detective testified Wednesday about the depths of debt that Michael Jackson's doctor faced while giving the singer treatments of the powerful anesthetic that killed the pop superstar.

Sheriff's Chase Leads To Fiery Crash, Injuries

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:31 AM EDT

A car being chased by sheriff's deputies today crashed into an SUV in the unincorporated community of Athens Village and burst into flames, and a suspect was taken into custody, authorities said.

Drive-By Causes Chain Reaction Crash, 1 Dead

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

Police searched today for the hit-and-run driver of a car that was involved in one of two simultaneous crashes in South Los Angeles, where a 39-year-old man was killed, three other people were injured.

Immigration Reform In The Spotlight For 'May Day'

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

Energized by the possibility of immigration reform, thousands of demonstrators are pressing Congress today to enact legislation ending deportations at May Day marches and rallies likely snarl traffic in downtown Los Angeles.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Tutor Perini Moves to Profit

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

Tutor Perini Corp. swung to a profit in the first quarter, as the Sylmar construction firm saw an increase in work that ranged from gaming projects in Nevada to fixing damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Strong Quarter for Big 5

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

Favorable weather and a strong uptick in sales of guns and ammunition propelled Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. to a better-than-expected first quarter, with shares jumping more than 9 percent on Wednesday.

Montana Firm Buys L.A.’s Oldest Brokerage

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

A Montana stock brokerage has bought downtown L.A.’s Crowell Weedon & Co., the oldest local brokerage and one of just a few remaining in Los Angeles.

Market Close

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 139 points, or 1 percent, to 14,701. The Nasdaq fell 20 points, or 1 percent, to 3,299. The S&P 500 fell 15 points, or 1 percent, to 1,583. The LABJ Stock Index fell 1 point to 161.

DreamWorks’ AwesomenessTV Acquisition Is Just the Beginning

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

DreamWorks Animation has announced that it will acquire YouTube multi-channel network AwesomenessTV.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Robbery Suspect Shot by LAPD on Skid Row – Chris Wolfe Reports

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:26 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A robbery suspect was shot and wounded by police in the skid row area Wednesday morning, officials said. It happened around 9 a.m. at the Green Apple Market at 5th and Wall Streets. It happened after …

May Day Rallies Bring Closures in Downtown L.A.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Navigating around downtown L.A. will require a little extra planning on Wednesday due to several May Day marches and rallies. Tens of thousands of people are taking to the streets of downtown to demonstrate for comprehensive …

Exercises for the Injured – Calories Burned

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

Gayle Anderson was live in Chatsworth to demonstrate her second ‘Wednesday Wounded Warrior Exercises’ for people who have issues and injuries. …

KTLA Consumer Confidential: Auto Sales Up; Netflix Titles; Mountain Dew Ad

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

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

Gusty Winds to Hit SoCal; Red Flag Warning In Effect – Chip Yost Reports

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Forecasted gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity levels have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning Wednesday. The warning will remain in place for most of Los Angeles County through 5 …


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