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Los Angeles TimesHundreds evacuated as Banning fire burns thousands of acresThursday, May 02, 2013 01:43 AM EDTFire crews battle flames driven by Santa Ana winds. Low humidity, high temperatures and gusting winds are expected to hamper firefighters. A fast-moving brush fire powered by Santa Ana winds raged out of control Wednesday in Riverside County, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes and creating a thick pall of smoke that stretched for miles and affected air quality in the region. Leaders of DWP union launch TV ads in support of Greuel candidacyThursday, May 02, 2013 01:28 AM EDTA committee controlled by the DWP union's leadership buys about $500,000 worth of TV airtime to run commercials, starting with a spot featuring former President Clinton. The alliance between Los Angeles mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel and the Department of Water and Power workforce strengthened Wednesday as a committee run by leaders of the utility's main union launched TV advertising to buttress ... Coalition working on ballot measure to limit prescription drug abuseThursday, May 02, 2013 12:28 AM EDTThe coalition of consumer groups and trial lawyers is concerned that medical reform bills currently before the California Legislature will be weakened or killed. Fearing lawmakers may fail to pass a package of medical reform bills, a coalition of consumer groups and trial lawyers is mounting a campaign to put before voters an even more ambitious slate of initiatives aimed at curbing prescription ... Jerry Brown OKs funds to seize guns held illegallyThursday, May 02, 2013 12:28 AM EDTThe governor approves $24 million to confiscate weapons from people who can no longer own them due to criminal convictions, restraining orders or mental illness. SACRAMENTO — The state will send dozens of new agents into California neighborhoods this summer to confiscate nearly 40,000 handguns and assault rifles from people barred by law from owning firearms, officials said Wednesday. Villaraigosa budget could cover 5.5% raise for city workersThursday, May 02, 2013 12:13 AM EDTDespite demanding the city drop or trim the raise, L.A. mayor put $21 million, which covers proposed employee concessions, into a reserve. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa came out swinging against the city's labor unions last week, urging lawmakers — and the next mayor — to abandon or pare the 5.5% raise that comes due for many city employees on Jan. 1. Los Angeles Daily NewsEndorsement: Wendy Greuel is the one to lead L.A. backThursday, May 02, 2013 06:50 PM EDTWhen Los Angeles residents go to the polls on May 21 to elect the city's next chief executive, they must remember that being mayor is a lot different from running for mayor. Endorsement: Mike Feuer for L.A. city attorneyThursday, May 02, 2013 06:18 PM EDTThe sharpest contrast between any pair of candidates in the upcoming Los Angeles election is in the runoff for city attorney. Esther Cepeda: Our Accomodation Nation is on a path to random chaosThursday, May 02, 2013 06:18 PM EDTOur society is on the path to random chaos because our willingness to make exceptions for people has morphed into never-ending feelings of grievance and expectations of entitlement. Lowering standards isn't answer to California doctor shortage: Letters to the Editor for Friday, May 3, 2013Thursday, May 02, 2013 06:18 PM EDTI agree that we need innovative solutions to the shortage of primary-care physicians in California. Celebrities: Lindsay Lohan rehab center lost license a year agoThursday, May 02, 2013 05:03 PM EDTThe actress barely shows up on time for her court-ordered rehab, but complications have already come up. CBS 2 Los AngelesSprings Fire Grows To 6,500 Acres, Damages Home In CamarilloThursday, May 02, 2013 06:30 PM EDTA 6,500-acre brush fire that started Thursday morning at the base of the Conejo Grade near the southbound 101 Freeway has damaged at least one home, power lines and several RVs at a storage facility. Lindsay Lohan Checks Into Unlicensed Newport Beach Rehab FacilityThursday, May 02, 2013 06:23 PM EDTLindsay Lohan checked into Morningside Recovery Center in Newport Beach Thursday morning, but a CBSLA investigation found that eight of the group's 11 listed addresses operating under "Morningside Recovery, LLC" in Orange County are unlicensed facilities. Anglers Net Rare 125-Pound Opah Off Newport CoastThursday, May 02, 2013 06:08 PM EDTIt could be the catch of a lifetime for a pair of Orange County anglers: a rare 125-pound opah. 2 Homes, Other Structures Destroyed In 12-Acre Jurupa Valley FireThursday, May 02, 2013 04:47 PM EDTA 12-acre vegetation fire Thursday destroyed two homes, damaged multiple other structures and forced the evacuation of students at a Riverside County elementary school. Jury Hears Voicemail From Jackson’s ManagerThursday, May 02, 2013 04:33 PM EDTFive days before Michael Jackson died, his manager called the singer's doctor and said Jackson was sick. NBC Los AngelesWhere Evacuated Residents Can Take Their PetsThursday, May 02, 2013 06:58 PM EDTFour-legged members of evacuated families in Ventura County have their own evacuation shelters to settle into as the Springs Fire continues to burn more than 6,500 acres in the Camarillo area. Photo Credit: Getty Images School Locked Down After Man With Gun SeenThursday, May 02, 2013 03:28 PM EDTCanoga Park High School was on lockdown Thursday as Los Angeles police search for a young man who dropped a gun on a nearby street and ran onto campus. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Scott Olson Cigarette Likely Cause of 12-Acre Jurupa Valley FireThursday, May 02, 2013 01:28 PM EDTA fire on Thursday destroyed four structures and prompted a shelter-in-place order at an elementary school in Jurupa Valley, officials said. Springs Fire Consumes 6,500 Acres in Camarillo AreaThursday, May 02, 2013 11:13 AM EDTMore than 500 firefighters battled the Ventura County blaze that shut down a 9-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway Northridge Kidnap Suspect Expected in CourtThursday, May 02, 2013 09:13 AM EDTThe prime suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl is scheduled to be arraigned this morning on 37 felony charges. KABC-TV Los AngelesObama in Mexico for talks on economy, securityThursday, May 02, 2013 05:31 PM EDTPresident Barack Obama is promoting jobs and trade as the driving force behind the U.S.-Mexico relationship. Mountain Dew ad pulled after criticism over racial contentThursday, May 02, 2013 05:17 PM EDTPepsiCo is catching some heat for a Mountain Dew ad that's being criticized for portraying racial stereotypes. Camarillo brush fire grows to 6,500 acres, heading toward coast; PCH shut downThursday, May 02, 2013 01:31 PM EDTA wind-driven brush fire that began in Camarillo has rapidly grown to 6,500 acres and is heading toward the coast. Jurupa Valley brush fire damages structuresThursday, May 02, 2013 12:47 PM EDTA fast-moving brush fire damaged multiple structures and completely destroyed several vehicles in Jurupa Valley on Thursday. Pasadena High School tightens security after threatThursday, May 02, 2013 11:59 AM EDTPasadena High School is increasing its security on campus after the school received a threat, say school officials. FOX 11 News Los AngelesNorthridge Kidnapping Suspect Pleads Not GuiltyThursday, May 02, 2013 06:31 PM EDTThe prime suspect in the March 27 kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl pleaded not guilty today to 37 felony charges at his arraignment in San Fernando Superior Court. Cops: Teen With Gun Arrested At Canoga Park SchoolThursday, May 02, 2013 04:47 PM EDTPolice today arrested a teen who ran onto the campus of Canoga Park High School after allegedly being seen with a gun on a nearby street. Say Hello To New USC Professor David PetraeusThursday, May 02, 2013 03:16 PM EDTFormer U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus will take a job at USC, teaching classes, participating in panel discussions, mentoring student veterans and ROTC members, among other things, the university announced today. Jurupa Wildfire May Have Started By Lit CigaretteThursday, May 02, 2013 02:47 PM EDTA wind-whipped fire that broke out today in Jurupa Valley destroyed multiple structures -- including two homes -- before it was partially contained. LIVE VIDEO: 6,500 Acres Burned in Camarillo Fire, Homes ThreatenedThursday, May 02, 2013 12:46 PM EDT[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] The blaze erupted during morning rush hour along U.S. 101 in the Camarillo area about 50 miles west of Los Angeles. It was quickly spread by the winds, which also pushed other damaging blazes across the region. Los Angeles Business JournalStaar Surgical Jumps on Revenue ImprovementThursday, May 02, 2013 06:51 PM EDTShares of Staar Surgical Co. jumped nearly 29 percent on Thursday after the ophthalmology products company reported a better-than-expected first quarter DineEquity Sees Profit IncreaseThursday, May 02, 2013 06:50 PM EDTThe parent of the Applebee’s and IHOP restaurant chains reported a first quarter profit that beat Wall Street forecasts, even as revenue fell sharply. Market CloseThursday, May 02, 2013 06:50 PM EDTIn Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed 130 points, or 1 percent, to 14,831. The Nasdaq rose 41 points, or more than 1 percent, to 3,340. The S&P 500 rose 15 points, or nearly 1 percent, to 1,597. The LABJ Stock Index rose more than 1.5 points to 163. Poll: Are You Annoyed by the Amount of Advertising You Encounter Online?Thursday, May 02, 2013 06:50 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. Mixed Quarter for DoleThursday, May 02, 2013 06:34 PM EDTA smaller Dole Food Co. produced as much revenue as expected by analysts in its fiscal first quarter, but its profits failed to meet projections due to litigation expenses. KTLA-TV Los AngelesMan Shot Dead in Pre-Screening Area at Houston AirportThursday, May 02, 2013 05:41 PM EDTHOUSTON, Texas (CNN) — A man was shot and killed Thursday in a pre-screening area at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, authorities said. Police told reporters that the man had just come through the doors in Terminal B when he … Neighbors Battle Brush Fire at San Bernardino Mobile-Home ParkThursday, May 02, 2013 03:56 PM EDTResidents of a mobile-home park in San Bernardino used water hoses Thursday to attack a brush fire that damaged one structure and threatened at least 10 other residences. The four-alarm fire was reported about 12:20 p.m. in the 2200 block … LAPD Chief Talks Dorner Reward and Annual LAPD Police Memorial CeremonyThursday, May 02, 2013 03:11 PM EDTLAPD Chief stops by to discuss the Christopher Dorner reward and the annual LAPD Police Memorial Ceremony. … Throwback Thursday With Ruby’s Diner- New Breakfast MenuThursday, May 02, 2013 02:41 PM EDTAllie Mac Kay kicks off her Throwback Thursday’s from Ruby’s Diner at 5 Points Anaheim. Founder & CEO of Ruby’s Diner, Doug Cavanaugh gives us a preview of their new breakfast items. Ruby’s Diner at 5 Points Anaheim (714) 635-RUBY… Throwback Thursday With Ruby’s Diner- Carhop ServiceThursday, May 02, 2013 02:41 PM EDTAllie Mac Kay kicks off her Throwback Thursday’s from Ruby’s Diner at 5 Points Anaheim. Founder & CEO of Ruby’s Diner, Doug Cavanaugh talks about the carhop service and the servers on skates. Ruby’s Diner at 5 Points Anaheim (714) … LA WeeklyDowntown's Arts District Is One of L.A.'s Hottest Neighborhoods. Thank (or Blame) Tyler StonebreakerWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:52 PM EDTThe corner of Mateo and Willow streets in the downtown Arts District can feel like one of those architectural renderings of a perfect neighborhood. Couples sketch in notebooks, dogs snoozing at their feet. People wave in the streets as they pass one another on bikes. There's food — sometime... Garcetti and Greuel's Worst Days in PowerWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:52 PM EDTBicycle advocate Alex Thompson isn't one of those lazy, uninformed Angelenos you might have read about in The New York Times who doesn't vote. In fact, he has already voted, having mailed in his absentee ballot last week. He left the mayor's section — Eric Garcetti or Wendy ... Medicare Fraud and Skirball's Values: Readers Chime InWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:52 PM EDTA Fraud on the Nation Our April 26 feature about Medicare fraud generated lots of conversation last week (" Thieves' Bazaar ," by Chris Parker). Writes Politicaldiva, "This is an important story. Thank you,... |
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