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Los Angeles Times

Court: California cities can ban pot shops

Monday, May 06, 2013 01:29 PM EDT

Local governments in California's have legal authority to ban storefront pot shops within their borders, California's highest court ruled on Monday in an opinion likely to further diminish the state's once-robust medical marijuana industry.        

Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel find common ground in USC debate

Monday, May 06, 2013 01:29 PM EDT

Asked if they each thought the other was dishonest, they replied in the negative. But Greuel attacks the councilman on a family oil lease while Garcetti takes on the controller's heavy campaign funding from the DWP union. Despite bitter attacks in recent weeks, the two candidates for mayor of Los Angeles grudgingly conceded in a debate Sunday night that their rival was (mostly) honest and not so ...

Schools act to prevent high-tech cheating on standardized tests

Monday, May 06, 2013 01:29 PM EDT

Officials fear students will take pictures of exam items and post them on social media sites. Some schools are taking away students' electronics at test time. The proliferation of cellphones and their potential use for cheating has prompted heightened security measures on this year's administration of standardized tests in California schools.        

A party night turns tragic as limousine fire kills 5

Monday, May 06, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

Five women die and four are injured as flames engulf the rear of a limousine on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, authorities say. SAN FRANCISCO — The night started out on a high note with nine women, including a newlywed, out celebrating Saturday in the Bay Area.        

Tiny Julian sticks by its volunteer fire department

Monday, May 06, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

The San Diego County town has a proud tradition of nonprofessional but dedicated firefighters. So the debate over a recent tempting offer was surprisingly heated. JULIAN, Calif. — To the outside world, this mountain hamlet in northeast San Diego County is best known for apple pie, snow during the holiday season and bed-and-breakfasts that cater to romantic flatlanders.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Registered to vote? Today's the deadline in L.A.: Opinion

Monday, May 06, 2013 03:33 PM EDT

On May 21, L.A. will elect a new mayor, city controller, City Council members from districts 1, 6, 9 and 13, and school board district 6, and approve or reject propositions pertaining to medical marijuana and campaign financing.

TV chat: 'Mad Men,' 'Game of Thrones' and more

Monday, May 06, 2013 03:04 PM EDT

Join us each Monday at 3 p.m. ET as we recap the week's hottest TV shows. Featuring clips from what you missed, predictions for next week, news, analysis and more.

Sweden's ABBA museum to open, but reunion rumours quashed

Monday, May 06, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

The catchy tunes, outlandish costumes and shimmering boots that made ABBA a global phenomenon all feature in a new museum dedicated to the band, but rumours the exhibition may presage a reunion by Sweden's most famous export were quickly quashed.

'The Voice' is choice; it's so over for 'Idol'

Monday, May 06, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

We're heading into the least appealing part of NBC's "The Voice" - the part that's the most like "American Idol."

Video: Justin Bieber attacked by fan onstage in Dubai

Monday, May 06, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

Watch as a fan rushes onstage during Justin Bieber's performance in Dubai Sunday.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Report: YouTube Set To Launch Paid Channel Subscriptions Within Weeks

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

A person familiar with the matter said YouTube is set to announce a series of channels that will require payment within a few weeks.

Calif. Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Ban Pot Dispensaries

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:50 PM EDT

The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that city governments have the authority to outlaw local medical marijuana dispensaries.

Man Dressed In Cowboy Attire Sought In Attack On Huntington Park Cabbie

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:30 PM EDT

Police say the male and female suspects brutally attacked a cab driver after he refused service when they shouted profanities at him.

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation Of Middle School In Pomona

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:29 PM EDT

A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of students at a Pomona middle school Monday, district officials said.

Rain Leaves Thousands Of LADWP, SoCal Edison Customers Without Power

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Thousands of Southland residents were without power Monday morning, primarily due to weather.


NBC Los Angeles

Pfizer Sells Viagra on Website to Fight Fraud

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:28 PM EDT

Pfizer, the drug company that makes Viagra, began selling the erectile-dysfunction treatment online Monday to fight fake pharmacy websites.

Burglar Caught on Tape Spraypainting Security Camera

Monday, May 06, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

Long Beach police are searching for a man caught on video apparently burglarizing a Long Beach hardware store last year.

Study: Lick Your Baby's Dirty Pacifier

Monday, May 06, 2013 03:13 PM EDT

A study published the journal Pediatrics on Monday found that when parents sucked on their child's pacifier as a "cleaning" method, the child was less likely to develop asthma and eczema later in life. Photo Credit: Getty Images

LAPD Launches Probes Into USC Party Clash

Monday, May 06, 2013 02:44 PM EDT

The LAPD has launched investigations into several complaints of excessive force and racial profiling against officers involved in a weekend confrontation with mostly black and Latino students in an...

Black Bear Knocked Out in Santa Clarita Neighborhood

Monday, May 06, 2013 02:44 PM EDT

Authorities tranquilized a black bear that was wandering around a Santa Clarita neighborhood on Monday morning. Photo Credit: Jessica Boyer for KHTS


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Boston bombing: suspect's friend released pending trial

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

Robel Phillipos, a friend of bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was released Monday from federal custody.

Cities, counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries, California Supreme Court rules

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:31 PM EDT

The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities and counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries.

FBI: Terror attack thwarted in Minnesota

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:02 PM EDT

A potentially deadly terror attack targeting a city in Minnesota has been foiled during its early planning stages.

Pico Rivera bar stabbing investigation under way; suspect sought

Monday, May 06, 2013 04:47 PM EDT

A woman and two men were hospitalized after they were stabbed during an argument at a bar in Pico Rivera.

Big Sunday event hits LA, supports needy organizations

Monday, May 06, 2013 04:44 PM EDT

Thousands of people from all over the state got together to take part in Big Sunday, in support of nonprofits.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

LA Mayoral Candidates: Boost Education Reform

Monday, May 06, 2013 03:31 PM EDT

The countdown is on for the May 21st election and the candidates are coming-a-courting. Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti were out this morning talking about education reform and  the California law commonly known as "Parent Trigger".

DUI Checkpoint Honors Teen Killed By Drunk Driver

Monday, May 06, 2013 03:16 PM EDT

On November 1, 2009 as 19-year old Taylor Moss drove home on the 101 freeway, a man she had never met killed her by driving drunk. With the support of Oxnard PD, its first DUI Checkpoint was established in honor of a victim; in Taylor's honor.

USC Students Claim Racial Profiling After Party Bust

Monday, May 06, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

Some minority students at USC are accusing the LAPD of racial profiling and excessive force after police in riot gear break up a house party.

Blues, LA Kings playing tense playoff defense

Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:32 PM EDT

Three games into the Los Angeles Kings' tremendously tense playoff series with the St. Louis Blues, it's clear the scores are so low because the stakes are so high.

Cooler weather aids fight against Calif. wildfire

Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:31 PM EDT

Cool, moist air moving into Southern California is helping firefighters build containment lines around a huge wildfire burning through coastal mountains.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Disney Makes ‘Star Wars’ Video Game Deal With EA

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

Walt Disney Co. announced Monday it has reached a deal for future “Star Wars” video games to be developed by Electronic Arts, a Redwood City game publisher with significant operations in Playa Vista.

Evolve Builds Studio for CraveOnline

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

CraveOnline, which publishes content for men, announced Friday that it has built a 4,000-square-foot studio at its Ladera Heights headquarters.

BofA Settles With Mortgage Insurer

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

Bank of America Corp. has agreed to pay mortgage insurer MBIA Inc. $1.6 billion to settle legal disputes related to home loans from its Countrywide Financial unit that were packaged into securities during the financial crisis, the bank announced Monday.

Judge Orders Colony to Proceed With Casino Sale

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

A New Jersey judge has ordered Santa Monica firm Colony Capital LLC to proceed with the sale of an Atlantic City hotel and casino to the operator of an online poker site.

Boingo Adds Advertising Experience to Executive Team

Monday, May 06, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

Boingo announced Monday that it has appointed Nick Hulse as president, replacing Chief Executive Dave Hagan in the role.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Michael Jackson Had a Number of Drugs in his System, Jury is Told

Monday, May 06, 2013 07:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Michael Jackson had a long list of prescription drugs in his system when he died in the days before his anticipated comeback tour, a toxicologist with the Los Angeles County coroner’s office testified Monday. Dan Anderson, …

Mental Patient Who Threatened School Due in Court – Chip Yost Reports

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KTLA) — A community is on edge Monday after a mentally ill man who had threatened to terrorize a Garden Grove elementary school managed to escape from his Santa Ana mental health facility. Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/05/06/mental-patient-who-threatened-school-due-in-court/#ixzz2SYWoKAnR …

Mental Patient Who Threatened School Due in Court

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KTLA) — A community is on edge Monday after a mentally ill man who had threatened to terrorize a Garden Grove elementary school managed to escape from his Santa Ana mental health facility. Norris Phuoc Nguyen, 23, …

CSUCI Students Give Special Thanks to Firefighters – Dave Mecham Reports

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KTLA) — Students at California State University Channel Islands Monday gave firefighters a special thank you for their heroic work in battling the Springs Fire. The fire was 80 percent contained as of Monday morning, the Ventura County …

Free Child Car Seat Checks – Make an Appointment

Monday, May 06, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

Gayle Anderson has been reporting for the ” KTLA Morning News” since 1993 and in that time has become a viewer favorite due to her enthusiastic participatory style of reporting on unique and interesting stories in Southern California. …


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