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Los Angeles Times

Beverly Hills principal's on-campus camp is for-profit business

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 02:37 AM EDT

Some parents of Beverly Hills High students thought money paid to the principal's sports camp went to support the school's teams. Not so. Raj Batra did not hesitate to pay hundreds of dollars for his son to attend what he thought was a summer sports training session put on by Beverly Hills High School.        

Study dispels notions of 'no-holds barred' sex on campus

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 12:35 AM EDT

A new study finds that sexual activity among college students hasn't increased in recent decades — but students are more likely to report having sex with a friend. Despite popular alarm and fascination with "hooking up" on campus, college students are not having sex with more partners than in the past few decades, are no more accepting of sex before marriage and are actually less likely to ...

Coming year will be test of reforms at Jordan High

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 12:22 AM EDT

With classes resuming Tuesday, observers hope the school can build on performance and morale improvements made over the last two years. When classes begin Tuesday in L.A. Unified, it will be the first opening day that Sherri Williams has missed in 31 years — and that doesn't count her time as a student.        

State senators urge maker of OxyContin to turn over names of physicians

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 12:22 AM EDT

Two state senators call on the maker of OxyContin to turn over the names of California physicians it suspects of recklessly prescribing its pills to drug dealers and addicts. Two state senators on Monday called on the maker of OxyContin to turn over the names of California physicians it suspects recklessly prescribed its pills to drug dealers and addicts.        

Labor targets GOP on immigration overhaul

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 12:22 AM EDT

Labor union members are preparing for a rally Wednesday to urge GOP members of Congress to take up a Senate bill on a pathway to citizenship. When thousands of activists from around California converge on Bakersfield on Wednesday for a protest in favor of an immigration overhaul, union members like Gabriel Zamora will be on the front lines.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Ex-L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to be 'visiting fellow' at Harvard

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 01:37 AM EDT

Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be a "visiting fellow" this fall at Harvard's Institute of Politics, where he will lead discussions and participate in study groups with the university's students, it was announced Monday.

Brown gives reprieve from tickets at broken meters

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 01:37 AM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed into law a measure banning cities from ticketing people who park at broken meters, although Los Angeles officials had asked him to veto the bill.

LAFD Capt. Matthew McKnight, 51, collapses and dies at 9-1-1 dispatch center

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 01:37 AM EDT

A veteran firefighter captain collapsed and died while working at the city dispatch center early Monday morning.

Pot-farm raid in Topanga State Park yields $2.5 million worth of marijuana

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 01:36 AM EDT

Park rangers raided a pot farm hidden amid chaparral in Topanga State Park on Friday, and removed marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $2.

'Breaking Bad' episode dedicated to late Calabasas teen Kevin Cordasco

Monday, Aug 12, 2013 09:51 PM EDT

For family and friends of Calabasas teen Kevin Cordasco, watching the first episode of "Breaking Bad"'s final season Sunday night -- dedicated in his memory -- was a bittersweet experience.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Twins Get Miguel Sulbaran From Dodgers To Finish Butera Trade

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 05:24 PM EDT

The player to be named in the trade that sent catcher Drew Butera from Minnesota to the Los Angeles Dodgers now has a name.

Parolee Taken Into Custody After Canyon Country Foot Pursuit

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 05:17 PM EDT

A Santa Clarita-area parolee was taken into custody after a routine parole visit apparently went awry, according to reports Tuesday.

Actresses Berry, Garner Call For Tougher Paparazzi Laws

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 04:43 PM EDT

Two of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses went before state lawmakers Tuesday to call for restrictions on paparazzi access to their kids.

Last Chance To Catch Perseid Meteor Shower In SoCal

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 04:23 PM EDT

You still have one more chance to catch the Perseid meteor shower over the skies of Southern California.

Moreno Valley Councilman Resigns After Being Arrested On Suspicion Of Felony Fraud

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 04:21 PM EDT

A Moreno Valley City Councilman Tuesday was facing several felony fraud charges after he was arrested for improperly collecting income from a state program that provided in-home care for his mother.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Unlawful sex with students: Charges filed in Corona

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

A former Corona special-education teacher was charged Tuesday with felony counts involving sex with students.

Alaska serial killer: FBI releases updated timeline

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

The FBI on Monday released an updated timeline of travels and crimes by Israel Keyes, a confessed Alaska serial killer.

Inducing labor may be tied to autism - study

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

The biggest study of its kind suggests autism might be linked with inducing and speeding up labor, experts say.

Sinkhole Disney World: Florida sinkhole not expanding - official

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 05:21 PM EDT

A Florida official where a villa was partially swallowed into the ground says it doesn't appear the sinkhole is growing.

Hyperloop, Elon Musk's next unconventional invention, aims for LA-SF travel

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

After more than a year of dropping hints, Elon Musk unveiled his futuristic plan for high-speed travel, the 'Hyperloop.'


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

LA allows veggie gardens between curb and sidewalk

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

Los Angeles city officials have voted to allow green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts to plant vegetable gardens in public parkways between the curb and the sidewalk.

LAUSD Students Start New School Year With Enhanced Security

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 02:41 PM EDT

In this post Sandy Hook era, LAUSD has reviewed and refined it's lockdown policy.  Locking down the school is still the first choice, but the Chief of the LAUSD police recognized, it's not always the best choice.  A teacher or principal might have a better way to keep students safe.

California First State To Recognize Transgender Students

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 02:41 PM EDT

It's a major victory for transgender students. Now, regardless what the birth certificate indicates, if a students identifies as the opposite gender the school has to accommodate that gender choice.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Wilcon to Acquire Freedom Dark Fiber Networks

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

Wilcon, a downtown L.A. regional fiber optic network and data center company, on Tuesday said it acquired a Marina Del Rey competitor, Freedom Dark Fiber Networks.

Broadway Financial Shrinks Quarterly Loss

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

Broadway Financial Corp. again reported a quarterly loss as the struggling bank holding company continued to recover from the financial downturn.

Nasdaq, Dow, S&P Up; LABJ Down

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:47 PM EDT

In Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 31 points to 15,451. The Nasdaq rose 14 points to 3,684. The S&P 500 rose 5 points to 1,694. The LABJ Stock Index fell less than 1 point to 168.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust to Sell shares

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 06:02 PM EDT

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust plans to sell 11.3 million shares in a secondary public offering.

Disney Toxic Dumping Case Dismissed

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 12:17 PM EDT

A federal judge has dismissed a $1 billion environmental lawsuit against Walt Disney Co., which accused the studio of dumping cancer-causing toxins at its 50-acre Burbank film and TV production facility, The Wrap reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

California Transgender Students to Choose Bathrooms, Sports Teams

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has become the first state in the nation to allow transgendered students to choose which school bathrooms and locker rooms to use and which sport teams to join based on their gender identity. Gov. Jerry Brown …

Owner of Rottweiler Shot by Police Charged With Intimidating Witness

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 04:42 PM EDT

HAWTHORNE, Calif. (KTLA) — The owner of a rottweiler that was shot and killed by Hawthorne police was charged Tuesday with multiple felony counts. Leon Rosby, 52, turned himself in after being charged with intimidating a witness and making criminal …

Gradual Warm Up to Peak Thursday – Mark Kriski’s Tuesday Forecast

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Mark Kriski’s weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 13. …

Corona Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Involving 5 Boys

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 01:12 PM EDT

CORONA, Calif. (KTLA) — A high school teacher in Corona was charged on Tuesday with 16 felony counts for alleged sex crimes involving five underage boys. Summer Michelle Hansen, 31, was free on bail and was scheduled to be arraigned …

Arraignment Delayed for Mom, Boyfriend Charged in Boy’s Torture Death

Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

LANCASTER, Calif. (KTLA) — The arraignment for a Lancaster woman and her boyfriend accused of torturing and killing her 8-year-old son has been continued until October. Pearl Fernandez, 29, and Isuaro Aguirre, 32, both appeared in court Tuesday and were …


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