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Los Angeles Times

Massive Rim fire continues to reshape lives and topography

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 01:03 AM EDT

The blaze, now 134,000 acres, pushes into Yosemite National Park. Each day, what it does depends on the wind. GROVELAND, Calif. — On Day 9, the sweeping Rim fire reshaped lives and topography from pristine wilderness areas to a famed national park to mountain communities that could be in the direct line of fire, depending at any moment on which way the wind blew.        

Students press schools to drop fossil fuel stocks

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 12:18 AM EDT

San Francisco State moved this summer to divest. But the UC system and others express concern about the financial impact. In the 1980s, student protests against apartheid led universities to sell off stocks in companies doing business in South Africa. More recently, concerns about genocide in Darfur, the health effects of tobacco and handgun violence led to more college divestments.        

Political planning is underway for a post-Filner San Diego

Sunday, Aug 25, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

Planning has begun for a special election to find a successor for the mayor, who will remain in office through Friday. Would-be candidates begin to assess their chances at becoming the 36th mayor. SAN DIEGO — Under his resignation deal with the City Council, Bob Filner will remain mayor until the end of business hours Friday, complete with a police security detail.        

Longtime photographer of Hollywood celebrities gets own red carpet

Sunday, Aug 25, 2013 11:34 PM EDT

For decades Bill Jones snapped celebrities for black magazines and newspapers. Now a fundraiser will help him with medical costs. For decades Bill Jones has photographed Hollywood celebrities walking down the red carpet for African American magazines and newspapers.        

Making sure HIV-positive women get the care they need

Sunday, Aug 25, 2013 10:49 PM EDT

The Ladies of Diversity in downtown Los Angeles works to give HIV-positive homeless women of color a reason to stay connected to medical services. In the back of a skid row community health center, a woman with teardrop tattoos under her eyes begins to tell her story.        


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Candidates Lining Up To Run For Mayor As San Diego Prepares For Special Election

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 07:04 PM EDT

People were lining up Monday to run for mayor of San Diego in the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal that toppled Bob Filner and led to yet another city employee claiming she was mistreated by the former congressman.

Bill Would Encourage Relocation Of Mountain Lions

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

California would relocate more troublesome mountain lions instead of killing them under a bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.

Bill Would Let Non-Physicians Perform Abortions

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 06:52 PM EDT

Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and physician assistants could perform a type of early abortion under a bill approved Monday by the state Senate, leaving the measure one step from the governor.

Mom, Boyfriend Arrested In Death Of 14-Month-Old Boy At Inglewood Hospital

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 05:48 PM EDT

The mother of a 14-month-old Hawthorne boy who died at a nearby hospital has been arrested along with her boyfriend, authorities said Monday.

Boy Scouts Place 8 Goshawk Traps To Safely Capture Birds Of Prey At LAX

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 05:04 PM EDT

Uniformed Boy Scouts from Palos Verdes Estates Monday placed newly built Goshawk traps to capture birds of prey at the Los Angeles International Airport.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

US Open: Venus Williams upsets 12th-seeded Kirsten Flipkens

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has provided one of the upsets on Day 1 of the US Open by beating 12th seed Kirsten Flipkens.

Hispanic man in 20s killed in Montebello hit-run crash

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

An unidentified man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in Montebello early Monday morning.

Mother, boyfriend arrested for Hawthorne infant's death

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

A mother and her boyfriend were arrested Monday following the suspicious death of a 14-month-old Hawthorne boy.

Survivors testify in Fort Hood shooting sentencing phase

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 05:21 PM EDT

Several people testified Monday during the sentencing phase of the Fort Hood Army base shooting rampage trial.

Simi Valley school mourns death of staff member

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 03:51 PM EDT

A Simi Valley high school is mourning the loss of a staff member who was killed by her son Saturday.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

What Really Happened With Westlake High School Football?

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 04:56 PM EDT

Was it hazing? Sexual assault? Just a "pushing and shoving" match? What was supposed to be a great trip to Oahu to kick off Westlake High School's 2013 football program ended up...

Flash Floods Strand Cars In Southern CA Desert

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

Thunderstorms in the Southern California desert have dumped several inches of rain, causing flash floods that stranded vehicles on roadways.

LA County told to find foster care for children

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 12:26 PM EDT

California officials are threatening to fine Los Angeles County as it struggles with a critical shortage of foster care for children removed from homes.

At The NAHJ Convention: The Future Of News

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 11:11 AM EDT

Students at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists learn the tools to be a successful Journalist in the years to come.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Docstoc Acquires Recommendation Site

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

Docstoc has acquired New York recommendation site BestVendor to further build out its suite of products.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Drop

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 05:17 PM EDT

In Monday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 64 points, or .04 percent, to 14,946. The Nasdaq dropped less than a point to 3,658. The S&P 500 was down seven points, or .04 percent, to 1,657. The LABJ Stock Index gained less than a point to 165.

Aecom to Design Sacramento Kings Arena

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 03:47 PM EDT

Downtown L.A. construction and engineering firm Aecom has been hired as the lead architect to design a new arena for the Sacramento Kings, the NBA franchise announced Monday.

Response Genetics Acquires Cancer Test

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 03:47 PM EDT

East L.A. diagnostic testing firm Response Genetics announced Monday it had acquired an FDA-cleared test for diagnosing certain cancers.

Amgen to Acquire Onyx for $10.4 Billion

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

Biotech giant Amgen Inc. said it has reached a $10.4-billion deal for cancer drug maker Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc., the Los Angeles Times reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

California Soldier Awarded Medal of Honor Faced ‘Blizzard of Bullets’

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama recognized a soldier’s struggles on and off the battlefield when he presented the Medal of Honor on Monday. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter received the top combat valor medal for demonstrating “the urge to serve …

Seal Beach Considers Moratorium on New E-Cigarette Vendors

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 05:27 PM EDT

SEAL BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — The city council in Seal Beach was expected to meet Monday to consider a moratorium on approving new business licenses for shops that sell electronic cigarettes. The battery powered e-cigarettes use vapors to deliver nicotine …

Man Struck, Killed While Using Walker to Cross Street in Reseda

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 04:12 PM EDT

RESEDA, Calif. (KTLA) — Police were searching for the driver of a Nissan 300ZX that struck and killed a man who was using a walker to cross a street in Reseda Monday morning. The deadly crash happened just after 6 …

Investigators Seek Motive in Simi Valley Rampage

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) — Authorities on Sunday continued their investigation into the fatal rampage in which a Simi Valley man allegedly killed his mother before he was shot and killed by police. Ryan Carnan, 29, was armed with a …

Thunderstorms Possible for Mountains, High Desert – Mark Kriski’s Monday Forecast

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 01:27 PM EDT

Mark Kriski’s weather forecast for Monday, Aug. 26. …


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