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Los Angeles Times

In newly released testimony, Ford discusses assassination attempt

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 10:18 AM EDT

The testimony, ordered before the trial of Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, was filed away and largely forgotten until Monday. SACRAMENTO — Almost four decades ago, President Ford sat down in a Washington office building to talk about the time someone tried to kill him.        

Crews get first break against Rim fire

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 02:04 AM EDT

Crews battle the massive Rim fire on more level ground and tankers are able to drop retardant on accessible ridges. GROVELAND, Calif. — On Day 10 of the Rim fire — even as the blaze scorched its way deeper into the northern end of Yosemite National Park — firefighters got their first small break Monday against massive forces of nature.        

Rival campers who opened fire turn out to be sheriff's deputies

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 01:52 AM EDT

Feuding L.A. County deputies, both off duty at Prado Regional Park, apparently didn't know they were colleagues. An apparent booze-fueled dispute over loud music between two groups at a Chino campground over the weekend escalated to the point where men from both sides drew guns and opened fire.        

Suspected cockfighting ring busted in Antelope Valley

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 01:33 AM EDT

Nearly 300 birds, most seemingly groomed for battle, are seized in the latest cockfighting bust in four months in the Antelope Valley. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies busted up a suspected cockfighting ring in the Antelope Valley on Monday, seizing nearly 300 birds, most of them groomed for battle.        

Criminal case in fatal UCLA lab fire advances

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 12:34 AM EDT

Case against UCLA professor Patrick Harran moves closer to trial after judge refuses to dismiss 4 felony charges in 2008 lab fire. The criminal case against UCLA chemistry professor Patrick Harran moved closer to trial Monday when a judge refused to dismiss four felony charges stemming from a laboratory fire that killed a 23-year-old staff research assistant.        


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Sheriff’s Investigators: Suspicious Device Cleared At John Wayne Airport

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:50 PM EDT

Authorities said a suspicious device found in a baggage screening area at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana has been cleared by investigators after prompting the closure of a terminal Tuesday afternoon.

Brush Fire Breaks Out Above Azusa

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:50 PM EDT

A brush fire has broken out Tuesday afternoon above Azusa at the bottom of San Gabriel Canyon.

Gov. Jerry Brown Proposes $315M Prison Fix

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 05:31 PM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown is asking state lawmakers to approve spending $315 million this year to lease cells in private prisons and jails as an alternative to releasing roughly 9,600 inmates to comply with a federal court order.

Coroner: Child May Have Been Killed In Rancho Cucamonga Crash

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 05:19 PM EDT

A fatal crash between a motorcyclist and a big rig truck in Rancho Cucamonga was under investigation Tuesday.

Crews Work To Clear Downed Cable Lines, Support Beam From 91 Freeway In Anaheim

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 04:28 PM EDT

Downed cable lines Tuesday prompted the closure of the 91 Freeway in Anaheim.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Fatal Santa Ana hit-and-run suspect charged, pleads not guilty

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

A Santa Ana man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to killing two people in a vehicular crash and fleeing the scene.

Counterfeit watches seized at Los Angeles International Airport

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 05:27 PM EDT

Customs officers seized counterfeit watches from a Chinese shipment at LAX with an estimated face value of $1.25 million.

4-year-old killed in Rancho Cucamonga motorcycle-truck crash

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 05:06 PM EDT

A 4-year-old was killed in a semi-truck crash while riding on the back of a motorcycle in Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.

George Zimmerman will ask Fla. to pay some legal bills

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 04:36 PM EDT

George Zimmerman's attorney is going to ask the state of Florida to pay for some of his client's non-lawyer legal bills.

President Gerald Ford recalls assassination attempt in video

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 04:07 PM EDT

Newly released footage shows President Gerald Ford recalling how a Charles Manson disciple tried to kill him in Sacramento.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Dolphins & Whales Enjoy The Local Surf...Together!

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 04:26 PM EDT

Even though blue whales and bottlenose dolphins swim in some of the same oceans, they don't run in the same social circles and are not typically seen together.

Engine Failure Causes Plane To Make Emergency Landing At LAX

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 04:26 PM EDT

Scary moments for passengers headed to Seattle. Their plane suddenly had engine failure while in the sky. Flight 477 had taken off from LAX.

Arsonist Strikes Fullerton High School Office

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 11:56 AM EDT

Why would anyone start a fire at a school's administration office? Start That's one of the many questions investigators are trying to answer in the aftermath of a strange middle-of-the-night fire.

California Port Truck Drivers Go On 24-Hour Strike

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

At least 15 port truck drivers have gone on strike, claiming their company is trying to thwart their efforts to unionize. LA media sources report the strike will last for 24 hours.

Seal Beach E-Cigarette Smoke Shop Proposed Ban

Monday, Aug 26, 2013 11:11 PM EDT

As popular as electronic cigarettes are becoming, Seal Beach lawmakers are proposing to put a halt on any new e-smoke shops from opening up in the community.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Maguire Sells Van Nuys Aviation Holdings

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

Maguire Aviation, the largest tenant at Van Nuys Airport, has been sold to national aviation operator Signature Flight Support in a deal valued at $69 million.

Colony Capital Shuffles European Executives

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

Santa Monica investment firm Colony Capital promoted two executives on Tuesday to lead its European investment strategy.

Railcar Maker to Hire 150 in Palmdale

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

Japanese light rail manufacturer Kinkisharyo International is looking to hire more than 150 employees for its Palmdale facility.

Former Long Beach Medical Supply Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:02 PM EDT

The former owner of a Long Beach medical equipment supply company pleaded guilty in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday to a $2.6 million health care fraud scheme.

Markets Fall

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:02 PM EDT

In Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 170 points, or 1.1 percent, to 14,776. The Nasdaq was down 79 points, or 2.2 percent, to 3,579. The S&P 500 fell 26 points, or 1.6 percent, to 1,630. The LABJ Stock Index closed down three points to 162.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Glendale Schools to Monitor Students on Social Media

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 06:27 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Calif. (KTLA) – Glendale public educators are starting the new academic year off with the expansion of a program that monitors student activity on social media sites, school district official said Tuesday. Some 13,000 middle and high school students …

Firefighter’s Son Charged in Series of Arsons

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 03:57 PM EDT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) — The son of a veteran firefighter was charged with arson Tuesday in connection with several fires started in Yorba Linda and Anaheim. Gabriel Michael Castillo, 19, was charged with five felony counts of arson of …

First L.A. Unified School Gets iPads in $1-Billion Effort

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 02:57 PM EDT

CARSON, Calif. — An elementary school in Carson on Tuesday became a pioneer in a $1-billion effort to provide iPads to every student in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Broadacres Elementary School handed out the Apple tablet computers ahead …

Man, 85, Killed in Santa Ana Hit-And-Run; Suspect Held

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 02:12 PM EDT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) — A man turned himself in after an elderly pedestrian was killed Tuesday in a hit-and-run, authorities said. Officers responded to the 500 block of South Euclid Street about 5:15 a.m. after a caller reported seeing …

Flash Flood Watches for Deserts, Mountains – Mark Kriski’s Tuesday Forecast

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

Mark Kriski’s weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 27. …


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