Monday, December 24, 2012

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Los Angeles Times

Husband sets wife on fire during fight with child nearby, police say

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 09:52 AM EST

A Fresno man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence after he allegedly set his common-law wife on fire Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Marines to undergo random Breathalyzer tests

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 01:22 AM EST

The alcohol screening program 'is primarily for deterrence and education,' but commanders can hand out punishment, Marine Lt. Gen. R.E. Milstead Jr. says. SAN DIEGO — Starting Jan. 1, Marines at Camp Pendleton and other bases will be subject to random Breathalyzer tests twice a year under what is billed as the toughest anti-drinking policy in the U.S. military.

Catalina Island Conservancy loses 3 more board members

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 01:22 AM EST

They cite differences with the nonprofit's executive director and issues with her employment contract. Ann Muscat is pushing for development of new tourist attractions on Catalina. The conservancy that manages nine-tenths of Catalina Island began caving in on itself last week as a scientist and three members of the board of directors, one of them a major donor, walked away over differences with ...

L.A. City Hall is one of painter's masterpieces

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 01:22 AM EST

Joe Nicoletti has painted a lot of historic buildings and celebrity homes over the years, but City Hall remains a favorite subject. Joe Nicoletti started out painting houses in New Jersey. These days, he paints Los Angeles City Hall.

Medical field works to reduce number of surgical mistakes

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 12:07 AM EST

Larney Johnson, 21, was treated at California Hospital Medical Center for a gunshot to the kidney. Three years later, doctors discovered that his surgeons had left a sponge inside him. The bullet that struck Larney Johnson while he was playing basketball with friends punctured his kidney before lodging in his spine and immediately paralyzing him.


Canyon News

Canyon News - Former UCLA Professor Dies

Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 11:26 PM EST

WESTWOOD—Former UCLA Faculty Member in the department of political science, Richard Baum, died on Friday, December 14 at the age of 72. There will be a memorial service to be held on January 19, 2013 at UCLA’S Faculty Center located at , at 2 p.m. The university announced the professor’s death on December 18. A statement from Baum’s son indicated that Richard had passed away in his home.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Firefighters Knock Down Blaze At West LA Restaurant

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 08:39 PM EST

Firefighters Monday knocked down a blaze at a restaurant in West Los Angeles.

Adopted Burn Victim From China Undergoes 9 Surgeries Since Arriving In LA

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 08:08 PM EST

A 10-year-old burn victim from China has undergone a huge changes since arriving in Los Angeles last year.

Laguna Woods’ City Manager Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 07:10 PM EST

The city manager of Laguna Woods was arrested and booked into county jail Friday night for allegedly driving under the influence.

Gov. Brown Pardons 79 Felons Based On ‘Exemplary Behavior’

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 06:42 PM EST

Gov. Jerry Brown issued pardons to 79 convicted felons who served their sentences and committed no other crimes for at least a decade.

‘Odd Couple’ Star Jack Klugman Dead At The Age Of 90

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 05:59 PM EST

Actor Jack Klugman died on Monday at the age of 90, his attorney confirmed.


Orange County Register

Will Cars Land fill up with holiday crowds?

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 07:41 PM EST

ANAHEIM - Disneyland traditionally draws its biggest crowds of the year between Christmas and New Year's Day, sometimes forcing the park to send visitors next door to Disney California Adventure when it's too full. But this year may be different: Disney California Adventure might be just...

Sunday shooting victim is Placentia man, 24

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 06:56 PM EST

PLACENTIA - Authorities have identified a 24-year-old man killed Sunday in what police are investigating as a gang-related shooting. Police on Monday identified Jorge Gonzales Valdez of Placentia as the man found shot to death in an alley in the 600 block of Center Street early Sunday morning....

Newport lifeguard dies after fall from bicycle

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 05:09 PM EST

NEWPORT BEACH - Seasonal lifeguard Brian Gray died Saturday of injuries sustained from a fall off a bicycle, officials said. He was 38 years old. Gray had worked for the city of Newport Beach for more than 21 years and was one of the rescuers who saved a boy trapped in sand near 8th Street in...

Iron Butterfly bassist to be remembered at show Thursday

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 04:40 PM EST

Hennessey's Tavern in Dana Point will host a memorial show Thursday night for Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman, who died Friday in Laguna Niguel, where he lived....

Costa Mesa teen waiting for a heart transplant

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 04:24 PM EST

COSTA MESA His family and his doctors thought it was just the flu, but when doctors at Hoag Hospital took an X-ray of his chest, everything changed. They told Costa Mesa resident Zeke Kendall, 19, that his heart was inflamed and there was a large clot in a chamber, his father Dusty said. Zeke had...


The Press-Enterprise

MORENO VALLEY: Gun-toting man triggers evacuation

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 11:46 AM EST

He walked in to a Wal-Mart, asked for a manager and ran away, triggering a police search | VIDEO


Los Angeles Daily News

Frank Giradot: Comfort, joy for soldiers at LAX's USO

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 09:04 PM EST

LOS ANGELES - It's Friday afternoon - four days until Christmas - and the smell of burgers on the grill at the Bob Hope Hollywood USO at Los Angeles International Airport makes you hungry.

Muscoy thieves swipe elderly couple's Christmas decorations

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 08:34 PM EST

MUSCOY - Jerks. Thieves on Christmas Eve stole three decorative reindeer from the front yard of a First Avenue woman who has battled cancer and put out the displays as a final remembrance of a departed relative who cherished the holiday.

Henry's Tacos gets a two-week reprieve, possibly new owners

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 08:08 PM EST

Henry's Tacos didn't get local landmark status but the Studio City stand did get a reprieve from a New Year's Eve closing date and maybe new owners.

Editorial: Extraordinary gifts -- Southern Californians who represent the true spirit of the holiday season

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 08:07 PM EST

PATRICIA Osatti of West Hills reaches out to comfort patients at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys. Haitian immigrants Carlo and Angela Alce of Redlands open the doors to their Dhat Island restaurant and feed Caribbean creole cuisine to local homeless people.

Gun locks prevent tragedy: Letters to the Editor for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 07:53 PM EST

It should be mandatory that all new gun sales come with a locking device for the trigger mechanism.


NBC Los Angeles

House Fire in South LA Kills Neighborhood Altruist

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 09:45 PM EST

A man in his fifties, known lovingly by neighbors as "Blue," died Monday morning after the two-bedroom home where he was apparently living burst into flames.

LAFD Works Bulletproof Vests into Calls, if Needed

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 09:00 PM EST

Los Angeles firefighters are prepared in case they are attacked while responding to a call, as was the case in western New York Monday when two volunteer firefighters were killed and two other seriously injured...

Actor Jack Klugman Dies at 90

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 06:46 PM EST

Jack Klugman, who made an art of gruffness in TV's ``The Odd Couple'' and ``Quincy, M.E.,'' has died at the age of 90.

Driver Crashes Into Ambulance on 60 Freeway Exit

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 02:45 PM EST

A CHP officer responding to a crash was injured when another vehicle crashed into the officer's vehicle and an ambulance. Photo Credit: Press-Enterprise

Last-Minute Shopping Don'ts

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 12:45 PM EST

If you’re shopping at the last minute, be prepared to brave the crowds, and keep these tips in mind. Photo Credit: AP


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Man found dead in burned-out South LA home

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 08:08 PM EST

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found in a burned-out home in South L.A. on Monday.

6 children hurt when gas can explodes in Texas

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 05:38 PM EST

Six children in Texas have been injured by an explosion after gas was poured from a can onto an open fire pit.

LA Mission hands out meals, toys to homeless

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 04:38 PM EST

Thousands filed into the Los Angeles Mission in downtown to receive free meals and toys on Christmas Eve.

Lance Armstrong sued over UK libel case

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 04:08 PM EST

A British newspaper is suing Lance Armstrong after it settled a libel case over doping allegations.

Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 03:38 PM EST

An Afghan policewoman shot and killed an American adviser outside the police headquarters in Kabul, officials said.


Daily Breeze

Manhattan Beach to replace, repair beach staircases

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 10:03 PM EST

Nearly two dozen staircases linking Manhattan Beach's popular Strand to the busy beachfront bike path beneath it will be replaced or repaired during an upcoming improvement project.

Forecast calls for a dry Christmas

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 10:02 PM EST

A storm system moving through the region Monday left last-minute shoppers dodging raindrops and commuters facing wet streets, but the the National Weather Service predicted the wet weather would let up by Christmas morning.

Wednesday police log for Torrance

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 05:17 PM EST

Torrance: Strong-arm robbery. 4:30 to 4:45 a.m. Dec. 13, 3600 block of Blair Way. Someone walked up to the victim and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground and unconscious. Keys, a cellphone and wallet were reported stolen.

405 Freeway crash in Culver City involving big rig causes injuries

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 05:03 PM EST

As many as four people were injured Monday morning when a sedan and a big rig collided in Culver City, causing the big rig to jackknife and the car to become partially stuck under the truck, the California Highway Patrol said.

El Segundo driving museum's classic cars will join Rose Parade

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 05:03 PM EST

Keep your eyes on the antique cars in next week's Rose Parade, because two of them might look familiar if you've visited El Segundo's Automobile Driving Museum.


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