Saturday, January 26, 2013

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Los Angeles Times

L.A. mayoral candidates sound off on pot dispensaries

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:30 PM EST

The five top contenders start outlining how they would handle the proliferation of marijuana shops in Los Angeles. Most argue for paring them back. As Los Angeles voters face the possibility of as many as three medical marijuana initiatives on the May ballot, several mayoral candidates have begun to outline their own plans to deal with the proliferation of pot dispensaries — an issue that has ...

Mishandling of abuse cases threatens Mahony's legacy with Latinos

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:30 PM EST

Revelations about how the retired L.A. archbishop dealt with two pedophile priests threaten to tarnish his legacy of fighting for immigrants, an effort he described as his calling. On a Sunday night at Dodger Stadium in 1986, Archbishop Roger M. Mahony celebrated Mass in flawless Spanish. In an era when immigrants in Los Angeles were routinely derided as parasites and criminals, the archbishop ...

Nude woman hits nude fiance with car, CHP says

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 12:15 PM EST

Authorities are investigating after a woman in San Bernardino County allegedly struck her fiance with a car. The California Highway Patrol said both were naked at the time of the Thursday incident.

For the record

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 03:15 AM EST

Sundance party: An article in the Jan. 25 Calendar section about a party thrown by Creative Artists Agency at the Sundance Film Festival said that CAA represents corporate clients Dell and the Sundance Institute. CAA does not work for those companies.

Federal panel advises tighter controls on painkiller Vicodin

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 01:15 AM EST

In a move to stem the epidemic of prescription drug deaths, an advisory panel to the FDA recommends that the agency reclassify hydrocodone, the active ingredient in Vicodin, as a Schedule II narcotic. In a move to stem the epidemic of prescription drug deaths, a federal advisory panel has recommended tighter controls on a narcotic painkiller best known by the brand name Vicodin. It is the nation ...


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LA’s First AIDS Hospice Returned To City In Memorial Service

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 07:53 PM EST

The Chris Brownlie Hospice, once used as the city's first hospice for AIDS patients, was turned back over to the city Saturday.

2 California Tickets Win $156K In Mega Millions Draw

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 06:47 PM EST

Two Southern California residents are $156,712 richer after coming oh-so-close in Friday's $89 million Mega Millions drawing.

Suspected DUI Driver Allegedly Drives Toward Cop During Attempted Stop

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 05:45 PM EST

A suspected drunken driver has been arrested after allegedly driving towards an officer during an attempted stop in Perris.

Victim Injured During Overnight Robbery Near UCLA

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 05:00 PM EST

Authorities say one person was slightly injured Saturday during an overnight robbery near the UCLA campus in Westwood.

Historic Crowds Expected At Gun Show In Costa Mesa

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 04:49 PM EST

A record turnout is expected at The Crossroads of the West gun show in Costa Mesa this weekend.


Orange County Register

John Wayne flight diverted after bird strike

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:40 PM EST

An American Airlines flight out of John Wayne Airport on its way to Dallas was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport shortly after it collided with three birds shortly after takeoff around 7:30 a.m. Saturday.The birds' collision with the Boeing 737's starboard engine forced...

About 900 count Orange County's homeless

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:03 PM EST

More than 900 volunteers braved the weather Saturday morning, starting around 3:30 a.m. to count Orange County's homeless...

O.C. gun show 'feeding frenzy' amid fears of a ban

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 07:30 PM EST

COSTA MESA - President Obama's tougher stance on gun laws and Congressional Democrats' latest move to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines brought thousands to the Crossroads of the West Gun Show at the Orange County Fair & Events Center on Saturday.Before the gates...

Developers: New homes would 'revitalize' Lake Forest auto mall

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 04:20 PM EST

LAKE FOREST - Residents, retailers, the city and school district all would benefit from about 225 new homes on land once occupied by the old Foothill Ranch auto mall, say a pair of developers who want the city to rezone the land for residential use. Representatives from Brookfield Residential and...

Sweet! Girl Scout cookies arrive; sales start Sunday

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 04:17 PM EST

Orange County Girl Scout troops spent a rainy Saturday unloading a combines total of about a million boxes of Girl Scout cookies at two locations - the Great Park in Irvine and the Buena Park Mall. About 700 volunteers showed up at the Irvine drop-off point, to handle around 600,000 boxes of Girl...


Los Angeles Daily News

Robotics tournament at Pierce College gets kids interested in technology

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:14 PM EST

Up, up. Right. Left. Down. Pierce College hosted its first-ever Vex Robotics Sack Attack Tournament on Saturday pitting nine teams of students from middle to high schools against one another in a battle of the bots. | PHOTOS

CD review: Sugar Stems, "Can't Wait"

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:05 PM EST

CD review: "Can't Wait," Sugar Stems. Rock Sugar Stems "Can't Wait" Screaming Apple 1/2 The Sugar Stems may not be a household name yet, but they just might be the most refreshing thing to come

Wall Street on the rebound as Dow nears 14,000

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:50 PM EST

When the Dow fell below 7,000 in early 2009, many investors figured it might never regain the levels it achieved in late 2007 when it crested 14,000.

L.A. Controller candidates push for needed efficiencies

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 07:59 PM EST

For Councilman Dennis Zine, his 12 years on the Los Angeles City Council and his 40 years working for the city are both benefits and drawbacks in the race for city controller.

'Backbeat' details the Beatles' journey from Liverpool to Germany to the world

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 07:05 PM EST

By the time you finish watching "Backbeat" you may want to "Twist & Shout."


NBC Los Angeles

Gun Show Draws Long Lines, Demand for Ammunition

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 05:11 PM EST

Long lines of firearms aficionados waited outside a gun show in Costa Mesa Saturday that was expected to draw a crowd in part because ammunition is reportedly in short supply at Southern California... Photo Credit: Michelle Valles

House Fire Leads to Discovery of Hundreds of Pot Plants

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 02:56 PM EST

Firefighters knocked down a house fire at a North Hills home Saturday and discovered about 300 to 500 marijuana plants as well as an interior irrigation system inside the residence to cultivate the plants,... Photo Credit: Getty Images / Scott Olson

Dodgers Begin Single-Game Ticket Sales, Celebrate FanFest

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 01:56 PM EST

For the first time in several years, the Dodgers on Saturday began selling single-game tickets. The team also planned a FanFest at the stadium Saturday.

Water From Sheared Hydrant Floods Home

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:11 AM EST

The sheared hydrant caused a 200-foot waterfall and took almost three hours to be shut off.

Off-Duty LAPD Officer Shoots Suspect

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 02:11 AM EST

Police were investigating on Friday the circumstances surrounding a shooting of a man by an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer in Crenshaw.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Venezuelan prison riot death toll above 60

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:49 PM EST

A bloody prison riot in Venezuela left at least 61 people dead and 120 injured. Nearly all injuries were from gunshots.

2 men sought in robbery near UCLA campus

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:19 PM EST

Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a man of his cell phone, wallet, and car keys near the UCLA campus.

Man arrested in fatal Colton bar shooting

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:19 PM EST

A man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting outside a bar at Valley Boulevard and Ninth Street in Colton.

Egyptians riot after soccer fans sentenced to die

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:19 PM EST

Egyptians rampaged through Port Said killing 27 people following death sentences for fans involved in soccer violence.

Man arrested for burglary at Redlands home

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:19 PM EST

Redlands police arrested a burglar inside a residence after a couple discovered the suspect upon their arrival.


Daily Breeze

OUT+ABOUT: Postcard Collectors meeting, Story time for children, Learn how to eat vegan at potluck dinner

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:46 PM EST

Story time for children. Children ages 3-8 and their families are invited to a story time at 2 p.m. Sundays at Poppies Bookstore, 3614 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. Call 310-373-5553 for more information.

Free admission offered at Southern California galleries, museums

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:45 PM EST

Twenty galleries, cultural centers and museums across Los Angeles will continue offering free admission today as part of the weekend's eighth annual "Museums Free For All."

L.A.'s first AIDS hospice honored in ceremony

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 09:45 PM EST

A building tucked away near Dodger Stadium, once used as the city's first hospice for dying AIDS patients, was turned back over to the city Saturday in a memorial service.

Coast Guard to begin two-week helicopter training exercises over Torrance, Lomita

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:16 PM EST

The U.S. Coast Guard will begin an annual two-week helicopter proficiency exercise Monday, and residents living near Torrance's airport likely will bear the brunt of it.

My Turn: All in the name of art appreciation

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 08:16 PM EST

It was the summer of 1965. I had just turned 12 years old.


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