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Los Angeles Times

A mountain of lawsuits weighs heavily on Bell

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 10:03 PM EST

The city is being sued by a bank and by ex-officials charged in corruption case. It in turn is suing its former lawyers and former city leaders. Federal investigators are scrutinizing bond sales. It just might be easier to build a courthouse in Bell.

2 La Cañada Flintridge scientists honored at White House

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:17 PM EST

Dr. Frances Arnold of Caltech was honored for her work on 'green fuels'; Dr. Solomon Golomb of USC helped develop technology crucial to communication systems via cellphones or in deep space. Among the 23 scientists and innovators President Obama honored during a White House ceremony Friday were La Cañada Flintridge residents Frances Arnold and Solomon Golomb.

A conversation with departing UC President Mark G. Yudof

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:47 PM EST

The constitutional scholar will step down in August. He says it's a good time to leave since UC will be financially stronger with extra tax revenue approved by California voters in November. Since 2008, Mark G. Yudof has led the 10-campus University of California system through a dramatic period of budget cuts and tuition hikes but also of widening financial aid and solid academic reputation. A ...

Counting L.A. County's homeless

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:47 PM EST

Officials say the L.A. County count is the largest such effort in the country. Local advocates hope this year's tally will again show a drop, down from 51,000 last time. The glow of ice-colored lights wrapped tightly around the tree branches threw an unwelcome spotlight on the people trying to sleep. It was past midnight and many of those sitting on the Third Street Promenade's benches buried ...

Cardinal Mahony's deal with the devil

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:47 PM EST

Even now, after all the coverups and evil deeds are exposed, Cardinal Roger Mahony spins and spins in full PR mode. At what cost does he save his own skin? Do we have a little spat going on now at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles?


Beverly Hills Courier

Spielberg, Affleck Vie for Top Prize at Directors Guild Awards

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 04:22 PM EST

``Lincoln'' director Steven Spielberg will carry his 11th career feature film nomination into tonight's presentation of the Directors Guild of America Awards, while first-time nominee Ben Affleck -- who was snubbed for an Oscar nomination -- will look to take home the cherished prize for ``Argo.'' Also nominated for the feature film award are Kathryn Bigelow for ``Zero Dark Thirty,'' Tom Hooper ...

Citywide Count Identifies Thirty Homeless Individuals in Beverly Hills

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 04:22 PM EST

A group of 27 volunteers and city employees carried out a count of the homeless population of Beverly Hills, the city government revealed in a Friday press release. Between 8 PM on January 30 and 12:30 AM on January 31, the counters identified 30 homeless individuals in parking lots, bushes, parks, and alleys throughout the city. Of the 30 homeless, only three were women.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

OC Deputies Search For Man Suspected Of Groping Girl In Anaheim

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 10:02 PM EST

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of groping one of two girls who were jogging in Anaheim.

Chinese Tourist, 28, Killed During Robbery In West Covina

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:05 PM EST

A 28-year-old tourist from Hong Kong has died in an apparent robbery in West Covina, authorities said.

Coroner ID’s Man In Wheelchair Killed In Pico Rivera Hit-And-Run

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 05:31 PM EST

A coroner’s official Saturday released the identity of a man in a wheelchair who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Pico Rivera.

Man Arrested In Connection With Pair Of Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 04:27 PM EST

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a pair of burglaries and vehicle thefts.

Plane With Reported Mechanical Problem Lands Safely At LAX

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 04:00 PM EST

A plane landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning after declaring an emergency.


Orange County Register

Staying safe on the trail

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:22 PM EST

Hiking with someone on the trail is not just more fun, but it's safer. "It's always a good idea to go with someone else to maximize safety and fun on the trail," said John Santy of Huntington Beach and an OC Hiking Club hike organizer and a retired LAPD officer. "You can...

Bollywood-style flash mob at The District

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 08:01 PM EST

A Bollywood-style flash mob broke out about noon Saturday at The District at Tustin Legacy outside the AMC Theater. Dancers from M.A.D. Bollywood Dance and Fitness Studios in Tustin took over the fountain area Saturday afternoon to the surprise of those milling about in the area. Unsuspecting...

Corky: Light years from Pony Express

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:34 PM EST

I love modern technology. All of it. The new and better surfing equipment for sure, but also all the cool stuff that makes you go, "how did we ever exist without the whatever it is that you are talking about." Cell phones are a perfect example. Remember back when only Captain Kirk and...

What's behind Santa Ana council maneuvers?

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 06:57 PM EST

SANTA ANA It's an opportunity for change, and a new vision. A threshold moment when the community can seek an exceptional leader to help guide it toward excellence. But it won't come without challenges, and for some Santa Ana residents, an effort to regain their trust. Santa Ana...

Black History Parade celebrates rich heritage

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 05:59 PM EST

ANAHEIM - When Helen Shipp moved to segregated Santa Ana in the 1960s, she could barely find a grocery store where she could shop or a dry cleaner who would take her clothes. But, thanks to the African American churches in the area, Shipp said the small black community in Orange County was able to...


Los Angeles Daily News

Archbishop Jose Gomez's letter on priest sex abuse to be read at Sunday Masses

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:20 PM EST

A letter from Archbishop Jose Gomez expressing his anguish about newly released sex-abuse files will be read during Mass on Sunday to Roman Catholics around Los Angeles, who will also hear pleas for donations to the region's poorest parishes.

Archbishop Gomez's rebuke as phony as Mahony

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:20 PM EST

The headline is a grabber - "Mahony Relieved of Duties." On the surface it looks like Archbishop Jose H. Gomez has finally put the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on the road to righteousness by censoring his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony.

Jay Draiman, Norton Sandler and Addie Miller are also running for L.A. mayor

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:14 PM EST

They are the three candidates for mayor of Los Angeles that few people have heard of in the March 5 election.

Treasure trove of Max Factor artifacts found in Redondo Beach garage

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:14 PM EST

It seemed like an unassuming file box until Arnie Goldstein opened it.

10 ads to watch during Super Bowl Sunday

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 05:21 PM EST

Celebrities, humor, babies and cute animals will once again rule the commercial breaks on Sunday during Super Bowl XLVII, advertising's biggest showcase, when more than 111 million people are expected to tune in.


NBC Los Angeles

Residents Rally Against Hate Crimes in Compton

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:43 PM EST

In the wake of recent racially motivated crimes in Compton, authorities and community leaders gathered Saturday for a "Rally Against Hate Crimes."

OC Sheriff Wants Help Finding Man Who Groped Teen

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 08:13 PM EST

Authorities are asking for help finding a man who groped a girl near an elementary school in Anaheim on Saturday morning.

Authorities Step Up DUI Patrols for Super Bowl

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 07:28 PM EST

A multi-agency task force planned roving patrols, and LAPD announced checkpoints to crack down on drunken driving during the weekend. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Collision Kills Man as He Pulled Into Own Driveway

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 05:43 PM EST

Family members on Saturday mourned the loss of a 72-year-old man who was killed in a head-on collision as he was just feet from his driveway after returning home from his car upholstery business.

Sushi Chefs Sold Endangered Whale Meat: US Atty

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 12:58 PM EST

Two Los Angeles area sushi chefs have been indicted in connection with selling illegal whale meat out of a shuttered Santa Monica sushi restaurant, the US Attorney’s Office said.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Hong Kong tourist robbed, killed in West Covina

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:15 PM EST

A tourist from Hong Kong robbed and killed in West Covina. Police are asking for the public's help finding suspects.

Community event marks San Onofre anniversary

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 06:51 PM EST

It was a year ago Thursday that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was partially shut down.

Southern California gas prices rise overnight

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 06:36 PM EST

Ready for sticker shock at the pump? The average price of a gallon of gas jumped six to seven cents overnight in SoCal.

Car thief slams into pole during LA pursuit

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 06:36 PM EST

An alleged car thief was injured after slamming head-on into a pole while evading police during a short pursuit in Winnetka.

Twitter says hackers compromise 250K accounts

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 03:51 PM EST

Hackers may have accessed email addresses and passwords of some of its users in an online security breach.


Daily Breeze

My Turn: What will it take to make L.A. Lakers a team?

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:02 PM EST

Ownership, management, the coaching staff, players and the sports media have not been able to figure the Los Angeles Lakers out. Maybe it is time for a Laker fan's viewpoint; I have been one since 1949.

Treasure trove of Max Factor artifacts found in Redondo Beach garage

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 09:02 PM EST

It seemed like an unassuming file box until Arnie Goldstein opened it.

Developer moves ahead with plans for farm, golf course, outdoor dining at Rancho Palos Verdes site

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 08:47 PM EST

A vacant 94-acre Rancho Palos Verdes tract where dozens of homes could have risen will instead accommodate an organic farm, golf course and outdoor dining and reception area.

Hawthorne opens its first museum at former police station

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 08:47 PM EST

There's a seventh-grade class photo with Sonny Bono, a street sign bearing the name of the smallest man in the world, a tribute wall to Marilyn Monroe and a giant plastic Santa Claus with a bullet hole, courtesy of the Charles Manson clan.

Carson to vote on rerouting truck traffic

Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 08:47 PM EST

Pushed by Carson residents fed up with the fallout from rumbling trucks on city streets, the City Council this week will consider a measure to reroute big rigs off certain corridors.


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