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Los Angeles Times

Audit faults LAFD's investigation of top officials

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:24 PM EDT

Probes of the chief, internal investigators and union officials are underfunded, poorly run and drag on past the statute of limitations for discipline, review finds. The Los Angeles Fire Department has failed to properly investigate misconduct allegations against the fire chief, top union officials and members of an elite unit that delves into charges involving rank-and-file firefighters ...

Last call at WeHo's last lesbian bar

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:24 PM EDT

The closing of the Palms has heightened efforts by West Hollywood's lesbians to bring more services for them into a city known as a gay mecca but more populated by men. On Sunday night at West Hollywood's last lesbian bar, Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" blared over the speakers.        

Jurors appear deadlocked in Santa Monica model's slaying

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 01:54 AM EDT

Panelists sent Judge Kathleen Kennedy a note indicating that they had reached one verdict in the case against Kelly Soo Park. But the judge declined a request to make that verdict public. Jurors in the trial of a businesswoman charged with murdering a 21-year-old aspiring model in Santa Monica sent the judge a note Monday that her defense attorney says shows they have acquitted her of first ...

Governor asked to halt pending lease of Coliseum to USC

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 01:54 AM EDT

A trustee of the California Science Center foundation says loss of parking revenue would cut deeply into museum educational programs. A trustee of the California Science Center's foundation Monday called on Gov. Jerry Brown to stop a pending lease that would give USC millions of dollars worth of parking owned by the state museum as part of a deal to grant the private school control of the Los ...

Credit cards make lots of cents for L.A. parking meters

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 01:39 AM EDT

For the first time, the city parking department made more from credit and debit cards in March than it did from cash. Convenience is key, an official says. In the city of Los Angeles, quarters are no longer king.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Hiker Injured In Malibu

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:41 AM EDT

MALIBU—On Sunday, June 2, a 64-year-old hiker was injured near Newton and Kanan canyons in Malibu.

Canyon News - State Senate Votes On Plastic Bag Ban

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:41 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES—Senate Bill 405, a bill written to ban the use of plastic bags in stores across the state of California, failed to pass with 21 votes on Thursday, May 30.


Beverly Hills Courier

Beverly Hills Breaks Ground On Roxbury Park Renovation

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:33 PM EDT

There was plenty of dirt being flung back and forth between years of heated discussions over the Roxbury Park Community Center renovation between community members and City Councilmembers.

Bosse Family Donates $200,000 Toward Beverly Gardens Park Lily Pond Restoration

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 07:48 PM EDT

Vice Mayor Lili Bosse feels so strongly about restoring Beverly Gardens Park that she's willing to put her money on it.

L.A. Doctors Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off 60th Season On Sunday

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 02:04 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra will launch its 60th Anniversary season at the historic Coconut Grove Theater this Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring music by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius.

‘Fast & Furious 6′ Speeds Away From Box Office Competition For Second Straight Week

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 01:18 PM EDT

"Fast & Furious 6" sped away from the competition at the North American box office over the weekend, while Will Smith's sci-fi epic "After Earth" battled mediocre reviews to open in third place, according to final figures released today.

Rotary Club Of Beverly Hills Honors Beverly Hills Police Officers With Service Awards

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 01:18 PM EDT

A Beverly Hills police detective who broke up a nationwide marijuana ring received a service award today from the city's Rotary Club along with a sergeant who works in community relations.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

FBI Raids Offices Of State Sen. Ron Calderon, Latino Caucus

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation searched the offices of a California state senator and the Legislature's Latino Caucus on Tuesday, but would not disclose the reason for the raid.

Police Searching For Vandals Who Flooded Long Beach Church

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:48 PM EDT

Police are seeking the public's help in the search for vandals who flooded a Long Beach church building early Sunday.

Chinese-American Held In China For Nearly 5 Years Returns Home

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:29 PM EDT

A Chinese-American businessman who was held in China for nearly five years after he became involved in a dispute with a competitor has been allowed to return to his Southern California home, his wife said Tuesday.

Juvenile Released After Witness Mistakes BB Gun For Rifle On Terminal Island

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:15 PM EDT

A young man was released from custody Tuesday night after a witness mistakenly told police he was walking around with a rifle on Terminal Island, which is located off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in San Pedro.

Board Of Supervisors Votes To Oppose Proposed Beach Bonfire Ban

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:57 PM EDT

A proposed air quality regulation that would prohibit beach bonfires is being opposed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.


Orange County Register

Police pursuit results in Costa Mesa crash

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:23 PM EDT

A man fleeing authorities caused a traffic accident Tuesday afternoon in Costa Mesa, according to Costa Mesa police.

Police withhold 911 calls in NB crash that killed 5

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:49 PM EDT

Newport Beach police are declining to release recordings of 911 calls reporting the Memorial Day crash that killed five teenagers on Jamboree Road.

Police identify two more men taken into custody in fatal pursuit

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:15 PM EDT

SANTA ANA - Authorities have identified two men taken into custody after a pursuit that resulted in the death of a pedestrian, as investigators work to determine whether they should be charged in connection to the police chase.

Attorney general joins fight against toll-road extension

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:03 PM EDT

California's Attorney General has joined a long-running fight over the future of the 241 toll road, siding with environmental groups who say plans for an extension have not taken into full account the possible effects.

Little-known group aims lobbying effort at sex-assault case loophole

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 07:41 PM EDT

A little-known group calling itself the California Council of Non-Profit Organizations has been working behind the scenes in recent months to defeat a Senate bill which would extend the time limits in which victims of sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits.


Los Angeles Daily News

Farmers Insurance moving to Warner Center

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 11:04 PM EDT

Farmers Insurance Group, a fixture in Los Angeles for 85 years, is moving to the burbs. The company is relocating its corporate headquarters from its Wilshire Boulevard complex to its leased Woodland Hills high-rise on Owensmouth Avenue, a Farmers spokeswoman said Tuesday.

City Attorney-elect Mike Feuer names transition team

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 11:03 PM EDT

City Attorney-elect Mike Feuer, calling on a group of longtime supporters, announced Tuesday the creation of a 10-member transition team to help him prepare to take office on July 1 from City Attorney Carmen Trutanich.

City health department measure qualifies for L.A. ballot

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 11:03 PM EDT

A petition to create a separate city of Los Angeles public health department has received enough signatures to be officially presented to the City Council and qualify for the ballot next year, the City Clerk's office announced Tuesday.

City official recommends L.A. Convention Center be turned over to AEG

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:49 PM EDT

An internal memo sent Tuesday to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and city council members recommends handing over management of the city's Convention Center to Anschutz Entertainment Group.

Time to make Brown's school funding reforms work: Editorial

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

The new school funding formula proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown is a thoughtful approach, more logical and democratic than its predecessor, and a good start on reforming a broken system.


NBC Los Angeles

Feds Raid SoCal Senator's Capitol Office

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:37 PM EDT

FBI agents served search warrants at the Capitol office of a Southern California senator and the Latino Caucus, the Senate's sergeant of arms said Tuesday evening. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Justin Sullivan

Expert Gives Safety Advice to Mexico Travelers

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:07 PM EDT

As summer travel season approaches, NBC4 asks experts about safety issues to keep in mind for those planning to visit Mexico. Photo Credit: AP

Taxpayers Foot Bill for Metro Fare Evaders

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:07 PM EDT

The Metropolitan Transit Authority is about to implement a plan to stop these fare evaders. But the government’s plan might not stop a lot of cheaters.

Family: Deputy Shooting Victim "Posed No Threat"

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:52 PM EDT

Community activists held a rally on Tuesday to protest the fatal shooting of the father of a Crenshaw High School student by LA County Sheriff’s Deputies. The rally comes one day before the funeral of...

Armed Robber in Hockey Mask Holds Up Bank

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:07 PM EDT

Wearing a hockey mask and carrying a semi-automatic rifle, a man burst into a Santa Ana bank Tuesday morning and demanded all the customers drop to the ground before he forced workers to fill a garbage bag with... Photo Credit: Santa Ana Police Department


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Can your iPhone diagnose an ear infection?

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:06 PM EDT

You use it to talk, text and play games, but could your iPhone tell you if your child has an ear infection?

Former Mormon bishop charged with sexually assaulting teen girls

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 08:36 PM EDT

A former Mormon bishop is charged with sexually assaulting two teenagers, and police say there could be more victims.

Christopher Dorner termination was justified: LAPD internal review

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 07:06 PM EDT

An internal Los Angeles Police Department review has found the termination of Christopher Dorner was justified.

South Los Angeles sees sudden spike in gang-related shootings

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 07:02 PM EDT

After a series of deadly shootings in South Los Angeles, police are reaching out to the public for help to stop the violence.

2 men rob Orange woman at gunpoint, steal car

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

Police say two suspects stole a woman's car after she invited them into her home in Orange.


Daily Breeze

Wednesday's police log: El Segundo and the beach cities

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

Recent police activities in El Segundo and the beach cities. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK

Feds charge 16 Long Beach gang members in alleged methamphetamine trafficking ring

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

Sixteen suspected members and associates of a Long Beach street gang affiliated with the Mexican Mafia have been charged in federal court indictments with trafficking methamphetamine, the FBI announced Tuesday.

New shipping lanes designed with whales in mind

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

Whales off the California coast have finally made it onto the radar of the shipping industry, which this week began following new routes designed to avoid areas where the animals are known to feed.

Los Angeles County supervisors throw cold water on proposed beach bonfire ban

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:49 PM EDT

The county Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to oppose an air quality regulation that would prohibit open burning on beaches, saying the matter should be left to the discretion of local officials.

Warm weather causing a spike in burglaries in South Bay, Harbor Area

Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 09:49 PM EDT

Burglars are taking advantage of the warmer spring weather, targeting South Bay and Harbor Area homes where residents have left their windows open while away for even short periods of time, police said Tuesday.


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