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Los Angeles Times

Bob Filner may turn out to be Republicans' best friend

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:32 PM EDT

Long starved of power, many San Diego liberals were willing to overlook Filner's reputation. That may turn out to be a colossal miscalculation. SAN DIEGO — If you ever doubted the ability of a narcissist to wreak havoc, look no further than San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who practices his job as if it's Lucha Libre , not municipal governance.        

Pituitary damage an unexpected war wound

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:27 PM EDT

Evidence points to pituitary problems in victims of blast-related brain injuries — the defining wounds of the U.S.' recent wars. Months after Chuck Spires came home from Iraq, he began having dizzy spells and radical mood swings and had lost all interest in sex.        

San Diego City Council refuses to pay Bob Filner legal bills

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 01:32 AM EDT

As San Diego's Mayor Bob Filner fights a sex harassment suit, the council files a suit against him to recover any related costs. SAN DIEGO — Saying taxpayers shouldn't have to foot the bill for the mayor's "mess," the San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night not to pay any of Bob Filner's legal bills as he fights a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by one of his top aides.        

L.A. County moves to fire four social workers after boy's death

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 12:57 AM EDT

Officials say the workers were responsible for lapses in the case of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy who died after allegedly being tortured by his mother and her boyfriend. In an unusually swift and aggressive response, Los Angeles County officials have moved to fire four child welfare workers they say were responsible for serious lapses in the case of an 8-year-old Palmdale boy who died after ...

LAPD to try voluntary mediation in racial profiling cases

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 12:32 AM EDT

In some instances, the three-year pilot program will give officers accused of profiling minorities a chance to meet accusers to 'stand in each other's shoes.' The Los Angeles Police Department received the go-ahead Tuesday to launch an experimental mediation program that would bring officers face-to-face with people who have accused them of racial profiling.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Safety Committee Addresses Hit-And-Runs

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 07:41 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council’s Public Safety Committee took up a motion on July 26 that addresses the city’s 20,000 annual hit-and-run cases.

Canyon News - Coldwell Banker Collects Food Donations

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 07:26 PM EDT

SANTA MONICA —Two California companies have joined forces to help fight against the problem of hunger in Southern California through a food drive competition.

Canyon News - Injured Man Airlifted From Malibu

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:56 AM EDT

MALIBU —A 30-year-old Hollywood resident was airlifted from Malibu on Sunday, July 28, after he injured himself jumping into “Rock Pool.” The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday night in Malibu Creek State Park .

Canyon News - Sunset Boulevard Off-Ramp To Close

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:26 AM EDT

WESTWOOD—As the I-405 project continues its planned improvements, commuters will now have to contend with the 120 day closure of the northbound Sunset Boulevard off-ramp beginning on August 3, and extending past Thanksgiving.

Canyon News - Never Built: Los Angeles

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES—“Never Built: LA,” is a new exhibition presented by TArchitect and Design Museum: Los Angeles tells the many untold stories of the creative minds who took to their sketch pads and saw the LA of tomorrow, but were dismissed, forgotten, didn't have funding, or didn’t get the vote.


Beverly Hills Courier

Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills Bows To Customers Wishes, Keeps Fresh Market Open

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:17 PM EDT

Numerous customer complaints and an online petition lead the department store to change its mind about closing the popular third-floor eatery.

U.S. Dollar Slips After Fed Keeps Easy-Money Policy

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 06:32 PM EDT

(AFP) Posted Wednesday July 31, 2013 – 3:23 PM The US dollar weakened against some other major currencies Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held unchanged its ultra-loose monetary policy, which tends to weigh on the greenback. The euro bought $1.3301 around 2100 GMT, up from $1.3261 at the same time on Tuesday. The dollar slipped

US Could Reduce Army By Further 15 Percent

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 06:32 PM EDT

The US Army could be reduced by a further 15 percent, with cuts to the numbers of full-time active soldiers as well as reserves, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday.

Justin Bieber Will Not Be Charged In Hollywood Hit-And-Run

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 06:02 PM EDT

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office declined today to file charges against singer Justin Bieber, who was driving a car that struck a photographer in Hollywood June 17.

Global Village Champions Foundation honored with 2013 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 02:47 PM EDT

The Global Village Champions Foundation announced today that it has...


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Man Allegedly Steals $200K Mercedes After Valet Leaves Car Running At Eatery

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:26 PM EDT

A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS outside a Venice restaurant after the valet had left it running.

As Supply, Demand For ‘Designer Drugs’ Grow, Some Push For Stricter Testing

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

Meg Higgins, owner of Her Miracle Network, said the ability of "bath salts" and other substances to go undetected underscores the need to adapt standard testing.

Mystery Deepens Involving Missing Hospital Volunteer, 18

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:41 PM EDT

The mystery surrounding missing hospital volunteer Caroline Karimi intensified Wednesday when police said they believed she might be with two friends.

Sun Valley Church Usher Charged With Sexually Abusing 4 Boys

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:51 PM EDT

A 34-year-old man who was a church usher in Sun Valley was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting four boys he met through the congregation, announced the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.

AEG Financial Expert Dismisses Michael Jackson’s Lost Earnings As Speculation

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:39 PM EDT

Entertainment industry consultant Eric Briggs was grilled by Jackson family attorney Brian Panish over the conclusions he offered as AEG's financial expert.


Orange County Register

Lowenthal promoting a California thing: redistricting

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - Freshman members of Congress often start out slow - maybe introduce a bill to name a Post Office - but that doesn't seem to be the case with Rep.

Police promise answers family seeks in shooting

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:16 PM EDT

SANTA ANA - The family of a man fatally shot by police called for answers outside the Santa Ana Police Department on Wednesday while inside, Interim Police Chief Carlos Rojas said he was committed to transparency as three separate investigations continued.

Newport library services director to retire

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:13 PM EDT

NEWPORT BEACH - City Library Services Director Cynthia Cowell, who played a key role in the expansion of the city's central library, has announced her retirement.

D.A. aggressively going after johns, pimps

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:08 PM EDT

SANTA ANA - The - Orange County District Attorney's Office says it has a "mandate" to crack down on sex traffickers and to publicize the names of those arrested, and lately local enforcement agencies have been busy.

College loan compromise sparks long-term worries

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 07:59 PM EDT

Students won a small reprieve on their student loan debts Wednesday as a result of sweeping changes to the federal student loan program, but the uncertainty that will surround fluctuating interest rates should be cause for long-term worry, experts say.


Los Angeles Daily News

Sun Valley church usher charged with sexually abusing four boys

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 11:06 PM EDT

Prosecutors have charged an usher at a Jehovah's Witness church in Sun Valley with several sex abuse counts for allegedly assaulting four boys between the ages of 8 and 15 that he met through the church, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Walton Foundation grant will bring 700 new teachers to LA

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 11:06 PM EDT

The Walton Family Foundation is donating $20 million to a nonprofit group that will recruit and train top-notch educators to work at struggling urban schools, including 700 teachers in Los Angeles.

LAPD seeking witnesses in Winnetka crash that killed woman, unborn daughter

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:55 PM EDT

Police are asking for the public's help in locating witnesses to a July 15 Winnetka car crash that killed a 21-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn daughter.

Private animal shelter hopes to shake stigma, encourage adoption

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:51 PM EDT

Some pet lovers are leery of visiting animal shelters, believes Marc Peralta, executive director of Best Friends Animal Society-Los Angeles. Visitors don't like the prison-like feel of the shelters or seeing forlorn animals awaiting adoption.

Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's city pension calculated at $97,380 a year

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:41 PM EDT

A final determination of the pension to be paid former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been made. He will receive $8,115 per month, for an annual payment of $97,380, officials with the Los Angeles City Employee Retirement System announced Wednesday.


NBC Los Angeles

How to Ask Dr. Bruce a Health Question

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:07 PM EDT

NBC4 medical expert Dr. Bruce Hensel wants to answer your pressing health questions. Here are three ways to "Ask Dr. Bruce."

Inmates Can Pay for Luxury Cells in OC

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 07:52 PM EDT

Inmates are being courted by an Orange County jail that is offering flat-screen TVs, new beds and other luxury items not often found behind bars. Photo Credit: Getty

Penguin Chicks Are Aquarium's Webcam Star

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 07:07 PM EDT

Your cute alarm can go off around the clock now that the Aquarium of the Pacific has launched a live webcam of its baby penguins. Photo Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific

Human Remains Found on Bike Path in Montebello

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

Homicide detectives were investigating the discovery of human remains on a bike path in Montebello Wednesday.

Church Usher Charged With Child Sex Abuse

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 06:22 PM EDT

An usher at a Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Sun Valley was charged Wednesday with sexually abusing four boys he met at the church.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

ABC7 photographer Steve Chacon remembered

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:27 PM EDT

Beloved Eyewitness News family member and talented photojournalist Steve Chacon has died at the age of 58.

Kitten rescued from car engine in Arcadia

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:27 PM EDT

It was an all-out rescue in Arcadia overnight when a kitten was found trapped inside the engine of a car.

Sikh temple vandalized with spray-paint in Jurupa Valley

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:19 PM EDT

A Sikh temple in Jurupa Valley was vandalized, spray-painted with the word 'terrorist.'

OJ Simpson granted parole on some convictions

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:04 PM EDT

O.J. Simpson was granted parole on some of his 2008 convictions, but that won't mean he'll leave prison anytime soon.

Man killed in Santa Ana police shooting was unarmed

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 08:34 PM EDT

Police say the man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Santa Ana on Tuesday afternoon was not armed.


Daily Breeze

Hermosa Beach picks Sharon Papa as its next police chief

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Hermosa Beach has selected Sharon Papa, a veteran Los Angeles Police Department commander, who promises to use a collaborative approach to policing in the small beach community, as its next top cop, city officials said Wednesday.

LAPD tracks $200,000 Mercedes stolen from Venice valet service

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:47 PM EDT

A man who allegedly stole a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz SL5 in front of a Venice restaurant, where a valet had left the car running for the owner, was behind bars Wednesday thanks to an OnStar signal that led police to the pricey vehicle in Arleta.

Family of Redondo Beach man missing in Northern California counting on new search effort

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:47 PM EDT

The family of a Redondo Beach man who went missing in May between Fort Bragg and Willits in Northern California said a new search operation for Eric Swam Lamberg was set to take place in the remote area on Wednesday.

National Night Out coming to Gardena

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:47 PM EDT

Gardena will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday with a gathering at a local Target store.

Father says son accused of murder suffered from nightmares from Iraq duty

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 09:30 PM EDT

The father of a U.S. Army veteran accused of murdering his girlfriend in Lawndale testified Wednesday that his son was "different" when he returned home from two tours of duty in Iraq, suffering nightmares, attempting suicide and requiring medication. Video inside: Interview with Yesnia Nash, the victim's mother.


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