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Los Angeles Times

It should be easier to get rid of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 09:03 PM EDT

Recalls are awkward, costly and time-consuming. Local governments need an impeachment system, like they have in Washington and in state capitals. SACRAMENTO — This has been absurd. There should be an easier way to yank a shamed, politically impotent sexual predator from a mayor's office.        

Final Nixon tapes reveal bid to ease tensions with Soviets

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:48 PM EDT

Final Richard Nixon tapes to be released capture a summit with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and reaction to firing top aides Haldeman and Ehrlichman. They were great antagonists of the Cold War, the avowedly Red-hating American president and the world's most powerful communist.        

Former Villaraigosa associate to challenge state Supt. Torlakson

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 03:22 AM EDT

Marshall Tuck, who headed Mayor Villaraigosa's education nonprofit, is also taking on the state teachers union, a powerful backer of Torlakson. Marshall Tuck, the longtime head of a nonprofit overseeing 15 Los Angeles campuses, will run for state schools superintendent, setting up a challenge to incumbent Tom Torlakson, who has been strongly backed by California's teacher unions, The Times has ...

Elmore Leonard, master of the hard-boiled crime novel, dies at 87

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 03:22 AM EDT

His ear for dialogue and stable of oddball characters made Elmore Leonard a bestselling author and one of Hollywood's favorite storytellers. Elmore Leonard populated his novels with con men, hustlers and killers, with names like Chili, Stick and Ordell. He plunged readers into a sea of urban sleaze, spiking his tales with mordant humor and moral ambivalence.        

U.S. suspends visitation programs at 3 immigrant facilities in Southland

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 03:22 AM EDT

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency says the visits were curtailed to protect detainee privacy. Civil liberties groups are critical of the move. Federal officials have suspended volunteer visitation programs at three immigrant detention facilities in Southern California, sparking outcry from civil liberties groups who say the move further isolates detainees held out of sight, far from ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - DWP Labor Contract In Dispute

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:56 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES—Talks in regards to a new labor pact for Department of Water and Power workers are occurring between key figures involved in the negotiations, and significant stances are being drawn among the opposing sides of the debate.

Canyon News - American Airlines Trainee To Plead Guilty

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:56 PM EDT

WEST HOLLYWOOD —An American Airlines flight attendant trainee is expected to plead guilty next week to phoning in fake bomb threats to a former employer.

Canyon News - Committee Meets With Local Marijuana Businesses

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:11 PM EDT

STUDIO CITY—Members of the Studio City Neighborhood Council met with delegates from local medical marijuana businesses in a recent discussion on pressing concerns as the city deals with the aftermath of Proposition D, the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Taxation measure.

Canyon News - Second Annual Backpack to School Event

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 07:41 PM EDT

School supplies to be donated. Photo credit: NMS Properties Serving Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills. Brentwood, Laurel Canyon, Los Feliz, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Melrose, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Topanga Canyon, West Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Westwood & Hollywood Hills.

Canyon News - Buffy Actors Reunite For "Bells Of West 87th"

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:56 AM EDT

MELROSE—“Buffy” stars Juliet Landau and James Marsters are back together again on the Greenway Court Theatre in the new stage comedy “Bells of West 87th” by screenwriter Elin Hampton. The curtain rises on September 9.


Beverly Hills Courier

Beverly Hills Police Nab iPhone Thief

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

Beverly Hills police officers nabbed a suspected iPhone thief on Monday after responding to a street robbery at La Cienega Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard. BHPD Lt. Lincoln Hoshino said the officers responded to a call of "unknown trouble" at about 11:40 a.m. before it was upgraded to a street robbery of an iPhone

Beverly Hills Education Foundation Changes Its Name To “The Foundation”

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:01 PM EDT

The 35-year-old Beverly Hills Education Foundation will henceforth be known as The Foundation, Foundation volunteer Deena Wachtel shared at Tuesday evening's El Rodeo New Parent Meeting.

Paparazzo Claims Injury In LAX Attack By Kanye West

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 07:17 PM EDT

A paparazzo who claims he was attacked by Kanye West at Los Angeles International Airport filed a lawsuit against the rapper today, saying the assault left him on crutches.

Jerry Weintraub To Receive First Ever Hollywood Legend Award

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Movie producer Jerry Weintraub, known for the films "Nashville," "The Karate Kid" and the remake of "Ocean's Eleven" in 2001, will be given the inaugural Hollywood Legend Award at the Hollywood Film Awards gala Oct. 21.

Sawtelle Boulevard In West L.A. To Close 10 Nights For Construction

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 05:17 PM EDT

Sawtelle Boulevard between Exposition and Pico boulevards in West Los Angeles will be closed for 10 consecutive nights beginning tonight as part of construction work on Phase 2 of the Expo light rail line.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Lamar Odom Faces Hearing Over Clash With Paparazzo

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 11:02 PM EDT

Odom, 33, was allegedly involved in an altercation with a celebrity photographer who was following the athlete in Hollywood July 10.

Feds Bust 2 Alleged Drug Trafficking Rings

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 10:34 PM EDT

Seven people have been arrested for their part in two alleged drug trafficking rings operating from Mexico to the Southland, according a a federal probe dubbed Operation Mountain Top.

Man, 32, Dies After Fountain Valley Tutoring Club Crash

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

Alex Martinez, of Huntington Beach, was among six hurt when a 2011 Buick LaCrosse drove through the glass storefront of The Tutoring Club in the 9900 block of Ellis Avenue.

Councilman Wants LA To Raise Legal Age For Buying Cigarettes

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 10:02 PM EDT

A Los Angeles councilman wants the city to change the legal age for buying cigarettes from 18 to 21.

Doctors Bolster AEG’s Claims Michael Jackson Was Responsible For His Medical Care

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 09:24 PM EDT

Dr. Stephen Gordon revealed a conversation he had with the singer that made him extremely uncomfortable in a video deposition played for jurors hearing testimony Wednesday.


Orange County Register

L.A. mayor's new advisor hadn't filed for retirement

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 09:36 PM EDT

Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, who retired unexpectedly from her job at Santa Ana Unified, didn't file for retirement benefits before taking a job as education advisor with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

A cry for help, from Anaheim

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 09:24 PM EDT

When he learned that hundreds may have died Wednesday from chemical weapons in his hometown, Hassan Twiet tried to call his sister, but got no answer.

Calif. students outshine nation in ACT scores

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 09:04 PM EDT

A report released Wednesday shows half of students taking the ACT exam aren't meeting benchmarks for college readiness in all subjects - though students in California outscore students nationwide.

County selects new waste and recycling director

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:47 PM EDT

County officials announced Tuesday the selection of a new director for OC Waste & Recycling, the agency that manages county landfills and hazardous waste collection centers.

Blue Apron deliveries reach O.C.

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 08:47 PM EDT

New York-based online grocery-delivery startup Blue Apron has expanded its weekly subscription service into Orange County and the western half of the United States.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Autistic girl's quinceanera dress, gifts stolen in Victorville

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 11:07 PM EDT

Thieves took off with a mentally disabled girl's dress and gifts from her quinceanera celebration in Victorville.

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner mediation: Proposed resolution reached

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 09:22 PM EDT

A proposal has been reached regarding San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's future. It will be presented to the City Council Friday.

Fontana homicide victim was transgender star of reality show

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 07:51 PM EDT

The victim of a Fontana homicide has been identified as Domonique Newburn, a transgender star of a reality show.

Maui shark attack victim dies at hospital 1 week after arm bitten off

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 07:07 PM EDT

A German woman who lost her arm in a shark attack died Wednesday, one week after she was bitten while snorkeling off Maui.

Kia recalls 2014 Sorento models over axle issue

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013 07:06 PM EDT

Kia Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year front-wheel-drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013 with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.


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