Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 10:22 PM EST

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Los Angeles Times

Criticism of author Ping Fu underscores punch of Internet

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 01:55 AM EST

A fierce online campaign accuses the writer of fictionalizing an account of her childhood during China's Cultural Revolution. SAN FRANCISCO — Plug "Ping Fu" and "liar" into Google these days and the combo yields more than 6,300 hits. (See, also, "big fat liar," "lie-fabricating machine," etc.)        

Parent involvement at L.A. schools getting new look

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 01:45 AM EST

An increasing number of community and civil rights groups are reaching out to immigrants to boost activism in education. In Cudahy, parents collected more than 600 signatures demanding a new principal. In Culver City, they fought attempts to unionize classroom aides and formed a group that elected a school board majority.        

Sports car enthusiasts saw Paul Walker as one of their own

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 01:40 AM EST

Fans continue to mourn the deaths of the 'Fast & Furious' star and his friend Saturday in Santa Clarita in an area where authorities say street racing is popular. On weekends or late at night, the whine of high-performance engines echoes across an industrial park and nearby hills in Santa Clarita. In daylight, dramatic skid marks on the mostly unlined roadway are evidence of racing and burnouts ...

Palmdale ordered to hold by-district election for City Council posts

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 01:14 AM EST

Los Angeles County Superior Court judge had earlier found the city to be in violation of the California Voting Rights Act. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, who earlier this year found the city of Palmdale to be in violation of the California Voting Rights Act, has ordered the city to hold a new by-district election for its four City Council posts.        

By fumbling the healthcare website, Obama disappoints

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 01:14 AM EST

The cost of Obama's inattention to the rollout of the Affordable Care Act website could be much higher than mere politics. He's supposed to be the technology president, propelled into office by his team's expertise in social media, Internet tracking and online fundraising.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Dozens Fall Ill At Youth Sports Tournament

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 09:04 PM EST

SANTA MONICA —A stomach virus infected dozens of Santa Monica 's Vikings Youth Football and Cheer over the Thanksgiving weekend at a tournament in Las Vegas , sending 18 to the hospital with flu-like symptoms.

Canyon News - Hotel Discounts In Time For Main St. Party

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 09:04 PM EST

SANTA MONICA —The city's "Extra Bedroom" program returns in time for family and guests to attend the largest-ever Main Street Holiday Party on Saturday, December 7.

Canyon News - "Cosmic" Artist Charged With Rape

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 02:34 PM EST

BEVERLY HILLS —“Cosmic artist” Jack Armstrong was arrested on November 22 and is accused of raping a woman in Beverly Hills back in 2010.

Canyon News - Santa Will Visit With The Police

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 08:49 AM EST

SANTA MONICA―Santa Claus will be spreading good cheer with the city’s police officers and firemen on Saturday, December 7 as part of their 21st annual “ .” Santa will be handing out candy canes and posing for pictures, making six 30-minute long stops from 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.


Beverly Hills Courier

Three People Shot in West LA, Including 9-Year-Old

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 04:10 PM EST

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) West Los Angeles detectives are investigating a shooting in the West Los Angeles area that rendered three people injured, including a 9-year-old boy who is clinging to life.

Elliott Broidy exec. produced film depicting teen homelessness set to premiere in San Diego

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 02:11 PM EST

After successful screenings in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, the […]


CBS 2 Los Angeles

7-Year-Old Boy’s Life Hangs In Balance After Mid-City Shooting

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 09:01 PM EST

A father is praying for his 7-year-old son to pull through after the boy was shot in the chest while sitting in a car in the Mid-City area Monday night.

USPS Launches This Year’s ‘Operation Santa’

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 08:55 PM EST

The U.S. Postal Service Tuesday launched its annual "Operation Santa" program.

Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty In Homeless Encampment Murders

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 08:00 PM EST

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against one of two reputed gang members charged in the shooting deaths of five people at a Long Beach homeless encampment just over five years ago, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

San Bernardino Man Wanted For Questioning In Stabbing Death Of Wife

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:55 PM EST

A San Bernardino man is wanted for questioning after police found his wife stabbed to death in the bathroom of her apartment.

Highland Police Nab Suspect In Deadly Hit-And-Run

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:52 PM EST

Police have arrested the man they say plowed his SUV into a 53-year-old pedestrian Sunday night and sped off.


Orange County Register

Bill Gates talks foreign policy with Royce committee

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:44 PM EST

Bill Gates, tech magnate and global philanthropist, discussed public health, global development and U.

School bond deal would evade new debt limits

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:42 PM EST

Westminster School District plans to borrow money Thursday by issuing construction bonds that are so expensive they would be illegal under a state law that goes into effect on January 1.

Death penalty sought in homeless killings

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:22 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it will seek the death penalty against one of two reputed gang members charged in the shooting deaths of five people at a Long Beach homeless encampment just over five years ago.

Defense spending bill faces tight deadline

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:21 PM EST

WASHINGTON - The legislation that funds the nation's military has passed 51 years in a row, and with a year-end deadline looming and differences remaining, ranking members from the House and Senate quietly met Monday to give the bill a better chance to make it another year.

Moorlach readies congressional campaign

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:05 PM EST

County Supervisor John Moorlach, who sounded advance warning of the county's 1994 bankruptcy, is officially joining the race to replace retiring Rep.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Cold front moving into Southern California

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 09:16 PM EST

An arctic cold front will blow into Southern California late Tuesday night, bringing frigid temps and strong winds.

Inglewood hostage standoff: Suspect charged with 26 felony counts

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 07:46 PM EST

An Inglewood man who shot at police officers and barricaded himself in a house with hostages was charged Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday: Many charities in need of donations

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 06:16 PM EST

The holiday season is in full swing. Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, it's time for Giving Tuesday.

UCSB meningitis: 4th student contracts infection

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 05:46 PM EST

Health officials said Tuesday a fourth student at the University of California-Santa Barbara has contracted meningitis.

Neighbors found dead on front lawns in Simi Valley cul-de-sac

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2013 01:46 PM EST

An investigation is underway after two bodies were found in the front yard of a home in Simi Valley on Tuesday.


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