Friday, January 31, 2014

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Friday, Jan 31, 2014 10:22 PM EST

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Los Angeles Times

Fear and shock may play role in silence after woman's beating death

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:07 PM EST

The fatal attack on Kim Pham outside a Santa Ana nightclub raises questions about how we react when we witness violent encounters. The beating death of Kim Pham has begun to morph into urban legend a la Kitty Genovese, the New York City woman stabbed to death 50 years ago while dozens of bystanders supposedly watched but did nothing to help her.        

Woman tells of confrontation with judge over dog waste

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 09:27 AM EST

Judge Craig Richman is accused of shoving Connie F. Romero to the ground during an argument over a bag of dog waste. Jurors will have to decide whether he was the aggressor or acted in self-defense. The woman who accused a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge of shoving her to the ground for leaving a bag of dog waste near his home testified Thursday that part of her dog-walking routine ...

Garcetti names new DWP head, dismisses senior official

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 12:16 AM EST

The mayor appoints Anaheim City Manager Marcie Edwards to lead the agency and announces administrative leave for Aram Benyamin, a close ally of IBEW executive Brian D'Arcy. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Thursday stepped up his effort to overhaul the leadership of the city's much-criticized municipal utility and curb the influence of its powerful employees' union by nominating a new agency ...

UC Irvine chancellor takes top job at Ohio State

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 12:11 AM EST

Michael Drake presided over tremendous growth at UCI and worked to repair the image of the university's medical school. Michael V. Drake, who as chancellor of UC Irvine enhanced the school's reputation as a first-rate research institution and boosted enrollment, was named Thursday as the new president of Ohio State University.        

Roderick Wright will remain in Senate until appeal is decided

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 12:01 AM EST

But the Democratic lawmaker from Inglewood is being removed as chairman of powerful Senate Governmental Organization Committee. SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Roderick Wright will remain a member of California's upper house until an appeal is decided on his eight felony convictions for lying about where he lived.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Intricate Design At Rapport Furniture

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:08 PM EST

SHERMAN OAKS ―Rapport International Furniture has established its name after 67 years of high quality products of a variety of styles, colors and textures.

Canyon News - Request Public Works Services With App

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 01:53 AM EST

LOS ANGELES―An app that allows users to request public works services was expanded to include three departments on Tuesday, January 28.

Canyon News - Charlie Sheen Donates To Alma Mater

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 01:53 AM EST

SANTA MONICA —Actor Charlie Sheen displayed his generosity by donating a pitching machine to his alma mater. The Anger Management star has donated thousands of dollars over the years to the baseball program that he was once a part of.

Canyon News - Intricate Design At Rapport International Furniture

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 01:53 AM EST

SHERMAN OAKS ―Rapport International Furniture has established its name after 67 years of high quality products of a variety of styles, colors and textures.


Beverly Hills Courier

Hundreds of Reptiles and Amphibians Found Dead At Johannesburg Airport

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 04:34 PM EST

Several hundred reptiles and amphibians were found dead at Johannesburg airport when a routine inspection uncovered some 1,600 of the creatures crammed into two crates destined for the United States.

Wal-Mart Sale May be New NFL Stadium

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 04:33 PM EST

Kevin Demoff, executive vice-president of football operations and chief operating officer for the St. Louis Rams confirmed early today the purchase of a 60-acre parcel from Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Keystone XL Oil Pipeline – State Dept. Reports No Significant Environmental Impact

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 04:33 PM EST

The United States State Department says they have no major environmental objections to the construction of the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline. The findings overcome a significant hurdle in the completion of the $7 billion project and are sure to rankle environmentalists.

Police Watching for Impaired Drivers on Super Bowl Sunday

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 04:33 PM EST

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, authorities warned Southlanders they will be out in force this weekend, looking for people driving while impaired.

Garcetti Finds New DWP Head in Anaheim

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 04:33 PM EST

Anaheim City Manager Marcie Edwards was nominated by Mayor Eric Garcetti today to be the new general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Man Struck By Metro Red Line Train In Hollywood

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 09:02 PM EST

Authorities say a man has been rescued after being trapped underneath a Metro Red Line train in Hollywood.

Hundreds Of Companies Sign On For President’s Initiative To Help Unemployed

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:48 PM EST

"There are a lot of talented people out there looking for jobs," said one woman.

$75K Reward Offered In Murder Of Wealthy Encino Man

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:40 PM EST

The widow of a wealthy Encino man who was murdered inside his home in 2013 announced Friday her family was increasing the reward for his death to $75,000.

K-9 Saves Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy During Hostile Encounter

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:40 PM EST

A local dog was recently named "K-9 Hero of the Year" for his heroic efforts in saving his partner during a hostile encounter.

Kanye West Won’t Be Charged In Alleged Punching Incident At Chiropractor’s Office

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:19 PM EST

Kanye West will not face criminal charges over an incident in which he apparently punched a man in a Beverly Hills chiropractor's office.


Orange County Register

Writing no longer on wall leaves museum with challenge

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 09:56 PM EST

ANAHEIM - A local museum this week abruptly canceled an exhibition showcasing the art of "cholo" graffiti because of creative differences with the show's curator and concerns that some of the artworks contain gang symbols.

State cuts water allocation to zero – a first

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 09:17 PM EST

SACRAMENTO - Citing California's record-breaking drought conditions, state officials announced Friday that they are taking the unprecedented step of halting water allocations to agencies that serve millions of urban and rural residents.

Tet Festival kicks off in Garden Grove

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 09:08 PM EST

GARDEN GROVE - Dark-gray clouds, a gentle breeze and the threat of rain didn't keep Sharon Nguyen away from Garden Grove Park for the first day of the Tet Festival, the annual celebration signaling the arrival of the Lunar New Year.

Elementary school locks down after shots fired nearby

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:57 PM EST

A Laguna Niguel elementary school went into lockdown Friday, after reports of a domestic dispute where shots were fired at an apartment complex next door.

3 O.C. hospitals fined by state in 3 patient deaths

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:45 PM EST

Three Orange County hospitals have been fined in the deaths of three patients, including a woman who died after giving birth.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Interim LA Sheriff suspends civilian deputy program

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 09:50 PM EST

Following an ABC7 investigation into the LA Sheriff's field deputy program, new interim Sheriff John Scott suspends the initiative.

Man rescued from underneath Red Line train in Hollywood

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:46 PM EST

A man had to be rescued from underneath a Metro Red Line train in Hollywood on Friday.

California water officials: No more water for agencies during drought

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:44 PM EST

California water officials announced they will not provide water to many agencies this year due to drought.

Arrest made in Santa Ana freeway body case

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:30 PM EST

Police arrested a man in connection to the death of a woman whose body was found on the 5 Freeway in Santa Ana.

Oxnard 'drug house' search nets 10 arrests

Friday, Jan 31, 2014 08:30 PM EST

Ten people have been arrested following the search of a suspected drug house in Oxnard, police said.


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