Tuesday, February 18, 2014

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Los Angeles Times

L.A. police panel revises officer shooting reviews

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:40 PM EST

Police Commission decides the use of deadly force by an officer can violate LAPD policy if the situation beforehand was mishandled. The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday revised the way it evaluates police shootings, tying an officer's use of deadly force to his or her actions in the moments leading up to the incident.        

Former state Republican Party chief to run for lieutenant governor

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:38 PM EST

Ron Nehring, who lives in San Diego County, says he knows he faces an uphill battle in a state dominated by Democrats. Ron Nehring, former chairman of the California Republican Party, said Tuesday that he is running for lieutenant governor.        

California ballot measure on pot legalization delayed until 2016

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 03:23 AM EST

A national drug reform coalition decides not to put an initiative before voters in November, saying it needs more money and time. SEATTLE — A coalition of investors and strategists, which played a key role in passing most of the legislation to reform drug laws nationwide since 1996, has decided not to put a pot initiative on the ballot in California this year but will wait to push for ...

L.A. City Council to propose wage hike for hotel workers

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 01:39 AM EST

Operators of big hotels would have to pay workers $15.37 an hour. The proposal is expected to set off a battle between labor, business. Los Angeles lawmakers plan to introduce an ordinance Tuesday that would require the operators of big hotels to pay workers $15.37 an hour, one of the highest minimum-wage rates targeting private employers anywhere in the U.S.        

CHP officers who went through academy together die in wreck

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 12:38 AM EST

Officers Juan Gonzalez and Brian Law, 'best of friends,' are killed when their patrol car crashes into a guardrail south of Fresno. California Highway Patrol Officers Juan Gonzalez and Brian Law went through the academy together and became good friends after 27 weeks in the same class. After they graduated in 2008, they were assigned to different offices, but by 2013 the young officers were ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Avoid Sepulveda Pass During ‘Jamzilla’

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:53 AM EST

LOS ANGELES—During this Presidents’ Day weekend, from February 14 to 18, motorists can expect an 80-hour northbound I-405 Freeway closure in the Sepulveda Pass. Los Angeles transportation officials are notifying the public to help prevent multi-hour delays during the long weekend up until Tuesday.


Beverly Hills Courier

St. John’s Raises Funds for New Breast Center Yoga Program

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 07:45 PM EST

Maggie DiNome, MD, teamed up with Kate Beckinsale to raise funds to create a Yoga Program as part of the new High-Risk Clinic at the Margie Petersen Breast Center.

Obama Wooed by UC Irvine B-ball Player for Commencement Address

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 04:45 PM EST

UC Irvine is wooing President Barack Obama to give the school's 2014 commencement address, possibly at Angel Stadium, it was reported today

Bitcoin ATM Coming to Austin, Seattle

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 04:45 PM EST

Robocoin announced Tuesday that the first Bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (ATM) will be installed in Seattle, Washington and Austin, Texas. The digital currency will be sold at kiosks , similar to ATMs but with scanners to read government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.

Musharraf in Court on Treason Charges

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 04:45 PM EST

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf arrived in court on Tuesday for the first time to face charges in a treason case he has denounced as a score-settling exercise by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Beverly Hills News – WeHo City Council to Request Beverly Hills Support Bike Lanes

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 04:45 PM EST

The West Hollywood City Council will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with an agenda that includes a resolution to request that the city of Beverly Hills support the Blue Ribbon Committee recommendation for a widened roadway to accommodate bike lanes as part of the Santa Monica Boulevard reconstruction project.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Leading Groups Won’t Seek Pot Legalization In 2014

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:21 PM EST

A coalition of leading drug reform groups has decided against pursuing a ballot initiative this year to legalize the adult use of marijuana in California.

California Water Reservoirs Run Dangerously Low: ‘Every Drop Is Precious’

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:14 PM EST

The evidence of extreme effects at the hands of California's historic drought continues to mount, as a number of reservoirs, which the state depends on for water, are now running dangerously low.

State Prison Guard Says He Could Be Fired Because Of His Dreadlocks

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:07 PM EST

A corrections officer claims he could lose his job because of his dreads.

74-Year-Old Man With Dementia Reported Missing In Jurupa Valley

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:43 PM EST

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a 74-year-old man with dementia who Saturday wandered away from his assisted living home.

Man Wanted On Felony Warrant Leads Police On Car, Foot Chase In North Hollywood

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:19 PM EST

A man leading officers on a car chase through North Hollywood jumped out of his vehicle and ran into a backyard before being taken into custody.


Orange County Register

O.C. reports fourth measles case

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:09 PM EST

A fourth Orange County resident has been diagnosed with measles since late last year, the Health Care Agency said Tuesday.

O.C. stem-cell firm cleared for ovarian cancer trial

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:59 PM EST

An Irvine stem-cell company has received rapid approval to test a new treatment for ovarian cancer on patients, the third clinical trial the company will undertake using a method that teaches a patient's immune system to recognize and attack the seeds of deadly tumors.

Long Beach man arrested, 80 pounds of cocaine seized

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:56 PM EST

A Long Beach man was arrested Monday after police say they discovered 80 pounds of cocaine, and more than 3 pounds of methamphetamine, in his North Long Beach home.

Judge dismisses Honda Center concession case

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:45 PM EST

ANAHEIM - A judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Honda Center's management company violated state law when it didn't retain most of the food and beverage concession employees hired by a former vendor, Honda Center officials said Tuesday.

CalSTRS financial reforms could hit districts hard

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 08:19 PM EST

Orange County schools are bracing for a possible spike in pension contributions as the state inches closer to tackling an $80 billion funding shortfall threatening the state's teacher retirement program.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Citizens' commission reports on jails upgrades

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 09:43 PM EST

A citizens' commission on county jails violence reported Tuesday on various reforms that have taken place.

Hawthorne assault: Man charged with murder in cab driver's death

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 07:58 PM EST

A 28-year-old Gardena man has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a taxicab driver in Hawthorne.

Budget office: Minimum-wage hike would lift pay, cost jobs

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 07:24 PM EST

Boosting the minimum wage would increase earnings for more than 16.5 million people by 2016 but also cut employment.

2 shot, 1 dead on Mariposa Street in Oxnard

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 06:27 PM EST

Two men were shot in Oxnard Monday night and one of the victims died from his injury, according to Oxnard Police.

Anaheim gas leak closes streets, off-ramps

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014 06:09 PM EST

A gas leak in Anaheim forced officials to close streets and order businesses to 'shelter in place' on Tuesday.


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