Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 10:21 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

Disgruntled Dodger fans see sun shining through McCourt cloud

Mar 28 8:57 PM EDT

Fans don their Dodger gear, call one another and head toward the ticket windows at Dodger Stadium. All agree: new co-owner Magic Johnson will make a difference. At dawn, Jeff Lynn sat cradling a cup of coffee at Philippe's, a downtown restaurant drenched in dusky light and Los Angeles memories. He considered the changes afoot less than a mile away at Dodger Stadium, hallowed ground for ...

Former Coliseum official pleads guilty to one count, avoids prison

Mar 28 8:57 PM EDT

Patrick T. Lynch must repay $385,000 he allegedly received in a kickback scheme, but nine other counts are dropped. A legal observer questions the deal, but the prosecutor touts the restitution. Days after his arrest on multiple corruption charges, the former general manager of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum pleaded guilty to a single criminal count of conflict of interest, avoiding a trial ...

The better tax plan — for another time

Mar 28 7:44 PM EDT

Molly Munger's competing initiative makes more public policy sense than Jerry Brown's, but less political sense, and dueling measures may turn voters off. SACRAMENTO — Most people in Molly Munger's shoes would be looking for a graceful way out — a way to join Gov. Jerry Brown, since she can't beat him.

11 state parks temporarily out of the woods

Mar 28 7:44 PM EDT

Private donors, foundations and other entities have come forward to help keep 11 of 70 parks threatened with closure open for one to three years, McGrath State Beach among them. California has struck deals to keep 11 state parks open and more reprieves are in the works, whittling the number of parks that will be closed this summer because of budget cuts, officials said Tuesday.

Parents' effort to fix failing Adelanto school comes to a head

Mar 28 7:44 PM EDT

After weeks of controversy, school officials are expected to decide whether to approve the parents' petition for dramatic changes at Desert Trails Elementary under a landmark California law. Mojave Desert school officials are expected to settle weeks of controversy Wednesday over what could be the first successful effort by California parents to petition for dramatic changes in their failing ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Marathon Runners Cheered Past Finishing Line

Mar 25 6:56 AM EDT

SANTA MONICA—Participants in this year's LA Marathon received a rousing welcome as they crossed the finish line in Santa Monica. Enthusiastic supporters lined the streets along Ocean Avenue on Sunday, March 18, cheering loudly as friends and family members successfully completed the 26.2-mile run.

Canyon News - Job Corps Resident Accused of Fatally Stabbing Program Advisor

Mar 25 6:56 AM EDT

HOLLYWOOD—On March 16, a man accused of fatally stabbing a highly respected Job Corps program advisor was charged with murder, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.

Canyon News - Santa Monica College Pilots Two-Tier Pricing System

Mar 25 6:56 AM EDT

SANTA MONICA—A proposal to initiate a two-tier pricing structure at Santa Monica College has drawn criticisms from students. The community college is piloting a plan that will offer higher-cost classes for subjects in high demand alongside state-funded courses.

Canyon News - Incoming UCLA Students To Be Asked Sexual Orientation

Mar 25 6:41 AM EDT

WESTWOOD—UCLA is considering asking incoming students to state their sexual orientation on college registration forms.

Canyon News - Santa Monica Residents More Honest Than Phone Survey Suggests

Mar 25 6:26 AM EDT

SANTA MONICA—What would you do if you came across an abandoned smartphone? According to a recent survey, you would most likely have a good snoop before returning it to its owner.


Beverly Hills Courier

Daytime Emmys to be Held at The Beverly Hilton

Mar 28 3:56 PM EDT

The 39th annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be held June 23 at The Beverly Hilton, marking its return to Southern California after two years in Las Vegas, organizers announced today.

Judge to Distribute Insurance Proceeds of the late Russell Armstrong

Mar 28 3:56 PM EDT

A judge may decide how to distribute more $1 million in life insurance proceeds from the suicide of Russell Armstrong, the late husband of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Taylor Armstrong, court papers showed today.

Peter Pilotto: Fashons New It Guys

Mar 28 2:10 PM EDT

Peter Pilotto and partner Christopher De Vos make up the dynamic, young fashion duo to land stateside. After winning the Best Emerging Talent Award at the British Fashion Awards in 2009, the team secured a US showroom, hired a powerhouse PR agency and headed back to their London-based studio to get to work.

Supreme Court Justices Battle over Health Care Law

Mar 28 1:42 PM EDT

Supreme Court justices battled Wednesday over the fate of President Barack Obama's health care reforms with liberals fighting to salvage the law if a key provision is declared unconstitutional.

Syria Forces Storm Rebel Town Despite Peace Pledge

Mar 28 1:41 PM EDT

Syrian forces on Wednesday stormed a rebel bastion as United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon urged President Bashar al-Assad to 'immediately' implement a UN-Arab League peace plan he reportedly accepted.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Laguna Woods Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Assisting Man, 86, In Suicide

Mar 28 9:20 PM EDT

Orange County sheriff's deputies arrested a 67-year-old woman for allegedly assisting an 86-year-old Laguna Woods man in committing suicide.

Burned Body Found In Agua Dulce Dumpster

Mar 28 9:00 PM EDT

A man's burned body was found in a dumpster in the Antelope Valley Wednesday morning.

Peter Facinelli, Jennie Garth File For Divorce After 11-Year Marriage

Mar 28 8:21 PM EDT

Actors Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth each filed for divorce Wednesday after 11 years of marriage.

Azusa Man Admits To Poisoning Wife's Cereal, Gets 8 Years In Prison

Mar 28 7:13 PM EDT

An Azusa man was sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading no contest Wednesday to poisoning his wife's cereal.

It's A Magic, As in Johnson, Day For Dodgers Fans

Mar 28 6:37 PM EDT

At the little hole-in-the-wall cafe that has served for half a century as the unofficial pit stop for Los Angeles Dodgers fans heading to baseball games, there was Magic in the air Wednesday.


Orange County Register

Yorba Linda housing market speeds up

Mar 28 9:43 PM EDT

Real estate for sale in Yorba Linda appears quick vs. a year ago, by one set of statistics.Every two weeks, Steve Thomas of ReportsOnHousing.compublishes a study of the...

Police arrest 3 suspects in 13 burglaries

Mar 28 8:59 PM EDT

Tustin police have arrested three people suspected of stealing from 13 cars.The three were found in a white sedan along with stolen items, including a makeup case and electronics, said Tustin Police Sgt. Duane Havourd.Officers had pulled over the sedan after reports from witnesses describing...

Man missing for three days found at park 18 miles from home

Mar 28 8:44 PM EDT

COSTA MESA - Authorities have found a 78-year-old Costa Mesa man with dementia who had been missing since Sunday, police said.Vo Van Nguyen was found Tuesday in the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, more than 18 miles from the home he shares with family near Baker Street and Mendoza Avenue.Two...

Durkee to enter plea on Friday

Mar 28 8:42 PM EDT

Campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee, once described as the "Bernie Madoff of campaign finance,"  is scheduled to enter a plea to felony mail fraud...

They box with 'Santa Ana' on their trunks

Mar 28 8:19 PM EDT

I was insulted, naturally, when trainer Raul Franco said he had to limit the hours he was available to work with me and other, uh, "master" boxers in Costa Mesa in order to work with some other fighters in Santa Ana. What could pry him away from a 53-year-old amateur overweight with...


The Press-Enterprise

TEMECULA: Teen skateboarder killed crossing busy street

Mar 28 9:24 PM EDT

A 14-year-old Gardner Middle School student was skating across a Temecula intersection when an SUV struck him, police said

HEMET: Man arrested in kidnapping, molestations

Mar 28 8:52 PM EDT

Police are looking for additional victims who may have been lured into the suspect's home

UPDATE: 14-year-old killed skateboarding across Temecula street

Mar 28 2:22 PM EDT

A 14-year-old Gardner Middle School student was skateboarding across a busy Temecula intersection when an SUV struck him, police said

TEMECULA: Skateboarder killed crossing intersection

Mar 28 11:42 AM EDT

Fourteen-year-old Noah Austill died at the scene of last night's accident near Ynez and Rancho California Roads

UPDATE: Dodgers sold for $2 billion to Magic Johnson group

Mar 27 11:49 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has announced an agreement to sell the bankrupt team for $2 billion to a group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson


Los Angeles Daily News

Workout: Bicep curl to shoulder press

Mar 28 7:12 PM EDT

This exercise uses a weighted bar to work the biceps and shoulders.

LeeAnn Weintraub: Tips to help kids eat more fruits and vegetables

Mar 28 6:57 PM EDT

According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, only 21 percent of children eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. (Adults do not fare much better, with only 32 percent meeting the daily requirements in fruits and 26 percent in vegetables.) According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, only 21 percent of children eat ...

How to introduce oral hygiene to kids

Mar 28 6:57 PM EDT

Turning good dental practices into habits very early can prevent cavities and many other problems down the road. "It's all about making it a routine which will last a lifetime," says Dr. Miles Hall, chief dental officer at Cigna.

Health Calendar: Week of Thursday, March 29, 2012

Mar 28 5:58 PM EDT

Memory assessment for seniors: Seniors 65 and older may make an appointment, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. 6345 Balboa Blvd, building 3, No. 363, Encino. 818-705-7450. www.priresearch.com .

2 DOGS BEHEADED: Reward grows to $20,000

Mar 28 5:13 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - City Council members Jan Perry and Paul Koretz today announced $20,000 in reward money for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of whoever dumped two dogs' heads in a large trash bin in South Los Angeles last week.


NBC Los Angeles

Camp Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges

Mar 28 10:17 PM EDT

The operator of a boot camp for troubled youth pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges Wednesday in Pasadena Superior Court, according to the LA District Attorney's office.

Pasadena Robbery Victim Becomes Prime Suspect

Mar 28 10:02 PM EDT

The man who reported an armed robbery in Pasadena that ended with the death of a 19-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, police said.

What Makes A Pilot or Anyone Else Lose Control

Mar 28 9:17 PM EDT

Many people were wondering Wednesday what made a JetBlue pilot lose control. The answers may be the same for pilots as anyone else

Dodger Deal Excites Fans

Mar 28 9:02 PM EDT

The announcement that a group led by Magic Johnson is buying the Dodgers has fans excited about the upcoming season.

"History-Making Successes" Led to Crenshaw Kids' Book

Mar 28 9:02 PM EDT

The Crenshaw High School Digital Media Team made the LAUSD proud with the printed and digital ePublishing of their first book Journey to the White House: An Educational Blueprint for Change in Action.


Daily Breeze

Rep. Maxine Waters says Trayvon Martin killing may be hate crime

Mar 28 9:10 PM EDT

South Bay Rep. Maxine Waters on Wednesday characterized the shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin as a "hate crime" during an appearance on CNN.

Panel OKs Lieu bill on personal finance education

Mar 28 9:10 PM EDT

The state Senate's Education Committee on Wednesday approved a measure aimed at improving personal finance education in public junior and senior high schools across the state.

Ex-general manager for L.A. Coliseum pleads guilty to conflict-of-interest charge

Mar 28 9:10 PM EDT

The former general manager of the taxpayer-owned Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum pleaded guilty Wednesday to a conflict-of-interest charge stemming from a yearlong investigation into alleged mismanagement of the historic stadium.

Hermosa Beach City Council honors retiring city manager Steve Burrell

Mar 28 8:40 PM EDT

Hermosa Beach leaders and residents gathered Tuesday to salute the longtime administrator who has guided the city for the past 18 years.

LAX airline passenger traffic rises in February

Mar 28 8:25 PM EDT

Airline passenger traffic continued to increase last month at Los Angeles International Airport, even after accounting for Leap Day, according to figures released Wednesday.


Ventura County Star

Man found dead in Agoura Hills after his car hits utility pole and fire hydrant

Mar 28 9:59 PM EDT

A 79-year-old man was found dead early Wednesday after his car hit a utility pole and fire hydrant in Agoura Hills, said deputies with the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station.

Police release sketch of assault suspect

Mar 28 9:58 PM EDT

Oxnard police released a sketch of a man suspected of threatening a 22-year-old woman a knife on Monday.

Board backs $33-million flood control project ending at lagoon

Mar 28 9:20 PM EDT

Flood-control project approved to protect densely populated area of Oxnard; critics worry about environmental fallout at Ormond Beach.

Civil case pits dog-bite victim against property owner

Mar 28 9:18 PM EDT

A Ventura body shop mechanic is seeking tens of thousands of dollars in damages for being bitten by a pit bull that had bitten another person weeks earlier.

New City Hall, library project top Moorpark planners' list

Mar 28 7:25 PM EDT

The Moorpark Planning Commission on Tuesday night discussed the city's goals, objectives and priorities for the coming fiscal year


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