Saturday, November 24, 2012

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Los Angeles Times

Democrats' new power in Legislature could bring peril too

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 10:17 PM EST

With the party's supermajority in both houses, pushing quickly for new taxes or overreaching on other issues could lead to a voter backlash. SACRAMENTO — Having won a coveted two-thirds supermajority in the Legislature for the first time in more than a century, California Democrats now face the temptations of one-party government — and the perils that come with it.

School district performs drug tests at parents' request

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:46 PM EST

The Santa Clarita Valley district hopes to expand the program, which now involves about a tenth of junior and senior high students. Civil rights advocates are dubious. Elaine Bogart had no second thoughts about subjecting her children to drug tests.

L.A.'s revamped teacher evaluation system getting mixed grades

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:01 PM EST

Teachers are finding value in the new evaluation system as it rolls out, but administrators doing the reviews complain about how time-consuming they are. Third-grade teacher Kelly Vallianos wanted to find an engaging way for her students to learn about measuring perimeters. One idea — to have students design a restaurant floor plan — was too difficult, she feared.

'Wise Wives' group blends Islamic tenets, American advice

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:28 PM EST

An Orange County woman started the group to help wives looking to strengthen their marriages within the context of the Islamic faith. The idea has grown. Two years into her marriage, Angie El Sherif found herself drifting from her husband. One-on-one time was scarce, and she felt like the high school sweetheart she married was no longer her best friend.

Planned demolition of trailer park stirs residents' fears

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:27 PM EST

The Santa Monica neighborhood is to be replaced by a ritzy development. Some cry foul, but the developer says he has been more than accommodating. June Manning has multiple forms of arthritis, and at 84, just mopping the floor is a challenge.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Local Business Owners Hope ‘Small’ Day Will Have Big Return

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:55 PM EST

Black Friday is a distant memory.

UCLA, UCR Fire Back At Article Placing Campuses Among ‘Most Dangerous’ In America

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:28 PM EST

School officials at two local universities are angered by a published report that placed their campuses near the bottom when it comes to safety.

Robbins Brothers In Torrance Burglarized For 2nd Straight Day

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 03:48 PM EST

A jewelry store in Torrance was burglarized Saturday for a second time in the past two days.

Robbins Brothers In Torrance Burglarized Twice In 2 Days

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 03:48 PM EST

A jewelry store in Torrance Saturday was the target of smash-and-grab burglars for a second straight day.

Man Arrested At Traffic Stop May Be Alleged ‘Desperate Bandit’

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 03:00 PM EST

Authorities say a 47-year-old man arrested during a traffic stop near Palm Springs may be the suspected “Desperate Bandit.”


Orange County Register

SWAT team responds to Stanton gas station

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 03:09 PM EST

STANTON - A man called police early Saturday morning to report a Chevron gas station robbery, then locked himself in the station's inside bathroom and claimed he had an assault weapon, Sheriff's authorities said.Neither was true, sheriff's discovered, after a SWAT team busted into...

Thanksgiving diners RUFF it to help rescue animals

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 12:29 PM EST

It was a RUFF Thanksgiving at Tivoli Terrace in Laguna Beach as the south Orange County nonprofit Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends presented dinner Thursday afternoon for pet...

Pursuit leads to crash, eight-hour freeway closure

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 11:35 AM EST

DANA POINT - A police pursuit ended with a freeway crash Friday afternoon that left four people injured and southbound I-5 closed for about eight hours.Anaheim police attempted to stop a white Ford F-250 reported stolen in Westminster about 4 p.m., Anaheim police Sgt. Bob Dunn said.The driver of...

Police: Two men shot in Santa Ana incidents

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 11:24 AM EST

SANTA ANA - Two men were shot in unrelated incidents Friday night and early Saturday morning, police said.Police were called about a shooting in the 1000 block of East Grand Avenue around 7 p.m. Friday.Authorities found a man shot in the upper body when they arrived, police Cmdr. Tammy Franks said....


Los Angeles Daily News

Decades after fleeing, Vietnamese-American filmmakers return to a changed country

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:30 PM EST

Vietnamese-American filmmakers and actors such as Dustin Nguyen, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Kathy Uyen and Timonthy Linh Bui tap into Vietnam's emerging film industry.

Doug McIntyre: Sacrifices made in the name of wedded bliss

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:30 PM EST

The Wife keeps a small magnet stuck to the door of the refrigerator. It's been there as long as I've known her. It was there on the night of our first date. I was well warned.

L.A. County proposes water fee on all parcels to clean up storm water

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:29 PM EST

While rainfall can be a welcome sight in the dry Southland, when water hits the region's concrete and blacktop landscape, it turns into a giant headache for beachgoers and environmentalists: untreated storm water or urban runoff.

Special DCFS team secures children's safety amid raids, arrests, crime scenes

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:29 PM EST

It was midnight near the docks in Wilmington, and dozens of registered sex offenders rousted from their sleep stood against a wall, their hands tied behind their backs, as armed parole agents searched their rooms. | PHOTOS

Driving on Sepulveda Boulevard will get even worse next week (if that's even possible)

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:09 PM EST

WESTWOOD - Motorists navigating through Sepulveda Pass will have even less room to maneuver next week, as Sepulveda Boulevard is severely crimped next to the San Diego (405) Freeway.


NBC Los Angeles

Lakers vs Mavericks: Howard & Co. Look for First Road Win

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:13 PM EST

Balanced scoring and improved bench play will be key for the Lakers in their hopes to win their first away game of the 2012-13 season. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Mexican Cartel Hitman Faces Murder Charges

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 03:13 PM EST

One of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives wanted in connection with at least four Los Angeles area slayings dating to 1998 was arrested in Mexico while he was believed to have been working as a hitman for a dru...

LA Gang Member, One of FBI's Most Wanted Arrested in Mexico

Friday, Nov 23, 2012 11:43 PM EST

Mexican federal police say they've arrested one of the FBI's most-wanted fugitives, a Los Angeles man sought on charges of murder, kidnapping and rape.

LA Vendors Prep for Small Business Saturday

Friday, Nov 23, 2012 10:43 PM EST

Started two years ago by a major credit card company, Small Business Saturday was created to follow the major shopping frenzy of Black Friday and has transformed into a movement, according to at least...


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Fuel tanker accident causes mess at LAX

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:40 PM EST

A fuel tanker overturned and caused a big mess on the eastside of LAX near Aviation Boulevard Saturday.

Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to patronize local mom-and-pop stores

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 08:41 PM EST

Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to patronize local mom-and-pop businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

UC Santa Barbara student killed in 2-story fall

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:40 PM EST

A UC Santa Barbara student was killed and a young man was hospitalized after they fell from a second-story apartment building.

State Department fire: 3 seriously injured

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:25 PM EST

Three people were seriously injured after a fire broke out at the State Department headquarters in Washington.

FBI-list suspect, wanted in LA, arrested in Mexico

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:10 PM EST

One of the FBI's most wanted has been captured in Mexico following a joint operation with the Mexican government.


Daily Breeze

Palos Verdes Peninsula couple Bill and Georgia Sanders celebrate 72 years of marriage

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:50 PM EST

The keys to 72 years of wedded bliss are: A: Good genes. B: Good luck. C: Lots of love, patience and understanding. In the case of Bill and Georgia Sanders, the answer is "all of the above." | PHOTOS

Santa and his elves coming to Redondo Beach

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:35 PM EST

The Redondo Beach Police Officers' Association and the Redondo Beach Firefighters' Association are bringing Santa and his elves to the streets of Redondo Beach.

My Turn: Potato dumplings a family tradition

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:35 PM EST

In 1993 Jokki and I thought it would be fun to put out a little cookbook of family recipes and thereby save as heritage the food recipes that were representative of our large family.

Special DCFS team secures children's safety amid raids, arrests, crime scenes

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:35 PM EST

It was midnight near the docks in Wilmington, and dozens of registered sex offenders rousted from their sleep stood against a wall, their hands tied behind their backs, as armed parole agents searched their rooms. | PHOTOS

L.A. County proposes water fee on all parcels to clean up storm water

Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 09:05 PM EST

While rainfall can be a welcome sight in the dry Southland, when water hits the region's concrete and blacktop landscape, it turns into a giant headache for beachgoers and environmentalists: untreated storm water or urban runoff.


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