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Los Angeles Times

Port labor talks shift into higher gear, but strike continues

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:27 PM EST

In a potentially hopeful sign, contract talks in the now 5-day-old strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach went all night Friday and into early Saturday morning.

Downtown L.A. residents voting on streetcar project

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:42 PM EST

The proposal calls for an assessment district to help finance the $125-million fixed-rail project that is forecast to spawn $1 billion in development, including 2,600 new housing units. Voting will conclude Monday in a special election on a streetcar proposal in downtown Los Angeles.

Boy Scouts' opposition to background checks let pedophiles in

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:27 PM EST

Boy Scouts of America fought the trend of adopting criminal background checks for volunteers and staff, unknowingly allowing convicted child sex offenders to join. Amid reports of widespread sexual abuse of children in the late 1980s, several leading youth organizations began conducting criminal background checks of volunteers and staff members.

Getting a head start on learning

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:57 PM EST

Hands Together offers a literacy boost to needy preschoolers in Santa Ana. After he was done serving himself seconds, Fernando Godenez turned left to his classmate and extended his arms out, holding the bowl of meatballs and marinara in one hand, a serving spoon in the other.

Supreme Court wading into L.A. County storm water case

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:57 PM EST

The Supreme Court may use an L.A. case to decide for the first time who can be held responsible for storm water runoff pollution. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear a case from Los Angeles on Tuesday to decide for the first time who can be held responsible for polluted storm water that runs off city streets and into rivers and bays.


Canyon News

Canyon News - "Coffee Cup Killer" Case Dropped

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 06:11 PM EST

WOODLAND HILLS—The case of tennis umpire Lois Goodman, accused of bludgeoning her 80-year-old husband with a coffee mug, was dismissed Friday due to lack of evidence.

Canyon News - California Welcomes Powerball In April

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:56 PM EST

LOS ANGELES—After a unanimous vote by the State Lottery Commission on Wednesday, November 28, California is welcoming the popular Powerball game in April 2013.

Canyon News - City Council Votes To Renovate Werle Building

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:41 PM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The City Council in West Hollywood gave orders to staff members last Monday November 19 2011 to prepare diagram for the second floor in Werle Building which belongs to the city located at 615 N. Robertson Blvd (at El Tovar).

Canyon News - One Local Non-Profit Entrepreneur

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:41 PM EST

LAUREL CANYON —While most of us know about www.NoLitterZone.com run by our neighbor Jackie Hunsicker, this project only scratches the surface of a canyonite who gives of her time and energy thoughtfully. What most of us don’t know is how ground breaking Jackie is in her charitable endeavors.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Volunteer Sunday School Teacher Accused Of Lewd Acts With A Child

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:59 PM EST

Newport Beach police have arrested a 48-year-old volunteer Sunday school teacher and charged him with lewd and lascivious acts with a child.

Murrieta Police Shoot And Kill Vicious Akita

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:39 PM EST

Authorities in Murrieta say police shot and killed an Akita who went on a rampage attacking two dogs -- killing at least one -- and charging at police officers.

Hugh Hefner Getting Married New Year’s Eve

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:17 PM EST

Hugh Hefner getting married again?

LA County Observes 25th Annual World AIDS Day

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:01 PM EST

Events, free HIV testing, panel discussions and seminars will mark the 25th annual World AIDS Day in LA County.

Authorities Arrest 3 For Fatal Broad-Daylight Shooting In Lancaster

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:26 PM EST

Officials said they have arrested three Lancaster men for the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in broad daylight.


Orange County Register

Goruck Challenge tests Orange County crew in 12-hour special ops training

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:26 PM EST

NEWPORT BEACH - While most of us slept in the dark of night, a group of determined men ran through the streets of Orange County with 40 pounds of bricks attached to their backs. The 20 men crawled into the ocean off Newport Beach, kicking their legs until they burned in the chilly waters while at...

Long Beach Airport concourse opens Dec. 12

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 06:43 PM EST

Passengers flying out of Long Beach Airport will get a Christmas present this month - the new $45 million terminal addition will open in time for the holidays, well ahead of schedule and reportedly under budget. Passengers will use the concourse built behind the original 1941 Art...

Surfboard builder Hall of Fame held at Doheny

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 06:39 PM EST

DANA POINT - Surfboard builders from around the world were honored Saturday morning at an event held on the grassy lawn at Doheny State Beach, a way for surfing's past to be recognized for contributions to the sport. The 13th annual International Surfboard Builders' Hall of Fame this...

O.C. shoppers buy up Target, Neiman Marcus line

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:37 PM EST

NEWPORT BEACH - Shoppers lined up at Fashion Island as early as 4 a.m. Saturday morning to be among the first to nab designer goods launched through a new Target and Neiman Marcus collaboration. This latest retail partnership features a holiday collection from 24 top designers, including Oscar de...

Costa Mesa warns residents of coyote danger

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:29 PM EST

COSTA MESA - The Police Department will place signs throughout the city this month alerting residents to the presence of coyotes. Coyotes are not a new issue. The city's Animal Control officers set up traps along trails and walkways on the north and west sides of the city in March 2011, after...


Los Angeles Daily News

New CSU head Tim White unafraid of challenges ahead

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 10:09 PM EST

RIVERSIDE - The newly vacated chair Tim White will be sitting in at the head of the California State University system later this month has turned into a hot seat in recent months. But he's not deterred. Outgoing chancellor: Charles Reed faced controversy, challenges

Chancellor Charles Reed's influence felt at CSUN in picking standout presidents

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:39 PM EST

Two words describe how outgoing Chancellor Charles B. Reed impacted California State University, Northridge, officials say. Jolene Koester. Incoming chancellor: Tim White unafraid of challenges ahead Outgoing chancellor: Charles Reed faced controversy, challenges

70 protest alleged 'maternal hotel' in Chino Hills

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:54 PM EST

CHINO HILLS - Some 70 people picketed a busy intersection on Saturday protesting what they say is an illegal Chinese maternity operation. Related story: Chino Hills residents raise concerns about possibly of maternity hotel operation

Survey: One in 7 of state's nighttime drivers under the influence of drugs

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:54 PM EST

Sometimes, they come through DUI checkpoints smoking a joint. "They'll say, I've got a medical card," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy Sgt. Philip Brooks, of the drivers who get stopped.

Doug McIntyre: 2012 winds down with plenty to amuse us

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:30 PM EST

December 2nd? How did that happen? Wasn't Memorial Day just a couple of weeks ago?


NBC Los Angeles

"Tiger Bandit" Linked to 6 SoCal Bank Robberies

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:42 PM EST

A bank robber thought to have held up six Southern California banks in eight days has been dubbed the "Tiger Bandit," according to the FBI.

Cancer Patient Gets to Keep Beloved Craft-Store Job

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:27 PM EST

A longtime employee of Jo-Ann craft stores who lost her job at a Redlands outlet while undergoing treatment for cancer learned she would be able to return to the position she

Anti-Islam Film to Stay on YouTube: Judge

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:12 PM EST

An actress who appeared in an anti-Islam film that stoked violence in the Middle East failed in her second legal bid to get the video taken down from the Internet.

Thieves Steal 300 Pairs of Panties

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 01:12 PM EST

Detectives are looking for two men who were caught on surveillance tape stealing about 300 pairs of panties from a Victoria’s Secret store in downtown San Diego. Photo Credit: SDPD

Cops Search for Gunman in Freeway Shooting

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 12:12 PM EST

Authorities continued on Saturday to look for a gunman in a white, four-door car who shot a woman in the neck and grazed an occupied baby seat in a car-to-car shooting on the Hollywood Freeway.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Ford 2013 Escape, Fusion recalled over fire danger

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 10:10 PM EST

A new recall has been issued for nearly 90,000 2013 Ford Escapes and Ford Fusions over fears they could catch on fire.

170 Freeway shooting: Police believe attack was possibly random

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 10:10 PM EST

Police believe a shooting on the 170 Freeway that sent one woman to the hospital may have been a random attack.

High surf expected through Monday afternoon

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:10 PM EST

A storm is churning up a high surf advisory along the coast. West facing beaches can expect up to 8-foot swells.

San Bernardino meets bankruptcy filing deadline

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:10 PM EST

The city of San Bernardino has filed its bankruptcy plan with the court, a move that means big cuts in spending.

LA Galaxy earns MLS Cup in 3-1 win over Dynamo in Beckham's last game with team

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:08 PM EST

The LA Galaxy beat the Houston Dynamo 3-1 on Saturday, earning their fourth MLS Cup in David Beckham's final game.


Daily Breeze

Dominguez Hills students, faculty fault chancellor Charles Reed for leadership style

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:35 PM EST

... Incoming chancellor: Tim White unafraid of challenges ahead Outgoing chancellor: Charles Reed faced controversy, challenges

Jo-Ann's reinstates Highland woman who was terminated while on medical leave

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:35 PM EST

REDLANDS - Deborah Browning, the Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft employee terminated after 20-plus years with the company, cried Saturday when learning she got her job back. Related story: Protest, boycotts of Jo-Ann's planned after 20-year employee dismissed from Redlands job Related story: Redlands Jo-Ann's employee terminated during cancer treatments

My Turn: The thrill of takeoff was a high point

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:35 PM EST

"What's the most exciting thing you've ever done? As a travel journalist, my work (no, it really IS work!) has allowed me to visit 51 countries around the world, and I'm often asked that question.

70 protest alleged 'maternal hotel' in Chino Hills

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 09:35 PM EST

CHINO HILLS - Some 70 people picketed a busy intersection on Saturday protesting what they say is an illegal Chinese maternity operation. Related story: Chino Hills residents raise concerns about possibly of maternity hotel operation

Redondo Beach schools expand cyberbullying prohibition

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 08:35 PM EST

The Redondo Beach Unified School District is taking aim at bullying that starts on the Internet or outside of school.


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