Saturday, February 23, 2013

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Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 10:22 PM EST

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Los Angeles Times

Digital billboard company issues $100-million threat against L.A.

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:53 PM EST

Clear Channel Outdoor says its digital billboards are 'valuable assets that the city cannot attempt to take away without paying just compensation.' An outdoor advertising company fighting to preserve dozens of digital billboards across Los Angeles warned this week that it would seek "substantially" more than $100 million from City Hall if it is ordered to remove any electronic signs targeted in ...

Bloomberg's meddling in L.A. Unified races is paying for junk ads

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:08 PM EST

The wealthy New York mayor's $1-million contribution to the Coalition for School Reform is helping fund attack ads in L.A. that distort the truth and misinform voters. If you're like me, your mailbox is getting stuffed with political mailers.

Hamburger Hamlet still serving up his American dream

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:08 PM EST

Marcelino Martinez has been with the restaurant chain for 43 years. He watched its business boom and then recede, providing countless Zapotec Indians like him opportunity along the way. Each morning at 7, Marcelino Martinez arrives at the Hamburger Hamlet in Sherman Oaks.

L.A.'s next mayor will face stark budget problems

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 07:16 PM EST

Whoever is elected will have to decide whether to seek new revenues, new employee concessions or new ways to run vital programs. Brad Smith used to consider himself a Los Angeles booster. But lately, the 48-year-old grows melancholy when he drives around the San Fernando Valley where he grew up.

New toll lanes open on 10 Freeway

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 03:24 AM EST

The 14 miles of 'HOT lanes' between El Monte and downtown L.A. are part of a trial program to see if letting solo drivers pay to use the express lanes can help ease gridlock. Los Angeles County's venture into toll roads advanced early Saturday with the opening of 14 miles of express lanes on the San Bernardino Freeway — the second project of its type to begin operation in the region since ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Sleeping Better With Custom Comfort Mattress

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:26 AM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD —Living a healthy life is a common topic in society, be it a rigorous work-out routine or the latest diet that all the celebrities are trying. However, one key element in healt h is constantly underestimated in society, the importance of sleep.


Beverly Hills Courier

‘Lincoln’, ‘Argo’ Chase Top Honors on Oscar Night

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 04:29 PM EST

A pair of historical dramas are expected to battle for supremacy at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday, with Steven Spielberg's epic ``Lincoln'' leading all nominees but Ben Affleck's ``Argo'' sweeping most major pre-Oscar honors to force its way into the role of front-runner.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

‘Don’t Even’ Bandit Reportedly Nabbed In La Verne

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 09:07 PM EST

Officials say a man responsible for nearly a dozen bank robberies has been apprehended.

US Navy Plans Drone Base Near Malibu

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:46 PM EST

The US Navy plans to build a drone base at an airfield in Point Magu, about 15 miles from Malibu.

San Dimas Man Shoots, Kills Pit Bull Attacking Woman And Her Horse

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:29 PM EST

Authorities say a shotgun-wielding 24-year-old man shot and killed one of two pit bulls attacking a woman and her horse along a trail in San Dimas Saturday.

Memorial Service Planned For Couple Allegedly Murdered By Christopher Dorner

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 07:41 PM EST

A memorial service will be held Sunday at Concordia University in Irvine for Cal State Fullerton women's assistant basketball coach Monica Quan and her fiance Keith Lawrence.

Drug-Busting K-9 Officer Set To Retire From Street Patrol

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 06:40 PM EST

The El Segundo Police Department has announced that Arthur, a popular drug-busting K-9 officer, is retiring from street patrol.


Orange County Register

'Play ball' resounds throughout Orange County

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 07:50 PM EST

Opening day started early Saturday morning for some Orange County Little Leaguers with ceremonies, the first pitch, and the resounding metallic pings as bats connected with baseballs. In Tustin, nearly 1,000 children from 5 to 12 have signed up for the 2013 Tustin Little League season, which had...

Crowds race on the base at Los Alamitos

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 06:00 PM EST

It was a race to park at 6 a.m. as participants found themselves in long lines where ID cards were checked before for a day of fitness and fun at the Southland Credit Union 32nd Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base. More than 4,000 runners turned out just the 5K and 10K runs Saturday....

Santa Ana residents turn in hundreds of guns

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 05:10 PM EST

SANTA ANA - Vehicles ranging from a brand new pearl white Lexus to an older model Toyota pick-up truck with a rusted blue paint job drove through the coned-off corner on Flower Street Saturday exchanging their unwanted guns for gift cards during the police department's first ever gun buy back...

Volunteers spruce up H.B. neighborhood

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 04:27 PM EST

HUNTINGTON BEACH - For Oscar Rodriguez, a freshman at Cal State Long Beach, every trip to the Oak View neighborhood feels like a homecoming. On Saturday morning, the shy young man took the microphone before hundreds of volunteers assembled at Oak View Elementary School. These were employees from...

Ocean Institute Jazz Festival kicks out the jams

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 11:52 AM EST

The Ocean Institute's three-day, 11th annual Jazz Festival kicked off Friday night at Dana Point Harbor with a wine reception, a silent auction and a concert headlined by trumpet man Rick Braun, featuring guitarist Peter White and saxophonist Richard Elliot. <a...


The Press-Enterprise

TEMECULA: Shots fired at house party

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 04:24 PM EST

The suspect and the female victim had retreated indoors, where an argument and shooting ensued

JURUPA VALLEY: 2 arrested, 1 sought in robbery

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 03:16 PM EST

Sheriff’s deputies tracked a vehicle used by robbers to a home in Jurupa Valley

SAN JACINTO: No charges in video game incident

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 02:23 PM EST

Police turned out in force Friday night when a 911 call about a shooting and hostages turned out to be video game

SAN JACINTO: Hostage report was actually video games

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 12:08 AM EST

Sheriff’s deputies surround a house after a report of a shooting, but the incident has an unexpected conclusion


Los Angeles Daily News

L.A. mayoral candidates on the defensive at Valley Glen debate

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 09:52 PM EST

Amid a week of negative campaigning in the Los Angeles mayor's race, Saturday's debate in Valley Glen was a largely cordial event.

'Silver Linings Playbook' four-time winner at indie Spirit Awards

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 09:42 PM EST

SANTA MONICA - The $100 million-plus grossing Oscar nominee "Silver Linings Playbook" was the big winner at the Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon.

Cyberstalking: Are you being tracked online?

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 09:13 PM EST

Marianne Maddalena thought she was going crazy. Family members stopped talking to her for no apparent reason. People knew things she'd said only in private emails, including details of business deals. Her boyfriend told her things her coworkers said about her.

Drone base planned for Point Mugu near Malibu

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 08:51 PM EST

MALIBU - The U.S. Navy proposes to station a drone operations base at an airfield 15 miles west of Malibu, it was reported Saturday.

Editorial endorsements: Three for LAUSD board - and for education reform

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 07:21 PM EST

As important as the Los Angeles election on March 5 is for the city's government, it may be even more important for the future of our public schools.


NBC Los Angeles

Watch: Bungling Burglars Steal Jukebox from Hooters

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 06:55 PM EST

Detectives are searching for two men who were caught on surveillance video stealing a jukebox from the lobby of a Hooters restaurant in the northern hills of San Diego. Photo Credit: Google Maps

SoCal Catholics Demand Mahony "Stay Home" from Rome

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 05:55 PM EST

Thousands of signatures demanding that retired Cardinal Roger Mahony withdraw from voting in upcoming papal conclave were set to be delivered Saturday to a North Hollywood church, where Mahony has a residence. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Herbalife Recalls Shakes for Undeclared Allergens

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 04:55 PM EST

Milk proteins may be in a now-recalled shake mix that is labeled dairy-free, according to Herbalife International of America. Photo Credit: Lilyana Vynogradova, Shutterstock

Dog Food, Treats Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 03:25 PM EST

Dog owners are being warned that dog treats and food sold nationwide may be contaminated with salmonella. Photo Credit: Getty Images/3D4Medical.com RF

Santa Ana Holds First-Ever Gun Buyback

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 01:55 PM EST

Santa Ana residents surrendered their weapons in exchange for gift cards Saturday during the city’s first-ever gun buyback event. Photo Credit: NBC10 Philadelphia - Catherine Brown


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Van Nuys dad visits strip club, leaves 2-year-old toddler outside

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 05:20 PM EST

A Van Nuys man is under arrest, accused of leaving his 2-year-old toddler in the car while venturing inside a strip club.

Long Beach police officer sentenced to 11 yrs for sex crimes w/ minors

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 04:29 PM EST

A Long Beach police officer has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex crimes involving five underage girls.

San Diego burglars mistake jukebox for ATM machine

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 03:44 PM EST

Cameras were rolling as thieves smashed their way into a Hooters and mistakenly hauled a jukebox instead of an ATM.

Calif. Best Buy stores ordered to pay $875K in overcharging lawsuit

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 02:44 PM EST

Best Buy has been ordered to pay nearly $900,000 to settle a pricing lawsuit regarding its advertising policies.

F-35 fleet grounded after engine crack found

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 02:29 PM EST

The Pentagon suspended its fleet of F-35 fighter planes after discovering a cracked engine blade during an inspection.


Daily Breeze

Memorial service set for Sunday for Monica Quan, Keith Lawrence; couple believed to have been killed by Christopher ...

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 03:22 PM EST

IRVINE - A memorial service will be held Sunday at Concordia University in Irvine for Cal State Fullerton women's assistant basketball coach Monica Quan and her fiance Keith Lawrence, the first two people authorities say were murdered by fired Los Angeles Police Department Officer Christopher Dorner.

Brazen shoplifting crew at San Pedro Target store caught on video, sought by police

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 11:16 PM EST

Police are working to identify a shoplifting crew that filled up two shopping carts full of merchandise at a Target store in San Pedro and made off with the loot in a carefully orchestrated crime. | See video of the crime inside.

Two council members challenge incumbent Paul Tanaka in Gardena mayoral race

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 11:07 PM EST

Gardena's longtime mayor says he will take the job if voters choose him for a third term, but he isn't actively campaigning in the March 5 election. Meanwhile, his primary challenger argues that the incumbent isn't up to the task and that the city needs a change.

Panama Canal expansion impact on ports discussed at California Senate panel session

Friday, Feb 22, 2013 10:37 PM EST

While it's too early to know how global trade routes will be affected by the Panama Canal expansion scheduled for competition in 2015, California ports and state leaders should prepare for increased competition, business and labor experts told a state panel on Friday.


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