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Los Angeles Times

Healthcare overhaul may threaten California's safety net

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 10:08 PM EST

If public hospitals and clinics lose too much funding, county health leaders say, who will treat the uninsured? About 10% of Californians could still lack coverage after the law takes full effect. Millions of uninsured Californians will gain medical coverage under the national healthcare overhaul beginning in January, but Guadalupe Luna won't be one of them.

A cosmic gift to L.A.

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:01 PM EST

Col. Griffith J. Griffith had a life-changing experience when he peered through a telescope on Mt. Wilson. It inspired him to fund an observatory for the people of L.A. One night on Mt. Wilson about 1908, a short, powerfully built man with a handlebar mustache looked through the largest telescope in the world. What he saw transformed him, and would put Los Angeles at the forefront of a movement ...

Cops wear face masks due to TB outbreak in downtown L.A.

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 06:16 PM EST

Los Angeles police over the weekend warned officers who patrol the skid row area to wear protective masks and minimize face-to-face contact with suspects or the public if there is reason to believe that they are infected with tuberculosis.

Couple killed by Dorner remembered for selflessness and love of basketball

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 01:01 AM EST

Family, friends and law enforcement officials attend memorial services for Monica Quan and Keith Lawrence at Irvine's Concordia University, where they met and fell in love. On the same Concordia University campus where they met and fell in love, friends and family of Monica Quan and her fiance, Keith Lawrence, remembered the young couple Sunday for their humility, selflessness and love of ...

Mahony answers questions under oath about clergy sex abuse cases

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 12:38 AM EST

The former leader of the Los Angeles Archdiocese was reported to be 'calm and seemingly collected' throughout the 3 1/2 hour session stemming from a lawsuit involving a fugitive priest. A "relatively unflappable" Cardinal Roger Mahony answered questions under oath for more than 3 1/2 hours Saturday about his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, according to the lawyer who questioned the former ...


Beverly Hills Courier

‘Identity Thief’, ‘Snitch’ Lead Oscar Weekend Box Office

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 07:14 PM EST

The quirky road comedy ``Identify Thief'' jumped into the top spot at the North American box office over Oscar weekend, barely out-earning the debut of the thriller ``Snitch,'' according to final figures released today. ``Identity Thief'' earned $14 million between Friday and Sunday to move from second to first in theaters, according to Hollywood.com Box Office. ``Snitch,'' starring Dwayne ``The ...

Jewish Group Blasts Oscars Sketch as “Offensive,” “Sad”

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 03:14 PM EST

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Monday blasted an Oscars sketch in which potty-mouthed film star bear Ted joked about Jews in Hollywood, calling it "offensive and not remotely funny." The anti-Semitism watchdog said the sketch, at the 85th Academy Awards hosted by "Family Guy" and "Ted" creator Seth MacFarlane on Sunday night, was "sad and disheartening."

Oscars 2013: “Argo” Takes Home Best Picture, “Life of Pi” Wins Four Awards

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 02:29 AM EST

Ben Affleck missed out on a nomination for Best Director, but he got the last laugh, and last word, Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Parents Of Woman Murdered By LAPD Officer Can’t Sue Department

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:21 PM EST

The parents of a woman murdered by a Los Angeles police officer have lost their last attempt to sue the department over the way it handled the high-profile investigation.

Woman Suspected In Stabbing Of 80-Year-Old Woman, Dog In Riverside

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:09 PM EST

Police say a woman is responsible for a bizarre string of crimes, including the stabbing of a dog and an elderly woman, in Riverside Monday morning.

Cardinal: LA’s Mahony Should Help Select Pope

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 07:19 PM EST

The former archbishop of San Francisco said Monday that Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony has a rightful place among Vatican officials who will choose the next pope.

Police Seek Additional Victims Of Daycare Co-Owner Suspected Of Lewd Acts On A Child

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 06:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollenbeck Sex Crimes United arrested Enrique Ramos, 45, Thursday.

Emma Zen Foundation To Donate Pet Oxygen Masks For Ventura Co. Fire Engines

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 06:28 PM EST

The Emma Zen Foundation will donate nearly 100 pet oxygen masks to the Ventura County Fire Department Thursday.


Orange County Register

Prosecutor: Killer is 'worst of the worst'

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:33 PM EST

SANTA ANA - A convicted rapist serving a 50-year term in a Michigan prison deserves the death penalty in California for the sexual assault and murder of a pregnant Costa Mesa housewife nearly 25 years ago, an Orange County prosecutor argued Monday. Jason Michel Balcom, now 43, is a narcissistic,...

Pedego: E-bike puts tank toughness in ride

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 06:12 PM EST

With its new Trail Tracker, Pedego has created the Abrams tank of electric bicycles. Big, burly and painted DayGlo yellow, it doesn't only subvert the image of power-assist bicycles as transportation for the lazy or infirm. It plows it into the ground.Designed as a heavy-duty, zero-emission...

Crash injures 3 on I-405 in Fountain Valley

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 03:40 PM EST

FOUNTAIN VALLEY - A five-car crash left three people injured Monday and closed lanes on the northbound 405 for about an hour. A cause wasn't immediately clear for the crash, which involved an overturned truck and blocked the carpool and left lanes of the freeway at Euclid Street, said Officer...

Newport Beach fire pits should stay, coastal panel staff says

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 03:24 PM EST

NEWPORT BEACH - The California Coastal Commission's staff is recommending that the commission deny Newport Beach's request to remove 60 fire pits from beaches at Balboa Pier and Corona del Mar State Beach. The Newport Beach City Council voted in March to remove the beach fire rings and...

Lansner: With supply short, apartment owners thrive

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 02:14 PM EST

Why are apartment landlords so buoyant? Well, it seems this band of property owners is seeing more financially fit prospective tenants. At least that's what a rental application metric from CoreLogic tells us. The "SafeRent Renter Applicant Risk Index" by the Irvine data crunchers...


The Press-Enterprise

JURUPA VALLEY: 'Bubbly liquid' closes Hwy. 60

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 06:29 PM EST

A hazardous materials incident closed all westbound lanes near Valley Way; lanes have since reopened

STOLEN POLICE CAR: Officer’s priority was capturing suspect

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 02:56 PM EST

The Riverside Police Department policy says officers ‘should’ secure the vehicle if possible, but there are other factors to consider

RIVERSIDE: Robber stabs, beats woman, 80

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 02:54 PM EST

Police say hers was among several mobile homes burglarized Monday morning

RIVERSIDE: Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver arrested

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 01:50 PM EST

The collision happened Sunday night on Adams Street; the pickup driver was apprehended two miles away


Los Angeles Daily News

Overlooked point about toll lanes -- They work: Letters to the Editor for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:37 PM EST

Express lanes succeed nationwide. Funds are there to build them today at lower cost than tomorrow. This opportunity can't be missed. -- Victor Lindenheim, Valencia

Editorial: Sequester would hit California the hardest of all

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:37 PM EST

Being the biggest state, and being so diverse in every demographic and geographic way, California gets hit the hardest by every governmental malfunction.

Thomas D. Elias: Immigratrion amensty a sure thing? Don't bet on it

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:21 PM EST

Major politicians both nationally and in California are talking as if changes in America's immigration system are now inevitable, Don't bet the house on it.

Man in Van Nuys doused in lighter fluid, set on fire; LAPD seeks attacker

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:16 PM EST

Someone squirted lighter fluid on a man in Van Nuys and set him on fire early Monday, the LAPD said. Police had no suspects Monday afternoon and were not sure what motivated the attack.

The Onion apologizes for offensive actress tweet

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:06 PM EST

The satirical newspaper on Sunday referred Quvenzhane Wallis with an expletive intended to denigrate women. The Onion was lambasted overnight, and asked for forgiveness on Monday.


NBC Los Angeles

Mother of Alleged Shooter in Court

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 10:10 PM EST

Sarwat Syed was in court Monday, facing one count of felony hit and run for a crash that happened in 2011. Her son Ali allegedly went on an early morning shooting rampage last week, killing three people...

Delay of 405 Fwy Construction Angers Commuters

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:40 PM EST

After more than three years of work to ease congestion in the notoriously traffic-prone segment of the San Diego (405) Freeway, completion of the Sepulveda Pass Improvement project has been delayed at... Photo Credit: Getty Images

Police Warn Residents of Utility Worker Scam

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:55 PM EST

Long Beach police are alerting residents about a scam in which people pose as utility workers to break into homes.

Sea Lion Pup Found on Street Recovers

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:10 PM EST

A baby sea lion that flopped her way onto a Carson intersection is recovery well after being discovered in front of a Verizon store, starving and hypothermic. Photo Credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Carson Station

OPINION: Is LA Ready for a Lady Mayor?

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 07:40 PM EST

Odds are high that we’ll elect a female mayor of Los Angeles (two of the leading mayoral candidates are women), but what’s perhaps most remarkable is how little we’ve noticed that milestone.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Boyle Heights daycare shut down over abuse allegations

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:59 PM EST

The state shut down a Boyle Heights daycare, and the co-owner has been arrested, accused of abusing kids under his care.

Imminent sequester cuts could hit California hard

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:14 PM EST

If the automatic federal spending cuts go through, sequestration will be felt the hardest in California's public schools.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate profile: Wendy Greuel touts fiscal oversight

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:14 PM EST

LA City Controller Wendy Greuel is a financial watchdog, overseeing more than 77 audits, including the city budget.

San Bernardino looking for solution to panhandling problem

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:59 PM EST

In addition to financial issues, the city of San Bernardino says it has a panhandling problem. Officials are looking for solutions.

Mom of man in OC shooting spree appears in court for hit-run

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:29 PM EST

The mother of a man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in O.C. last week was in court Monday to face hit-and-run charges.


Daily Breeze

Hermosa Beach woman's club sponsors kids' cancer fundraiser

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:08 PM EST

The Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach on Saturday will host its seventh annual fundraiser for Shred Kids' Cancer, a nonprofit through which children can help their peers battling the disease.

Tree Musketeers gears up for El Segundo Arbor Day event

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:08 PM EST

With Arbor Day on the horizon, El Segundo's Tree Musketeers is looking for volunteers and donations to support this year's planned activities.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James to speak at Palos Verdes Estates meeting

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:08 PM EST

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James will speak Tuesday at a Palos Verdes Peninsula Republican Women meeting that will be open to the public.

Former South Bay assemblyman Carl Washington pleads guilty to bank fraud charges

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 09:01 PM EST

A former South Bay assemblyman who is on unpaid leave from his job with the Los Angeles County Probation Department pleaded guilty Monday to federal bank fraud charges for bilking financial institutions by falsely claiming to be the victim of identity theft.

For the record: Redondo Beach waterfront, South Bay Workforce Investment Board

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 08:53 PM EST

An article Sunday on Redondo Beach waterfront redevelopment plans misspelled the last name of CenterCal CEO Fred Bruning.


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