Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Los Angeles Times

For Cardinal Roger Mahony, social media is a powerful pulpit

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:57 PM EST

Mahony's online presence has continued to grow via Twitter and a blog, even as church leaders and Catholic groups continue to question his integrity over the sexual abuse cases. As archbishop of Los Angeles, Roger Mahony responded to criticism of his handling of sexual abuse cases with a high-priced crisis management firm, full-page ads in Spanish and English newspapers, and a report naming ...

County probes L.A.'s compliance on transferring LAX traffic

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:49 PM EST

Under a legal settlement, the airport authority was to send flights to Ontario and Palmdale, but a report says there have been only token efforts. The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday sought to determine whether Los Angeles airport officials have complied with a 2006 court settlement requiring them to spread the growth in flights at busy Los Angeles International Airport to others in the ...

Former Cudahy councilman gets 3 years in extortion case

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

Osvaldo Conde is sentenced to three years in prison and must pay restitution for his part in taking bribes. The government had recommended a seven-year term. A former Cudahy councilman was sentenced Monday to three years in federal prison for his role in an extortion and bribery case that authorities say exposed widespread corruption in the southeast Los Angeles County city.

State trying to count parolees who have ditched GPS trackers

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

Corrections officials say their recent tally includes only cases in which parole revocation hearings were held and may not include GPS violators still on the loose. SACRAMENTO — California corrections officials, expressing concern over a rise in paroled sex offenders disabling their GPS tracking devices, said Monday that the problem may be larger than they believed.

Black students' learning gaps start early, report says

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

African American pupils are far less likely to take college prep classes and more likely to miss school because of suspensions, a group finds, calling for strong intervention. African American public school students in Los Angeles County demonstrate significant learning gaps by second grade; those gaps widen with age and lead to the highest school dropout rate among all races, according to a ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Free Speaker Series Event Kicks Off In March

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:56 PM EST

MALIBU —The City of Malibu and the County of Los Angeles Public Library has partnered to offer a free speaker series in Malibu .

Canyon News - Neighborhood Greenway Project Kicks Off

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:56 PM EST

SANTA MONICA —On March 16, the city will host its first interactive workshop for the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway project, as indicated in a press release from the city’s website. The workshop will implement project objectives and ask for ideas, feedback and concerns from the community.

Canyon News - March To Celebrate Women’s History Month

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:56 PM EST

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) will celebrate March as Women's History Month and the 2013 theme "Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)." The COSW is planning to promote month long events throughout the city designed to support and promote women’s achievements, courage ...


Beverly Hills Courier

L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca Named National Sheriff of the Year

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:32 PM EST

The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) announced this week that Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff of Los Angeles County, California has been selected as the 2013 Ferris E. Lucas Award for Sheriff of the Year winner. The Ferris E. Lucas Award will be presented at the Opening General Session on Sunday, June 23rd at NSA's Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lohan Ordered to Appear for Deposition in Beverly Hills

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 05:17 PM EST

Lindsay Lohan was ordered today to appear for an April 8 deposition in a lawsuit by a paparazzo who alleges the actress is partially responsible for injuries he claims he received when he was struck by a car in which Lohan was a passenger. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald Sohigian also sanctioned Lohan $1,000 to compensate plaintiff Grigor Balyan's lawyer, Neil Steiner, for his expenses ...

Vampire Facelift Trend Won’t “Survive Daylight”, Surgeon Predicts

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 04:32 PM EST

Vampires have already infected Hollywood’s large and small screen, but now it seems that the stars of Tinseltown are getting into looking like vampires. But a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon says this latest cosmetic must-have surgery deserves nothing more than a stake to the heart.

Higher Education Notes…

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 04:32 PM EST

Beverly Hills students excel at the University of Iowa, Skidmore College, Clark University, Quinnipiac University, Emory's Oxford College, Tufts and Colgate University.

UN Condemns Gaza Rocket Strike

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:47 PM EST

The United Nations on Tuesday condemned the firing of a rocket from Gaza into Israel which it said had broken the longest ceasefire between the two sides in recent years. Gaza militants fired the rocket in what they said was a response to the death of a Palestinian prisoner in an Israeli jail at the weekend. There are mounting international fears that serious new unrest could erupt in the ...


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Porn Lecture Stirs Up Fuss At Pasadena City College

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:36 PM EST

He may be the new face of adult films, but it seems not everyone is ready to embrace the image of "James Deen, Porn Star and College Lecturer."

Health Official: Angelenos Not At Risk To Downtown TB Outbreak

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:58 PM EST

Angelenos are not in danger in the wake of a tuberculosis outbreak on Skid Row, according to the top county health official.

Founder Of East LA’s El Tepeyac Restaurant Was ‘An Absolute Legend’

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:18 PM EST

Hundreds of people were on hand Tuesday to bid farewell to Manuel Rojas, the founder of El Tepeyac restaurant, who lost his battle with cancer this month at the age of 79.

Bobby Brown Sentenced To 55 Days In Jail For DUI

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:02 PM EST

Bobby Brown has been sentenced to 55 days in a Los Angeles jail and four years of probation for a drunken driving case.

Skydiver Dies In Accident Near Perris Valley Airport

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 07:27 PM EST

A skydiver died Tuesday near Perris Valley Airport.


Orange County Register

$402 million: San Onofre repair, replacement power

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:03 PM EST

The cost to inspect and repair faulty steam generators at the San Onofre nuclear plant reached $102 million by the end of 2012, while the cost to replace lost power hit $300 million, Edison International said Tuesday in a report on company costs. The quarterly report showed a total of $402 million...

Pharmacist who filled narcotics orders will halt fight

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:14 PM EST

A man who lost his pharmaceutical license after being accused of filling hundreds of questionable prescriptions for narcotics and ignoring "red flags" that his Huntington Beach pharmacy was being targeted by drug abusers says he will apply for his license again in three years. Thang Q....

Newport surf students score waves, give back in Nicaragua

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 07:54 PM EST

What better to spend ski week than in warm, tropical waters. Members of the Newport Harbor High School Surf Team traveled to Nicaragua last week and scored fun offshore waves, while giving back to the local community by bringing clean water filters. "The intent was to go to a place where we...

Shooting in injunction area leaves man wounded

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 07:54 PM EST

ANAHEIM - A shooting in an Anaheim alley early Tuesday morning that police believe to be gang-related left one person injured, authorities said. Officers responding to reports of a shooting victim in the 300 block of East Pearson Drive shortly before 4 a.m. found a man in his 30s suffering from...

UCI's Chemerinsky named to First Amendment chair

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 07:46 PM EST

IRVINE - The head of UC Irvine's law school will fill a newly created faculty position leading the school's teaching and research on First Amendment law, the school announced Tuesday.Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will be the first Pryke Chair in First Amendment Law - the first endowed chair of...


The Press-Enterprise

PERRIS: Camp Pendleton Marine dead in skydiving accident

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:41 PM EST

The skydiver, who was with a group of Marines from Camp Pendleton, landed north of the airport about 3 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said

RIVERSIDE: Woman arrested in 80-year-old's stabbing

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 12:03 PM EST

Police suspect the Bishop woman attacked the elderly victim during a series of break-ins Monday

RIVERSIDE: Auto-theft suspect killed by police

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 11:44 AM EST

A man who rammed a stolen vehicle into the driver's side of a patrol car while trying to elude officers is shot by police

RIVERSIDE: Police shoot, injure car-theft suspect

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 01:08 AM EST

Incident happened at a sprawling apartment complex near Arlington Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard

MENIFEE: Six dozen cats seized from home

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 10:39 PM EST

Many of the cats are now available for adoption at the Ramona Humane Society in San Jacinto, authorities said


Los Angeles Daily News

New home sales up, foreclosures down in Southern California

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:51 PM EST

The Southland's housing market is heating up as prices have popped to their highest level in six years, new home sales are increasing and foreclosure activity is on the wane, according to reports released Tuesday.

City controller candidate Ron Galperin questions Westfield mall study

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:51 PM EST

To win approvals for its Village at Westfield Topanga, developer Westfield last year pitched its planned Woodland Hills mall as a powerful economic engine, capable of generating millions in tax revenue for Los Angeles.

Money Manners: Hasn't friend ever heard of borrowing?

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:51 PM EST

Question: When I was spending the weekend at my friend "Melissa's," we decided to go out to a club. Unfortunately, I'd forgotten to pack the belt I needed for what I wanted to wear.

Editorial: Gay marriage backers are right to think beyond California

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:51 PM EST

A month before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments for and against Proposition 8, the stakes have been raised - and so have hopes for the sweeping constitutional ruling that opponents of California's nonsensical ban on gay marriage deserve.

Jon Coupal: Gov. Brown's 'boredom' could lead to hostility

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:51 PM EST

Gov. Brown recently stated that he found the scandal involving the state Parks and Recreation Agency concealing millions of taxpayer dollars to be "boring.


NBC Los Angeles

Two Santa Cruz Police Officers Killed

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:44 PM EST

Two police officers in Santa Cruz have reportedly been shot and wounded on North Branciforte Ave.

Police Probe Connection Between OC Shooter, Victim

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:29 PM EST

Police probe new questions about that deadly shooting rampage in Orange County.

ICE Detainees Released

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:29 PM EST

With the sequestration cuts looming, ICE has released hundreds of undocumented immigrants from detention because of budget uncertainties.

Marine Dies During Skydiving Training

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:29 PM EST

A Marine died during active duty training in Riverside County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Riverside Sheriff's Department.

Manhunt Widens in Vegas Strip Triple Homicide

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:29 PM EST

Homicide investigators have identified an ex-con as a “person of interest” in last week’s triple homicide that occurred on the Las Vegas strip.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

NASCAR fans injured at race exploring legal options

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:33 PM EST

Three NASCAR fans who were injured during a race last weekend are exploring their legal options, an attorney said.

LA Sheriff Lee Baca named Sheriff of the Year

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:24 PM EST

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has been named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association.

Senate committee votes to change archaic rape law

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:04 PM EST

Lawmakers are trying to change an 1872 California rape law that set a convict free because his victim wasn't married.

Teen driver deaths increase sharply, according to report

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:04 PM EST

A newly released report says the number of U.S. teen driver deaths rose sharply in 2012, reversing a decade-long trend.

Pendleton Marine dies while skydiving in Perris

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 08:04 PM EST

A Marine from Camp Pendleton has died while skydiving in Perris, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


Daily Breeze

Ask the Lawyer: Can we be sued for payment by an unlicensed contractor?

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 03:26 PM EST

Q: We had work done on the windows at our house, including replacement of several. We did not get what we expected.

House fire near Hawthorne kills resident

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 10:08 AM EST

UPDATED: One person was killed and a woman was injured this morning in a house fire near Hawthorne, firefighters said. The blaze broke out about 6:15 a.m. in the 13400 block of Cerise Avenue, a street in the unincorporated county area, authorities said.

Man found with self-inflicted stab wounds behind Marina del Rey bagel store counter

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 09:37 AM EST

MARINA DEL REY - A man was found behind the counter of a bagel store in Marina Del Rey Monday night with self-inflicted, critical stab wounds, police said.

Catalina bald eagles have their own live reality show on YouTube

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 11:08 PM EST

A pair of big, baby-making bald eagles has its own live-streaming reality series. The Pet Collective, FreemantleMedia's YouTube channel, has a camera trained around-the-clock on the pair's nest on a Santa Catalina Island cliff.

Tuesday's police log: Carson and Torrance

Monday, Feb 25, 2013 11:01 PM EST

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