Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Los Angeles Times

Parolee without GPS tracker charged with killing his grandmother

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:42 PM EST

The sex offender was arrested and released at least 10 times in the last nine months, charged with parole violations over disabling his tracking device and other offenses, records show. SACRAMENTO — A paroled sex offender who has been in and out of the San Joaquin County jail repeatedly for disarming his GPS monitor is back behind bars, charged with killing his 76-year-old grandmother and ...

L.A. sees parks as a weapon against sex offenders

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:34 PM EST

Using restrictions under state law, officials are building a small park in Harbor Gateway to force 33 offenders to move out of a nearby apartment building. On a tiny sliver of land in Harbor Gateway, the city is beginning construction on what officials believe will be the smallest park in Los Angeles.

Repelled by the worst in the Church, yet held by the best

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:19 PM EST

For one lifelong Catholic, a few core values still trump the ugly revelations and the hidebound dogma. The first time I visited the downtown Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, I found myself in a side chapel that Cardinal Roger Mahony had dedicated to "healing" the victims of clergy sexual abuse. I was shocked to see dozens of school photos left behind by victims or their families that looked ...

Eric Garcetti showed political savvy during busy student years

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 01:12 AM EST

The L.A. City Council member and mayoral candidate was a committed young progressive known on campus for gliding between different worlds and liberal causes. Fourth in a series of articles focusing on key periods in the lives of the mayoral hopefuls.

L.A. to ask high court to overturn ruling on homeless belongings

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:42 AM EST

City cites public health threat in seeking the reversal of a lower-court ruling barring random removal and destruction of unattended personal property. Citing an immediate public health threat, the city of Los Angeles will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a lower-court ruling preventing the random seizure and destruction of belongings that homeless people leave temporarily ...


Beverly Hills Courier

IT’S ABOUT THE ISSUES – NOT PERSONALITY

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 10:17 PM EST

Mayor Willie Brien in person is kind, polite, invariably courteous. Our issue has always been his official votes cast as a member of the Beverly Hills City Council. We have never said anything different.

George Christy Talks About Seth MacFarlane, 2013 Oscars, Billy Crystal, Kathryn Smith, Tadashi Shoji,Wolfgang Puck ...

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:48 PM EST

Every Oscarcast is a crapshoot. Some winners, others losers. Whatever. Being of a certain age, we remember those charismatic hosts – Billy Crystal, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope and their glamorous gravitas. As the world knows, life is change, and today’s youthquake is where it’s at.

JOAN RIVERS: Forbidden Broadway Comes Home

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:47 PM EST

My heart skipped a beat when I turned up at Off-Broadway’s 47th Street Theatre to see Forbidden Broadway: Alive And Kicking! It’s been three long years since Gerard Alessandrini, the feverishly funny writer and director of a breathtaking twenty deliciously wicked editions of this satirical revue, decided to call it quits, and frankly, I thought I’d never see a new version again. So to put it ...

Suspect in Fatal Las Vegas Shootout Arrested in North Hollywood

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:32 PM EST

A suspect charged with the death of a rapper and two others in a spectacular shooting and fire on the Las Vegas strip a week ago was arrested in North Hollywood today. Ammar Harris, 26, was picked up about noon at an associate's home in North Hollywood by U.S. marshals and local police. He is expected to be turned over to Las Vegas Metro police and returned to Clark County, Nevada, to face charges

Facebook Buys Ad Firm from Microsoft

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:32 PM EST

Facebook agreed Thursday to buy Atlas Advertiser Suite from Microsoft as part of an effort to boost ad revenues at the massive social network. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Brush Fire Blackens At Least 50 Acres In Jurupa Hills

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:06 PM EST

A wind and vegetation-driven brush fire has blackened about 50 acres along the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Hills.

Brush Fire Blackens 50+ Acres In Riverside County

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:06 PM EST

A wind and vegetation-driven brush fire has blackened more than 50 acres along the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley.

Red Cross, Farmers Insurance Hope To Set Record For CPR Training Friday

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:28 PM EST

The American Red Cross and Farmers Insurance are teaming up Friday afternoon downtown Los Angeles to establish a record for largest Citizens CPR training.

Greuel, Garcetti Drill Each Other Over Oil Operation

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:20 PM EST

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti traded jabs Thursday over Garcetti’s connection to a controversial oil drilling operation at Beverly Hills High School.

Family Of Missing Anchorwoman Says Medical Condition Caused Disappearance

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:07 PM EST

The family of Paula Lopez -- the KEYT anchorwoman who disappeared for several hours Wednesday -- made a statement this afternoon saying her disappearance was caused by a medical condition.


Orange County Register

Great Park may charge for balloon ride, cancel events

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:47 PM EST

IRVINE - What's now a free ride on the big orange balloon at the Orange County Great Park could cost as much as $10 if the park's board of directors votes to approve the price at a special meeting to be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Irvine's City Hall. A trip on the park's carousel...

Register political ad-policy shift draws flak

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:55 PM EST

A change in the Register's advertisement policy - prompted by complaints from Anaheim council members targeted by political ads - is attracting accusations of favoritism from one affected advertiser and raising eyebrows among some in the newspaper business. But the Register's publisher...

3 face murder charges in killing of Placentia man

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:44 PM EST

PLACENTIA - Three men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man killed in what was believed to be a gang-related shooting in a Placentia alley. Daniel Nestor, 19; Luis Ramon Llanes, 25; and Ignacio David Morales, 21, are facing murder and conspiracy charges, as well as...

Santa Ana Unified requests NCLB waiver

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:33 PM EST

Santa Ana Unified is the latest to join a consortium of school districts asking to opt out of federal No Child Left Behind standards. The nine districts are asking to be judged instead on standards being developed by the California Office to Reform Education. No Child Left Behind requires schools...

Angry investors call for Harkey to resign

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:19 PM EST

Unhappy investors in the now-bankrupt Point Center Financial Inc. on Thursday demanded that Assemblywoman Diane Harkey resign from office...


The Press-Enterprise

HEMET: 3 arrested in torture, kidnapping

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:01 PM EST

Victim was beaten, tied up and placed in the trunk of his car before escaping


Los Angeles Daily News

Las Vegas murder suspect arrested in Studio City, will appear in L.A. court Monday

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:57 PM EST

A self-described pimp who was wanted for a shooting on the Las Vegas Strip that caused a fiery crash and the death of three people was arrested in Studio City on Thursday after a multi-state manhunt. Photo gallery: Studio City apartment complex where Las Vegas suspect was arrested

Beloved fairy tale is remade as adventure flick 'Jack the Giant Slayer'

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:06 PM EST

Recently Bryan Singer donated $5 million to his alma mater USC's School of Cinematic Arts and its critical studies division, from which the director graduated in 1989. His new movie out Friday, "Jack the Giant Slayer," shows that Singer is still learning about filmmaking.

LAUSD joins other districts in asking for No Child Left Behind waivers, promising to use test scores in evaluating ...

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:58 PM EST

Los Angeles Unified and eight other California school districts filed a waiver Thursday to the federal No Child Left Behind law, proposing a new system for measuring student achievement and developing better teachers.

Psychological thriller 'Stoker' entangles uncle, teen and her mother

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:36 PM EST

"Stoker" is a strange movie. It started out strange. It was a strange experience for those who made it. And the finished product is, well ...

Rock band the Used headlines charity-based concerts

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:06 PM EST

Call them alternative rockers, post-hardcore players, emo, screamo or any mix of rock genres you like, but the Used is one thing for sure: good-hearted.


NBC Los Angeles

"It's Our Home, Hof's:" Long Time Staple Closes

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:44 PM EST

A long-time Long Beach establishment will serve its last plate of good food and memories on its final day of operations Thursday.

New Video Released From Night of Kelly Thomas Beating

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:44 PM EST

Attorneys who represent an Orange County bar have released surveillance video from the night Kelly Thomas was beaten. The video shows him walking through a parking lot, just minutes before an altercation...

Body Found in Redlands Orange Grove is ID'd

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:44 PM EST

The father of a woman whose body was found in a Redlands orange grove said on Thursday that he had warned his daughter that her profession as a prostitute would lead to no good.

Voluntary Evacuations as Fire Burns in Riverside Co.

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:14 PM EST

Authorities on Thursday evening called for voluntary evacuations while a blaze continued to burn in Riverside County, creating massive plumes of smoke that could be seen for dozens of miles.

Sexual Assault Reported Near Occidental College

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:59 PM EST

A student at Occidental College is a person of interest in the alleged rape of his peer at a house party off-campus, authorities said Thursday.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Jurupa Valley brush fire burns near homes; at least 50 acres scorched

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:18 PM EST

A brush fire broke out near homes in Jurupa Valley on Thursday afternoon. At least 50 acres have burned.

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf buried at West Point

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 09:18 PM EST

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, nicknamed 'Stormin' Norman,' was buried at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn Prop 8

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:18 PM EST

President Obama is throwing his support behind the push to overturn California's Prop. 8, which bans same-sex marriage.

Princess Diana dresses to be sold at London auction in March

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:03 PM EST

Ten of Princess Diana's evening dresses will be auctioned in London on March 19.

Occidental College-area sexual assault suspect sought

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:09 PM EST

A search is under way for a suspect after a sexual assault near Occidental College in Eagle Rock.


Daily Breeze

Torrance police arrest 3 men in stolen SUV after brief chase

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 10:04 PM EST

Three men were arrested Thursday evening after leading police on a brief chase through Torrance in a stolen vehicle. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK

LAUSD joins other districts in asking for No Child Left Behind waivers, promising to use test scores in evaluating ...

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:51 PM EST

Los Angeles Unified and eight other California school districts filed a waiver Thursday to the federal No Child Left Behind law, proposing a new system for measuring student achievement and developing better teachers.

Gardena-area guard dog business owner to stand trial for animal cruelty

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:50 PM EST

The owner of a guard dog rental business near Gardena has been ordered to stand trial on animal cruelty charges, authorities said Thursday.

Funds set up for slain Santa Cruz police officers, including Lomita woman

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:41 PM EST

Three funds have been established for donations to assist the families of two slain Santa Cruz police officers, including Lomita native Elizabeth Butler.

DUI checkpoints planned Friday in three south Bay cities

Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 08:41 PM EST

Police and sheriff's deputies with three South Bay police agencies have scheduled sobriety and driver's license checkpoints for Friday night.


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