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Los Angeles Times

For Mammoth Lakes weatherman, always a climate of learning

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:18 PM EDT

A Glendora hailstorm ignited Howard Schecter's obsession with the elements. For the last three decades, the real estate agent has doubled as the weather sage of the eastern Sierra. MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — Howard Schecter was a painfully shy 10-year-old when he found his calling in a Glendora hailstorm.

Tests found major flaws in parolee GPS monitoring devices

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 09:58 PM EDT

One company's devices were deemed so unreliable that California ordered a complete switch to another firm's, citing 'imminent danger' to the public. A lawsuit ensued. A little more than a year ago, California quietly began conducting tests on the GPS monitoring devices that track the movements of thousands of sex offenders.

Filmmaker with a badge is inspired by the streets he patrols

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:19 PM EDT

For LAPD Officer David Marroquin, the eight-square-block section of skid row that is his beat feeds his other passion — making movies. The movie crew scurried to set up camera dollies and lights in the lobby of the faded Baltimore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

On Broad Beach, slim progress on restoring sand

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:19 PM EDT

Homeowners have spent millions on attorneys, engineers and consultants in an attempt to re-create the beach, which was battered by weather and rising tides. Time was that Malibu's celebrity-studded Broad Beach lived up to its name. Not anymore.

Man arrested in shooting death of Emmy-winning filmmaker

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:19 PM EDT

Michael Vilkin, 61, of Vista is suspected of murder in the death of John Upton, 56, who is best known for his work involving the plight of orphans in Romania. Vilkin claims self-defense. ENCINITAS — A Vista man has been arrested in the shooting death of an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker best known for his work involving the plight of orphans in Romania.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

2 California Tickets Each Worth $264K Picked In Mega Millions Draw

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:12 PM EDT

California Lottery officials announced Saturday that two tickets sold in California in last night's Mega Millions draw are worth $264,531 each.

Boy, 17, Held For Murder Of Another 17-Year-Old In Panorama City

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 09:53 PM EDT

Authorities are holding a 17-year-old boy for the shooting death of another 17-year-old in Panorama City.

Who Is Kidnap Suspect Tobias Dustin Summers?

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 08:41 PM EDT

The LAPD Saturday named Tobias Dustin Summers as the suspect in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old Northridge girl this week.

Police ID Suspect In Connection With Northridge Kidnapping

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles police have released the identity of a man wanted in connection with the kidnapping of a Northridge girl on March 27.

Boy, 17, Fatally Shot At House Party In Lancaster

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:00 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Lancaster.


Orange County Register

Man sentenced for manslaughter in wife's shooting

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 01:05 AM EDT

COSTA MESA - A Costa Mesa man was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the shooting death of his wife, court records show. Kenneth Leake, 79, pleaded guilty to a felony count of voluntary manslaughter, while two other felony counts of murder...

Bearing the cross for Good Friday

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 12:18 AM EDT

BAKER CANYON - Surrounded by some 3,000 believers singing about the amor and compasión of Jesus, Sabina Marroquin of Orange took an 8-foot wooden cross on her shoulder. Sweat streamed down the 24-year-old's face Friday as she helped carry that cross for a stretch of the 1-mile hike...

Inmate shuffle results in budget realignment squabbles

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 12:15 AM EDT

Fewer released prisoners appear to have re-offended during the first year of California's historic "inmate realignment," but the legislation mandating the prison-system overhaul has led to new budget fights at the local level as some question whether a plan meant to ease overcrowding...


The Press-Enterprise

REGION: Inland felons pardoned

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

Nine people with Inland ties are among 65 granted pardons by the governor

RIVERSIDE: Officer wounded by Dorner attends fundraiser

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 12:49 AM EDT

Andrew Tachias meets Regina Crain, wife of his slain training officer, for the first time at a fundraising dinner


Los Angeles Daily News

In new attack, Wendy Greuel includes Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in L.A.'s 'failed' leadership

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:46 PM EDT

In her boldest attack yet, mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel last week criticized the city's leaders, including Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, for failing to bring economic growth to Los Angeles.

City Controller candidate Ron Galperin alleges ethical violations over Zine mailer

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:32 PM EDT

City Controller candidate Ron Galperin is alleging an independent group backing his rival City Councilman Dennis Zine violated state and local laws.

Missions to Mars moon Phobos designed in Caltech Space Challenge

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:31 PM EDT

The future is Phobos. Two international teams of students both selected the Mars moon for their submissions in the Caltech Space Challenge, a one-week design contest to create viable space exploration missions.

L.A. to launch new 311 app

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:02 PM EDT

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will unveil the city's first comprehensive mobile app allowing residents to report problems and request services on everything from tree trimming to pothole repair on their cellphones.

Technology for passengers to print luggage tags considered for Los Angeles, Ontario airports

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 09:46 PM EDT

A technological revolution may soon be coming to Los Angeles-area airports, one that could make even more airline employees obsolete.


NBC Los Angeles

Public's Help Sought After 17-Year-Old Boy Killed at Party

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 08:57 PM EDT

A 17-year-old Compton boy was killed during a shooting at a Lancaster party in Saturday’s early morning hours, prompting an investigation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Saturday. Photo Credit: NBC

Boxing Coach Imprisoned For Sex Assaults

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

A Santa Ana boxing coach was convicted and sentenced to two years in state prison for sexually assaulting two 14-year-old boys in his home, the Orange County District Attorney’s said Friday.

Police ID Suspect in 10-Year-Old's Abduction

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 04:42 PM EDT

Investigators named a 30-year-old parolee as wanted in the case of a missing 10-year-old Northridge girl, who turned up barefoot and wounded in Woodland Hills last week. Photo Credit: Los Angeles Police Department

2 Wounded on Hikes at Eaton Canyon

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 02:27 PM EDT

On the day a girl who died in a hike in the San Gabriel mountains was remembered at a memorial service, two women had to be rescued after falling on the same trail.

Bentley Owned by Lakers Player Totaled

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 09:57 AM EDT

One person was arrested in connection with the crash outside a condominium complex in Marina Del Rey.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

NKorea says it is in a 'state of war' with SKorea

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:19 PM EDT

North Korea warned Seoul that the Korean Peninsula has entered 'a state of war' and has intentions to attack America.

Syracuse on to Final Four with 55-39 win over Marquette

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 08:35 PM EDT

No. 4-seeded Syracuse shut down No. 3 Marquette 55-39 in the East Regional final Saturday to move on to the Final Four.

Northridge kidnapping suspect is parolee

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:10 PM EDT

Detectives have identified a parolee with a long criminal history as the suspect behind the kidnapping of a Northridge girl.

Santa Ana boxing coach sentenced in molest case

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 04:19 PM EDT

An Orange County boxing coach will spend two years in prison for sexually assaulting two 14-year-old boys.

San Bernardino car-to-car shooting wounds man

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 02:34 PM EDT

A passenger was wounded in a car-to-car shooting in San Bernardino. Police are searching for the suspects.


Daily Breeze

Manhattan Beach police are looking for a bank robber

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:49 PM EDT

Manhattan Beach police were searching Saturday for a man who robbed a US Bank on Friday afternoon and escaped on a red bicycle, Sgt.

In new attack, Wendy Greuel includes Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in L.A.'s 'failed' leadership

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:19 PM EDT

In her boldest attack yet, mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel last week criticized the city's leaders, including Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, for failing to bring economic growth to Los Angeles.

Missions to Mars moon Phobos designed in Caltech Space Challenge

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 10:19 PM EDT

The future is Phobos. Two international teams of students both selected the Mars moon for their submissions in the Caltech Space Challenge, a one-week design contest to create viable space exploration missions.

Legally blind photographer Kurt Weston sees world like impressionist painting

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:04 PM EDT

Kurt Weston's photography career was taking off in the early 1990s when he was diagnosed with AIDS - a disease that eventually left him legally blind.

State warns Lomita of methane issues at water treatment plant

Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 07:04 PM EDT

A state agency has taken the unusual step of warning Lomita about the potential for explosive methane levels at a new city treatment facility that officials plan to bring online Monday to deliver well water blended with imported supplies.


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