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Los Angeles Times

L.A. Unified removes four administrators from their posts

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:42 PM EDT

Two senior officials and two principals were removed pending completion of a probe into their handling of sexual misconduct allegations against a teacher. Two senior administrators and two principals have been removed from their jobs pending the completion of an investigation into how they handled sexual misconduct allegations against a teacher at a Wilmington school, district officials told The ...

Female Marine gets reprimand, loss of pay in adultery case

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:42 PM EDT

The staff sergeant, convicted of lying and attempted adultery, could have been sentenced to a year in the brig and a bad-conduct discharge. SAN DIEGO ¿ A military judge Thursday sentenced a female Marine convicted of attempted adultery and lying to investigators to a letter of reprimand and the loss of $3,000 in pay.        

Driver ticketed for using iPhone's map app isn't quitting yet

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:57 PM EDT

Steven Spriggs, who maintains that he was driving safely at the time, isn't taking 'convicted' for an answer. Urged on by supporters, he has filed another appeal. FRESNO — The Convicted Distracted Driver is sitting in a study carrel in the Cal State Fresno library, which, come to think of it, looks a little like a prison visiting room.        

U.S. plans to drop gray wolves from endangered list

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:33 PM EDT

The planned ruling would eliminate protection for the top predators, but scientists and conservationists say the proposal is flawed. Federal authorities intend to remove endangered species protections for all gray wolves in the Lower 48 states, carving out an a exception for a small pocket of about 75 Mexican wolves in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico, according to a draft document obtained by ...

Michael Bloomberg donates $350,000 to L.A. school board race

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 01:43 AM EDT

The New York City mayor's contribution to a political action committee led by L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will benefit board candidate Antonio Sanchez. New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg donated $350,000 to the Los Angeles school board campaign this week, records show.        


Beverly Hills Courier

BHEF Apple Ball Recipients, Donors Toasted At Luxe Hotel

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

Beverly Hills school supporters joined together last night at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel for a VIP reception in anticipation of this year’s major Beverly Hills Education Foundation Apple Ball fundraiser, “Noche de Playa,” which will be held on May 2 at the Beverly Hilton.

Centennial Committee Talks Beverly Hills’ 100th Birthday

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

After hearing updates from various Centennial committees Monday evening, Mayor John Mirisch sensed something was missing.

Beverly Hills Police Seek Violent Road Rage Suspect

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:44 PM EDT

The video is almost too frightening to be real. A man in a white BMW zooms up an alley, quickly makes a u-turn, then slams on the gas and rams his vehicle into an oncoming bicyclist, pinning him against a wall.

Reconstructed Horace Mann Auditorium Unveiled Tuesday

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:44 PM EDT

The Beverly Hills Unified School District unveiled its first large-scale school reconstruction project using Measure E funds on Tuesday, with the Board of Education touring the Horace Mann Auditorium as part of a study session.

Beverly Hills High School Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:44 PM EDT

Attention Beverly Hills High School students: you are now attending one of the top high schools in the nation.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

SUV Crashes Into Woodland Hills Home

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:52 PM EDT

WOODLAND HILLS (CBSLA.com) – A Ford Edge crashed into a home on Del Moreno Drive in Woodland Hills on Thursday. The fire department is on scene and is reportedly concerned that the damage may have [...]

109 Frozen, Living Animals Seized From Garden Grove Home

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:35 PM EDT

A Garden Grove woman was arrested Thursday after more than 100 dead and living animals were found inside her home.

LA Fire Chief Given Green Light To Reassign Firefighters Despite Protests

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:02 PM EDT

Despite protests from firefighters, a citizen panel is allowing Fire Chief Brian Cummings’ plan to add 11 more ambulances by reassigning firefighters to go forward.

Bill Seeks To Reopen 9/11 Scholarships Funded By Calif.’s Specialty License Plates

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 08:15 PM EDT

Three state lawmakers proposed legislation on Thursday to reopen a memorial scholarship program for the relatives of Californians who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, which is funded by the state's sale of specialty license plates.

SoCal Edison Worker Found Dead In Riverside County

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 04:35 PM EDT

A Southern California Edison employee died Thursday while performing a rescue at an industrial site, according to officials.


Orange County Register

Disney to host another 24-hour party

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:10 PM EDT

ANAHEIM - Disney's two local parks will stay open for 24 hours to kick off the summer season leading into Memorial Day weekend, the company announced Thursday night.

UC Irvine students facing possible discipline for blackface fraternity video

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:34 PM EDT

IRVINE - UC Irvine administrators are considering taking disciplinary action against an Asian fraternity that produced an amateur music video earlier this month in which a student portrayed a rap artist in blackface.

Locals to be inducted into wrestling hall of fame

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:11 PM EDT

Twenty of the top high school, college and amateur wrestlers and coaches from throughout the state will be honored Saturday, May 11, at the 14th Annual California Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet at the Laguna Hills Community Center.

High school senior arrested in false bomb threat

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 08:34 PM EDT

MISSION VIEJO - A Trabuco Hills High School student suspected of making a false bomb threat was arrested Thursday afternoon, a day after the threat forced Sheriff's Department officials to search the campus.

O.C. to settle with family of Marine shot by deputy

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 08:24 PM EDT

Documents filed Thursday in federal court indicate a tentative settlement has been reached between the county and the children of an unarmed Marine shot dead last year by a deputy after he crashed his GMC through a school gate and refused orders to raise his hands and surrender.


The Press-Enterprise

LAKE ELSINORE: Object that prompted evacuations wasn’t explosive

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 01:36 PM EDT

A sheriff’s bomb squad determined the suspicious device, which resembled a bundle of dynamite, was just wires

MENIFEE: Coroner ID’s Edison lineman killed in explosion

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 12:46 PM EDT

A Southern California Edison employee was killed in an explosion that officials say was unrelated to an outage Wednesday at a nearby substation

RIVERSIDE: Man arrested after U-Haul chase to Anaheim

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 11:43 AM EDT

Police say the man vandalized a U-Haul lot, then led officers on a high-speed chase down Highway 91

RIVERSIDE: U-Haul pursuit on westbound Highway 91

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 01:33 AM EDT

Commercial burglary sparked the pursuit, KCAL-9 reports

RIVERSIDE: Man gets six years in DUI hit-run crash

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

A man pleaded guilty to a DUI hit-and-run crash that critically injured a worker on Highway 91


Los Angeles Daily News

LAFD ambulance plan proceeds

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:48 PM EDT

A plan to add 11 ambulances to the Los Angeles Fire Department service by taking firefighters from light and tactical forces will begin on May 5 in what officials described as a major shift in how the department responds to incidents.

California wildfires up 45 percent; officials concerned

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:48 PM EDT

Summer is two months away and state firefighters have already battled 200 more wildfires than average for this time of year, a factor that has officials concerned about what lies ahead.

405 Freeway widening project delayed by a year, $75M over budget

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:47 PM EDT

The massive 405 Freeway widening project through the Sepulveda Pass is 12 months behind schedule and over budget by at least $75 million, transportation officials said Thursday.

Wendy Greuel emails from city email account questioned

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:03 PM EDT

City Controller Wendy Greuel is facing new criticism over the use of her city email account to work on campaign business, including providing city documents to her political staff before they were released to the public.

Gregory J. Wilcox: San Fernando Valley housing market improving as summer approaches

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:03 PM EDT

With all of the March housing reports out now, the theme is set for the summer buying season. Prices will rise, a critical shortage of inventory will continue to constrain sales and foreclosure activity will keep falling.


NBC Los Angeles

Rialto Police Replace Mom-to-Be's Stolen Baby Gifts

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:27 PM EDT

Days before baby Martino was born, thieves broke into his mother’s car and stole all the presents she received at his baby shower. It wasn’t long before the community replaced all the gifts, and then some.

After Crime Spike, Cameras Now Watch Over LB Park

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:42 PM EDT

New surveillance cameras at Drake Park in Long Beach are keeping an eye on a community that has felt a spike in crime in recent months.

Letter from the Northridge Girl’s Family to Members of the Media

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 06:12 PM EDT

Here's an open letter from the Northridge girl's family to members of the media.

Multi-Million Dollar Fish Bladder Factory Uncovered

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

The suspect in a Southern California smuggling case set up a type of factory inside a Calexico home officials allege, with rooms filled with fans in order to dry the rare fish and ship it overseas for... Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

Firefighters Stop 1-Acre Brushfire in Rancho Palos Verdes

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

Firefighters knocked down a one-acre brushfire Thursday afternoon in Rancho Palos Verdes. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Peter Macdiarmid


KABC-TV Los Angeles

LA mayor race: Wendy Greuel takes 3-point lead in latest Survey USA poll

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:40 PM EDT

The latest numbers in the race for L.A. mayor are good news for City Controller Wendy Greuel, who leads by three points.

Senate passes bill to end air traffic controller furloughs

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:18 PM EDT

The Senate has passed legislation to end air traffic controller furloughs, which were blamed for mounting flight delays.

California Democrats at odds over allotment of education money

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:18 PM EDT

Democrats are fighting each other at the state Capitol over the allotment of billions of California education dollars.

Northridge kidnapping suspect makes first court appearance

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 07:55 PM EDT

A day after his arrest, the suspect in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl from Northridge made his first court appearance.

Alabama blaze finally extinguished after explosions; 3 burned

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 06:33 PM EDT

Firefighters on Thursday extinguished a huge blaze that erupted hours earlier when two fuel barges exploded.


Daily Breeze

LAUSD reassigns Wilmington principal, 3 other administrators

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 11:03 PM EDT

Four senior Los Angeles Unified officials, including at least one whose name surfaced in connection with a molestation case at George De La Torre Elementary School in Wilmington, have been removed from their positions pending an internal investigation into "a confidential personnel matter," a

405 Freeway widening project delayed by a year, $75M over budget

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 10:33 PM EDT

The massive 405 Freeway widening project through the Sepulveda Pass is 12 months behind schedule and over budget by at least $75 million, transportation officials said Thursday.

No cause of death yet for victim of Rancho Palos Verdes car fire

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:33 PM EDT

The cause of death for a Long Beach man found dead in a charred sport utility vehicle in Rancho Palos Verdes won't be known for possibly two months, coroner's officials said Thursday.

Lawndale Youth Parade set for Saturday

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:33 PM EDT

Pirate Days will be the theme of the annual Lawndale Youth Day Parade through city streets on Saturday.

Case dismissed against Hawthorne man charged with rape

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 09:03 PM EDT

After the prosecution announced it was unable to proceed, a court commissioner Thursday dismissed the case against a Hawthorne man who had been charged with raping a woman he met through an online dating service.


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