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Los Angeles Times

DWP union is a big donor in mayor's race, its members get big pay

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:43 PM EDT

The electrical workers union has given $1.45 million to an independent effort to elect Wendy Greuel. Its members' pay is 50% higher than the average pay of other city employees. Employees at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, whose union is the single biggest contributor in the current mayoral race, earned average total pay of nearly $100,000 in 2011, according to a Times analysis of ...

Using technology to fight cheating in online education

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:28 PM EDT

Finding ways to thwart the ingenuity of computer-savvy students is crucial to proving Internet courses and diplomas are valid. Webcams and keystroke monitoring are among tools in use. While Jennifer Clay was at home taking an online exam for her business law class, a proctor a few hundred miles away was watching her every move.        

Savvy politicos block the shot

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:00 PM EDT

Sacramento's Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA all-star, teamed with a squad of connected political operatives to gain an edge in the fight to keep the Kings in town. SACRAMENTO — There's an emotional risk to falling in love with a local pro sports team, because it can cheat on you. It can walk out and take up with another city.        

Compton jurors hear widely disparate views of accused killer, 16

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 02:28 AM EDT

Prosecutor says Cynthia Alvarez and her boyfriend planned the slayings of her mother and stepfather. Her attorney says she played no role in the killings in 2011. A Compton jury heard conflicting portraits Tuesday of a 16-year-old girl charged with murdering her mother and stepfather, whose bodies were found more than a year ago buried in separate shallow graves.        

L.A. County supervisors discuss troubled foster care contractor

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 01:58 AM EDT

Board meets behind closed doors over Teens Happy Homes, found to have repeatedly misused funds and placed children in homes where they were abused, but no action is announced. Los Angeles County supervisors met behind closed doors Tuesday to consider terminating their decades-long relationship with Teens Happy Homes, a private foster care provider found by officials to have repeatedly misused ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Fog Complicates Search For Lost Hiker

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:11 PM EDT

PACIFIC PALISADES—According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, heavy fog complicated a search and rescue mission for a distressed hiker on the Santa Ynez Trail in the Pacific Palisades on Monday, April 29.

Canyon News - Chinese Theatre Officially Closed

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:11 PM EDT

HOLLYWOOD—The TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly known as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, officially closed its doors on Wednesday, May 1, in order for renovations to begin for the Imax theater .

Canyon News - Officer’s Use Of Stun Gun Kills Man

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:57 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Police Department issued a press release on Tuesday, April 30 in which they stated that the Force Investigation Division would examine the “use of force” in an incident involving the death of 50-year-old Mark Courtier.

Canyon News - Investigation Continues On Plane Collision

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:57 PM EDT

SANTA MONICA—A mid-air plane collision on Monday, April 29, drew investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and L.A. County Sheriff’s Department after human remains were discovered among the wreckage.

Canyon News - Suspicious Package In Beverly Hills Hotel

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

BEVERLY HILLS—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s explosives unit responded to a call of a suspicious package in the Thompson Hotel at Wilshire and Crescent Drive around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.


Beverly Hills Courier

Beverly Hills Conducts Disabled Placard Abuse Sweep

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:27 PM EDT

Beverly Hills Police Officers repossessed 21 disabled parking placards during a special operation last week aimed at targeting disabled placard abuse in the City.

Testimony Continues In Jackson Family/AEG Live Lawsuit

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

Michael Jackson's personal physician had thousands of dollars in debts when he was caring for the musician, including unpaid student loans, credit card bills and rent on his business, a Los Angeles police detective who investigated the singer's 2009 death testified today.

Three Charged In Boston Marathon Bombing Cover-Up

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

Three 19-year-old friends of one of the alleged Boston bombers were charged Wednesday with trying to cover his tracks by throwing out fireworks and a laptop and then lying to US police.

Southland Gas Prices Hit Lowest Mark Since January

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:42 PM EDT

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell today for the 28th consecutive day, dropping three-tenths of a cent to $3.905.

Famed Chinese Artist Zhu Souzhen To Visit Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau Center

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:42 PM EDT

Well-known Chinese hand embroidery artist, Ms. Zhu Souzhen, will visit Beverly Hills Thursday to present one of her exquisite hand-embroidered pieces to the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau for display in its Visitor Center.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Ex-LA Mayoral Candidate Releases Text Messages From Wendy Greuel In Wake Of Attack Ad

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James is fighting back against an attack ad released by Wendy Greuel.

Hollywood Baffled By Amanda Bynes’ Behavior, Latest Tweets

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:37 PM EDT

Somewhere in the world Lindsay Lohan is thanking Amanda Bynes.

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit In Officer-Involved Shooting

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:23 PM EDT

A judge Wednesday threw out a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed by the family of 19-year-old Abdul Arian, who was killed by Los Angeles police in a pursuit that ended on the 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills in April 2012.

Detective Details Conrad Murray’s Financial Woes

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:11 PM EDT

The doctor convicted of involuntarily killing Michael Jackson appeared to be on trial again Wednesday as a lawyer for Jackson's mother tried to show the physician's desperate financial situation drove him to extremes in his treatment of the superstar.

Bicyclists Of All Levels Prepare For Tour Of Long Beach

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:40 PM EDT

Its National Bike month, and the upcoming Tour of Long Beach is motivating the preparation training of bicyclists, including the mayor.


Orange County Register

National Day of Prayer in Orange County

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:59 PM EDT

Churches and organizations around Orange County will be publicly praying today as part of National Day of Prayer.

Teen hiker charged with possession of drugs found during search

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:23 PM EDT

SANTA ANA - One of two teenage hikers rescued during a four-day search of the rugged terrain around Holy Jim Canyon has been charged with drug possession after investigators found methamphetamine in his vehicle, authorities said.

UC Irvine fraternity takes voluntary suspension for blackface video

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:22 PM EDT

IRVINEAn Asian fraternity at UC Irvine will cancel all of its campus events for the next 16 months, including rush this fall, as it accepts a voluntary university suspension for creating an amateur music video featuring a student in blackface.

Vietnamese immersion program could be state's first

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:08 PM EDT

A coalition of Garden Grove Unified School District community members is pushing for a Vietnamese/English language immersion program, saying the first-of-its-kind effort in California would deepen students' cultural understanding and lead to new opportunities.

2 Marines plead guilty in BB shooting spree

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:57 PM EDT

LAGUNA BEACH - Two Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors counts of vandalism after they were arrested in October on suspicion of damaging multiple cars and businesses in a BB-gun shooting spree.


The Press-Enterprise

HEMET: Bill O'Reilly calls ex-schools chief called ‘pinhead’

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:34 PM EDT

Steve Lowder was named “Pinhead of the Week” by Fox News host Bill O’Reilly for his handling of an altercation at a Stockton high school

BANNING: 1,700-acre Summit Fire burns home, threatens 800 more

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

The fire has burned west from Banning and is now heading toward the Highland Springs area. Share your photos and video with breakingnews@pe.com

DINING: Starbucks brings back happy hour for Frappuccinos

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:17 PM EDT

Starbucks will be bringing back its happy hour Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 12

CABAZON: Cleanup crew detects radiation at vacant lot

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:08 PM EDT

The radiation is believed to have come from decades-old, radium-laced aircraft instruments

MOVIES: 7 tips to survive 'Iron Man 3' marathons

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:43 AM EDT

All of the marathons include "Iron Man," "Iron Man 2," "The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3." Audiences will be in the theater from 1 p.m. to almost midnight


Los Angeles Daily News

LAPD warns Los Feliz residents about $40 dry cleaning card scam

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

LOS FELIZ - Los Angeles police today warned Los Feliz residents to be on the lookout for con artist trying to sell for $40 a card supposedly worth $140 in dry cleaning.

Anti-undocumented immigration activists rally on May Day against amnesty on 57 Freeway overpass in Brea

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

BREA -- A group of anti-undocumented immigration activists are gathered at the 57 Freeway overpass on Imperial Highway in Brea to rally for American workers and against amnesty.

Three dead in apparent murder-suicide in Hacienda Heights

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Hacienda Heights - Two elderly women and an elderly man were found shot to death early Wednesday in a Hacienda Heights house, authorities said. Photo gallery: Three fatally shot at Hacienda Heights home

Kevin James releases texts from Wendy Greuel

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:16 PM EDT

Mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel has been attacking her former rival Kevin James as a right-wing "Obama hater" now that he has endorsed City Councilman Eric Garcetti - but that message is very different from what she was texting to James himself in the weeks after the mayoral primary.

Historic Union Station facing renovation plans

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:16 PM EDT

While high-speed rail remains an uncertain prospect in California, it is the centerpiece of four design concepts unveiled Wednesday for modernizing Union Station.


NBC Los Angeles

7-Year-Old Girl's Fatal Brain Tumor May Hold Key to Cure

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:43 PM EDT

McKenna Wetzel died from brain cancer, but her living tissue donation is now key to the effort to find a cure.

Rescued Hiker Charged With Meth Possession

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:28 PM EDT

One of the teen hikers who got lost in the wilderness of Trabuco Canyon, prompting a massive five-day search effort that cost more than $160,000, has been charged with the possession of methamphetamine during th...

Wind-Driven Summit Fire Threatens Homes in Banning

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:43 PM EDT

Air units and ground crews fought a fast-moving fire, fueled by winds of up to 41 mph on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Home Burns in 1,700-Acre Summit Fire

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:28 PM EDT

Tune in to NBC4 News and NBCLA.com for continuing coverage of a growing wildfire in Banning that has forced evacuations, destroyed at least one home and injured at least one firefighter. Photo Credit: Jacob Rascon

Police Shoot, Kill Suspect in LA's Skid Row

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

A man thought to be an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by police today in the downtown Los Angeles area, prompting an angry crowd to gather in Skid Row.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

'Summit Incident' brush fire in Banning prompts evacuations

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:32 PM EDT

A brush fire burning in Banning prompted evacuations Wednesday afternoon.

Rescued teen hiker charged with possession of meth

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

A teen hiker who was rescued after going missing in Trabuco Canyon was charged Wednesday with meth possession.

'Gone Plaid Bandit' wanted for bank robberies in Los Angeles, Orange counties

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:14 PM EDT

The search continues for the bank robber known as the 'Gone Plaid Bandit,' who has been linked to bank robberies since 2010.

High temperatures, gusty winds mean fire danger across SoCal

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 05:02 PM EDT

Rising temps, gusty winds and dry conditions are all the makings of high fire danger across the Southland.

Civil unions legalized in Colorado at midnight

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 04:47 PM EDT

The first gay couple granted a civil union in Colorado said their vows before hundreds of people early Wednesday.


Daily Breeze

Appeals court upholds former Marine's conviction in Hawthorne rape, beating

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

A state appellate court panel on Wednesday turned down an appeal from a former Marine who raped and nearly killed a 69-year-old woman, who was attacked as she collected cans from trash bins in Hawthorne.

Paul Tanaka describes Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca as confused, erratic

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles County Undersheriff Paul Tanaka, who is being forced out of his job amid accusations that he fostered a culture of abuse at county jails, said in remarks published Wednesday that Sheriff Lee Baca is a confused and erratic leader who cares more about politics than public safety.

Palos Verdes Drive North bike lane project under way in Rolling Hills Estates

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 09:00 PM EDT

Motorists who use Palos Verdes Drive North in Rolling Hills Estates can expect to encounter construction for the next 90 days while crews install a 1.3-mile bicycle lane from Crenshaw Boulevard west to the Palos Verdes Estates border.

Hawthorne men sentenced in Manhattan Beach Pier One store robbery

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:58 PM EDT

Two Hawthorne men have been sentenced to state prison for robbing a Pier One Imports store in Manhattan Beach last year. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK

Thursday's police log: The Harbor Area

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:58 PM EDT

Recent police activities in the Harbor Area. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK


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