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Los Angeles Times

LAX sued over its latest round of construction

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:54 PM EDT

A labor union, four local governments and a neighborhood coalition filed suits challenging the work, including a plan to move the northernmost runway closer to homes. Los Angeles International Airport landed in court again Thursday when a labor union, four local governments and a neighborhood coalition filed lawsuits challenging the latest round of construction being performed at the aging ...

Rep. Adam Schiff asks Metrolink to assess yard's health risks

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:39 PM EDT

The Burbank Democrat makes the request on behalf of residents and groups concerned about the effects of air pollution on neighborhoods near the maintenance yard near downtown L.A. A local congressman Thursday called on Metrolink to assess the health risks of air pollution on neighborhoods surrounding the commuter railroad's central maintenance yard north of downtown Los Angeles.        

Disneyland employee could get prison time over explosions

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:39 PM EDT

Christian Barnes enters a not-guilty plea to possessing a destructive device in a public place. Barnes could face up to six years in prison. A 22-year-old Disneyland employee faces the possibility of six years in state prison after Orange County prosecutors Thursday charged him in connection with two explosions that forced a partial evacuation of the Anaheim amusement park.        

Lawsuit alleging that Feuer manipulated ethics laws is thrown out

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:39 PM EDT

Judge finds meritless claims by an activist that City Atty.-elect Mike Feuer intentionally delayed paying campaign consultant John Shallman in order to qualify for taxpayer-provided matching funds. A lawsuit alleging that City Atty.-elect Mike Feuer manipulated ethics laws to financially benefit his campaign has been thrown out of court. The action had been filed by a supporter of Feuer's rival ...

Final vote tally requires runoff election in 16th Senate District

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:39 PM EDT

Republican Andy Vidak is to face the second-place candidate, Democrat Leticia Perez, in a July 23 runoff election. The day after a special election last week, Republican Andy Vidak declared victory in the race for a vacant state Senate seat. He had 52% of the vote.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - SM Metro Red Line Closed For 30 Minutes

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:26 PM EDT

SANTA MONICA — Santa Monica Station closed about for 30 minutes, from 10:50 p.m.to 11:15 p.m. on May 28, due to police investigation. Police officers were gathering evidence of an assault occurred on the rail platform right before closing.

Canyon News - Sign Causing Stir In Malibu

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:26 PM EDT

MALIBU — A rooftop sign over a shopping center in Malibu is causing a stir within the nearby community. Neighbors of the Trancas Country Market are trying to get the market’s rooftop sign, reading “How’s Market,” removed.

Canyon News - Santa Monica Pier Bridge Redesign Project

Thursday, May 30, 2013 08:26 PM EDT

SANTA MONICA — The City of Santa Monica, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, is planning to replace the Pier Bridge with a new modern looking multi-modal bridge which will meet ADA standards.

Canyon News - New Community Center In Beverly Hills

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

BEVERLY HILLS—During the May 7 formal meeting, the Beverly Hills City Council accepted bids for a Roxbury Park Community Center. The approval allowed for construction to begin on May 15.


Beverly Hills Courier

Memorial Day

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:34 PM EDT

Beverly Hills Pack 100 laid flags at the National Cemetery on Saturday for Memorial Day. Pictured above (from left): Kyle Lim, Jack Klines, Philp Komar, Isaac Morris, Justin Wolfe, Nate Esmaeiliyan, Andrew Blauvelt, Joey Austin, Andy Austin (Cub Master), and Alex Austin. Front Row: James Blauvelt.

Segal Among 5 Beverly Hills High School Runners Advancing To State Track Finals

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:34 PM EDT

After the way she started the race, just about everyone was worried about Sydney Segal’s chances in the 1,600-meter race.

Beverly Hills Water Rate Hike Lowered By 2 Percent

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:34 PM EDT

What’s the key to fighting Beverly Hills’ annual tradition of raising water rates? Apparently, it’s to use more water. A lot more water.

Beverly Hills School Board To Bring Bond Acceleration To The People

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:34 PM EDT

The Board of Education opted to table a potentially property-tax raising vote to accelerate the payback rate of 2008’s $334 million Measure E bond at this week’s board meeting in an effort to better engage the community in what is shaping up to be a battle of broken promises and good fiscal policy.

Beverly Hills May Further Study Risk Of New AT&T Cell Poles

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:34 PM EDT

The Beverly Hills City Council attempted to answer the call last Thursday of a group of residents concerned about the process that led to an agreement to install 76 new AT&T cellular poles in Beverly Hills.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Suspect In Santa Ana Pursuit Shot By Police Dies In Hospital

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:39 PM EDT

The man was wounded in an officer-involved shooting on the 1000 block of West Central Avenue around 12 p.m. Thursday.

Family Turns To Craigslist, YouTube To Find Kidney Donor

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:05 PM EDT

Jenna Franks was just 15 when she was diagnosed with kidney failure and 18 when she began dialysis.

Detective Killed In Dorner Shootout Honored By Sheriff’s Department

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

A San Bernardino Sheriff's Detective killed in the February manhunt with Christopher Dorner was honored Thursday by the department that he served for 15 years.

Calif. Assembly Passes Bill To Raise Minimum Wage

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:13 PM EDT

Minimum-wage workers in California would see their first raises in six years under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Thursday.

Service Restored In Hollywood After Water Main Break

Thursday, May 30, 2013 08:16 PM EDT

Service to approximately 30 residential buildings was interrupted after the 12-inch water main ruptured just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 2200 block of N. Cahuenga Boulevard, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.


Orange County Register

ROP students try for 4th time to reach Hawaii with model boats

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:39 PM EDT

Malcolm Wilson and his Regional Occupational Program students had some unfinished business to take care of Wednesday - actually, two years of unfinished business.

Chart House in Newport Beach closes

Thursday, May 30, 2013 08:54 PM EDT

Another old-school Mariner's Mile restaurant has jumped ship.

Lasers cast vanishing snowpack in sharp relief

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:44 PM EDT

Even as a changing climate appears to be carving away California's vital mountain snowpack, scientists have begun to take its measurements with unheard-of precision - using aircraft-mounted lasers to gauge snow depth within a few inches, and timing out the melt by the snow's reflected...

Boat fans find luxury, modesty at Dana Point show

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:42 PM EDT

Pairs of shoes lined the docks of Dana Point Harbor while residents explored the inside of hundreds of boats that are calling the harbor home the next few days.

Dana Point boat show offers something for everyone

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

Pairs of shoes lined the docks of the Dana Point Harbor while residents explored the inside of hundreds of boats that will call the harbor home for the next few days.


The Press-Enterprise

RIALTO: Forklift accident kills Fontana man

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:19 PM EDT

Jack Leo Buffum died at the scene soon after being hit by the machine at a work site along Lowell Street


Los Angeles Daily News

Power lines threatened in brush fire that scorched 500 acres north of Santa Clarita

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:20 PM EDT

SANTA CLARITA - A brush fire in sparsely populated San Francisquito Canyon was burning dangerously close to transmission lines today, as U.S. Forest Service and Los Angeles County firefighters worked to bring it under control.

5 houseplant picks for your office, dorm room or home

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:54 PM EDT

Monica Salembier works in the Greenhouses and Nursery in the Plant Science Department at Cal Poly Pomona. She picked five sure things, well, as close to them as one can get, that should make it in your office, dorm room, or at home tucked on a shelf in your den.

Why houseplants die - and what you can do to save them

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:54 PM EDT

These are some pretty tough guys, even for those who seem a bit pampered. If you find yourself possessing the touch of death when it comes to houseplants but you haven't given up hope, you might want to consider them.

5 plants that can take the heat in your yard or garden

Thursday, May 30, 2013 08:54 PM EDT

Go ahead and turn up the heat. These plants can take it. The number of heat-loving plants on the market is large, ranging from drought-tolerant California natives to succulents to plumerias and palms.

Man arrested for allegedly stalking at least 6 girls in Sylmar

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

SYLMAR - A man was arrested today for allegedly stalking at least six girls in Sylmar, police said.


NBC Los Angeles

Starbucks Bans Smoking Within 25 Feet of Shops

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:22 PM EDT

The mega-coffee shop’s smoking policy currently lets customers light up as long as they are not inside the store or on its patio. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Spraying Targets West Nile-Carrying Mosquitos

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:52 PM EDT

Vector control crews were expected to spray for a third and final time in the early morning hours Friday in hope of eliminating the spread of West Nile virus found in the Los Angeles area.

Fast-Growing Fires Burns Near Homes, Power Lines North of Santa Clarita

Thursday, May 30, 2013 08:37 PM EDT

A fast-growing brush fire is burning in Angeles National Forest near homes and buildings Thursday afternoon, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Fire Burns Near Homes, Power Lines North of Santa Clarita

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:37 PM EDT

A fast-growing brush fire is burning north of Santa Clarita near homes and power lines Thursday afternoon.

Mom Makes Social Media Quest for Daughter's Donor

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:52 PM EDT

Karol Franks is looking for the perfect match for her daughter. Only what Jenna Franks needs isn’t a partner but a kidney donor.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Santa Clarita brush fire prompts evacuations, burns near power lines

Thursday, May 30, 2013 08:06 PM EDT

A brush fire broke out in Santa Clarita Thursday, prompting evacuations. Flames also burned near power lines.

Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Arkansas

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

Two tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and another hit Arkansas on Thursday, with at least nine injuries reported.

Charles Ramsey, Ohio kidnap case hero, now a motivational speaker

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

Charles Ramsey, the man who helped rescue three kidnap victims in Cleveland, has been hired as a motivational speaker.

Disneyland employee pleads not guilty to dry ice explosions

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

The 22-year-old man accused of setting off a dry ice explosion in Mickey's Toontown pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday.

Stuck Chinese baby's mother won't be charged

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

The mother of a newborn baby rescued from a sewer pipe in China will not face criminal charges.


Daily Breeze

San Pedro schoolchildren celebrate release of sea lions

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

Hands waved and questions were shouted out above the crash of ocean waves after a group of delighted schoolchildren watched the release of five sea lions back to sea on Thursday. Gallery: Sea lions released into the ocean after rehabilitation

Expect 'toasty' weather this weekend around the region, but cooler temps at the beaches

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

Get ready for some hot weather this weekend. High temperatures are expected to heat up parts of the region beginning Saturday and could send people to the beach searching for relief, but the heat won't be sticking around for too long.

Suicdal Hawthorne woman talked down from railroad bridge

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

Hawthorne police officers persuaded an apparently drunk woman in her 40s to come down from her perch on a railroad overpass after she had threatened to jump Thursday, police said.

California State Senate rejects effort to ban plastic bags

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

The state Senate on Thursday rejected a bill that would have phased out the use of single-use plastic checkout bags in grocery, drug and convenience stores.

State minimum wage bill passes California Assembly, heads to Senate

Thursday, May 30, 2013 09:49 PM EDT

The state Assembly on Thursday passed a Democrat-supported bill to raise California's minimum wage each year for the next three years.


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