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Los Angeles Times

Cal State L.A. graduate students hone crime scene expertise

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 10:42 PM EDT

In the same building as the LAPD's crime lab, the university's 'criminalistics' program is training a new generation of scientists who will analyze and interpret evidence. Peering into her microscope at a tiny glass shard, Cal State L.A. graduate student Nancy Kedzierski tried to detect subtle shapes, textures and colors that might reveal its origin. Was it from the windshield of a car, a beer ...

Trash talk and the real dirt on a 'toxic tour' of Los Angeles

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 10:42 PM EDT

A 'toxic tour' past rail yards, smokestacks and refineries aims to show officials the consequences of their decisions in low-income, predominantly Latino communities in southeast L.A. You won't find any homes of the stars on this tour bus as it shuttles rubber-necking sightseers through Los Angeles.        

Horticulturist is rooting for diseased Muir sequoia

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 10:27 PM EDT

A sequoia that John Muir planted in the 1880s is dying. Kevin Park is trying to keep at least part of it alive through cloning. MARTINEZ, Calif. — It would be hard to equal John Muir's love for the giant sequoia, a majestic California native that can live 3,000 years and soar 250 feet high.        

Asiana crash focuses scrutiny on foreign pilots

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 06:12 PM EDT

Crash of Asiana Airlines jet that killed three in San Francisco raises the issue of the qualifications of foreign pilots. The Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco earlier this month in which three died and dozens were injured has focused attention on foreign airline safety and training procedures at a time when international air travel has boomed.        

For police, the goal is vigilance, not vigilantes

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 04:12 PM EDT

Cheviot Hills neighborhood watch group plans to be the eyes and ears and let the cops be the muscle. The bold, broad daylight burglaries in and around Cheviot Hills started in May and have come in clusters since then. About a dozen homes were hit in one day alone, and roughly 50 in a month.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Bel Air Canyon Land For Sale

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 03:26 AM EDT

BEL AIR—A piece of land in Bel Air Canyon is on the market for $125 million. Said to be the most expensive piece of real estate on the market in Los Angeles, the land is an undeveloped plot in the center of the Bel Air canyons.


Beverly Hills Courier

25 People Arrested During UC Healthcare Protest

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:04 PM EDT

Participants in a protest rally conducted near UCLA by the union representing University of California hospital workers blocked a major Westwood intersection during afternoon rush hour, resulting in the arrests of 25 people, police said today.

Grammy-Winning Blues Musician J.J. Cale Dead At 74

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:04 PM EDT

Singer J.J. Cale, a Grammy-winning bluesman and music writer, has died at a La Jolla hospital, his web site said today. He was 74.

Federal Panel Denies Appeal for Convicted Ex-Beverly Hills Real Estate Appraiser

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 03:17 AM EDT

A federal appellate panel today rejected an attempt by a former Beverly Hills real estate appraiser to overturn his convictions on federal charges for his role in a multimillion-dollar Westside fraud ring.

Beverly Hills Police Use Taser To Arrest Unruly Restaurant Vandal

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 02:02 AM EDT

A diner at Beverly Hills' Enoteca Drago restaurant Thursday night got a little too out of control. So out of control, in fact, that Beverly Hills had to apprehend him the hard way.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

SoCal Marines Remember, Honor Hero Horse Who Saved Lives During Korean War

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 09:40 PM EDT

Southern California Marines have fond memories of a scrawny mare called Reckless, who served in the Korean War and earned two Purple Hearts, taking shrapnel and saving soldiers like other American war heroes.

Homeless Man Accused Of 12 Armed Robberies At Insurance Companies

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:29 PM EDT

Authorities say they have arrested a 22-year-old homeless man as the suspect of a dozen armed robberies at insurance companies.

San Jacinto City Manager Loses Second Child To Same Highway 7 Years Apart

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:52 PM EDT

Brandon Hults, 20, was traveling south at about 2 a.m. when he lost control of his sedan. His vehicle struck a guard rail.

Homicide Detectives Probe Shooting Death Of Man In Artesia

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:34 PM EDT

An argument between a group of men and a patron at an Artesia restaurant Saturday morning ended with a fight outside the eatery and a man being fatally shot.

Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth $191K Sold In Los Angeles

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:17 PM EDT

A ticket worth more than $191,000 was sold in Friday's Fantasy 5 draw.


Orange County Register

Thousands peruse Park Pavilion home plans

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

Park Pavilion, the first residential community that will be built next to the Great Park in Irvine, hosted a "Meet Our Builders" event on Saturday.

Painters capture Mission San Juan Capistrano

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 09:15 PM EDT

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - On an overcast Saturday morning at Mission San Juan Capistrano, a steady stream of visitors walked about the grounds of the historic site, marveling at the gardens and the old mission architecture.

Placentia pawn shop robber at large

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:10 PM EDT

PLACENTIA - Police are hunting for a gunman who, disguised as a bandit, walked into a pawn shop Saturday afternoon, fired a single bullet into a glass display case, fled with a silver bar and remains at large.

Mega-garage sale draws crowd to Lake Forest neighborhood

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 05:38 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST - A young boy strolling along the crowded sidewalk sauntered over to an eye-catching display of ancient fossils and rocks, pausing to look over the historic treasures neatly laid out across the table.

Anaheim club-goer sues Chris Brown and lounge

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 04:05 PM EDT

SANTA ANA - A woman who alleges that she was assaulted by musician Chris Brown at an Anaheim lounge in June has filed a lawsuit claiming emotional and physical damages and seeking more than $25,000 Deanna Gines, whose suit says she was an Orange County resident at the time of the incident, accuses...


The Press-Enterprise

PE.com Special Report: Healing the Scars

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 10:40 PM EDT

Teenage girls grappling with burn injuries find support, strength at weeklong retreat near Corona. Share their stories of hope in a special interactive presentation.

SAN BERNARDINO: Police officer shot, wounded after traffic stop

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 02:13 AM EDT

Suspects open fire during traffic stop, hitting an officer in the leg; officers return fire

SAN BERNARDINO: Dead body found, slaying possible, police say

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 12:45 AM EDT

The homicide team was combing a unit in the Pine Tree Lane apartment complex


Los Angeles Daily News

Valencia brush fire burns 2 acres

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:19 PM EDT

VALENCIA -- A small brushfire that burned two acres in Valencia today was knocked down by county firefighters using water-dropping helicopters and hand crews, a county fire official said.

California national rank on per-pupil spending abysmal, but tide is poised to change

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 06:55 PM EDT

It's difficult to believe now, but there was a time -- through the eras of flower children, bell bottoms and disco -- when the Golden State was widely seen as the gold standard on education spending.

Misreading L.A. County freeway data can take a toll: Editorial

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

People feel very strongly both ways about the rise of freeway toll lanes in Southern California -- or, actually, three ways.

Detroit couldn't keep overspending forever: Charles Krauthammer

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 05:50 PM EDT

If there's an iron rule in economics, it is Stein's Law (named after Herb, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers): "If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of California surf culture: Larry Wilson

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 05:50 PM EDT

We Southern California surfers call it the stoke, the transcendental joy that comes from riding a wave. The Hawaiians call it the aloha vibe. Is there a chance that these Pacific pleasures made it into that decidedly non-surfing document, the Declaration of Independence?


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Anaheim police find body on 57 Freeway

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:20 PM EDT

Anaheim police are asking for the public's help after a body was found on the 57 Freeway early Saturday morning.

Hawthorne cop cruiser crash: Woman dies of injuries

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:57 PM EDT

A female driver who was critically injured following a collision with a police cruiser in Hawthorne Wednesday has died.

Rick Warren returns to pulpit for first time following son's suicide

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:35 PM EDT

The pastor of the one of the country's largest mega-churches returned to the pulpit Saturday following his son's suicide.

Memorial service held for slain OC woman

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

A memorial service was held Saturday for a Tustin woman who was found strangled in May off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island.

Pope Francis draws 3M for vigil after chastising 'exodus'

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 06:05 PM EDT

Pope Francis drew a reported 3 million faithful to Rio's Copacabana beach for the final evening of World Youth Day.


Daily Breeze

El Segundo's Urho Saari Swim Stadium to offer regular programs starting Monday

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 08:02 PM EDT

El Segundo's Urho Saari Swim Stadium, which shut down a couple months ago because of leaking pipes, will offer its regular recreation programs starting Monday, the city said on its website.

Carson's new city manager could be appointed in closed session

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:55 PM EDT

The Carson City Council is scheduled to discuss appointing a new city manager at a special Monday night meeting, although city officials have not announced who the candidate is.

At-risk kids take to the waves in Manhattan Beach

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:47 PM EDT

For five hours on Saturday, at-risk children from across Los Angeles County could forget about the challenges they face at home and just have fun in Manhattan Beach.

Reporting stolen $85,000 Camaro led to insurance and legal nightmare for Torrance car buff

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:45 PM EDT

When thieves stole a rare 1969 Chevrolet Camaro that was under restoration and insured for $85,000 from the driveway of Michael Sunter's north Torrance home, he assumed his insurance company would work with him to settle his claim.

At Torrance Unified, test scores rose even as budget was gutted in Great Recession

Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 07:32 PM EDT

The Great Recession took quite a bite out of the budget of Torrance Unified School District. During that trying half-decade, the district's coffers dwindled from $220 million to $170 million in 2012-13, even as its student population held pretty steady.


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