Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 11:22 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

Bill further curbing cellphone use by teen drivers goes to governor

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:54 PM EDT

State lawmakers also send to the governor a bill targeting scalpers who use software to buy blocks of tickets for concerts and sporting events. SACRAMENTO — Lawmakers on Tuesday sent the governor proposals to further curb cellphone use by teenage drivers and to clamp down on scalpers who electronically scoop up blocks of tickets for concerts and sporting events.        

L.A. County seeks tougher penalties for men who pay for sex with girls

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 09:54 PM EDT

The county Board of Supervisors calls for laws making it a felony instead of a misdemeanor and requiring 'johns' to register as sex offenders and pay higher fines. Los Angeles County officials Tuesday unanimously called for stricter penalties for men who seek out underage prostitutes, urging state lawmakers to require that "johns" who pay to have sex with children face felony rather than ...

Pot-growing operation may have sparked Rim fire, local chief says

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 08:54 PM EDT

Todd McNeal, fire chief in the town of Twain Harte, tells community members the Rim fire in Yosemite may have been caused by a 'marijuana-grow type of thing.' Despite stubborn heat and wind over the Labor Day weekend, firefighters battling the Rim fire burning into Yosemite National Park tightened their grip around the historic blaze and turned their focus to what caused it.        

California Republicans thrive at the local level

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 08:45 PM EDT

GOP members hold close to half the 2,500 mayoral and City Council seats in the state. It's at the state level that the party is largely irrelevant. OAKLEY, Calif. — Randy Pope is a conservative-tinged libertarian with a strong aversion to big government and the nanny state he sees "growing, growing, growing."        

'Deportees' who died in 1948 plane crash finally have names

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 01:45 AM EDT

A headstone and memorial in Fresno honor the Mexican farmworkers buried in a mass grave. This time, those mentioned in a Woody Guthrie song are remembered by name. FRESNO — In an old cemetery, where few headstones have been added since the '50s, a large crowd gathered Monday for a memorial that was 65 years in the making and shepherded home by a Woody Guthrie song.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Buying Property Without The Bank

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 02:26 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES—At a young age, Don Nay experienced first-hand the difficulties of attempting to buy a home with the help of the bank. After being mistreated, Nay decided to discover a way to buy a home without the need of the bank.

Canyon News - "Extra" Moves To Universal Studios Hollywood

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 09:41 AM EDT

STUDIO CITY —On Monday, September 9, "Extra," the second longest running entertainment news show in syndication, will return for its 20th season. The show, which called ‘The Grove’ its home in past seasons, will start the new season at a new home at Universal Studios Hollywood.


Beverly Hills Courier

Dubin Honored For Program That Takes Musical Theater To Underserved L.A., Overseas

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 08:15 PM EDT

BHHS Senior Ellie Dubin was in San Francisco Monday as one of the recipients of the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. The program she created Kesem Shel Shir, The Magic of Music, has taken her to inner-city L.A., Israel and now Costa Rica, using the joy of musical theater to teach self-esteem, English skills and more.

‘Evening With Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra’ Coming To Saban Saturday

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 06:45 PM EDT

"Nuevo Flamenco" guitarist will offer selections from his latest release "Dune," where he plays with lots of textures, contrasting traditional and electric instruments and adding accordion, Memphis bass lines, trumpets and a drum machine in addition to lots of percussion.

Microsoft Buys Nokia Phones To Fight Apple, Google

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

Microsoft agreed Tuesday to buy the handset business of former market leader Nokia in an effort to catch up to rivals Apple and Google in the fierce smartphone market.

‘The Butler’ Bests One Direction Film At Weekend Box Office

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

"Lee Daniels' The Butler" retained the top slot at the North American box office over the US holiday weekend, edging out British boy band One Direction's new movie, figures showed Tuesday.

AEG Live Trial: Physician Says Michael Jackson Had ‘Grave Prognosis’

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

A physician with a background in drug addiction testified today that Michael Jackson had a "grave prognosis" in terms of life expectancy because of his use of three categories of drugs prior to his death.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Doctor: Michael Jackson Playing ‘Russian Roulette’ When Using Propofol

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:43 PM EDT

Michael Jackson put his life at risk each time he abused the anesthetic propofol for sleep, an addiction expert testified Tuesday.

Record Swimmer Nyad Credits Success Of Cuba-Florida Swim To Protective Mask Developed In Pasadena

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:31 PM EDT

Diana Nyad credits the success of her 100-mile record swim, in part, to a mask that she wore that prevented jellyfish from stinging her in the face.

No Hands-Free Texting For Teen Drivers Under Bill

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:16 PM EDT

Teenage drivers in California would be banned from texting while driving even if they use hands-free methods under a bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown.

26-Year-Old Man Found Unconscious Next To Burning Car In Santa Ana

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 09:33 PM EDT

A 26-year-old man was found unconscious next to a burning car in Santa Ana early Monday morning.

Bill Would Let Calif. Test Digital License Plates

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 09:23 PM EDT

State officials could set up a pilot program to test digital license plates under a bill advancing through the Legislature.


Orange County Register

Authorities identify woman found dead in Newport Beach

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:28 PM EDT

NEWPORT BEACH - Authorities have identified a woman whose body was found under a bridge on Labor Day, as police continue to investigate what they called a "suspicious" death.

Ruby's loses money due to pier closure

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:05 PM EDT

While the Balboa Pier appears to be structurally intact following a recent brush with a 55-foot boat, Ruby's Diner co-owner John Fisher said the 1940s-style restaurant at the pier's end did not fare as well, losing thousands of dollars in potential revenue over the busy Labor Day weekend...

Barbara Coe, co-sponsor of Proposition 187, dies

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:05 PM EDT

Barbara Coe, a leading voice behind California's anti-illegal immigration movement, has died.

Falsani: Seamus Heaney knew how to give

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 09:25 PM EDT

One of my favorite stories to tell is about the interview I wanted most, but didn't get.

California delegation split on Syria strike

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 08:55 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - California's two Democratic senators indicated support for a U.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Los Angeles gets rid of parking pay stations after complaints

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:56 PM EDT

L.A. officials have been getting a lot of complaints about parking, so they decided to get rid of pay stations.

Search continues around Castaic Lake for missing 19-year-old

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 10:19 PM EDT

Divers headed out to Castaic Lake Tuesday to search for a 19-year-old who has been missing for days.

Solo hybrid/electric vehicle drivers sticker extension approved by Legislature

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 09:26 PM EDT

If you own a plug-in hybrid or electric car, you may get to keep using the carpool lane for the next few years.

Irvine shooting: Police shoot man while serving search warrant

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 07:11 PM EDT

A man was hospitalized after being struck in an officer-involved shooting in Irvine Tuesday morning.

Man charged with murder in 210 Freeway death

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

A North Hollywood man was charged Tuesday with murder in the death of a woman who fell out of a moving car on the 210 Freeway last week. A special allegation that a knife was used was included in the complaint.


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