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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA :As of 7:30 PM EDT
Los Angeles TimesFinal approval expected on North Hollywood redevelopment planMay 5 1:24 PM EDTA plan to revive a blighted shopping plaza at Laurel Canyon and Victory boulevards raises hopes for wider improvements. Plans to redevelop a struggling shopping plaza in North Hollywood have raised hopes for wider improvements along a commercial strip that was devastated by the 1994 Northridge earthquake and has long suffered blight. California's swine flu cases now total 79May 5 12:54 AM EDTMore than 120 probable cases have been identified, health officials say. But of those, just 10 people have been hospitalized. The number of California swine flu cases rose to 79 Monday, according to state and local health officials, and more than 120 probable cases have been identified. State fines UCLA in fatal lab fireMay 5 12:38 AM EDTCal/OSHA cites safety lapses and lack of training in imposing $31,875 penalty. State regulators on Monday fined UCLA more than $31,000 for three "serious" violations of workplace safety laws in the fatal burning of a staff research assistant in a Dec. 29 chemistry lab fire. Weiss says Trutanich would bring conflicts of interest to city attorney's officeMay 5 12:23 AM EDTHe points to a Supreme Court ruling in which an entire city attorney's office was barred from a case because its leader had represented the defendant. Trutanich campaign calls the argument 'absurd.' In his campaign for Los Angeles city attorney, Westside Councilman Jack Weiss says that taxpayers could be forced to pay thousands of dollars in legal fees if they elect his opponent, defense lawyer ... Retiring umpire is in a league of his ownMay 5 12:23 AM EDTJerry Pennington is moving back to Indiana after four decades as a Little League umpire in the Valley. He's the kind of quiet hero generations of players and parents won't forget. Jerry Pennington doesn't want to hang around the baseball diamond too long, like the great Willie Mays did, huffing and puffing until he's a shadow of his former self. Los Angeles Daily NewsDespite 11 confirmed cases of swine flu, L.A. County schools are openMay 5 2:41 PM EDTMost Los Angeles County schools were open today, despite 11 confirmed cases of swine flu among mostly children and young people, including a Cal State Long Beach student. Purple Heart medal proposed for fallen LAPD officersMay 5 1:11 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Police Commission today approved the creation of a Purple Heart medal to honor officers killed or severely injured in the line of duty. Comedian Dom DeLuise dies at age 75May 5 11:41 AM EDTSANTA MONICA - Comedic actor Dom DeLuise, known for his work alongside Burt Reynolds in the "Cannonball Run" movies and in a spate of screwball Mel Brooks comedies, has died in a Santa Monica hospital. He was 75. Ex-high school football coach, Glenn Bell, diesMay 5 11:26 AM EDTGlenn Bell, a former high school football coach who guided Dorsey High to a city championship in the 1980s and taught for nearly 40 years at Southern California schools, has died. Van Nuys Airport officials consider new tenants' feesMay 5 11:26 AM EDTVAN NUYS - Los Angeles officials are considering cost-cutting measures and new fees for tenants at Van Nuys Airport, the world's busiest general aviation airport, where mismanaged leases and landing fees have denied the city millions of dollars. CBS 2 Los AngelesMetrolink in $135K Settlement With Ex-SpokeswomanMay 5 7:20 PM EDTThe Southern California regional rail authority that runs Metrolink commuter trains has agreed to pay $135,000 to a former spokeswoman who resigned after announcing the probable cause of a crash that killed 25 people. The Los Angeles Times reports on its Web site that it obtained the settlement agreement Tuesday. 4-Acre Wildfire Burning In Santa Barbara CountyMay 5 7:13 PM EDTA wildfire has spread over four acres in the foothills of Santa Barbara but there have been no reports of damage or injuries. Santa Barbara County fire Capt. David Sadecki says the fire was reported Tuesday afternoon in hills above the city. The blaze is burning in the middle of the slope near power lines but it isn't moving significantly. NoHo Man, 70, Nabbed For Allegedly Killing WifeMay 5 5:15 PM EDTA 70-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly killing his wife. Police say Oganes Agdaian, a North Hollywood resident, was booked on suspicion of murder in the death of his wife. L.A. Dodgers May Match Major League RecordMay 5 5:13 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Dodgers will try to match the major league record for consecutive start-of-the-season home victories Tuesday night when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in the finale of a two-game series. On Monday night, they became the first National League team since 1900 to win their first 11 home games after they overcame an Arizona triple play and beat the Diamondbacks ... Celebrate Cinco de Mayo At The Famous El CholoMay 5 5:12 PM EDTToday is one of the most fun holiday observances of the year. Everyone's got a drop of Mexican blood in them on Cinco de Mayo! Due to the overwhelming urge to celebrate, Mexican restaurants all over the place will find themselves with a packed house. One such place here in SoCal is the famous L.A. landmark El Cholo restaurant which has been celebrating Cinco de Mayo since the 1920's. NBC4 Los AngelesEvacuations Ordered as Santa Barbara Brush Fire SpreadsMay 5 7:21 PM EDTEvacuations have been ordered in Santa Barbarba as a five acre brush fire continues to grow. China's Quarantine of Mexicans Sparks AngerMay 5 6:21 PM EDTChina's decision to quarantine more than 70 Mexicans over swine flu fears sparks anger. CSU Considering Student Fee HikesMay 5 5:36 PM EDTIf approved, new fees are expected to generate an estimated $127 million in revenue for the 23-campus university system. Prejean May Have Miss Cali Crown YankedMay 5 5:21 PM EDTMiss California officials are looking into whether Carrie Prejean violated her contract by working with a group opposed to gay marriage and by posing semi-clad when she was a teenage model. The Onion to Cancel SF, LA Print EditionsMay 5 4:51 PM EDTIt seems printing fake news is just as difficult and profitless as printing real news. KTLA-TV Los AngelesActor Dom DeLuise Dies at 75May 5 10:58 AM EDTLOS ANGELES -- Actor, comedian and chef Dom DeLuise has died, his son confirms. DeLuise died in Santa Monica Monday night surrounded by family, according to his son, Michael DeLuise, who spoke to radio station KNX. He passed away peacefully in his sleep around 6:30 p.m. after a long illness, he said.���� DeLuise was nominated for a Golden Globe and starred in classics such as "The Cannonball Run" ... Foreclosed SoCal Housing Development DemolishedMay 5 9:28 AM EDTVICTORVILLE -- Poor timing coupled with a poor economy has forced the demolition of brand new homes in San Bernardino County. The two-story homes in Victorville were part of a 16-unit project that was given the go-ahead in September 2007, before the housing market took a turn for the worse. About 12 homes were in various stages of completion before the wrecking crew arrived late last month.���� ... 3 Teens Arrested in Stabbing of 14 Year Old GirlMay 5 8:28 AM EDTESCONDIDO -- Three middle school students have been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a 14-year-old girl in Escondido, police said. A boy was arrested Monday -- one day after two girls were arrested, according to Police Lt. Craig Carter. The victim called 911 from her home Sunday afternoon to report the stabbing. ���� When police arrived, the girl was found with several wounds in her torso, Carter ... Family Man Killed During Home Invasion RobberyMay 5 7:28 AM EDTCERRITOS -- A homicide investigation is underway in Cerritos after a man was shot and killed during a possible home invasion robbery. The shooting happened in the 12900 block of Droxford Street, near Kamstra Avenue, about 5:30 p.m. Monday, Deputy Jeff Gordon of the Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau said. Authorities confirmed the man's death, but would not release any details.���� His identity was not ... 3 Suspects Sought In Series of Home Invasion RobberiesMay 5 12:58 AM EDTBELLFLOWER- A group of 3 men are wanted by Lakewood sheriffs for committing a string of home invasion robberies in Bellflower and Cerritos. The 3 men robbed at least 4 homes in the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos between the dates of January 30th and April 24th. In all but one of the robberies, the group of men targeted homes with open garage doors. According to Detective James Franck of the ... |
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