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Click here to start today. www.Blockbuster.com Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EDT California elected officials' pay will be cut 18% Los Angeles Times - May 20 3:03 PM EDT Schwarzenegger says he got voters' message 'loud and clear' Los Angeles Times - May 20 2:48 PM EDT Natalie Cole undergoes kidney transplant surgery Los Angeles Daily News - May 20 5:56 PM EDT Villaraigosa: Public fed up with government Los Angeles Daily News - May 20 5:56 PM EDT Game 1 Is A Game To Remember CBS 2 Los Angeles - May 20 7:04 PM EDT Grocery Stores Slash Prices To Lure Back Consumers CBS 2 Los Angeles - May 20 6:10 PM EDT Los Angeles Times California elected officials' pay will be cut 18% May 20 3:03 PM EDT The California Citizens Compensation Commission slashes pay for the governor, legislators and statewide officeholders who are elected next year. State law protects current elected officials. A state panel this morning slashed the salaries of the governor, legislators and other elected state officials by 18% -- a day after voters rejected a plan by the leaders to address the budget crisis. Schwarzenegger says he got voters' message 'loud and clear' May 20 2:48 PM EDT In Washington, where he sought more stimulus money to help fix the state's budget, the governor says Californians told Sacramento: 'Go all out and make those cuts and live within your means.' Reporting from Sacramento and Washington -- After California voters Tuesday rejected almost the entire slate of ballot measures he had been championing as a means to fix the budget, Gov. Arnold ... Judy Chu defeats Gil Cedillo but faces runoff in 32nd Congressional District May 20 12:48 PM EDT Democrat Judy Chu will face Republican Betty Tom Chu and Libertarian Christopher Agrella in the July runoff. Tina Park and Nancy Pearlman win races for the L.A. Community College District board. State Board of Equalization Vice Chairwoman Judy Chu won the most votes Tuesday for the open 32nd Congressional District seat, running well ahead of fellow Democrat state Sen. Gil Cedillo, but she fell ... Trutanich defeats Weiss in L.A. city attorney's race May 20 12:33 PM EDT The outcome is also a loss for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who had backed Councilman Weiss. Ex-Assemblyman Paul Koretz holds a lead over council member David Vahedi in the 5th District race. San Pedro lawyer Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich claimed victory Tuesday in the race to become the next Los Angeles city attorney, a result that marked an apparent defeat not just for his rival, City Councilman Jack ... U.S. backs off threat to withhold California stimulus money May 20 11:48 AM EDT Obama administration tells Gov. Schwarzenegger that the state did not violate the stimulus law by cutting pay for home healthcare workers. It is eligible for $8 billion more for its Medicaid program. The Obama administration has backed off its threat to withhold billions of dollars in stimulus money from California, telling Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger the state did not violate federal law in ... Los Angeles Daily News Natalie Cole undergoes kidney transplant surgery May 20 5:56 PM EDT Singer Natalie Cole was recuperating today after undergoing kidney transplant surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but her summer tour dates will be postponed while she recovers. Villaraigosa: Public fed up with government May 20 5:56 PM EDT Low voter turnout and the rejection of five state propositions that would have helped reduce the state's multibillion-dollar deficit show the public is fed up with the way government handles its business, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said today. Man robs Van Nuys check-cashing shop May 20 5:41 PM EDT VAN NUYS - A man robbed a Van Nuys check-cashing business today and made his getaway on a bicycle, police said. Report: L.A. County Had Worst Overall Beach Water Quality in California May 20 5:41 PM EDT SANTA MONICA - Los Angeles County had the worst overall beach water quality last year in California, according to the 19th annual "Beach Report Card" released today by an environmental group. Glendale's 2nd in command chosen as interim chief May 20 5:41 PM EDT GLENDALE - Glendale's assistant police chief will run the department on an interim basis when Chief Randy Adams retires July 10, city officials said today. CBS 2 Los Angeles Game 1 Is A Game To Remember May 20 7:04 PM EDT If game one is any indication, we have a chance to embark on one of the great series in Staples Center history. I've covered every Lakers playoff game since Staples opened in 1999, and there have only been four seven game series since that time. Grocery Stores Slash Prices To Lure Back Consumers May 20 6:10 PM EDT Consumers have become progressively more budget conscious in today's hard times, and their spending and savings habits have changed dramatically due to the uncertainty of the economy. Grocery stores and supermarket chains are competing to lure customers back into their stores with sweeping price cuts, bargains, and special savings. FBI Honors Agents Killed In Line Of Duty May 20 6:04 PM EDT The FBI Wednesday held a memorial to honor those agents killed in the line of duty. The service, which was held at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard, was scheduled at 11 a.m. Hospitalized Veterans Get Treats For Memorial Day May 20 5:59 PM EDT Hospitalized veterans will receive sweet treats in time for Memorial Day, thanks to 'Operation Cookie.' Dozens of volunteers and members of the community have come together to package thousands of cookies in decorative containers. Heal The Bay Rates L.A. Worst Overall Beach Water May 20 5:57 PM EDT Heal the Bay releases its 2009 Beach Report Card, assigning an A to F letter grade to 502 beaches all over the state, according to levels of unsafe bacteria found in the water. Heal the Bay staff scientists will also unveil this year's Beach Bummer list. NBC Los Angeles Election Night Moment: Carmen Trutanich May 20 7:04 PM EDT NBC4's Robert Kovacik talks to city attorney elect Carmen Trutanich. Election Night Moment: Jack Weiss Before the Loss May 20 7:04 PM EDT NBC4's Beverly White reports from Jack Weiss headquarters in the Fairfax District. She talks to Weiss, Mayor Villaraigosa, city councilmen, and the Chief Bratton. An Election Moment: Hahn Pressured May 20 6:49 PM EDT Councilwoman Janice Hahn tells NBC4 that she was pressure to stay out of the race for City Attorney. She supported Carmen Trutanich. Presented By: May 20 6:34 PM EDT My name is Cathy Anderson. 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