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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 Briefing Los Angeles Times - Jun 27 4:39 PM EDT UCLA revises dentist study Los Angeles Times - Jun 27 4:39 PM EDT Small explosion in Canoga Park Los Angeles Daily News - Jun 27 1:52 PM EDT Rapper Coolio pleads in cocaine case Los Angeles Daily News - Jun 26 5:52 PM EDT Jackson's Doctor Hires Law Firm CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 27 7:07 PM EDT Jesse Jackson: Family Wants 2nd Autopsy On Michael CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 27 6:52 PM EDT Los Angeles Times California Briefing Jun 27 4:39 PM EDT Reports from Sacramento, Los Angeles and Camp Pendleton SACRAMENTO UCLA revises dentist study Jun 27 4:39 PM EDT A technical error caused an underestimate, but the data still reflect severe shortages in some parts of the state, analyst says. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has revised an earlier study detailing severe shortages of dentists in several California counties. Jackson's body given to family Jun 27 3:46 AM EDT The body of Michael Jackson, who died Thursday, has been released by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Fans gather to remember life of Michael Jackson Jun 27 2:24 AM EDT Gatherings take place at locations significant to the pop star's life, including the family home in Encino. Others express grief through radio wakes and online as well. In a fit of creativity, Nathan Holsey stayed up all night painting a 24-by-48 acrylic portrait of Michael Jackson, singing with a microphone in his hand. Jackson probe turns to prescription drugs Jun 27 12:31 AM EDT Initial autopsy results are inconclusive, and more tests are required to determine what caused the pop singer's sudden cardiac arrest. With initial autopsy results inconclusive, the investigation into Michael Jackson's death focused Friday on whether the pop icon, who had struggled with painkiller addiction in the past, overdosed on prescription drugs. Los Angeles Daily News Small explosion in Canoga Park Jun 27 1:52 PM EDT CANOGA PARK - A gas leak may have ignited a small explosion in a Canoga Park apartment building Friday night, but no serious injuries were reported, authorities said. Rapper Coolio pleads in cocaine case Jun 26 5:52 PM EDT Rap artist Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey, pleaded guilty today to one felony count of possession of a controlled substance, cocaine. Transient's conviction upheld in aspiring actor's murder Jun 26 5:51 PM EDT A state appeals court panel today upheld a transient's conviction for the April 2005 stabbing death of an aspiring actor who had appeared twice on the TV show "Monk. Fans break record for largest outpouring of grief at Walk of Fame Jun 26 4:51 PM EDT Check out our photo gallery from this afternoon at the Encino home of the Jackson family. A stream of mourners paid their respect there and on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the legendary pop icon. Questions swirl over death of Michael Jackson Jun 26 2:07 PM EDT As fans grieve the death of "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, an autopsy was under way this morning to determine the cause of death, and a drug overdose as well as heart attack were suspected. Click here to hear audio from the 911 call . CBS 2 Los Angeles Jackson's Doctor Hires Law Firm Jun 27 7:07 PM EDT A Houston lawyer says his firm has been hired by the doctor who reportedly was with Michael Jackson when the pop star was fatally stricken in his Los Angeles home. William M. Stradley, a partner in the firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, says his firm has been hired by Dr. Conrad Murray. Jesse Jackson: Family Wants 2nd Autopsy On Michael Jun 27 6:52 PM EDT The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50. Chopra: Drug Concerns With Jackson Since 2005 Jun 27 5:47 PM EDT Spiritual teacher and medical doctor Deepak Chopra said Saturday he had been concerned since 2005 that Michael Jackson was abusing prescription painkillers and most recently spoke to the pop star about suspected drug use six months ago. Meanwhile, Janet Jackson arrived at her brother Michael's Holmby Hills estate, where moving vans arrived earlier in the day. Selanne To Stay Another Season With Ducks Jun 27 5:47 PM EDT Ten-time All-Star Teemu Selanne has decided to play another season with the Anaheim Ducks. The team says Selanne told Ducks general manager Bob Murray of his decision on Saturday. 2 Killed, 1 Hurt In O.C. Boat Crash Jun 27 4:43 PM EDT Orange County authorities say they've recovered the body of a second man killed when an inflatable boat hit a bridge in Huntington Beach. He had been reported missing after the 12-foot inflatable struck the Gilbert Drive bridge in Huntington Harbour at around 1 a.m. NBC Los Angeles Marines Charge Reserve Col. Over Classified Documents Jun 27 1:16 PM EDT The Marine Corps has charged a detective who served at Camp Pendleton with compromising classified documents between 2004 and 2006. Local News Weekend Roundup -- June 27 Jun 27 1:01 PM EDT A roundup of local news stories for Saturday, June 27. Mega Millions Jackpot Closing in on $100 Million Jun 27 9:46 AM EDT No one picked all six winning numbers in Friday night's Mega Millions draw. Next week's jackpot should reach $94 million. Jackson's younger Fans Jun 26 8:16 PM EDT Pat Battle talks to one family in Jew Jersey where both young and old appreciate the gloved one. A Treasure Trove Jun 26 8:16 PM EDT A father and son in New Jersey have a treasure trove of memorabilia from Michael Jackson's past. Brian Thompson takes a closer look. KABC-TV Los Angeles 2 dead after boat crashes into OC bridge Jun 27 1:43 PM EDT Two people were killed and another seriously injured Saturday morning after a speeding inflatable boat crashed into a bridge in Huntington Harbour. LA sheriff: Cut budget, will close jail Jun 27 10:13 AM EDT Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca says he will close one of five county jails next week if he has to cut his budget. 1 dead after boat crashes into LA bridge Jun 27 9:58 AM EDT One person was killed and another seriously injured Saturday morning after a speeding inflatable boat crashed into a bridge in Huntington Harbour. A third man is missing. QUESTION OF THE DAY: 'King of Pop' Jun 27 3:53 AM EDT Will you be commemorating Michael Jackson's passing this weekend? FBI to investigate Inglewood PD shooting Jun 26 5:28 PM EDT The FBI will investigate the May 17 fatal shooting of a Compton man by Inglewood police officers.

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