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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA :

As of 7:30 PM EST

Los Angeles Times

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's ecological decline is breathing new life into bypass proposals

Nov 24 6:23 PM EST

A plan for a huge tunnel is the leading contender as the state looks for a way to save the delta at the same time it slakes thirsts in Southern California. A drilling rig bit into the bed of California's biggest river, hauling up sage-green tubes of clay and sand the consistency of uncooked fudge.

Kamala Harris wins attorney general's race as Steve Cooley concedes [Updated]

Nov 24 2:54 PM EST

More than three weeks after he declared victory in the race for state attorney general, Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Steve Cooley conceded defeat Wednesday as he trailed by more than 50,000 votes in one of the closest statewide races in California history.

Steve Lopez: What if Robert Kennedy had not been assassinated?

Nov 24 2:54 PM EST

"I think it made a world of difference," said Chacon, a retired TV newsman who met Romero the same way I did -- while working on a story about the busboy who tried to help Kennedy after he was mortally wounded by an assassin at the Ambassador Hotel in 1968.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to walk through body scanner at LAX

Nov 24 2:54 PM EST

Hoping to head off a passenger insurrection during the busiest air travel week of the year, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will pass through a body-scan machine at LAX on Monday in order to demonstrate its ease and safety, officials said.

16 degrees on Thanksgiving Day? Parts of California are in deep freeze

Nov 24 11:54 AM EST

Parts of California were in a deep freeze Wednesday, with temperatures dropping into the teens in some parts of the northern Los Angeles County.


Los Angeles Daily News

Firefighters sent on swift-water rescue find mannequin

Nov 24 2:45 PM EST

In stark contrast to Sunday's dramatic rescue of a man being swept down the Los Angeles River, firefighters sent on a swift-water rescue in the San Fernando Valley this morning found only a mannequin.

Steve Cooley concedes race for state attorney general to Kamala Harris

Nov 24 2:15 PM EST

Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley conceded today in the race for state attorney general, as updated vote tallies continued to widen San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris' lead.

Airport protest never takes off; few delays seen

Nov 24 11:45 AM EST

The big Opt-Out looked like a big bust Wednesday as Thanksgiving travelers around the country patiently submitted to full-body scans and pat-down searches rather than create havoc on one of the busiest flying days of the year.

Helicopter pilot makes emergency landing after pigeon crashes through windshield

Nov 24 11:30 AM EST

The veteran pilot of an El Monte Police Department helicopter who made an emergency landing when his airship struck a pigeon that penetrated the windshield and hit him in the face was recovering today, a police lieutenant said.

Thanksgiving will bring chilly temps to Southland

Nov 24 10:25 AM EST

A hard freeze in extreme northern Los Angeles County produced an overnight low of 24 degrees at Sandberg today -- the coldest on record -- and temperatures early Thanksgiving Day are also expected to be in record range.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Shelters Open To Escape Thanksgiving Cold Snap

Nov 24 7:05 PM EST

With cold weather in the forecast over the holiday weekend, Los Angeles County health officials reminded residents that shelters are available for people trying to escape the chill.

Few TSA Protests On Thanksgiving Getaway Day

Nov 24 6:44 PM EST

An Internet campaign threatening to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans by having passengers refuse full-body scans failed to materialize at Los Angeles International and airports across the nation on Wednesday.

Too Cold To Run? Fitness Expert Says ‘Suck It Up’

Nov 24 5:28 PM EST

Sure, it's cold and getting colder, but one expert says it's a perfect time to refocus your workout regiment.

Cooley Concedes To Harris In Calif. Attorney General Race

Nov 24 5:20 PM EST

Republican Steve Cooley is conceding the California attorney general's race to Kamala Harris, giving Democrats a sweep of all statewide offices.

City Council OKs Letter Grades For LA Food Trucks

Nov 24 5:06 PM EST

Once Mayor Villaraigosa signs off on the move, food trucks will be required to display their A-, B-, or C-grade for customers.


NBC Los Angeles

Deputies: OC Man Allegedly Used Website, Fake Age to Lure Teen

Nov 24 3:03 PM EST

Authorities arrested a man in Ladera Ranch on Tuesday night after he allegedly texted a girl, under 13-years-old, and made plans to meet her near her home.

Mini-Van Takes a Nose Dive

Nov 24 1:48 PM EST

The busy holiday travel season got off to a bad start for one driver near Cal State Los Angeles.

Solution to Holiday Travel Woes: Bikini

Nov 24 10:48 AM EST

One traveler hopes to save everyone some time at the security gate.

Lazarus Interview: "Do I Need to Get a Lawyer?"

Nov 24 10:48 AM EST

Moments after leaving the interview room, former cop Stephanie Lazarus is escorted back in wearing handcuffs.

Lazarus Interview, Part 1: "What's This All About?"

Nov 24 10:33 AM EST

Former officer Stephanie Lazarus is asked whether she knew John Ruetten and whether she ever met his wife.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Celebs serve Thanksgiving meals at LA Mission

Nov 24 4:41 PM EST

Thousands of people were expected to turn out on Wednesday for the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Los Angeles Mission.

3 million SoCal drivers expected this weekend

Nov 24 3:32 PM EST

About 3 million Southern Californians will be hopping in cars to head out for the Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA.

Woman rescued as van dangles over driveway

Nov 24 1:47 PM EST

Los Angeles officials rescued a woman after her van went through a metal gate and off the edge of a driveway.

Driver rams into hydrant after police pursuit

Nov 24 1:17 PM EST

A high-speed pursuit came to a wild end in Paramount when the driver of a van slammed into a hydrant on Garfield Avenue.

4 inmate firefighters in critical after crash

Nov 24 12:17 PM EST

Four inmate firefighters remain in critical condition on Wednesday following a head-on crash on Highway 138 near Gorman.


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