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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : A summer serenade to Los Angeles Los Angeles Times - Jun 28 08:03 PM EDT Supreme Court strikes down Stolen Valor Act Los Angeles Times - Jun 28 08:03 PM EDT Japanese pop culture, street fashion on display at this weekend's Anime Expo at L.A. Convention Center Los Angeles Daily News - Jun 28 08:15 PM EDT What's new to do in the San Fernando Valley and greater L.A. area for the week beginning Friday, June 29, 2012 and ... Los Angeles Daily News - Jun 28 07:24 PM EDT Donations Stolen From Family Of Girl, 5, Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 28 08:11 PM EDT Sheriff’s Deputy Allegedly Found Parked With Teenage Girl In San Fernando CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 28 07:14 PM EDT Los Angeles Times A summer serenade to Los Angeles Jun 28 08:03 PM EDT With the smog and haze, it can get ugly this time of year, but this is also the season when our L.A. freedoms flow out through open windows and doors, down highways and up mountain paths. For us L.A. old-timers, there's something odd about the first days of summer this year. Supreme Court strikes down Stolen Valor Act Jun 28 08:03 PM EDT Justices rule that the 1st Amendment protects lying about having received medals and military service. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the federal Stolen Valor Act, which made it a crime to falsely claim to have received certain military medals. DWP lawsuits over water rights may put squeeze on Mammoth Lakes Jun 28 08:02 PM EDT The L.A. utility and the tiny Mammoth Community Water District wrangle for control of the city's primary water source in a costly court battle. MAMMOTH LAKES — The people of this small High Sierra ski town have survived drought, forest fires and earthquakes. They have endured economic recessions and volcano scares. But nothing in their history prepared them for the Los Angeles Department of ... L.A. officials hold condom contest Jun 28 06:03 PM EDT Los Angeles County health officials wrapped up their first-ever condom contest Thursday and announced the winner of the "L.A.'s Next Sex Symbol" competition, launched in May to promote safe sex. Drunk mom repeatedly dropped baby on head, police say Jun 28 10:19 AM EDT A Victorville woman who allegedly picked up her 4-month-old baby by the feet and dropped him on his head several times was arrested Saturday on suspicion of child cruelty, according to the San Bernard Los Angeles Daily News Japanese pop culture, street fashion on display at this weekend's Anime Expo at L.A. Convention Center Jun 28 08:15 PM EDT Some 130,000 fans begin converging on the Los Angeles Convention Center Friday for Anime Expo 2012, North America's largest gathering for devotees of manga, anime and other expressions of Japanese pop culture. What's new to do in the San Fernando Valley and greater L.A. area for the week beginning Friday, June 29, 2012 and ... Jun 28 07:24 PM EDT Click for entertainment events of all kinds in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and surrounding valleys, greater L.A. area and beyond beginning June 29 and continuing from there. 'Who Shot Rock & Roll' exhibit opens at Annenberg Space for Photography Jun 28 06:54 PM EDT It's become an iconic photo. The late John Lennon wearing a New York City T-shirt with the city's famous skyline pictured behind him. His arms crossed. Glasses on. Jonathan Demme and Neil Young reunite for eventful 'Journeys' Jun 28 06:39 PM EDT "Long before I met Neil, he was a huge part of my feelings," says Jonathan Demme, who is referring to Neil Young. The Oscar-winning director hadn't even broken into the film industry when he first heard the legendary rocker in the 1960s. Get Outs: 'The Women of Lockerbie,' David Benoit at Ford Amphitheatre, Katsina in Hopi Life Jun 28 05:54 PM EDT Inspired by real-life events, Deborah Brevoort's powerful, poetic and inspirational play follows a New Jersey mother as she scours the Scottish moors for her son's remains lost in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie. CBS 2 Los Angeles Donations Stolen From Family Of Girl, 5, Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Jun 28 08:11 PM EDT The family of a little girl killed in a hit-and-run crash has been devastated further by people who are trying to profit from her death. Sheriff’s Deputy Allegedly Found Parked With Teenage Girl In San Fernando Jun 28 07:14 PM EDT Police say a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested early Thursday after he was found in a parked car with a 15-year-old girl at 2 a.m. Student Accused In Alleged Fontana Hazing Case Breaks Down In Court Jun 28 05:50 PM EDT A Fontana high school student broke down in court Thursday during an arraignment hearing, in connection with an alleged school hazing incident. Santa Fe Springs City Councilman Guilty Of Taking Cash Bribes From Marijuana Dispensary Owner Jun 28 05:21 PM EDT A Santa Fe Springs City councilman has pleaded guilty to taking thousands of dollars in cash bribes from the operator of a marijuana store who wanted to influence the city to allow his store to stay open. SCOTUS Decision To Benefit 3 Million Uninsured Angelenos Jun 28 05:09 PM EDT Millions of people in Los Angeles County who currently do not have medical insurance will soon have more options than county hospitals. NBC Los Angeles Beverly Hilton Deaths Deemed "Double Suicide" Jun 28 07:57 PM EDT The married couple found fatally shot in a room at the Beverly Hilton were identified Thursday and their deaths ruled a “double suicide,” not a murder-suicide as it was first classified, police told City... Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Fontana Hazing Case Jun 28 05:27 PM EDT Ordered to remain in jail until a July 9 bail hearing in connection with a hazing incident at AB Miller High School, Fernando Salgado lashed out at the bailiff and had to be restrained. High Court: Pomona Man's Lies Are Free Speech Jun 28 03:27 PM EDT In a case concerning an elected water board official from Pomona, the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a federal law that made it a crime to falsely claim military honors. Photo Credit: AP Photo/John Bazemore LA County Evicts Horses From Illegal Stables Jun 28 12:57 PM EDT Horse owners in Athens removed 200 horses on Thursday from dilapidated stables on orders from the county, which said the structures were unsafe. Blood from Umbilical Cord Saves Boy's Life Jun 28 12:42 PM EDT The Martinez family, of Murrietta share how doctors performed a life-saving procedure on their son. KABC-TV Los Angeles LA-based model's accused stalker arrested Jun 28 05:14 PM EDT A 47-year-old Chicago man is under arrest, accused of sending threatening emails to a Los Angeles-based model. Water main break floods Long Beach streets Jun 28 01:59 PM EDT There was a big mess in Long Beach after a water main broke near Santa Fe Avenue and Willow Street on Wednesday night. Burglar hurts self breaking into Mid-City home Jun 28 01:15 PM EDT A burglar was arrested after breaking into a home in the Mid-City area with a woman and her two small children inside. Teacher misconduct bill voted down; LAUSD board shocked, disappointed Jun 28 10:14 AM EDT The LAUSD board is reacting with shock after the rejection a bill designed to protect students from sexual predators. Echo Park hate crime: $25K reward offered Jun 28 03:59 AM EDT A $25,000 reward has been offered to anyone who can help police find the man behind a hate crime in Echo Park. Los Angeles Business Journal Jakks Disappoints Investors in Stock Buy-Back Jun 28 02:00 PM EDT Shares of Jakks Pacific fell more than 10 percent after the company said it will purchase only about 16 percent of the shares tendered in a stock buy-back offer. Overhill Farms Avoids Class Action in Employee Lawsuit Jun 28 02:00 PM EDT Overhill Farms announced that a judge has denied class action status for a lawsuit by former employees. Analyst Upgrades DreamWorks on ‘Madagascar’ Results Jun 27 02:00 PM EDT The stock of DreamWorks Animation gained 5 percent following an upgrade by an analyst. Korn/Ferry Hires Former Hedge Fund Manager Jun 27 02:00 PM EDT Shares of executive recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International rose after the company announced a new hire who will head up the firm’s hedge fund recruiting practice. Villaraigosa Creates Growth Council Jun 27 12:45 PM EDT Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the formation of a task force of local technology company executives, entrepreneurs and academic leaders to boost the region’s growth industries. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Video Shows Two Young Boys Fighting While Adult Watches Jun 28 08:24 PM EDT A man in the video is seen moving other children out of the way of the fight so that the two kids could have space to duke it out. VICTORVILLE (KTLA) -- A video surfaced online showing two young children fighting each other in Victorville while an adult stood and watched. LAUSD Proposed Budget Could Cut Jobs, After School Programs Jun 28 07:09 PM EDT LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The Los Angeles Unified School District is set to vote Thursday on a controversial budget that could possibly cut after school programs and eliminate thousands of jobs. L.A. Gets It's Own Official Condom Jun 28 06:39 PM EDT Check Out Photos of the Winning Designs LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Ladies and gentleman, you can now practice safe sex in style. Man, Nephew Dead After Hesperia Aqueduct Rescue Jun 28 04:54 PM EDT The man dove in to try to save his nephew. HESPERIA (KTLA) -- A young boy and his uncle died at a local hospital after they were found floating in an aqueduct in Hesperia Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles Times reported. Horse Rescued After Fall into Empty Pool Jun 28 04:25 PM EDT SUN VALLEY (KTLA) -- A 1,000-pound horse is safe and sound after falling into an empty pool at a home in the Shadow Hills area of Sun Valley Thursday. LA Weekly How to Succeed on YouTube: Goof Off in Your Basement ... Only Better Jun 27 07:38 PM EDT Check out our entire YouTube issue here. Daniel Grimes, a high school student from Ypsilanti, Mich., flew to Los Angeles last July for the YouTube convention Vidcon. He came to see his favorite YouTubers, including Toby Turner, a co... Did L.A. Officials Cover Up Manny Figueras' Fatal Mowing Down of Gary Woodford? Jun 27 07:38 PM EDT Gary Woodford and his buddies left tiny Girard in northern Ohio for the City of Angels 30 years ago, chasing the California dream. Woodford, a well-liked, athletic, curly-haired young man, had just learned that he was color-blind and wouldn't be able to follow his chosen career as a pilot. Comments: Inking Again Jun 27 07:38 PM EDT Food critic Besha Rodell had lots to say about ink., Michael Voltaggio's much-vaunted restaurant in Hollywood where, she wrote, "ego and location intersect" ("That Touch of ink.," June 22). And readers had much to say in response. Nick writes, " Terrific review. I couldn't agree mor... The Palisadian-Post BREAKING NEWS: Hiker Lost in Will Rogers State Historic Park Jun 28 07:27 PM EDT 2012-06-28 UPDATE, 4:18 p.m. A female hiker was reported lost today near 1298 N. Will Rogers State Park Road, according to Brian Humphrey of Los Angeles Fire Department. The Town Is Set for the Fourth of July Jun 28 11:42 AM EDT 2012-06-28 Thousands of Pacific Palisades residents and out-of-town visitors will embrace the town's traditional Fourth of July festivities on Wednesday. Annenberg Presents 'Who Shot Rock & Roll' Jun 28 11:27 AM EDT 2012-06-28 The Annenberg Space for Photography's 'Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present' opens on June 23 and runs through October 7 at the museum, 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Rebecca Hamilton, 81; Raised Eight Children In Pacific Palisades Jun 28 11:12 AM EDT Rebecca Hamilton, a former longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away peacefully at home in Manhattan Beach on May 21, with her family at her side. She was 81. PPBA Bronco All-Stars Throw Two No-Hitters, Win a Title Jun 28 11:12 AM EDT 2012-06-28 The Pacific Palisades Baseball Association's 12-year-old Bronco All-Star team advanced to its third straight championship game on Sunday with a win in the West Hills All-Star tournament, defeating host and top-seeded West Hills by overcoming a five-run deficit to win, 8-7.

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