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Los Angeles Times

Community colleges' promise meets bitter reality

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 07:36 PM EDT

The master plan that once set California apart and helped drive its economic engine — a strong K-12 commitment and a high-quality college education accessible to just about all — has unraveled. In 1971, I was a high school graduate without much money and even less of a plan. A community college campus seemed like a good place to try to figure things out, so I enrolled at Diablo Valley College in ...

Vintage pharmacy's shelves groan with patent medicines

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 07:06 PM EDT

Pharmacist George Simmons bought entire inventories of medications when stores closed. His Figueroa Street shop has been recreated at Heritage Square Museum, and his collection is coming out of storage. When he died in 1974, George Abraham Simmons left a bulky legacy: boxes and boxes of drugstore pills, salves and potions — enough to fill multiple cargo containers.

Political cash floods California races

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 07:06 PM EDT

More than half a billion is likely, with much going to initiative fights. Biotechnology firms oppose Prop. 37, and a billionaire spends for a union dues measure and against Gov. Brown's tax hike. SACRAMENTO — More than half a billion dollars in political cash is likely to be spent in California by Tuesday, a staggering amount in a year when the presidential candidates are barely present and ...

L.A. porn actors have higher sexually transmitted disease rates

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 11:14 AM EDT

Adult film stars in Los Angeles County have significantly higher rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia than legal prostitutes in Nevada, according to a report published this week.

About this series

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:14 AM EDT

This is one in a series of occasional articles about the challenges facing California's community colleges.


Los Angeles Daily News

Obama seems to have early vote lead in key states

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 07:17 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama heads toward Election Day with an apparent lead over Republican Mitt Romney among early voters in key states that could decide the election.

Election 2012: Six things you should know before Nov. 6

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 06:32 PM EDT

Election Day is just days away, so here are six things every California voter should know to be on top of things before Nov. 6 -- and as the returns roll in.

Election Day 2012: Record number of registered voters, long ballot, next president

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 06:02 PM EDT

A record number of registered voters who haven't mailed in ballots could trudge to polls across Southern California on Tuesday for a nailbiter of an election.

Strip club employees shot at Fantasy Gold Club in Harbor City

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:06 PM EDT

HARBOR CITY - Two employees at a Harbor City strip club were shot today, the second shooting attack at the location within the last seven months, police said.

Doug McIntyre: Yes, we have no bananas

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:02 PM EDT

I love voting. I love the elderly folks who work the polls. I love the guy a block south of me who lets us vote in his garage.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Couple In Dating Relationship Found Dead In Canoga Park Home

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 08:08 PM EDT

Two people were found dead inside a Canoga Park residence Friday and officials say the deaths were likely the result of a murder-suicide.

Arrest Made In Connection With Suspicious Death Of Murrieta Mom

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 07:02 PM EDT

Authorities have announced the arrest of a 22-year-old Hemet man as the suspect in a suspicious death of a Murrieta mom.

Coroner Identifies Elderly Woman Killed In Irwindale Hit-And-Run

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 06:08 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday released the identity of an elderly woman killed in a hit–and-run accident in Irwindale.

Woman Accused Of Pointing Laser At Police Patrol Car, Aircraft

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 05:00 PM EDT

A 32-year-old woman was arrested late Friday evening for allegedly aiming a laser at a police patrol vehicle and then a sheriff's helicopter in the city of San Jacinto, authorities said.

Dozens Displaced Following Deadly Apartment Fire In Rialto

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 04:50 PM EDT

A body was found in an apartment fire that displaced up to 100 residents in the city of Rialto.


NBC Los Angeles

Robbers Take Cash, Kill Apartment Manager: Cops

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 02:55 PM EDT

Police believe someone stole an apartment manager's cash, beat her to death, then torched her unit before disappearing.

Lost Weekend for Local NYC Marathon Runner

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:40 AM EDT

The late decision to cancel the New York City Marathon left runners with mixed feelings.

Clippers Send Lakers to 0-3 Start

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:25 AM EDT

The star-studded Los Angeles Lakers are off to their first 0-3 start in 34 years after a thrashing from the Los Angeles Clippers, whose younger stars are shining a whole lot brighter so far. Photo Credit: Getty Images

1 Dead in Multi-Car Crash on 710 Fwy in Long Beach

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 01:40 AM EDT

A woman died and three other people were injured in a crash caused by a motorist travelling the wrong-way on the Long Beach Freeway on Friday night.

80-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit and Run

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 01:25 AM EDT

Police on Friday continued to search for the driver who struck and killed an 80-year-old woman then fled the scene earlier in the day. Photo Credit: NBC10 Philadelphia


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Disney, ABC designates 'Day of Giving' for Sandy victims

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 08:18 PM EDT

Disney and ABC will launch a 'Day of Giving' Monday, Nov. 5 to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.

Montebello shooting victim found on riverbank

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 05:48 PM EDT

An investigation is under way into a shooting death in Montebello. The victim was found on a river embankment.

SUV plows into Chatsworth condo; no injuries

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 05:22 PM EDT

An SUV plowed through a condo in Chatsworth Saturday, but fortunately no one was injured.

NHL labor talks resume after more than 2 weeks off

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:48 PM EDT

The NHL and the players' association are returning to the bargaining table Saturday after more than two weeks off.

Oxnard man killed by machine at agricultural field

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 03:33 PM EDT

A worker was killed after he was pulled into a piece of machinery at an agricultural field just outside Santa Paula.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Just Call Me Hef: A Conversation with America's Playboy

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 01:47 AM EDT

Carlos Amezcua sits down with the iconic bachelor Hugh Hefner at the Playboy mansion to talk about his life, business and his love of Hollywood in this FOX 11 News Special.                  

Exclusive FOX 11 DJ: 'Avicii' Behind The Scenes At the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

Friday, Nov 02, 2012 09:47 PM EDT

Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii, is a Swedish DJ & Producer who recently ranked No.3 on DJ Mag's Top 100 list in 2012.  FOX 11's Pablo Pereira has an exclusive look at this top EDM Artist. CLICK HERE


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Woman Arrested For Pointing Laser at Cop Car, Chopper

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 05:53 PM EDT

SAN JACINTO (KTLA) -- A woman has been arrested after she allegedly pointed a laser at officers on the ground and in the air.

Gov. Brown in Los Angeles For Final Election Push

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 04:23 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Governor Jerry Brown has scheduled a series of last minute events in Los Angeles this weekend as part of his campaign to pass Proposition 30.

1 Dead After Fire Erupts at Rialto Apartment Complex

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 02:23 PM EDT

RIALTO, Calif. (KTLA) -- One person has died and nearly 100 residents have been relocated to a shelter after a fire broke out at a Rialto apartment building Saturday morning.

Man Found Dead Along Rio Hondo River Bike Path

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 01:53 PM EDT

MONTEBELLO (KTLA) -- A man was shot and killed on a bike path at the Rio Hondo River Friday night.

5 Burned in Cal State LA Dorm Fire

Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 12:23 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Five women were burned after a kitchen fire broke out Friday in a dormitory near the campus of California State University Los Angeles.


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