Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Los Angeles Times

Baby girl hospitalized after nearly drowning in toilet

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 01:12 PM EST

A 6-month-old baby was recovering at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Tuesday after she fell in a toilet and nearly drowned at her Sun Valley home

Photographer lured girls with 'sexy' photos promise, police say

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 11:27 AM EST

Michael Killala was sentenced in child sex case.A man charged with traveling from Arizona to have sex with a 14-year-old Corona boy was sentenced Monday to 12 years in federal prison.

Reps. Maxine Waters, Ed Royce in line for House leadership posts

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 01:01 AM EST

Maxine Waters is set to become the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee and Republican Ed Royce is to be the next chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. WASHINGTON — Veteran Reps. Ed Royce, an Orange County conservative, and Maxine Waters, a South Los Angeles liberal, are about to gain higher profiles in the next Congress.

27 indicted in Mexican Mafia drug case in Ventura County

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 12:13 AM EST

Rival gangs allegedly cooperated on extortion schemes, drug deals and violent crimes. Authorities say this may be a sign that Mexican drug cartels are strengthening their grip in California. From a prison cell outside California, an inmate known as "Evil" was making himself known on Ventura County's streets.

Most L.A. County youths held for prostitution come from foster care

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 12:12 AM EST

The Board of Supervisors launches a multiagency task force to address the issue. A majority of juveniles arrested on prostitution charges in Los Angeles County come from the county's foster care system, and, in some cases, pimps use underage sex workers to recruit fellow group home residents, county officials said.


Los Angeles Daily News

Arctic sea ice larger than US melted this year

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:15 PM EST

DOHA, Qatar—An area of Arctic sea ice bigger than the United States melted this year, according the U.

Editorial: Payback time -- L.A. County owes millions to its cities; it should pay up

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:00 PM EST

The California Supreme Court ruled last week that Los Angeles County improperly withheld millions of tax dollars from its cities. The county now must repay those millions without delay.

LAUSD 'teacher jail' breeds 'culture of fear': Letters to the Editor for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:59 PM EST

If Superintendent John Deasy has done anything for Los Angeles Unified, it's instilling a culture of fear among teachers -- Maria C. Mora, San Fernando

LAUSD putting on a show -- a talent show -- to showcase employee-entertainers, raise money for after-school programs

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:54 PM EST

Sure, America and even Britain have talent. Turns out, Los Angeles Unified does, too.

On the job with Ken Lloyd: A good offense for 'don't be defensive' tag

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:15 PM EST

Q: Whenever my manager gives me feedback on my work, he tells me that I should not be so defensive. I don't think I'm defensive at all, and that's what I tell him. After I say this, he says my comment is an example of defensiveness, and that's when I do get upset. How should I deal with this?


CBS 2 Los Angeles

CHiPS for KIDS

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:17 PM EST

Join CBS2/KCAL9 in making this holiday season magical for a less fortunate child or teen in your community.

Dinner With Betty: ‘Cleveland’ Star Auctions Date For SPCA Benefit

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 04:40 PM EST

Betty White wants to take you out to dinner - as long as it's not a steakhouse.

Youssef, 6 Others Sentenced To Death In Absentia For ‘Innocence Of Muslims’

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 04:26 PM EST

An Egyptian court Wednesday sentenced seven Coptic Christians to death in absentia for making the anti-Islam film, The Innocence of Muslims, which was filmed here in Southern California.

Heart Transplant Recipient Meets Donor’s Wife, Son

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 03:51 PM EST

A semi-retired attorney met Wednesday with the wife and son of the man whose heart was donated to him 20 years ago.

Volunteer Basketball Coach At Perris High School Arrested For Molesting Teen Girl

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 03:30 PM EST

A volunteer basketball coach at Perris High School has been arrested on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a child.


NBC Los Angeles

Strike Continues at SoCal Ports

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:57 PM EST

About 800 clerical workers remained on strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Wednesday, protesting what they said were plans by shipping companies to outsource jobs, a union spokesman said. Photo Credit: port of los angeles

Cold Storm Might Bring Rain, High Surf

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 01:57 PM EST

Light rain is possible in LA County Wednesday evening.

Homemade Hooch Lands CA Man in Jail

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 01:28 PM EST

At a time when top chefs are making their own whiskey and you can learn how to do it online, a Banning man learned the hard way that it's illegal. Photo Credit: Courtesy Banning Police Department

Rescue After 4 Days in Joshua Tree National Park

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 10:12 AM EST

Blue jeans, a tank top and a light-weight sweater were the only clothes Helen Melnyk had to wear during the four cold nights.

Study: Teen Drivers Surf the Web and Worse

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 09:42 AM EST

State Farm Insurance found a disturbing trend among young drivers. Many of them can't seem to keep their hands off mobile devices while driving.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Series of storms to pass over Southern California starting Wednesday

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:25 PM EST

The first in a series of storm systems closing in on the Southland was expected to pass over the region Wednesday night.

Port Hueneme police chief placed on paid administrative leave

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:55 PM EST

The police chief of Port Hueneme, Kathleen Sheehan, was placed on paid administrative leave.

Egypt court sentences 8 to death over prophet film

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:55 PM EST

An Egyptian court convicted in absentia eight on charges linked to an anti-Islam film, sentencing them to death.

Patient's records accessed after health center burglary

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:55 PM EST

An Adelanto health center is warning patients that their personal information may have been accessed during a burglary.

GOP senator with White House influence expresses concerns about Susan Rice

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 04:55 PM EST

A moderate GOP senator with White House influence said she still has lingering questions about the Sept. 11 Libya attack.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Holiday Light Display: We Want to Feature Your Home on FOX 11

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:36 PM EST

Do you or somebody you know have a awesome holiday light display around Southern California? Let us know the location and information on your holiday display. 

Golden Moment: Win A Date With Betty White!

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 04:21 PM EST

Betty White is putting herself on the auction block. Fans of the television icon can bid for a "date" with the 90-year-old actress.

Female Military Members Sue To Serve In Combat

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 11:21 AM EST

Four female service members filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat, hoping the move will add pressure to drop the policy just as officials are gauging the effect.

GM Rolls Out New Electric Mini-Car at LA Auto Show

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 11:06 AM EST

General Motors is giving its Chevrolet Spark a jolt of electricity. An all-electric version of the mini-car will debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

New Quality Review For UCLA Medical Center Gets Epic Fail

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 10:51 AM EST

The UCLA Medical Center is regarded as one of the best hospitals in the nation...but it just got an "F" in a new quality review...


Los Angeles Business Journal

Clerk Strike Widens at Port of L.A.

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:12 PM EST

Striking port clerks on Wednesday shut down most container terminals at the local ports. Three of six terminals at the Port of Long Beach remain open, while just one of seven terminals is open at the Port of Los Angeles.

Genealogy Site Acquired by Israeli Company

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:12 PM EST

Geni.com, a Los Angeles genealogy and family networking website, is being acquired by MyHeritage, an Israeli firm that has been expanding into the United States.

Stocks Up at Close

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:12 PM EST

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 106 points, or 1 percent, to 12,985. The Nasdaq rose 24 points, or 1 percent, to 2,992. The S&P 500 rose 11 points, or nearly 1 point, to 1,410. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 134.

Acquisition a Continued Drag on Motorcar Parts

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:56 PM EST

Shares of Motorcar Parts of America Inc. rose slightly on Wednesday after the company reported a wider first-quarter loss, despite a 26 percent jump in revenue.

Poll: When Will You Start Your Holiday Shopping?

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 02:56 PM EST

The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

LAUSD Teacher's Aide Accused of Sexually Abusing Child

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 06:05 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The mother a boy who says he was sexually abused by a teacher's assistant at an elementary school in the Los Angeles Unified School District asked for witnesses to come forward Wednesday.

Rain, High Surf on Tap for Southern California

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 01:20 PM EST

SEAL BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) -- Wet weather is expected to move into Southern California Wednesday, and some coastal communities are bracing for what could be a big mess.

LAFD 'Live Fire' Training Sends Up Smoke from LAX

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 11:05 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Don't be alarmed if you saw some flames and smoke coming from LAX Wednesday morning.

LAUSD 'Jails' Full of Teachers Accused of Misconduct

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 10:35 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Hundreds of L.A. Unified teachers accused of misconduct are spending their time in so-called "teacher jail," and it's costing the district a lot of money.

Dad Sentenced to Life for Burning Children Alive in SUV

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 10:05 AM EST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- A man accused of burning his two children alive by setting his SUV on fire pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of first-degree murder.


LA Weekly

Derek DelGuadio and Helder Guimarães Created the Most Popular Show at the Magic Castle in Years. But They're Not ...

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:02 PM EST

I ran out the exit door and down an alley behind the Magic Castle, clutching a wooden box. Two magicians had picked me as a volunteer during their show at the private magic club, with instructions to hide the box somewhere on Castle grounds. I panicked — the trick seemed to...

Bad Dogs Die in L.A.'s Pound

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:02 PM EST

You can hear the barking a block away, desperate cries of every pitch, hundreds of dogs calling out for help. Even though she's been to the shelter countless times, Whitney Smith has never gotten used to it. Her mouth goes dry when she pulls into the parking lot. She can feel the animals tremblin...

Newhall Ranch vs. Judge Ann I. Jones

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ann I. Jones wasn't buying the state Department of Fish and Game's conclusion that a plan to preserve the endangered San Fernando Valley spineflower would work just fine once Newhall Land and Farming Co. built its master-planned suburb for 60,000 people off the I-...

Everybody's a Critic: Readers Respond to Our Food, Movie and Music Critics

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 07:01 PM EST

The Fatted Calf So you thought Gordon Ramsay was the one celebri-chef who didn't sell out? You thought his new spot in the Grove, the Fat Cow, might be worth a try? A little warning: You might want to read Besha Rodell's Nov. 23 review first ("Fat Chance"). Readers, suffice it to sa...


The Palisadian-Post

Sally Ann Gulick, Faithful Daughter & Stockbroker

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:58 PM EST

Sally Ann Gulick, better known to her family and friends as 'Arin,' passed away peacefully at her home in Pacific Palisades on November 15, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 65.

Catherine 'Kay' Rossi, a Palisadian since 1956

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:58 PM EST

Catherine 'Kay' Rossi, a 56-year resident of Pacific Palisades, died peacefully at home on November 10, amidst the splendor of a hushed and starry night. She was 92.

Betty Berrington, Active Volunteer for St. Matthew's

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:58 PM EST

Betty D. Berrington, a longtime Pacific Palisades resident and volunteer at St. Matthew's Thrift Shop, passed away on November 17 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 86.

'Babes' AYSO U14 Team Wins Regular Season Title

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:57 PM EST

2012-11-28 A Pacific Palisades AYSO U14 soccer team, The Babes, won Region 69's regular season and the overall combined region (including Malibu) with an 8-2 regular season record under head coach David Tannenbaum.

Poulos Brothers Are Cut Out for Diamond

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 05:57 PM EST

2012-11-28 Palisadian Rick Poulos knew his sons, Nick and Anthony, were athletic at a young age. They played multiple sports, but it wasn't until a friend told Poulos about the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association that baseball became a family focal point.


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