Saturday, December 1, 2012

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Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:31 PM EST

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Los Angeles Times

Hawaii finds success with tough-love approach to repeat offenders

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 07:12 PM EST

Graduated sanctions for those who fail drug tests seem to serve as a deterrent. It's a far cry from the fragmented, overwhelmed system it replaced. HONOLULU — The first thing you notice about 1st Circuit Judge Steven Alm is how excited he is about what he's doing. The buzz-cut, fast-talking judge was waiting for me in the lobby of the courthouse early on a recent morning and led me up to his ...

Pete's Harbor live-aboards fight for their way of life

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 06:42 PM EST

Residents of the old Redwood City marina have been told to ship out to make way for development, but many are unwilling to weigh anchor. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Pete Uccelli took 20 acres of swampland and transformed it into a boatyard and marina, welcoming visitors and residents of his beloved town to stroll the docks and feed the ducks.

Couple kept girl as sex slave, beat her, police say

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 10:42 AM EST

An Oceanside couple is being held on suspicion of keeping an underage Mexican immigrant as a sex slave, forcing her into prostitution and beating her severely, San Diego County Sheriff's Department of

U.S. regulators grill Edison on bid to restart part of San Onofre

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 01:01 AM EST

The utility wants to fire up one of the two reactors at 70% power for five months, before taking it offline for inspection. Edison says the procedure would be safe. Federal regulators grilled Southern California Edison publicly for the first time Friday on its proposal to restart part of the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant.

Cirque du Soleil's extravagant 'Iris' will close Jan. 19

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 12:46 AM EST

Backers hoped the show would be a long-running tourist attraction at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The closing is attributed to disappointing ticket sales. "Iris," the extravagant Cirque du Soleil show that backers hoped would be a long-running tourist attraction at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, will close Jan. 19 because of disappointing ticket sales.


Los Angeles Daily News

Survey: One in 7 of state's nighttime drivers under the influence of drugs

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:54 PM EST

Sometimes, they come through DUI checkpoints smoking a joint. "They'll say, I've got a medical card," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy Sgt. Philip Brooks, of the drivers who get stopped.

Doug McIntyre: 2012 winds down with plenty to amuse us

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:30 PM EST

December 2nd? How did that happen? Wasn't Memorial Day just a couple of weeks ago?

City proposes new plan for Los Angeles Zoo management

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:29 PM EST

In recent years, the Los Angeles Zoo has managed to open its $40 million Elephants of Asia exhibit, the LAIR reptile house and is in the process of completing its Rainforest of the Americas habitat - amid staggering city deficits.

Jo-Ann's Fabric and Craft reinstates employee terminated while on medical leave

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:24 PM EST

REDLANDS - Deborah Browning, the Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft employee terminated after 20-plus years with the company, cried Saturday when learning she got her job back. Related story: Protest, boycotts of Jo-Ann's planned after 20-year employee dismissed from Redlands job Related story: Redlands Jo-Ann's employee terminated during cancer treatments

Mexico swears in President Enrique Pena Nieto amid violent protests

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 02:30 PM EST

MEXICO CITY - Enrique Pena Nieto took the oath of office as Mexico's new president on Saturday, bringing the old ruling party back to power after a 12-year hiatus amid protests inside and outside the congressional chamber where he swore to protect the constitution.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Chino Hills Residents Protest Against Neighboring Home Run As ‘Maternity Hotel’

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:12 PM EST

Residents are planning a protest Saturday against a neighborhood home where women from China stay and have babies.

Beckham Bows Out In LA-Houston Rematch For MLS Cup

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:16 PM EST

David Beckham wraps up his six seasons with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in the MLS Cup.

Deputy Struck While Investigating Stranded Car In East Los Angeles

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 01:00 PM EST

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was struck by a car Saturday morning in east Los Angeles.

Nurse Finds Intriguing Way To Comfort His Patients

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:27 AM EST

Belting out Broadway tunes and the classics, 26-year-old old nurse Jared Axen prescribes his own kind of pain relief.

Shoppers Anxiously Await Target And Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection Set To Hit Stores Saturday

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 02:59 AM EST

Shoppers are getting ready to mob Target stores Saturday morning for the much-anticipated Neiman Marcus collection, which features the craftsmanship of some of fashion's most successful designers at a fraction of the price.


NBC Los Angeles

"Tiger Bandit" Linked to 6 SoCal Bank Robberies

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:42 PM EST

A bank robber thought to have held up six Southern California banks in eight days has been dubbed the "Tiger Bandit," according to the FBI.

Cancer Patient Gets to Keep Beloved Craft-Store Job

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:27 PM EST

A longtime employee of Jo-Ann craft stores who lost her job at a Redlands outlet while undergoing treatment for cancer learned she would be able to return to the position she

Anti-Islam Film to Stay on YouTube: Judge

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:12 PM EST

An actress who appeared in an anti-Islam film that stoked violence in the Middle East failed in her second legal bid to get the video taken down from the Internet.

Thieves Steal 300 Pairs of Panties

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 01:12 PM EST

Detectives are looking for two men who were caught on surveillance tape stealing about 300 pairs of panties from a Victoria’s Secret store in downtown San Diego. Photo Credit: SDPD

Cops Search for Gunman in Freeway Shooting

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 12:12 PM EST

Authorities continued on Saturday to look for a gunman in a white, four-door car who shot a woman in the neck and grazed an occupied baby seat in a car-to-car shooting on the Hollywood Freeway.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Cirque du Soleil's 'Iris' show leaving Dolby Theatre

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 05:23 PM EST

Cirque du Soleil's 'Iris' is closing its doors at Hollywood & Highland's Dolby Theatre due to disappointing sales.

Official: Hamas leader Mashaal set to visit Gaza

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:55 PM EST

The leader of Gaza's ruling Hamas group will visit the Palestinian territory for the first time, an official said.

Egypt's president sets date for constitution vote in 2 weeks

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:40 PM EST

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi called for a referendum in two weeks on a disputed draft constitution.

Anti-Muslim film: Judge denies bid to remove trailer from YouTube

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 04:08 PM EST

An actress who appeared in a controversial anti-Muslim film has lost a bid to remove the trailer from YouTube.

'Tiger Bandit' linked to 5 SoCal bank heists

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 02:55 PM EST

The search is on for a suspected bank robber dubbed the 'Tiger Bandit,' who has been linked to six SoCal heists.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Megabus to Offer $1 Fares to Las Vegas & Bay Area

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:51 PM EST

The bus service that offers trips to Las Vegas and other cities for $1 will start serving Los Angeles again, the company announced.

An Unlikely Union At The Emerging Leaders Academy

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:06 PM EST

How do you define a leader? For one group, it starts with potential. Add a little commitment. Toss in some new tools. Stir in hours of education. Wrap it all up with a formal send-off.

LA Unified, Union OK Test Scores To Judge Teachers

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 07:51 PM EST

The Los Angeles Unified School District on Friday reached an agreement with its teachers union to include students' state standardized test scores as a measure of teacher performance.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Deputy Hit by Car, Critically Injured in East L.A.

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 03:05 PM EST

Los Angeles, Calif. (KTLA) A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was struck by a passing car while helping a stranded motorist in East Los Angeles Saturday morning.

Cirque du Soleil's extravagant 'Iris' will close Jan. 19

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 12:05 PM EST

Backers hoped the show would be a long-running tourist attraction at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The closing is attributed to disappointing ticket sales. "Iris," the extravagant Cirque du Soleil show that backers hoped would be a long-running tourist attraction at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, will close Jan. 19 because of disappointing ticket sales.

Woman Shot While in Car on 170 Freeway

Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 12:20 AM EST

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) -- A woman was hit by gunfire while riding in a car on the southbound 170 freeway in North Hollywood Friday night.


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