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Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 07:31 PM EST

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Los Angeles Times

Numerous women sexually assaulted by taxi driver, police say

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 09:01 AM EST

Manhattan Beach Police released the photo of a taxi driver suspected of sexually assaulting multiple women in the South Bay region.

A risky return to the U.S.

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 07:16 AM EST

Desperate to get back home after more than a year in Mexico, a young deportee makes another perilous border crossing. The barrilero never stops moving.

Getting the Rose Bowl ready for game time

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 01:16 AM EST

Dozens of Tournament of Roses workers are planning every game detail, including the timing of a B-2 flyover and the toss of a specially minted silver coin to determine who will receive the kickoff. College football coaches won't be the only ones calling the shots at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

Friends, neighbors reeling after man killed outside Pasadena home

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 01:16 AM EST

Victor McClinton, 49, a law enforcement technician who created a youth sports program that served hundreds of kids, was shot as he walked a holiday well-wisher and fellow coach to his car. Growing up without a father, Victor McClinton came to rely on and learn from athletic coaches during his adolescence. When he grew to an adult, those experiences pushed him to create a Pasadena youth sports ...

Trucker to appeal manslaughter conviction in '09 accident

Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 11:53 PM EST

Marcos Costa was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison after his truck barreled down the Angeles Crest Highway, struck a car and killed two people. The truck driver convicted of manslaughter after a fatal 2009 collision on Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge is taking his case to an appeals court.


Los Angeles Daily News

Suspect jailed in bus-bench fire attack on homeless woman in Van Nuys

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 04:53 PM EST

A 24-year-old man was booked today on suspicion of attempted murder after a homeless woman was set on fire as she slept on a bus bench in Van Nuys, officials said.

USC football: Matt Barkley will not play for Trojans in Sun Bowl

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 04:52 PM EST

USC quarterback Matt Barkley was officially ruled out of the Sun Bowl by team doctors Thursday, bringing his college career to a close.

Britney Spears may get fired from 'X Factor'

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 04:23 PM EST

No word from Simon Cowell on the fate of Spears

Free-roaming elephants happiest: Letters to the Editor for Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 04:07 PM EST

Free-roaming elephants happiest Re "A big gray area" (Editorial, Dec. 6): I've had the experience of spending a weekend with rescued elephants at a Northern California sanctuary.

2013 Rose Parade: Complete coverage guide

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 02:52 PM EST

What time is the parade? What is the Rose Parade route? What are the participating floats? Who is the Rose Parade Grand Marshal? Who is on the Royal Court? We have your answers.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Mom, 2 Infants Injured In Chatsworth Hit-And-Run Crash

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 07:21 PM EST

A 20-year-old mother and her two children were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Chatsworth Thursday afternoon.

Judge Rules Media Can Oppose The Revising Of Church Sex Abuse Files

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 07:20 PM EST

A judge has ruled that media organizations can intervene to oppose redactions in the personnel files of priests accused of sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Mothers Of Invention’s Lead Vocalist Ray Collins Dies

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:09 PM EST

Mothers of Invention’s Ray Collins died of cardiac arrest Monday, The New York Times reported.

Pomeranian Held Hostage By Studio City Dog Thief Turned In To Local Petco

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 02:30 PM EST

A San Fernando Valley woman claims her beloved Pomeranian is being held hostage by an unknown man.

Volunteers Prepare For New Year’s Day Rose Parade

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 02:03 PM EST

About 2,000 volunteers are working long hours Thursday to prepare for the New Year’s Day Rose Parade.


NBC Los Angeles

Former Police Chief in LA, NY Helps Oakland

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:09 PM EST

A big-time police chief who has worked from coast to coast is coming to help Oakland turn around a struggling and beleaguered department where this year's homicide rate is already at 127, a five-year high. Photo Credit: Getty Images

LA Firefighters Rescue Tree Trimmer Hit by Palm Fronds

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 03:39 PM EST

A male tree trimmer was injured by falling palm fronds near downtown Los Angeles Thursday, and firefighters rescued him.

Transformer Explosion Prompts Fire, Downed Power Lines

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 02:54 PM EST

A mobile home park was evacuated Thursday after a transformer explosion prompted a fire and downed power lines in Pomona.

Uganda Boy Spends First Christmas in U.S.

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 02:24 PM EST

An 8-year-old autistic boy from Uganda traveled halfway around the world to spend his first Christmas with a local family.

LA Gun Buyback Collects 2,037 Firearms

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 01:09 PM EST

Gun owners received gift cards in exchange for surrendered weapons.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Search for missing girl in Vegas; body found

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 07:02 PM EST

Police investigating the disappearance of a 10-year-old Las Vegas girl are at the scene of the discovery of a child's body.

Officials remind public not to fire guns for New Year

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 07:01 PM EST

The day after L.A.'s gun buyback program, officials reminded the public not to fire guns into the air during New Year's Eve.

Palm Springs man arrested for threatening Palm Springs High School students

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:17 PM EST

A Palm Springs man was arrested, accused of posting a threat against Palm Springs High School students.

Sacramento mall locked down by report of shooter Wednesday

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:02 PM EST

A mall in Sacramento was locked down Wednesday by a large fight and a report of a shooting inside.

Mother of baby found dead in Camarillo strawberry field arrested

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 03:02 PM EST

The mother of a newborn baby found dead in a Ventura County strawberry field in May has been arrested for murder.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

It's Husband Number 3 For Actress Kate Winslet

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 06:38 PM EST

Kate Winslet has tied the knot again. The Oscar-winning actress wed Ned Rocknroll in New York earlier this month.

Mother And Two Kids Struck In Hit-and-Run

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:53 PM EST

A 20-year-old mother and two children have been taken to a hospital following a hit-and-run crash in Chatsworth, near Winnetka Avenue and Lassen street, that left a third vehicle leaking gas.

Over 2,000 Firearms Collected At LA Gun Buyback

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 03:38 PM EST

2,037 firearms were collected during the December 26 Gun Buyback in Los Angeles, it was announced today by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck and Los

'This Teen Life' Heating Up The Internet

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 11:23 AM EST

Jaclyn Lee is always looking for more stories to share on her web series.  If you are a teen who wants to get in touch with her, visit her website, www.thisteenlife.com

Finishing Touches Underway For Rose Parade Floats

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 10:38 AM EST

Among the floats in this year's 124th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade will be one that represents Los Angeles International Airport, it was announced today.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Effort to Block Downtown Wal-Mart Grocery Rejected

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:13 PM EST

A Los Angeles city zoning office has rejected an appeal by Wal-Mart opponents to overturn permits for a Wal-Mart grocery store in Chinatown, the company announced Thursday.

Health Net Ends Contracts with Area Tenet Hospitals

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:13 PM EST

Health Net Inc. on Thursday said it ended contracts with Tenet Healthcare Corp.’s six hospitals in Southern California over a dispute on reimbursement rates.

L.A. Attorneys Appointed Superior Court Judges

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:13 PM EST

Several Los Angeles area attorneys were among a group of new judges appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday.

Stocks Close Down

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:13 PM EST

In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 18 points to 13,096. The Nasdaq fell 4 points to 2,985. The S&P 500 fell 2 points to 1,418. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 135.

Storm Cancels, Delays Flights

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 12:29 PM EST

A massive storm system upended post-Christmas travel after dumping snow and sleet in much of the country and spawning tornados through the South on Christmas Day, CNN and the Los Angeles Times report. Airlines canceled more than 1,800 flights Wednesday and another 400 so far today.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Rose Parade 2013 – Miracle-Gro Float

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:51 PM EST

KTLA5 s Gayle Anderson joined us live from Fiesta Parade floats in Irwindale with a sneak peek at the Miracle-Gro float for the 2013 Rose Parade. …

Junior’s Deli, West LA Institution, to Close

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:36 PM EST

It s been a Westside staple for decades, but soon Junior s Deli will be closing its doors. Christina Pascucci reports. …

Protesters, Family Evicted From ‘Fort Hernandez’ in Van Nuys

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:21 PM EST

Deputies have evicted a family from a Van Nuys home that s been the site of an ongoing anti-foreclosure demonstration by Occupy protesters. …

Sleeping Homeless Woman Set on Fire in Van Nuys

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:21 PM EST

A woman is fighting for her life and a suspect is in custody after she was set on fire while sleeping on a bus bench in Van Nuys. Jennifer Gould reports. …

Northeast Storm Leaves Thousands of Travelers Stranded

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 05:21 PM EST

A powerful winter storm slamming the Northeast left thousands of travelers stranded on Thursday, as scores of flights were canceled or delayed. Elizabeth Espinosa reports. …


The Palisadian-Post

Palisades Swimmers Compete in Winter Sectionals in Long Beach

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 11:12 AM EST

2012-12-27 Pacific Palisades swimmers Zach Senator, Kian Lotfi, Michael Lukasiak, Alex Kahn, Marcus Leher plus two Palisades High students, Mitchell Kim and Tristan Marsh, competed in the USA Swimming winter sectional championships December 7-9.

Realtor Edlen Supports Chrysalis Program Here

Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 11:12 AM EST

2012-12-27 Coldwell Banker realtor Michael Edlen has once again made the highest donation to the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Chrysalis street/sidewalk maintenance program in the Village.


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