Monday, January 28, 2013

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Los Angeles Times

Unarmed man killed by deputies was shot in the back, autopsy says

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 12:31 AM EST

Jose de la Trinidad of Culver City was shot seven times that November night, all from behind, according to his autopsy report. A Culver City man who was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies after a pursuit in November was struck by bullets five times in the back and once each in the right hip and right forearm, also from behind, according to an autopsy report obtained by The ...

UC Berkeley chancellor to head initiative for public universities

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 12:15 AM EST

After retiring in June, Robert J. Birgeneau will head up a national effort to study and help public universities in an era of reduced tax support, new technology and changing student demographics. After he retires as chancellor of UC Berkeley in June, Robert J. Birgeneau will head up a national effort to study and help public universities in an era of reduced tax support, new technology and ...

Fire Department is the hot topic at mayoral candidates forum

Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 11:45 PM EST

At the Democratic-sponsored event in Pacific Palisades, residents ask the hopefuls what they would do to beef up emergency operations and bring down response times. Residents in Pacific Palisades were deeply critical when cuts to the Los Angeles Fire Department were proposed nearly four years ago. At a forum for mayoral hopefuls there on Sunday, community members arrived with a question: What ...

Whale of an artist helps out with Laguna Beach mural project

Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 11:30 PM EST

Robert Wyland, of California whale tail license plate fame, helps future residents of a facility for the developmentally disabled paint a mural that will let them see Catalina regardless of the weather. On sunny days, from the right spot in its terraced courtyard, future residents of Glennwood House of Laguna Beach will see two Catalinas.

Complaints against maternity hotels surge

Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 11:15 PM EST

From 15 complaints over the previous five years, Los Angeles County sees 60 just in December. Recent publicity over a Chino Hills case may have spurred the increase. Los Angeles County residents are growing weary of maternity hotels in their neighborhoods, filing 60 complaints in the last month alone, according to a report by the county Planning Department.


Los Angeles Daily News

Randy Travis to enter drunken-driving plea

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:50 PM EST

SHERMAN, Texas—A prosecutor says country music star Randy Travis is expected to enter a guilty plea in a drunken-driving case in North Texas.

Taylor Swift talks sexier look, new tour

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:50 PM EST

NEW YORK—Taylor Swift has been turning heads with her new, sexy wardrobe, but the 23-year-old says it's just a reflection of getting older.

New California GOP head Jim Brulte will 'leave the issues to others': Opinion

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:20 PM EST

Almost every California Republican today realizes the party faces a serious dilemma upon whose resolution hinges the very life of the GOP in America's largest state.

Reclaim California from big-bucks bureaucrats: Opinion

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:20 PM EST

Do we so take for granted our freedom that we are prepared to let the powers-that-be in Sacramento mass hypnotize us back into complacency without forcing them to eliminate the gross imbalances that characterize the state's wage and benefits system?

Tsujihara named CEO of Warner Bros

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:20 PM EST

LOS ANGELES—Kevin Tsujihara was named the next chief executive of the Warner Bros. studio, one of the largest producers of TV shows and movies in Hollywood.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Compton Leaders Demand Hate Crime Charges For Gang Members

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 06:08 PM EST

Civil rights activists and other community leaders called for hate crime charges on Monday against gang members suspected in attacks on a Compton black family and threats against other black residents.

Arsonist Sentenced To Death For San Bernardino ‘Old Fire’

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 05:00 PM EST

Convicted arsonist Rickie Lee Fowler was sentenced Monday to receive the death penalty for starting a 2003 wildfire that killed five people and damaged more than 1,000 homes in the Inland Empire.

Bank Robber Targets Chase Branch In Arcadia

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 04:27 PM EST

Authorities Monday were searching for a man who robbed a Chase Bank branch in Arcadia.

Landscaping Work Uncovers Human Skull, Bones In Santa Ana Backyard

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 04:04 PM EST

An anthropologist is helping police Monday investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a person whose remains were found buried in the backyard of an Orange County home.

SoCal Lawmaker Calls For Early Quake Warning System

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 02:30 PM EST

A San Fernando Valley lawmaker Monday announced plans to create a statewide earthquake warning system in California.


NBC Los Angeles

Human Bones Discovery Leads to Arrest

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:56 PM EST

The former owner of a house in Santa Ana where human remains were discovered was booked into jail on a murder charge, police said on Monday. Updates on NBC4 News at 5 p.m.

Judge Confirms Death Sentence for Old Fire Arsonist

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:11 PM EST

A judge Monday confirmed a jury's recommendation that Rickie Lee Fowler be sentenced to death in connection with the deadly 2003 Old Fire. Updates: NBCLA.com, NBC4 News at Noon.

Senator: "Rampant Sex Abuse" at LAUSD

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 02:26 PM EST

A former California state senator plans to call for an independent investigation into what she says is "alleged rampant sex abuse" of Latino students in the LAUSD.

Mystery Bible Packed With Baseball History

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 02:11 PM EST

Joanne Murphy didn’t see much in the old Bible that someone had left in a pile of books donated to the Sacramento Public Library’s volunteer fundraising group.

Shake Alert System Could Save Lives

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 10:56 AM EST

It’s still impossible to predict when an earthquake will hit, but scientists hope to develop the next best thing – an early warning system that lets people know within seconds of the first rumble.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Doctor shot near Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 06:49 PM EST

A doctor was shot in a building near Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, police said. A suspect has been taken into custody.

Australian radio show canceled after royal hospital prank call

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 05:49 PM EST

The Australian radio show behind a prank call to Kate Middleton's hospital has been canceled, it was announced Monday.

Boy Scouts of America considers altering no-gays policy

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 05:04 PM EST

The Boy Scouts of America is considering changing its controversial policy that excludes gays from the organization.

Man sentenced to death penalty for 2003 Old Fire

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 04:34 PM EST

The man convicted of murder and arson in the 2003 Old Fire in the San Bernardino Mountains was sentenced to death on Monday.

Copper thieves target Muscoy elementary school

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:34 PM EST

Staff at Vermont Elementary in Muscoy discovered Monday that someone broke in and made off with the school's copper wiring.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Unlock Your Smartphone, Go To Jail...That's The Law

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 11:54 AM EST

A new law went into effect and it involved your smart-phone. It's official...you can no longer 'unlock' your smartphone, at least not legally.

Skull & Bones Found In Backyard During Home Renovations

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 10:55 AM EST

Human remains have been found in the backyard of a Santa Ana home being renovated by the current owners. Authorities called to the 25-hundred block of North Hesperian saw a skull and other bones.

Man Sought In Possible Kidnapping and Assault

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 10:54 AM EST

A search has been underway for several hours now in Malibu where sheriff's deputies inadvertently stopped a possible kidnapping. Bob DeCastro is at the scene.

'Argo,' Lawrence, Day-Lewis Win Big At SAG Awards

Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 09:54 PM EST

[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] The CIA thriller "Argo" continues to steamroll through awards season, winning the top honor for overall cast performance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Boy Scouts Reconsidering Ban on Gay Members

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 05:49 PM EST

(CNN) — The Boy Scouts of America is considering changing its longstanding policy against allowing openly gay members, according to a news release from the organization. The organization, which has 2.7 million members, is “potentially discussing” doing away with its …

E! News’ Terrence Jenkins Talks About His New Hosting Gig

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:49 PM EST

Terrence Jenkins is now co-hosting E! News with Giuliana Rancic! You can watch him on E! News every weeknight, at 7p and 11:30p. For more info, check out: www.eonline.com/shows/enews/ …

RuPaul and the New Season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:19 PM EST

The new season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race – Season 5″ premiers on Logo tonight at 9p. For more info, check out: www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_drag_race/season_5/series.jhtml …

‘Old Fire’ Arsonist Sentenced to Death

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:19 PM EST

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) — The arsonist convicted of murdering five men who died of heart attacks during the Old Fire was sentenced to death by a judge on Monday. Rickie Lee Fowler, 31, was convicted last August of five …

Early-Warning System for Earthquakes Urged

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 03:04 PM EST

PASADENA, Calif. (KTLA) — A state lawmaker is proposing legislation to create an earthquake early-warning system for California. Supporters of the technology, including Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), say it’s about improving public safety for Los Angeles and all of California.…


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