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Los Angeles Times

County seeks parcel fee to pay for projects to combat urban runoff

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 11:45 PM EST

A ballot measure would raise about $290 million a year for clean water programs. The fee would be levied on all 2.2 million parcels in the L.A. County flood control district. A boom floating at the mouth of the Los Angeles River in Long Beach collects trash by the ton. After each rainstorm, the debris washes downstream toward the ocean — plastic bags, tires, mattresses, spray cans, a mannequin ...

Son of Clippers owner is found dead at home

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 11:00 PM EST

Scott Sterling dies of an apparent drug overdose, authorities say. He had been living in a Malibu apartment complex owned by the Donald T. Sterling Trust. Scott Sterling, the son of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, died of an apparent drug overdose at his Malibu home, authorities said Wednesday.

Greuel faults DWP for bypassing bids on lobbying contracts

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 10:45 PM EST

Report says the utility had lax control and failed to require firms, one including former Speaker Fabian Nuñez, to submit reports on results in Sacramento. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power repeatedly bypassed its competitive bidding process when it awarded $480,000 in contracts to lobby Sacramento decision-makers, according to a report issued by City Controller Wendy Greuel.

Bieber urges crackdown on paparazzi after photographer's death

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 10:15 PM EST

The pop star is backed by singer Miley Cyrus. The paparazzo was struck by an SUV and killed Tuesday night after photographing Bieber's Ferrari on the 405 Freeway. Justin Bieber and his collection of exotic cars have been tantalizing targets for celebrity photographers ever since the young singer got his driver's license.

Accused killer of baby pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 09:45 PM EST

Attorney for Sonia Hermosillo, charged with murder after dropping her 7-month-old son from the 4th floor of a parking garage, says she has 'post-partum psychosis.' A woman accused of dropping her 7-month-old son from the fourth floor of a parking structure pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Wednesday in an Orange County courtroom, a prosecutor said.


Los Angeles Daily News

Bank robber flees Granada Hills Wells Fargo in silver BMW

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:13 PM EST

A man robbed a Wells Fargo office in Granada Hills today and fled in a silver BMW, prompting a police search of the area. | Photos of the scene

Trash truck on fire near Encino

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:13 PM EST

A trash truck is burning in the 2400 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard near Encino, says Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Photos: Best Feature Photos From Los Angeles News Group In 2012

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 04:58 PM EST

The best feature images from Los Angeles News Group photographers for 2013.

Gail Collins looks forward to life after the almost-worst ever Congress: Opinion

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 04:28 PM EST

Right now you are probably asking yourself: Will the new Congress being sworn in this week work any better than the last one?

Justin Bieber had been harassed by photographer who was killed on Tuesday

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 04:14 PM EST

Meanwhile, sources say Bieber and Selena Gomez had another fight over New Year's and broke up. Again.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Suspect Arrested In String Of SoCal Car Burglaries

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 05:41 PM EST

Police are hoping to reunite victims with their stolen property after arresting a suspect in a string of Southern California car burglaries.

Suspect Flees In Silver BMW After Robbing Wells Fargo Bank In Granada Hills

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 03:36 PM EST

Los Angeles police are looking for a male suspect who robbed a San Fernando Valley bank Thursday morning.

Unidentified Man And Woman Sought In Molestation, Child Porn Case

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 02:26 PM EST

Federal authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and a woman suspected of molesting a girl and distributing child pornography.

CHP Launches Recruiting Effort After Hiring Freeze Lifted

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 02:12 PM EST

For the first time in three years, the California Highway Patrol is looking for a new class of recruits.

Police Seek Man Known As The Naked ‘Red Car Flasher’

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 01:13 PM EST

Detectives released a second sketch Thursday of man they have dubbed, the “Red Car Flasher,” who has exposed his naked body to teen girls more than a dozen times since Aug. 2011.


NBC Los Angeles

LAPD Nabs Alleged Serial Burglar, 150+ Stolen Items

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 04:38 PM EST

Police are looking for the rightful owners of more than 150 items recovered from an alleged serial burglar.

Masked Gunman Robs Valley Bank, Escapes

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 03:23 PM EST

Los Angeles police responded Thursday to a report of a masked gunman who robbed a bank in Granada Hills, then fled in a silver BMW.

Woman's Tattoos Might Help ID Child Molesters

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 02:38 PM EST

A curled up cat design and other tattoos might provide a break in the Los Angeles sexual abuse case. Photo Credit: ICE

CA Teens Drug Parents' Milkshakes, Sneak Web Time: Police

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 01:24 PM EST

Two Northern California teenage girls are accused of spiking milkshakes with prescription sleeping medicine to knock out the parents as part of an alleged conspiracy to skirt the family's ban on home Internet us...

Naked Sleepers Courted by SoCal Retailer

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 12:53 PM EST

Sleeping naked on a cold winter’s night apparently doesn’t seem too appealing to many people, but a good 8% of the population wouldn’t have it any other way, according to a recent survey.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

LAPD releases new sketch of 'Red Car Flasher'

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 07:16 PM EST

Police released a new sketch of the man they call the 'Red Car Flasher' who has exposed himself more than a dozen times.

Google chairman to travel to North Korea; US gov't opposed to visit

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:16 PM EST

The chairman of Google is scheduled to travel to North Korea despite opposition from the U.S. government.

Cal State Fullerton lockdown suspects plead not guilty

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 04:46 PM EST

Three men connected to a robbery and chase that led to a lockdown of the CSU Fullerton campus pleaded not guilty.

Al-Jazeera pays $500 million for Current TV

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 04:31 PM EST

With its $500 million purchase of Current TV, the Pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera will soon be seen in tens of millions of U.S. homes.

More victims possible of nursing home assault

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 03:47 PM EST

An elderly woman was sexually attacked at a nursing home in Yorba Linda. Investigators say there could be more victims.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Cops Hunt For Couple Who Molested Girl In Images

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 03:52 PM EST

Federal authorities in Los Angeles asked the public's help today in identifying a man and woman charged with producing child pornography in the San Fernando Valley.

You Had Better Layer-Up, It's Windy Out There

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:37 AM EST

Gusty Santa Ana winds again battered the Southland today, prompting warnings of property damage and hazardous driving conditions. A wind advisory issued to indicate winds of 35 miles per hour.

Film Production In Hollywood Gets Its Own Big Break

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:22 AM EST

Hollywood is one of the winners in the fiscal cliff deal. The new law means that film and production studios will continue getting big tax breaks.

Sandy Hook Kids Face 1st Classes Since Shooting

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:22 AM EST

Classes resumed Thursday for the students of Sandy Hook Elementary School for the first time since last month's massacre in Newtown, where a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six educators.

The Most Popular Place To Film In SoCal is ...

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 08:07 PM EST

There are so many great places to film in Southern California. But a new survey has revealed the most popular place: Griffith Park.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Related to Break Ground on Grand Avenue

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:33 PM EST

New York developer Related Cos. said that it will break ground on the first building of its long-delayed Grand Avenue project in downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 10.

Clearlake Capital Closes Third Fund

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:33 PM EST

Clearlake Capital Group L.P. has closed fundraising for its third private equity fund with more than $785 million in equity commitments.

PC Mall Becomes PCM Inc.

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:32 PM EST

PCM Inc., formerly PC Mall Inc., announced that it had changed its corporate name.

Tetra Tech Makes Two Acquisitions

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:18 PM EST

Tetra Tech Inc. has acquired an Ohio provider of solid waste management services and a Canadian pipeline services company.

Stocks Down at Close

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:17 PM EST

In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 21 points to 13,391. The Nasdaq fell 12 points to 3,100. The S&P 500 rose 3 points to 1,459. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 138.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Two and a Half Years Later, Ex-Bell Officials to Stand Trial

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 07:05 PM EST

BELL, Calif. — Six former Bell City Council members accused in a widespread corruption case that left the L.A. County town on the cusp of bankruptcy are expected to go on trial later this month, a Superior Court judge said …

U.S. Attorney Hunts Makers of San Fernando Valley Kiddie Porn Photos

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:05 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Federal authorities are on the hunt for a man and woman whom they say appear in a series of widely-distributed child pornography photos which were believed to be taken in the San Fernando Valley. The photos …

LAPD Wants Public’s Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 06:05 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The LAPD wants your help identifying a robbery suspect. The robbery happened on December 23rd at a gas station near Slauson Ave. and Avalon Blvd. in Los Angeles. In surveillance video released by the LAPD, a …

Lawsuit Charges HBO “Luck” Horses Drugged, Underweight

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 05:50 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - A new lawsuit claims HBO and an animal welfare group covered up alleged horse abuse while shooting the HBO series “Luck.” The show was cancelled in March of 2012, after at least three horses died in …

$1.4 Billion in Fines for Rig Owner in Gulf Oil Spill

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 05:05 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (KTLA) — The company that owns the rig which caused 2010′s massive Gulf oil spill has reached a settlement with the federal government. Transocean Ltd. will pay $1.4 billion in fines. The company was responsible for the Deepwater …


The Palisadian-Post

Lois A. Sevilla, 83; a Lifelong Learner and Active Palisadian

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:58 AM EST

Lois Annette Sevilla, nee Howell, a 50-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on December 9 in Santa Monica. She was 83.'

Domestic Violence Workshop Set for Pacific Palisades

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:57 AM EST

2013-01-03 Since 1991, Cathy Salser's A Window Between Worlds (Windows) has been helping people from all walks of life who are victims of domestic violence by offering art programs in shelters as a way of helping the survivors process the trauma they have experienced.

Creating a Lively Back Yard

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:57 AM EST

2013-01-03 I often sit on the back porch and look out to the middle distance over the garden, which to my uninitiated eye seems quiet, benign, inert.

2013 Teen Contest Applicants Sought

Thursday, Jan 03, 2013 10:43 AM EST

2013-01-03 The annual Pacific Palisades Teen Contest, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in Pierson Playhouse at Theatre Palisades.


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