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Los Angeles Times

Manti Te'o hoax suspect 'in love' with football star

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 02:17 PM EST

The man accused of hoaxing Manti Te o fell deeply romantically in love with the Notre Dame linebacker and said he was confused about his sexuality, TV s Dr. Phil McGraw told the "Today" show in a

Video: Bikers shut down freeway for marriage proposal

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 10:32 AM EST

With the help of his biker friends, a motorcyclist briefly shut down the 10 Freeway in West Covina to propose to his girlfriend amid a cloud of pink smoke. Now the California Highway Patrol is investi

California's new prisons chief was once critic of system

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 01:32 AM EST

Jeffrey Beard, whose testimony was key in the federal case against California, now says court oversight of prisons should be eased. SACRAMENTO — Jeffrey Beard's expert testimony was cited 39 times in the federal court order that capped California's prison population in 2009. He said the state's prisons were severely overcrowded, unsafe and unable to deliver adequate care to inmates.

Slain doctor remembered for faith and zest for life

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 01:32 AM EST

Dr. Ronald Gilbert is recalled as a caring physician and friend who loved music and recently moved so that he could walk to his synagogue. He was remembered by patients and colleagues as a caring and talented physician, one who followed his father's footsteps into medicine. And his friends spoke of how devout he was in his Jewish faith as well as of his kindness and his zest for life.

L.A. city workers' union doesn't endorse Garcetti or Greuel

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 01:02 AM EST

Mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel appear for a second time for questioning by members of six SEIU locals. Greuel is ranked higher on a scoring sheet. An influential union representing City Hall workers failed to reach a consensus Tuesday evening on whether and whom to endorse in Los Angeles' mayoral campaign, labor officials said.


Los Angeles Daily News

Northridge resident Patty Andrews of Andrews sisters dead at 94

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:35 PM EST

Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of the singing Andrews Sisters trio whose hits such as the rollicking "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" and the poignant "I Can Dream, Can't I?" captured the home-front spirit of World War II, died Wednesday. She was 94.

Ron Jeremy, famed porn actor, in L.A. hospital for aneurysm near heart

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:05 PM EST

LOS ANGELES -- Ron Jeremy, probably the world's best-known male porn actor, was hospitalized today after undergoing surgery for an aneurysm near his heart.

Barney: '30 Rock' and its10 most memorable moments

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:05 PM EST

Tina Fey's Emmy-winning sitcom bids farewell this week after seven crazy seasons.

Peering into North Korea: Opinion

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 04:22 PM EST

AFTER a brief hint that he might be a regular fella - producing a pretty wife allowed to be photographed in public - North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un has reverted to the weird ways of his pops and gramps, fellow supremes.

Ashley Judd announces separation from Dario Franchitti

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 04:22 PM EST

LOS ANGELES - Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti are separating after 11 years of marriage.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

DA: DNA Samples Should Be Collected From Immigrants During Citizenship Process

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:24 PM EST

San Bernardino County's top prosecutor wants lawmakers to require immigrants applying for citizenship to provide a DNA sample as part of the matriculation process.

Emmylou Harris Charged With Hit-And-Run In LA

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:58 PM EST

Los Angeles prosecutors have charged country star Emmylou Harris with misdemeanor hit-and-run related to an accident last year.

Meth Lab Blamed For Blast At San Diego Hotel

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:10 PM EST

Three people were hospitalized on Wednesday after an explosion inside a room at a popular San Diego hotel.

2 Churches Vandalized In Arcadia; Hate Crime Suspected

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 03:55 PM EST

Police on Wednesday were investigating reported break-ins at two Arcadia church buildings over the last two weeks.

Man, 75, Charged In Shooting Death Of Newport Beach Doctor

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 03:41 PM EST

A 75-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a urologist at his Newport Beach medical office is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.


NBC Los Angeles

Chevron Fined $1M for Refinery Fire Violations

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:28 PM EST

After a massive fire at its Bay Area refinery, Chevron will be fined nearly $1 million by Cal/OSHA, marking the highest amount allowed by state law and in the state workplace safety agency's history.

Sheriff's SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Outside School

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 02:43 PM EST

An 8-year-old student was dropped off in front of an elementary school, ran behind his mother's vehicle into the street and was struck by a sheriff's SUV, according to the San Bernardino County... Photo Credit: Daily Press/VVdailypress.com

Murder Charge in Doctor's Shooting Death

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 01:28 PM EST

Stanwood Elkus allegedly waited for his doctor in an exam room at an Orange County hospital before he opened fire.

Atlanta's Mayor Reminds Council: There's Always LA

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 11:43 AM EST

Conjecture involving an NFL team moving to Los Angeles was renewed this week. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Pursued Driver Pulls Into Parking Space, Surrenders

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 02:14 AM EST

A man is in custody Tuesday night after leading police on a low-speed chase through freeways and surface streets before finally parking his sport-utility vehicle in a Boyle Heights parking lot.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Soccer coach arrested for soliciting sex with student

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 07:21 PM EST

A youth soccer coach was arrested Monday for soliciting a minor for sex and annoying or molesting a child.

Ventura suspect makes off with tobacco products

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:51 PM EST

A suspect armed with a knife and gun held up the Smoke Shop Plus in Ventura on Monday night, authorities said.

US economy shrinks 0.1 pct., 1st time in 3.5 years

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:06 PM EST

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank from October through December, the first quarterly drop since 2009.

Suspect charged with murder of doctor in Newport Beach hospital

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:51 PM EST

A Lake Elsinore man was charged Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a doctor at a hospital in Newport Beach.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes northern Chile

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 04:06 PM EST

A magnitude-6.7 earthquake has shaken northern Chile but authorities say there are no reports of injuries or damage.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Porn Star Ron Jeremy Hospitalized For Aneurysm

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 07:26 PM EST

Ron Jeremy, probably the world's best-known male porn actor, was hospitalized today after undergoing surgery for an aneurysm near his heart.

Gabby Giffords: 'Be Bold' On Gun Legislation

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 07:11 PM EST

Gabby Giffords was on Capitol Hill in the first congresssional hearings since the Newtown, Connecticut, massacre, pleading with lawmakers to be ‘'bold' in enacting tough new gun control legislation.

Lohan's Attorney: I Want 'Calm To All The Drama'

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 04:41 PM EST

Lindsay Lohan's new attorney Mark Heller said Wednesday that he wanted to "bring calm to all the drama" surrounding the actress -- and there has been plenty of that.

Is There Big Wave Surfing In Los Angeles? Yep!

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 03:41 PM EST

Yes, we do have our big wave spots here in Los Angeles County, but none that can produce the 100 foot wave that we saw Garrett McNamara catch off of Portugal earlier this week.

Police: 1 Dead In Phoenix Office Shooting

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 02:41 PM EST

Police are searching for a 70-year-old man suspected in a Phoenix office shooting that left one dead and two wounded, saying that he is "armed and dangerous."


Los Angeles Business Journal

Avery Finds New Buyer for Consumer Products Unit

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:50 PM EST

Following a failed deal with 3M, Avery Dennison Corp. on Wednesday said that it signed a contract with a Canadian company to sell its office and consumer products unit.

Costs Hurt Health Net’s Quarter

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:49 PM EST

Health Net Inc.’s profit plummeted in the fourth-quarter as the managed-care provider was hurt by litigation costs and other expenses.

L.A. Hotel Downtown to Become a Hyatt Regency

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:18 PM EST

Chinese hotel ownership group Shenzhen New World Group Co., which owns the L.A. Hotel Downtown on Figueroa Street, said that it will spend $20 million to covert the independent hotel into a Hyatt Regency.

Markets Down at Close

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:18 PM EST

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 44 points to 13,910. The Nasdaq fell 11 points to 3,141. The S&P 500 fell 6 points to 1,502. The LABJ Stock Index fell less than 1 point to 143.

Poll: Do You Go to 'Art House' Movie Chains Such as Laemmle?

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:18 PM EST

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


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Homes of L.A. Times Subscribers Targeted by Burglary Ring

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 07:06 PM EST

LOS ANGELES — Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglarizing the homes of Los Angeles Times newspaper subscribers while they were on vacation, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. They allegedly stole $1 million in property …

Girl Who Performed at Obama Inauguration Fatally Shot

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:21 PM EST

With outrage over his daughter’s death spreading from City Hall to the White House, Nathaniel Pendleton made a public plea Wednesday for someone to step forward and bring the 15-year-old’s killer to justice. “They took the light of my life,” …

Demonstrators Voice Opposition to Regulation of Group Homes — Liberté Chan Reports

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:52 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Hundreds of people rallied outside City Hall Wednesday to call for the city council to vote “no” on an ordinance that would add regulation to group homes. The Community Care Facilities Ordinance (CCFO) was written by …

Heart Health Awareness – American Heart Month

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:51 PM EST

Gayle Anderson was live from Glendale Memorial Hospital to prepare for American Heart Month. …

Lohan Makes Court Appearance in Car Crash Case — Dave Mecham Reports

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 05:51 PM EST

DEL AIRE, Calif. (KTLA) — Actress Lindsay Lohan appeared in court on Wednesday morning for a pretrial hearing in her car crash case, amid some drama about her health and her representation. The 26-year-old walked quickly past a throng of …


LA Weekly

Charlie Sheen Is Winning with Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:32 PM EST

Charlie Sheen lives in a big, yellow house on a T-shaped intersection in the middle of a fake neighborhood in a gated community off Mulholland Drive. When I arrive there on a Saturday afternoon in January, I am intercepted in Sheen's driveway by a security guard, a friendly, not- intimidatingly-l...

Kevin Lives on Our Couch:"Aged out" of foster care, L.A. teens are put on the street, expected to be instant adults

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:31 PM EST

John and Linda Campbell couldn't have known they'd be taking on another mouth to feed when the phone rang one night last August. On the other end of the line, the Whittier couple's 20-year-old son, Patrick, had a favor to ask: "I'm worried about Kevin. Can he come stay with us for a couple days?"...

Class Warfare: Metro Rides and Homelessness Have Readers Talking

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 06:31 PM EST

No Direction Home Reader Matt Chase was a big fan of Jessica P. Ogilvie's Jan. 25 news story, " Homeless Vets' Tough Winter ." He writes, "I just wanted to thank you for wr...


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