Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Los Angeles Times

Former Cudahy councilman gets 3 years in extortion case

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

Osvaldo Conde is sentenced to three years in prison and must pay restitution for his part in taking bribes. The government had recommended a seven-year term. A former Cudahy councilman was sentenced Monday to three years in federal prison for his role in an extortion and bribery case that authorities say exposed widespread corruption in the southeast Los Angeles County city.

State trying to count parolees who have ditched GPS trackers

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

Corrections officials say their recent tally includes only cases in which parole revocation hearings were held and may not include GPS violators still on the loose. SACRAMENTO — California corrections officials, expressing concern over a rise in paroled sex offenders disabling their GPS tracking devices, said Monday that the problem may be larger than they believed.

Black students' learning gaps start early, report says

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

African American pupils are far less likely to take college prep classes and more likely to miss school because of suspensions, a group finds, calling for strong intervention. African American public school students in Los Angeles County demonstrate significant learning gaps by second grade; those gaps widen with age and lead to the highest school dropout rate among all races, according to a ...

City attorney race: Trutanich, Feuer spar as Smith gains support

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:31 AM EST

Dark horse Greg Smith picks up some notable endorsements, and he, incumbent Carmen Trutanich and fellow candidate Mike Feuer mix it up in a radio debate. In a sign of how bitter the race for Los Angeles city attorney has become, two of the three main candidates on the March 5 ballot continued to hammer each other Monday, while the campaign of a largely self-funded, dark horse candidate appeared ...

Does Eric Garcetti keep his word? Accounts vary

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:16 AM EST

The L.A. mayoral candidate says he never wavers from a promise, but some constituents feel burned. A supporter says Garcetti 'tries to make people happy, and ... people hear what they want to hear.' Santiago Perez and his neighbors went straight to Councilman Eric Garcetti when they heard that a developer planned to build a 62-unit housing and retail development on their quiet street in Echo Park.


Los Angeles Daily News

Culinary classes and events: Ladies Night at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce on Thursday; Gluten-Free Thai at Cook LA in ...

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 07:06 PM EST

Classes -- Sur La Table-Farmers Market: Ravioli Workshop, 2 p.m. today ($69); Roman Cuisine Classics, 2 p.m. Thursday ($69); Fast Chicken Dinners, 6:30 p.m. Thursday ($69); Fish 101, 10 a.m. Friday ($79); Sun-Drenched Mediterranean, 2 p.m. Friday ($69); Sushi 101, 6:30 p.m. Friday ($79);

Align teacher pink slip deadlines with reality: Opinion

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:36 PM EST

Teachers - especially those who are in the early to middle stage of their careers - should be dancing in the streets at the prospect of Sen. Bob Huff's new legislation on pink slips.

Coffee is the secret ingredient in roasted pork

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:36 PM EST

Coffee has become my new favorite ingredient when roasting meat. It's an effortless way to add gobs of flavor to whatever I am making.

Wines of the Week: Bodega Pulenta La Flor Malbec, 2012; Kings Estate Pinot Gris, 2011

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:21 PM EST

Bacchus Wine Made Simple 1000 Manhattan Ave. Manhattan Beach 310-372-2021 www.bacchuswinesla.com

Advanced breast cancer edges up in younger women

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 05:06 PM EST

CHICAGO—Advanced breast cancer has increased slightly among young women, a 34-year analysis suggests.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

3.6-Magnitude Quake Rattles Loma Linda

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 05:32 PM EST

Two minor earthquakes jolted the Southland within minutes of one another on Tuesday.

2 Chase Suspects In Custody After Multi-County, High-Speed Chase

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 04:38 PM EST

A burglary suspect and his female passenger were in custody Tuesday following a high-speed pursuit on several Southland freeways and surface streets in South LA.

Judge Denies Juror’s Request To Be Removed From Bell Trial

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 03:36 PM EST

A female juror was refused a request Tuesday to be removed from the panel on the second day of deliberations in the Bell corruption trial.

Kupchak Discusses Lakers, Buss’ Death On CBS Sports Radio

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 03:00 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak Tuesday spoke with CBS Sports Radio about the team's troubled season, as well as the recent passing of owner Jerry Buss.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Hawthorne House Fire

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 02:27 PM EST

A 79-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning in a South Bay house fire, officials said.


NBC Los Angeles

Snowboarding Toddler Captures Hearts

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:14 PM EST

These videos of a toddler snowboarding are courtesy of an Oregon woman whose daughter developed a love for the slopes at a very early age. Photo Credit: Sharon Covaciu

Search Called Off For Family, Possible Hoax

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 05:44 PM EST

The Coast Guard station in San Francisco said on Tuesday that an exhaustive search for a family of four who abandoned their sinking sailboat over the weekend has been called off. Photo Credit: Bob Redell

Driver Sideswipes Bus at End of Pursuit

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 03:59 PM EST

A woman ran from a silver Lexus Tuesday after a crash at the end of the pursuit on South LA freeways and surface streets.

3.6 Quake Hits Loma Linda

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 03:59 PM EST

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Loma Linda on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Society.

Republicans Aim Pro-Gay Marriage Brief at Conservative Justices

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 03:44 PM EST

An amicus brief set to be filed with the Supreme Court by a group of prominent Republicans will reportedly argue that same-sex marriages promote the conservative ideals of strong family values and... Photo Credit: Getty Images


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Teen injured, arrested in stolen vehicle crash in Ventura

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 07:03 PM EST

Ventura Police apprehended two youths Monday, arresting one teenager for possession of a stolen vehicle.

Chuck Hagel confirmed as new defense secretary

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:03 PM EST

The Senate has voted to confirm Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary.

Coast Guard cancels search for missing boat; possible hoax considered

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:03 PM EST

The Coast Guard canceled a search for a missing boat off California Tuesday, saying a distress call may have been a hoax.

Copper thieves caught on camera vandalizing LA property; suspects sought

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 04:33 PM EST

Police are asking for the public's help to find the thieves who reportedly tore up city property to yank out copper wire.

Small earthquake shakes Loma Linda area

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 04:33 PM EST

A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.6 shook the Loma Linda area on Tuesday afternoon.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Deaths Of Teen Drivers Jumped In Early 2012

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 01:18 PM EST

Deaths of younger teen drivers increased sharply in the first six months of last year, reversing a decade-long trend, according to a report released Tuesday by state highway safety officials.

Take Two And Call Us In The Morning, Up Your Sex Dose!

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 12:48 PM EST

We need to have more sex...Doctor's orders! There's a new study that shows human longevity has increased so much over the past 100 years and now 72 is the new 30.

Fatal House Fire Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 10:59 AM EST

A fire at a house in Hawthorne today left a man dead and a woman hospitalized, authorities said. The fire in the 3500 block of W. 135th Street was reported around 6:15 a.m.

LA's Lee Baca Named National Sheriff Of The Year

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 10:29 AM EST

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, who has been under fire for jailhouse abuses, has been picked as the nation's Sheriff of the Year.

Construction On The 405 Delayed Through Mid-2014

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 10:29 AM EST

Bad news for drivers who frequent the stretch of 405 in busy West LA. The billion dollar project was scheduled for completion in May 2013.  But a problematic stretch between Montana and Sunset week will push full completion to mid 2014. 


Los Angeles Business Journal

Variety to Halt Daily Print Publication

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:47 PM EST

Struggling entertainment trade publication Variety is eliminating its daily print edition next month, dropping its paywall and overhauling its top editorial staff.

DreamWorks Moves to Loss on Poor 'Guardians' Performance

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:47 PM EST

Glendale animation studio DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. swung to a fourth quarter loss due to large write-downs related to its latest release, “Rise of the Guardians.”

FDA Halts Pediatric Trials of Amgen Drug

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:47 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has directed Amgen Inc. to stop pediatric studies of one of its drugs after 14-year-old patient died.

Tribune Hires Bankers to Shop L.A. Times

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Times parent Tribune Co. has hired advisors at JPMorgan Chase and Evercore Partners to market its newspaper properties, according to a news report.

L.A. City Council Votes to Waive TV Pilot Filming Fees

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:46 PM EST

In a bid to stem the outflow of television pilot production, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to waive all city fees for TV pilots and first-year series filmed in the city.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Consumer Confidential: Home Prices Up, Yahoo Work Change, WiFi in GM Cars

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:46 PM EST

When not reporting for KTLA’s “Consumer Confidential” segments, David Lazarus is an award-winning business columnist for the Los Angeles Times. …

Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Copper Thieves – Christina Pascucci Reports

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:32 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Officials are seeking the public’s help in catching a pair of thieves that are destroying city property in order to steal copper wire. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich released surveillance video Tuesday in hopes of identifying the …

Burglary Suspects Taken Into Custody After 100-MPH Pursuit

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:02 PM EST

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Two burglary suspects led authorities on a pursuit Tuesday that reached speeds of more than 100-MPH. The pursuit began around 12:15 p.m. and continued across seven freeways and several surface streets before one of the …

Potential Buyers Camp Out for Chance at New Homes

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 06:01 PM EST

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — In the latest sign the housing market is beginning to heat up, families are camping out for the chance to buy a home. The new Huntington Beach home development, called Brightwater, will begin the release …

1 Dead, 1 Injured in Hawthorne House Fire – Sara Welch Reports

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 05:31 PM EST

HAWTHORNE, Calif. (KTLA) — An investigation is underway into a deadly house fire in Hawthorne. The blaze was reported around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 13400 block of South Cerise Avenue. The fire was contained to the single home, and …


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