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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : Eric Garcetti showed political savvy during busy student years Los Angeles Times - Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 01:12 AM EST L.A. to ask high court to overturn ruling on homeless belongings Los Angeles Times - Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:42 AM EST Radio: How the ratings game works Los Angeles Daily News - Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:21 PM EST Recipe Request: Chinese chicken salad; Special sauce/spread for hot dogs and burgers; Potato salad; Breakfast table ... Los Angeles Daily News - Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:21 PM EST ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Files For Bankruptcy CBS 2 Los Angeles - Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:02 PM EST Cardinal Mahony Visits Vatican, Will Participate In Conclave Despite Petition CBS 2 Los Angeles - Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:41 PM EST Los Angeles Times Eric Garcetti showed political savvy during busy student years Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 01:12 AM EST The L.A. City Council member and mayoral candidate was a committed young progressive known on campus for gliding between different worlds and liberal causes. Fourth in a series of articles focusing on key periods in the lives of the mayoral hopefuls. L.A. to ask high court to overturn ruling on homeless belongings Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:42 AM EST City cites public health threat in seeking the reversal of a lower-court ruling barring random removal and destruction of unattended personal property. Citing an immediate public health threat, the city of Los Angeles will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a lower-court ruling preventing the random seizure and destruction of belongings that homeless people leave temporarily ... Convicted rapist Luster testifies he's a victim of bad legal advice Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:27 AM EST Andrew Luster, the great-grandson of Max Factor, hopes to have his 124-year sentence on rape and drug charges reduced because his lawyers were allegedly inept. Testifying in a blue prison jumpsuit with his ankles chained, Andrew Luster cast himself Wednesday as a victim of tragically bad legal advice. California suppressed consultant's report on inmate suicides Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:27 AM EST The report warned that California's prison suicide-watch practices encouraged inmate deaths. Gov. Brown has said the state's prison care crisis is over. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has pointed to reams of documents to make the case in court and on the stump that California's prison crisis is over, and inmates are receiving good care. Long-shot candidate's provocative video gains attention Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11:20 PM EST Kevin James' video shows actors playing rivals Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti burying a body and accuses them of civic corruption. But his charges are not borne out. No one has accused Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James of lacking for showmanship. His spirited debate performances have given an outsize profile to the onetime talk radio host's long-shot campaign. Los Angeles Daily News Radio: How the ratings game works Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:21 PM EST Surprises in January were few. The temporary rise seen by KOST (which had a 10.2 share during the holidays) and KTWV were mostly gone. KLOS is down a bit due to lackluster mornings, but is still ranked just below Jack and just above The Sound -- about where its been for a while. Will the loss of Joe Benson to The Sound affect KLOS? We''ll know by the time the February ratings are released later ... Recipe Request: Chinese chicken salad; Special sauce/spread for hot dogs and burgers; Potato salad; Breakfast table ... Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:21 PM EST It's an all-request week. First, Lyn in Sherman Oaks writes: "Recently I took friends to tea at the Huntington Library and Gardens Tea Room. The Chinese chicken salad was exceptional." 'Girls Gone Wild' company files for bankruptcy in L.A. Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:12 PM EST LOS ANGELES - The company behind the "Girls Gone Wild" videos has filed for bankruptcy in Los Angeles to protect itself from more than $16 million in disputed debts, including over $10 million owed to Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn, papers obtained today show. Janice Hahn: Sequester cuts are not who we are Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:37 PM EST South Bay congresswoman says sequester cuts are severe, destructive and irresponsible -- and were intended to be so. Sequester-style governance can't be underestimated: Opinion Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:06 PM EST It appears to be impossible to underestimate the collective intelligence and effectiveness of Congress. Not even Congress can do it. CBS 2 Los Angeles ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Files For Bankruptcy Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:02 PM EST The company behind the "Girls Gone Wild" videos has filed for bankruptcy in Los Angeles to protect itself from more than $16 million in disputed debts and judgements, including over $10 million owed to Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn, in papers obtained Thursday. Cardinal Mahony Visits Vatican, Will Participate In Conclave Despite Petition Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:41 PM EST Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony was in Rome Thursday despite protestors' calls for him to abstain from taking part in Pope Benedict XVI’s farewell and the upcoming conclave. Brush Fire Burns Near Homes In Cahuenga Pass Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:58 PM EST At least one home was threatened by the brush fire burning in the Cahuenga Pass near Universal City. Pope Benedict XVI’s Twitter Account Transformed, Tweets Deleted After Resignation Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:14 PM EST Pope Benedict XVI’s official Twitter account was transformed Thursday following his official resignation. Judge Dismisses Juror For Misconduct In Bell Corruption Trial Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:02 PM EST The judge presiding over the Bell corruption case kicked a juror off the panel Thursday, citing misconduct, KNX 1070 reported. NBC Los Angeles Details in Vegas Triple Slaying Arrest Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 04:29 PM EST The suspect in last week's shooting on the Las Vegas Strip has been arrested in Los Angeles, the Clark County District Attorney's Office said on Thursday. Updates NBCLA.com; NBC4 News at 5 p.m. Photo Credit: LVPD It's Hot Out and the Surf's Up Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 03:59 PM EST It’s hot and that’s the way Southern California residents like it. Say goodbye to February cold snaps as a warming trend brings sizzling temperatures and cool breezes to Southern California. Photo Credit: John Salanoa Officer Wounded in Dorner Shooting Out of Hospital Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 03:15 PM EST A Riverside officer wounded in a shooting during the manhunt for a fired LAPD officer is out of the hospital. Fido Can Breathe Easy with New Masks Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 02:44 PM EST A pet safety foundation based in Anaheim is looking out for Fido by donating pet oxygen masks to the Ventura County Fire Department. Photo Credit: Emma Zen Foundation Bell 6 Trial Juror Excused for Misconduct Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 01:59 PM EST A juror in the trial of six former Bell city officials has been excused for misconduct. KABC-TV Los Angeles 1980s Princess Diana dresses to be sold at London auction in March Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:03 PM EST Ten of Princess Diana's evening dresses will be auctioned in London on March 19. Occidental College-area sexual assault suspect sought Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:09 PM EST A search is under way for a suspect after a sexual assault near Occidental College in Eagle Rock. Vegas Strip shooting suspect arrested in LA Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 04:53 PM EST A suspect in the fatal shooting of rapper Kenny Clutch on the Las Vegas Strip has been arrested in Los Angeles. Manning says he leaked military info to WikiLeaks to enlighten public Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 04:48 PM EST The Army private charged in the largest classified material leak in U.S. history said it was meant to enlighten the public. Debi Austin, who smoked through hole in throat in CA tobacco ads, dies Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 03:24 PM EST Debi Austin, who smoked through a hole in her throat to show her struggle with addiction in a California ad, has died. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Poll: California Support Of Gay Marriage At 61 Percent Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 10:33 AM EST A record 61 percent of Californians now approve of allowing same-sex couples to marry, according to a poll released Thursday. The Field Poll found 78 percent support among people 39 and younger. Burglar Search: Give Me Your Money, and Cook Me A Meal Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 10:33 AM EST Santa Ana police asked for the public's help in locating a man who walked into a woman's apartment, stole $100 and calmly walked out when her son confronted him, then returned to another apartment. Pope Benedict XVI Retires, Promises Obedience To Successor Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 10:03 AM EST Pope Benedict XVI promised his "unconditional reverence and obedience" to his successor in his final words to cardinals Thursday, a poignant and powerful farewell. Porn Star James Deen Discusses 'Navigating Pornography' Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11:33 PM EST There was controversy when top porn star, James Deen, shows up for lecture at Pasadena College. He starred in "Atomic Vixen" and over a thousand other porn films, so he seemed the perfect lecturer for Navigating Pornography, a Humanities course at Pasadena Community College. Another Day, Another LAPD News Conference Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 11:03 PM EST Another day, another LAPD official going before the cameras trying to polish the badge so to speak. This time it was Deputy Chief Mark Perez, head of what's called the "Professional Standards Bureau'. Los Angeles Business Journal Rentech Cuts Staff, R&D Operations Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:44 PM EST Alternative energy developer Rentech Inc. will dramatically scale back its research and development operations, closing a demonstration facility in Colorado and laying off staff. Icahn Gains Two Seats on Herbalife’s Board Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:29 PM EST Herbalife Ltd. has agreed to increase its board by two seats, to 11 members, and will fill those positions with people chosen by activist investor Carl Icahn, whose investment company now controls more than 13 percent of the company. L.A. Mayor’s ‘Jobs Czar’ to Resign Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:14 PM EST Matthew Karatz, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s deputy mayor for the Office of Economic and Business Policy, will resign his post on Friday. Market Down at Close Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:14 PM EST In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 21 points to 14,054. The Nasdaq fell 2 points to 3,160. The S&P 500 fell 1 point to 1,515. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 146. Buzzmedia Confirms Layoffs Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 05:29 PM EST The digital media company, which owns dozens of websites focused primarily on music and celebrity news, announced staff cuts of about 20 percent on Thursday as part of a restructuring. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Girl Apologizes for Stealing Sticks from Yosemite Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:16 PM EST YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (CNN) — It may as well be the 11th Commandment: Leave nature as you found it, the National Park Service says. So imagine the horror of a little girl named Eve — no, Evie, to be … Activists Hope to Stop Mahony from Participating in Conclave Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 07:02 PM EST LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Activists have begun a petition drive to get Cardinal Roger Mahony removed from the process of selecting the next pope. Cardinal Mahony is at the Vatican and met with the pope Thursday asking Benedict to pray … Las Vegas Shooting Suspect Arrested in North Hollywood Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:32 PM EST NORTH HOLLYWOOD — One week after an all-too-real scene more befitting a movie played out on the famed Las Vegas Strip — a drive-by shooting that sparked a deadly, fiery crash — the man authorities suspect started it all is … Pope Benedict XVI Formally Ends His Papacy – Chris Wolfe Reports Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:17 PM EST Benedict made what is likely to be his last ever public appearance Thursday, thanking cheering crowds for their “friendship” as he steps down as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. “I am no longer the pope but I am … Suspects Sought in String of Fountain Valley Home Burglaries – Chip Yost Reports Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 06:17 PM EST FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) — Police believe a recent string of early morning home burglaries in Orange County may be connected. One home burglary and six attempted home burglaries were reported in Fountain Valley in just two days. The suspects, … LA Weekly Who Will Buy the Los Angeles Times? Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 08:18 PM EST I t was late 2006, and Los Angeles Times managing editor Leo Wolinsky had been summoned to the home of entertainment mogul David Geffen. A billionaire five times over, Geffen was interested in buying the newspaper Wolinsky edited. Very interested. His opening bid, as the ... L.A. Sales Tax Hike: Will $211 Million Increase Fix City's Problems? Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 08:18 PM EST When Herb Wesson was anointed by his colleagues as L.A. City Council president, he was known as the goofy former California Speaker of the Assembly behind "pet adoption Fridays," a sort of cross between open-mic night and a QVC sales pitch, where the pint-sized Wesson would crack jokes and implor... Emanuel Pleitez Maybe Isn't So Amazing, Readers Claim Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 08:18 PM EST Define Amazing In the headline of staff writer Patrick Range McDonald's Feb. 22 feature story, we declared that mayoral candidate Emanuel Pleitez is " The Most Amazing Person Who Won't Win L.A... The Palisadian-Post Spelling Bee's Little Honeys Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:12 PM EST 2013-02-28 Some 135 kids in first through fifth grades participated in the second annual Pacific Palisades Spelling Bee Sunday at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center.

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