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Los Angeles TimesTaking a crack at California's education systemTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 08:13 PM EDTMichelle Rhee came to prominence as the tough-minded chancellor of Washington, D.C., schools. Now she's in Sacramento, taking on this state's system — and its teachers unions. SACRAMENTO — When Michelle Rhee wants to make a point about what she sees as the coddling of American children, she refers to her daughters' abundant soccer trophies. Knowing gay person a key factor in rising support for gay marriageTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:19 AM EDTPolling data show that many Americans who changed their minds and now back gay marriage say the decision came because they have a friend, acquaintance or relative who is gay. SAN FRANCISCO — For Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, knowing that his son was gay helped change his mind. Retired LAPD homicide detective admits killing wifeTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:06 AM EDTDan DeJarnette, who had retired to Hawaii, pleads guilty to manslaughter after bludgeoning his wife, Yu, with a jack stand for a car. A retired LAPD homicide detective pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the fatal beating of his wife in Hawaii seven years ago, authorities said Monday. Community college enrollment at 20-year lowTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:05 AM EDTBurdened by funding cuts, the system has fewer course offerings, especially in education, business, music and dance, a report says. Enrollment in California's community colleges has plunged to a 20-year low as budget-strapped campuses have had to slash classes and instructors, according to a report released Monday. Youths at L.A. County probation camps complain about foodTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:05 AM EDTA report finds universal agreement that 'the food was terrible,' but officials say the inmates don't like healthy meals. The camps' food service contract will be up for a vote in two weeks. Youths at some Los Angeles County probation camps say that they are not getting enough to eat and are served unhealthy food, including a Sunday stew made of leftovers that sometimes contains "slippery and ... Los Angeles Daily NewsCD Review: Kacey Musgraves, "Same Trailer Different Park "Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:40 PM EDT"Same Trailer Different Park" may be 24-year-old Kacey Musgraves' major-label debut, but the East Texas singer-songwriter already has recorded three previous indie country albums, releasing her first when she was 14. Community meetings in the San Fernando ValleyTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:17 PM EDTCastaic Lions Club meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday. Marie Callender's, 27630 The Old Road, Valencia. castaiclionsclub.org Datebook: Leadership Burbank's 31 Violins Campaign on Thursday; Sparkle & Share Dress Drive through Sunday; Dining ...Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:02 PM EDTTalbert Family Foundation and Jersey Mike's Subs Day of Giving: Participating sandwich shops in Southern California will donate 100 percent of sales on Wednesday to the organization that helps families financially during a loved one's catastrophic illness. A trip to Santiago, Chile: It sometimes feels like Los Angeles - it even has earthquakesTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:35 PM EDTA pocket full of notes with a big "10,000" on them can give a visitor a false sense of prosperity. When 30,000 isn't enough to pay for dinner, however, it's time to head back to the ATM to pick up another 150,000 or so. Justin Bieber's Calabasas neighbor accuses him of batteryTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:34 PM EDTCALABASAS - Justin Bieber's neighbor in Southern California has accused the pop singer of battery and making threats during an argument. CBS 2 Los AngelesMan Recalls Finding Trapped Hiker On Mt. Rubidoux In RiversideTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 08:02 PM EDTA hiker recalled how his dog helped rescue a man who was trapped under rocks for nearly a week on Mount Rubidoux in Riverside. Calabasas Neighbor Claims Justin Bieber Threatened, Attacked HimTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:44 PM EDTLos Angeles sheriff’s detectives Tuesday are looking into an alleged heated dispute between singer Justin Bieber and one of his Calabasas neighbors. Long Beach OKs Chinese Firm For $14M Electric Bus ContractTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:20 PM EDTTransit officials in Long Beach will work with a Chinese company to develop an electric bus for the city. Court Grounds Packed On First Day Of Gay Marriage CaseTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:56 PM EDTThey mostly kept their distance, these supporters and opponents of gay marriage, as they massed Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court to proclaim with signs and slogans their conflicting views about the cutting-edge question before the justices. Suspect In 6 San Fernando Valley Attempted Kidnappings Held On $4M BailTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:23 PM EDTA suspect wanted for several attempted kidnappings in the San Fernando Valley has been arrested and is being held on $4 million bail, police said Tuesday. NBC Los AngelesSoCal Nat'l Forests Could Gain 80,000 Acres of WildernessTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:12 PM EDTA new proposal could expand wilderness areas in Southern California National Forests by 80,000 acres and protect the land from modern development. Photo Credit: flickr/tsoleau Kidnapping Suspect May Have Had More Targets: LAPDTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:57 PM EDTA La Crescenta man suspected of at least two attempted kidnappings in one day may have been involved in additional abduction attempts, Los Angeles police said Tuesday. Photo Credit: LAPD LA's Champions Kings, Galaxy Visit White HouseTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:42 PM EDTThe Stanley Cup-winning Los Angeles Kings and MLS champions, the LA Galaxy, visited the White House on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Photo Credit: Getty Images Following Sex Scandal, David Petraeus to Speak at USCTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 01:42 PM EDTDavid Petraeus, who became one of the most decorated and respected military figures of his generation but who retired after an admitted extramarital affair, is expected to give the keynote address on... Photo Credit: AP Dog Kills Sea Lion Pup in Laguna BeachTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 11:12 AM EDTA dog belonging to a relative of former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords attacked a sea lion pup and the attack and attempted rescue by Giffords' husband Mark Kelly was captured in a YouTube video. KABC-TV Los AngelesLong Beach middle schools class start times move ahead 1 hourTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:40 PM EDTThe Long Beach Unified School District approved a plan Monday to move class starting time up one hour for middle schools. California park system need fresh management perspective, report recommendsTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:19 PM EDTA state oversight agency's report on California's state parks recommends new approaches in management and fundraising. Kerry meets again w/ Afghan President KarzaiTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:49 PM EDTU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met again with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, a day after they put on a show of unity. Kate Upton rejects prom invitation from Los Angeles teenTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:32 PM EDTA 17-year-old teen's dream to take supermodel Kate Upton to his high school prom has apparently been dashed. Chris Dorner reward: Riverside publicly rescinds $100,000 offerTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 04:10 PM EDTRiverside is rescinding its $100,000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Chris Dorner. FOX 11 News Los AngelesSinger Dionne Warwick Files For BankruptcyTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:55 PM EDTSinger Dionne Warwick claims in a recent bankruptcy filing that she owes nearly $10 million in back taxes and her monthly expenses exceed $20,000. Did Justin Bieber Attack and Threaten His Neighbor?Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:25 PM EDTDeputies were investigating claims made Tuesday by a neighbor that Justin Bieber attacked and threatened him during an argument in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said. LAPD Cop Awarded $1.2M In Racial SuitTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 03:25 PM EDTA black LAPD officer who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles has been awarded $1.2 million by a jury. "I was confident the jury was going to vote in my favor," he told FOX 11. Giffords' Husband Pulls Dog Off Baby Sea Lion Too LateTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 12:25 PM EDTAmateur video shows former astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, yanking away a dog that clamped down on a baby sea lion at a California beach. Are California State Parks In Trouble?Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 10:56 AM EDTYour favorite state beach might soon be called "L.A. beach"...or even "Steve's Beach" for that matter...an influential independent state commission urges the state to give up control of many state parks. Los Angeles Business JournalSpaceX Dragon Completes Space Station MissionTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:52 PM EDTSpaceX’s Dragon capsule returned to Earth on Tuesday after a nearly month-long supply mission to the International Space Station. Markets Gain on TuesdayTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:52 PM EDTIn Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 112 points to 14,560. The Nasdaq was unchanged at 3,050. The S&P 500 rose 12 points to 1,564. The LABJ Stock Index rose more than 1 point to 153. Poll: Would Domestically Operated Drones Violate Your Civil Rights?Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:06 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. USC Accelerator Aims to Help Student Start-UpsTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 11:54 AM EDTThe Viterbi School of Engineering’s new Startup Garage at USC is designed to foster an environment where start-ups could flourish in Southern California with financial resources and business expertise provided by the school and its corporate partners, the Los Angeles Times reports. Meet Britain's 17-Year-Old App EntrepreneurTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 11:54 AM EDTNick D'Aloisio, creator of the news summarization app Summly, is Britain's most exciting young tech entrepreneur, the U.K.'s Telegraph reports. D'Aloisio told Bloomberg News that he plans even more startups now that Yahoo Inc. has paid $30 million to buy his company, which had early backing from Stephen Fry and Ashton Kutcher, and bring him on board Yahoo's mobile team. KTLA-TV Los AngelesCharles Manson Follower Allegedly Tried to Smuggle Phone to KillerTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 08:21 PM EDTCORCORAN, Calif. — A follower of Charles Manson has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle a cellphone to the cult leader at Corcoran State Prison Craig Carlisle Hammond, 63, was arrested Sunday on charges of possession of an illegal … Petraeus Makes First Speech Since Resigning From CIA Over Affair — Glen Walker ReportsTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 07:21 PM EDTAccording to a report published in the New York Times…the text of David Petraeus’ ROTC address tonight begins with him acknowledging his personal downfall and an apology. “Needless to say, I join you keenly aware that I am regarded in … Suspect Arrested in Series of Attempted KidnappingsTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 06:36 PM EDTNORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — Los Angeles police have arrested a man suspected in a crime spree that included attempted kidnappings. Police say 37-year-old Jason Kies of La Crescenta attempted to kidnap two women in the North Hollywood area on … Local Reaction to Prop. 8 Hearing at Supreme CourtTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:51 PM EDTWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — The city of West Hollywood is home to thousands of people who are anxious to see how Prop. 8 plays out in the nation’s highest court. Throughout California, supporters of overturning Prop. 8 made their … Suspect Arrested in Series of Attempted Kidnappings in NoHo – Dave Mecham ReportsTuesday, Mar 26, 2013 05:21 PM EDTNORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — The LAPD has arrested a man suspected in a series of attempted kidnappings in the North Hollywood area. … |
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