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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : Garcetti, Greuel step gingerly around city labor issues Los Angeles Times - Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 08:03 PM EDT Congressman brings common sense to gun control debate Los Angeles Times - Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:58 PM EDT Where are Easter egg hunts in the San Fernando Valley? Los Angeles Daily News - Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:19 PM EDT Four-car crash in Sherman Oaks kills man Los Angeles Daily News - Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:04 PM EDT Missing Northridge Girl, 10, Found In Woodland Hills CBS 2 Los Angeles - Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:54 PM EDT Teen Allegedly Linked To Attempted Rape Through Acquaintance’s DNA CBS 2 Los Angeles - Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:18 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Garcetti, Greuel step gingerly around city labor issues Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 08:03 PM EDT Though both mayoral candidates have stated that gains made by public employees help the economy, they have signaled they would push benefits downward, if necessary. Los Angeles union leaders had hoped the presence of two liberal Democrats in the race for mayor would produce a robust defense of the value of government, government employees and the positive effects public sector pay and benefits ... Congressman brings common sense to gun control debate Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:58 PM EDT Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), a gun owner and hunter, believes reasonable laws are needed to prevent gun violence and keep communities safe. SACRAMENTO — As the national firearms debate reaches a crescendo, a California congressman is proving that you can be both a gun lover and a gun controller. Supreme Court seems willing to restore gay marriage in California Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:58 PM EDT The sharply divided justices also appear uncomfortable with legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, hearing arguments on the emotionally charged issue of gay marriage for the first time, appeared willing Tuesday to restore marital rights to gays and lesbians in California but uncomfortable with legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. For Californians, Prop. 8 hearing is milestone in years-long saga Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 08:13 AM EDT Californians on both sides of same-sex marriage issue listened to arguments before the Supreme Court, talking it over in taverns, coffeehouses and law offices. The mood was electric that crisp, clear February day as couples lined up at San Francisco City Hall to be among the first to get licenses for same-sex marriages in California. Wendy Greuel attacks Eric Garcetti's job-growth claims Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 02:18 AM EDT The controller accuses her rival in the mayor's race of 'fudging' numbers on creating jobs. Garcetti's camp calls the accusation baseless. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti regularly touts his record of job growth on the campaign trail. In Hollywood, he points to cranes looming on the skyline as evidence of his revitalization efforts in his district. In television ads, he cites a ... Los Angeles Daily News Where are Easter egg hunts in the San Fernando Valley? Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:19 PM EDT The Easter Bunny is hopping into town. Here's a partial list of area-wide egg hunts and spring carnivals. Four-car crash in Sherman Oaks kills man Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:04 PM EDT A driver fleeing a hit-and-run crash in Sherman Oaks ran a red light a few blocks north, striking and killing another driver Wednesday afternoon, witnesses and police said. Missing Northridge girl Nicole Ryan found at Woodland Hills strip mall Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:16 PM EDT A 10-year-old girl who was reported missing from her family's Northridge home was found safe Wednesday afternoon in Woodland Hills, and police said it was unclear whether she had been abducted or ran away. Buy a car in Valencia, help the developmentally disabled and meet Roe Hubbard of 'Car Lot Rescue' Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT Valencia Kia is donating $50 for every car its sells between March 28 and April 2, 2013 to a Santa Clarita Valley organization that helps the developmentally disabled. Prayer at Lancaster City Council meetings can continue, federal court says Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:03 PM EDT The Lancaster City Council can continue opening meetings with prayers, even if some are explicitly Christian, a federal appeals court ruled this week. CBS 2 Los Angeles Missing Northridge Girl, 10, Found In Woodland Hills Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:54 PM EDT Police Wednesday found a missing 10-year-old girl six miles from her Northridge home. Teen Allegedly Linked To Attempted Rape Through Acquaintance’s DNA Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:18 PM EDT Police in Santa Ana say a 17-year-old teen has been linked to the attempted rape of a woman in the driveway of her Santa Ana home. LA County Officials Advise Against Purchasing Rabbits As Easter Gifts Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:00 PM EDT The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is reminding families that while real rabbits may look adorable in Easter baskets, adopting or purchasing a pet is a serious responsibility. School Bus Catches On Fire In Orange County Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:22 PM EDT A school bus carrying school age children caught on fire Wednesday on State Route 57 in Orange County. Students Hospitalized After Unknown Odor Detected At OC High School Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:57 PM EDT Eleven students were taken to area hospitals Wednesday after being sickened by an unknown odor in a classroom at a Garden Grove high school. NBC Los Angeles SF Zoo Releases First Video of New Tiger Cub Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:57 PM EDT A Sumatran tiger cub born last month at the San Francisco Zoo has had its first medical exam and officials now know she is a girl, zoo officials announced Friday. Photo Credit: San Francisco Zoo Streets Closed for Police Search in Mid-City Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:42 PM EDT Several blocks in the Mid-City area were locked down after a brief pursuit. Deal Signals Final Approval of $1 Billion USC Project Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:27 PM EDT Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gave the go-ahead Wednesday for a $1 billion retail and residential project next to USC's campus southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Photo Credit: USC Earthquakes Shake Palm Desert Area Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 02:42 PM EDT Multiple earthquakes were reported Wednesday morning in the Palm Desert area. Missing Northridge Girl Found After LAPD, FBI Search Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 11:57 AM EDT A Los Angeles Police Department watch commander said a 10-year-old Northridge girl has been found after disappearing from her home overnight. KABC-TV Los Angeles Free Wi-Fi through high-tech electric meters on Santa Clara residences Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 07:19 PM EDT Santa Clara is now offering free outdoor Wi-Fi access through a new method of distributing the wireless signal. Colo. shooting suspect may plead guilty to avoid death penalty: attorneys Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:34 PM EDT James Holmes, suspected of shooting 82 people in a Colorado movie theater, may plead guilty to avoid a death sentence. Arizona shooting spree records provide new look at rampage Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:04 PM EDT Documents released Wednesday detailing the shooting of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are shedding new light on the rampage. Anaheim General Hospital closing after years of financial, legal troubles Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:20 PM EDT Doctors and nurses at Anaheim General are looking for new jobs. The hospital is closing after years of financial troubles. USC campus area to get $1 billion facelift Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 04:19 PM EDT After years of wrangling, the mayor, USC and developers announced a $1 billion project to revamp the area around campus. FOX 11 News Los Angeles You Paid $45 Million To Settle LAPD Lawsuits Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 08:25 PM EDT Over the past 10 years, taxpayers have been on the hook for $45 million dollars for LAPD lawsuits. That's about a third of the entire City of LA's budget deficit. 11 Students Hospitalized After School Evacuation Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:10 PM EDT Eleven students were taken to area hospitals but not seriously sickened when an unknown substance in a classroom prompted the evacuation of a wing of Pacifica High School in Garden Grove. Spam Blocking Group Reports Major Cyberattack Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:55 PM EDT Spam-fighting organization Spamhaus says it's being subjected to a massive cyberattack, apparently from groups angry at being blacklisted by the Geneva-based group. Gay Marriage Red Equality Box Spreads On Facebook Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 03:10 PM EDT Bud Light said it with beer cans and Martha Stewart with red velvet cake as companies and celebrities from Beyonce to George Takei joined millions of social media users in posting and tweaking a simple red logo in support of gay marriage. USC University Village Gets A Facelift Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 01:55 PM EDT Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and city leaders will join USC President C.L. Max Nikias today to sign an agreement for the construction of USC Village, a $1 billion retail and residential project. Los Angeles Business Journal Lancaster to Require Solar Panels on New Homes Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT The Lancaster City Council has voted to make the city the first in the nation to require solar panels on all new homes in an effort to make the community more carbon neutral. Participant Media to Launch New Cable Channel Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT L.A. production company Participant Media announced its plans on Wednesday to launch a new cable channel called Pivot. Wealth Manager Aspiriant Enters Funds Market Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT Aspiriant, a West L.A. independent wealth management firm that oversees $7 billion in client assets, announced the launch of its first mutual fund. Stocks Mixed at Close Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 33 points to 14,526. The Nasdaq rose 4 points to 3,256. The S&P 500 fell 1 point to 1,562. The LABJ Stock Index rose more than 1 point to 153. Hollywood Incubator to Close Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT Hollywood tech incubator io/LA is closing its doors. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Earthquake: 3.0 quake strikes near Port Hueneme Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 08:21 PM EDT PORT HUENEME, Calif. — A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon in Ventura County. The quake was centered 18 miles off Port Hueneme, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:56 p.m. Pacific time at a … Consumer Confidential: Worldwide Cyber Attacks, Fewer Wal-Mart Employees and a Mini-Van with a Vacuum Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 06:06 PM EDT LA Times business columnist David Lazarus stops by to discuss some worldwide cyber attacks, fewer Wal-Mart employees and a mini-van with a built-in vacuum. … Child Seat Recycling Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:52 PM EDT KTLA 5′s Gayle Anderson was live in Culver City with a preview of “Safety Seat Checkup Week” next week. Many parents are unaware of the age and weight requirements children must meet before they no longer need a car seat.… Mayor to Approve USC’s University Village Project — Chip Yost Reports Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will sign off on Wednesday on an ambitious $1.1 billion redevelopment project near USC. The Village at USC will include up to 350,000 square feet of retail offerings, new student housing and academic … Garment Workers Protest Against ‘Wage Theft’ in Beverly Hills — Chris Wolfe Reports Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:51 PM EDT BEVERLY HILLS (KTLA) — Protestors swarmed Rodeo Drive Wednesday, demanding money for garment workers who reportedly weren’t paid for making clothes for retailer Bebe. The demonstrators claimed that Bebe owes them tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages. They … LA Weekly How the Dodgers' New TV Contract Exemplifies Major League Baseball's Problems Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT Police in riot gear guard the dugouts, preparing for the worst, with German shepherds at heel. This is Philadelphia in 1980, after all. It's the bottom of the ninth. Two strikes. Two out. Bases loaded. Human rocket Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals hugs the plate, curiously dr... Hit-and-Run Blowback on LAPD Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT The hit-and-run driver of the minivan that struck bicyclist Damian Kevitt one morning near Griffith Park must have felt and heard the impact. He probably saw Kevitt caught on his hood. Yet as horrified eyewitnesses gaped, the driver — a young, well-groomed Latino — took off down the o... Who's to Blame? Readers Contemplate a Deadly Fire and Wells Fargo's Typo Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 05:36 PM EDT Death of a Firefighter As Gene Maddaus reported last week, when faulty construction led to a fire that claimed the life of a 36-year LAFD veteran, architect Gerard Becker was charged with manslaughter ("

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