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Los Angeles Times

Jan Perry to endorse Eric Garcetti in mayoral race

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:14 AM EDT

The endorsement of Jan Perry, the strong favorite of African Americans in the March 5 primary, was highly coveted. Perry says Garcetti is the best choice to move the city forward. Jan Perry, the strong favorite of African Americans in the March 5 primary for Los Angeles mayor, plans to announce Thursday that she is backing her ex-rival Eric Garcetti in the May runoff, her spokeswoman said.

L.A. wants Convention Center alternatives to AEG stadium plan

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:14 AM EDT

The city will begin looking at other ways of redeveloping the Convention Center, a primary goal of its stadium deal, because of a management shake-up at AEG. Los Angeles officials agreed Wednesday to pursue a parallel track for redeveloping the city's Convention Center in the event that Anschutz Entertainment Group and the National Football League fail to reach agreement on the Farmers Field ...

Girl who vanished from Valley home is found six miles away

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:14 AM EDT

The child, 10, is spotted in a Woodland Hills parking lot hours after she was abducted during the night. Two suspects are sought. Authorities late Wednesday were trying to unravel how a 10-year-old girl vanished from her Northridge bedroom in the middle of the night, then mysteriously reappeared with cuts and bruises half a day later and miles away.

UC to pay $1.2 million to settle suit targeting UCI Medical Center

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:14 AM EDT

The federal whistle-blower suit charges falsification of records and poor supervision of patients by UC Irvine anesthesiologists. The University of California has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a federal whistle-blower lawsuit charging falsification of records and poor supervision of patients by UC Irvine anesthesiologists.

Ex-girlfriend recounts Rockefeller impostor's paranoia

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:13 AM EDT

Christian Gerhartsreiter threw out his trash in public bins and made her walk on the opposite side of the street, the ex-girlfriend testifies. He is on trial in the 1985 slaying of a San Marino man. When Christian Gerhartsreiter learned a detective was searching for him, he became paranoid and started living a more clandestine life, a former girlfriend testified Wednesday.


Los Angeles Daily News

S&P 500 closes at a record high, beating '07 mark

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:35 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- The stock market has reached another milestone. The Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at a record high Thursday, beating the mark it set in October 2007, a year before the peak of the financial crisis.

Protests about 'Cabaret' at L.A.-area school hit wrong notes: Letters to the Editor for Friday, March 29

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 06:50 PM EDT

Protesters' idea that because SGHS is showing "Cabaret," it espouses abortion, extramarital sex and other behavior that runs counter to the teachings of the Catholic Church, is far from the truth. By presenting this play, the school is opening the minds of students that making the wrong choices in life has consequences. -- Danny Batol, West Hills

Editorial: In Gov. Jerry Brown's office, small(er) is beautiful

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 06:38 PM EDT

Those who complain about politicians' spending should praise public officials who keep it under control. So, kudos to Jerry Brown for slashing the size and cost of the California governor's office staff.

Used car buyers should know the full story before they buy: Opinion

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

At the Latin Business Association, we believe that information is power. The more consumers know the better choices they can make.

Where is Saturday's San Fernando Valley DUI checkpoint?

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

In an ongoing effort to combat driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, Los Angeles police are conducting a number of sobriety checkpoints across the city -- including one in the San Fernando Valley.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Public’s Help Sought In Finding Missing OC Woman, 22

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 08:03 PM EDT

A 22-year-old Orange County resident was last heard from during a telephone argument with a family member on March 20.

1 Dead, 5 Injured After Car Crashes Into Glendale Bakery

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:32 PM EDT

A man was killed and five people were injured Thursday afternoon when a car crashed into a Glendale bakery.

Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Welcome Baby Girl

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:15 PM EDT

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are new parents of a baby girl.

Detectives Continue To Investigate Case Of Missing Northridge Girl

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:24 PM EDT

Detectives Thursday continued to investigate a case regarding the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl who was taken from her San Fernando Valley home.

NBA: Refs Missed Foul Call Against Kobe

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 04:55 PM EDT

The league informed the Timberwolves that the referee crew should have called Kobe Bryant for a foul on a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.


NBC Los Angeles

Proposal Could Bring End to SoCal Beach Fire Pits

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

Grilling hotdogs on the beach and socializing around a summertime bonfire could be jeopardized under a new proposal that would ban fire pits on beaches in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Car Crashes Into Glendale Bakery; 1 Killed

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

At least one person was killed and four others injured Thursday afternoon when a car careened into multiple vehicles in a Glendale parking lot before smashing into a bakery. Photo Credit: RMG News

Quack to School for Mother Duck and Brood

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 04:27 PM EDT

A mother duck has set up her nest and laid eggs in the middle of campus at an elementary school in Rowland Heights, giving students a front-row look at nature for the next few weeks.

Avoid Gifting Real Rabbits for Easter, Officials Advise

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

As Angelenos plan Easter and spring-time celebrations, animal shelter officials are advising celebrants to fill baskets with chocolate bunnies – not real-life rabbits. Photo Credit: County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control

Woman Who Alleged Rough Arrest Sues LAPD

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 02:12 PM EDT

A woman who alleged she was roughed up during a traffic stop in a Del Taco parking lot by Los Angeles police in a case captured on surveillance video filed a lawsuit against the officers involved.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Elderly driver crashes into Glendale bakery; 1 dead, 4 hurt

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 08:25 PM EDT

One person died and four others were injured after a 72-year-old woman crashed her car into a bakery in Glendale Thursday.

B-2s not intended to provoke North Korea - Hagel

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:34 PM EDT

The U.S. took the step of sending nuclear capable B-2s to drop dummy munitions during drills with South Korea.

Man sought for indecent exposure in Irvine

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:49 PM EDT

Police are searching for a man who allegedly briefly exposed himself to a 6-year-old girl in Irvine, officials said.

Northridge kidnapping: 2 suspects sought; truck found

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

Police are working to track down two men in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old Northridge girl, who was later found.

Bugaboo Cameleon3 strollers recalled for handle problem

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 02:49 PM EDT

More than 9,000 Bugaboo Cameleon3 strollers are being recalled because of a handle problem.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Woman Sues LAPD For Using Excessive Force

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 02:55 PM EDT

A Sunland woman who accused two Los Angeles police officers of using excessive force during a videotaped arrest at a fast food restaurant parking lot last year has filed a lawsuit against the city.

Magic Johnson Endorses Greuel For LA Mayor

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 02:55 PM EDT

The two candidates vying to be L.A.'s next mayor made a big play for the city's black vote today with one picking up the endorsement of Magic Johnson, the other receives the support of Jan Perry.

Fire Pits At OC Beaches Struggle To Survive

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Orange County Beach officials, who disagree sharply on the desirability of fire pits, will get the chance today to make their cases to the agency that may determine if the popular tradition of beach bonfires survives in the Southland.

Police Hunt For 2 Men Connected To Northridge Abduction

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 10:25 AM EDT

Investigators continue to search for two men in connection of a 10-year-old Northridge girl who went missing and turned up almost 12 hours later about six miles away.

10-Year Old Northridge Girl Found; Police Looking for 2 suspects

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 03:40 AM EDT

A 10-year-old girl reported missing from her family's Northridge home on Tuesday night was found safe 12 hours later, sitting shoeless in front of a Starbucks in Canoga Park.


Los Angeles Business Journal

CBRE Refinances Debt

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

CBRE Group Inc. said it had refinanced its existing credit facilities and will pay off some senior notes, which it said would lower debt levels by nearly $500 million.

Stocks Rise at Close

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

In Thursday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 52 points to 14,578. The Nasdaq rose 11 points to 3,267. The S&P 500 rose 6 points to 1,560. The LABJ Stock Index rose 1 point to 155.

Io/LA Startups Find New Home

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

With the forthcoming closure of Hollywood co-working space io/LA, many of the startups working out of the office have already found new homes.

PR Firm Opens L.A. Office to Serve Tech Clients

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:06 PM EDT

The latest PR firm to make a move into Los Angeles is theMix, a San Francisco communications and media consultancy.

L.A. Wants Convention Center Alternatives to AEG

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 12:11 PM EDT

Los Angeles officials have agreed to pursue a parallel track for redeveloping the city's Convention Center in the event that Anschutz Entertainment Group and the National Football League fail to reach agreement on the Farmers Field stadium downtown, the Los Angeles Times reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

7,000 Dental Patients Warned of Potential HIV Exposure

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

TULSA, Oklahoma — Some 7,000 patients of a dental practice are being notified about possible exposed to HIV and hepatitis over the past six years, health authorities said Thursday. Dentist W. Scott Harrington voluntarily stopped practicing when the joint investigation …

Man Convicted in DUI Crash That Killed Toddler

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) — A drunk driver was convicted today of killing a 2-year-old boy after crashing into the toddler and his mother and baby sister as they crossed the street. Angel Alberto Cruz Perez was found guilty by …

KTLA Consumer Confidential: Zuckerberg Tax Bill; WalMart Deliveries; Child Costs

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

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

L.A. Mayoral Candidates Pick Up Key Endorsements

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti both picked up key backings in the race for Los Angeles Mayor. Councilmember Jan Perry endorsed Eric Garcetti for mayor Thursday in South L.A. “I am proud to endorse Eric …

SoCal Beach Tradition May Soon be Snuffed Out – Chip Yost Reports

Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 05:21 PM EDT

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — Those popular fire pits on the sand on many Southern California beaches may soon be a thing of the past. The South Coast Air Quality Management District is considering a ban on the fire rings, …


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