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Los Angeles Times

'Super PACs' negate spending limits in L.A. mayor's race

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 08:18 PM EDT

As groups raising funds for Greuel and Garcetti pour money into race — a record $6.1 million so far — voter-approved contribution restrictions become meaningless. Strict limits on campaign contributions imposed by voters nearly three decades ago are crumbling in the Los Angeles mayor's race, with big donors using loosely regulated "super PACs" to help candidates like never before in a citywide ...

Mayor leaves L.A. in better shape than he found it

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 08:03 PM EDT

Charisma counts, and even though many promises went unfulfilled, the mayor's outsize confidence in his own vision paid off in tangible ways. I couldn't have imagined saying this a few years ago, but I wish Antonio Villaraigosa could run again for mayor of Los Angeles.        

Letting non-citizens serve on juries: How can you oppose it?

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

Having served on my share of juries, including a six-week legal malpractice trial over a Malibu real estate deal gone south that gives me a headache just to think about, I think the push to allow non-citizens to serve on California juries is kind of a genius move.        

Sal Castro recalled as inspiring teacher

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

More than 1,000 people attend the funeral for the activist, who urged a 1968 student walkout demanding better education for Latinos. Sal Castro was praised as a tireless, inspiring leader and activist by university professors, doctors and a former California Supreme Court justice at his funeral Thursday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.        

Garcetti aide accuses Greuel of violating ad disclosure laws

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

Greuel saved her campaign as much as $300,000 by leading eight TV stations to believe that her attack ad qualified for lower rates, the advisor says. A top advisor to Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Eric Garcetti accused the city councilman's rival Wendy Greuel on Thursday of concealing her role behind a TV attack ad in violation of federal disclosure laws.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Malibu Lagoon reopens after massive reconstruction

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 08:00 PM EDT

MALIBU, Calif. - The Malibu Lagoon, where dredging became one of the most contentious wetlands disputes in Southern California, has reopened after a multimillion-dollar project that reshaped the brackish waterway and stripped the weedy shoreline.

Quentin Tarantino's stolen Malibu found 19 years later by Victorville deputy

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:33 PM EDT

Zed may be dead but Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino's cherry red Chevelle Malibu has resurfaced after nearly two decades, all thanks to a vigilant San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy in Victorville, officials said.

Feeling congested? Join our live chat on traffic: Opinion

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:33 PM EDT

A new report confirms what most Southland residents already know: Traffic congestion in Los Angeles is worse than in any other city in the United States.

East and West Valley Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: Gabe, Priscilla and Ginger

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:01 PM EDT

This week's featured pets are kittens Gabe and Priscilla and dog Ginger. See them this weekend at the Valley's animal shelters.

Tim Leiweke takes top job with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

Former AEG chief will be president and CEO of MLSE, parent company for NHL's Maple Leafs, NBA's Raptors, MLS' Toronto FC and Air Canada Centre.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Chargers Take Manti Te’o In 2nd Round Of NFL Draft

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:41 PM EDT

The San Diego Chargers have drafted Manti Te'o, the Notre Dame linebacker who was tricked into an online relationship with a girl that didn't exist.

Riverside Woman Sentenced to Life Without Parole In Murder Of Nurse, 66

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:26 PM EDT

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — A Riverside woman has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for the murder of her 66-year-old roommate. Ruthetta Lois Hopson was found guilty of first-degree muder in the [...]

Deputy Struck By Vehicle, Suspect Shot In South LA

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

A sheriff's deputy was struck by a vehicle and a suspect was shot, perhaps fatally, in South Los Angeles Friday, according to officials.

LivingSocial Website Hacked Into, Affecting Up To 50 Million Customers

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

The popular deal-of-the-day website, LivingSocial, was hacked into affecting up to 50 million customers, the company said Friday.

Overturned Tanker Truck Closes Highway 38 In San Bernardino

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 03:48 PM EDT

A tanker truck with approximately 10,000 gallons of fuel has overturned in San Bernardino County, authorities said Friday.


NBC Los Angeles

Fuel Spill Could Keep Hwy 38 Closed for Weeks

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

A Southern California mountain highway was closed Friday – and could remain closed for several weeks – after truck carrying fuel overturned, spilling some 10,000 gallons of fuel in the Angelus Oaks area, near Bi...

Disneyland Scam: Suspect Turns Himself In

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

A Wilmington woman eager for a day of Disney-filled fun arrived to the Disneyland ticket gate only to find that her "park hopper" tickets she bought from a stranger who called himself "Chris Ruiz" on Craigslist... Photo Credit: LAPD Harbor Division

2nd Blackface Video Linked to UC Irvine Fraternity

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

A second video showing at least one member of a UC Irvine fraternity wearing blackface surfaced online Friday following allegations from other students that the chapter has a history of racial insensitivity.

Alleged Burglar Climbs Roof

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

A Venice neighborhood was locked down for several hours Friday as police surrounded a three-story apartment building after a suspected burglar climbed onto a roof to elude capture, officials said.

Friends Vow Support For Student Accused in Rape

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 11:12 AM EDT

Friends of a UCLA water polo player accused in a sexual assault of a female student posted a video on YouTube expressing their support for the student athlete.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

2 drivers killed in Palmdale head-on collision

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 08:18 PM EDT

Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision in Palmdale Thursday night.

NFL Draft: Manti Te'o selected by San Diego charges in 2nd round

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:48 PM EDT

Linebacker Manti Te'o was chosen sixth in the second round of the NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, drawing a loud roar from the fans.

Deputy struck by car in shooting incident

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:18 PM EDT

An LA County Sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after being struck by a car in a shooting incident Thursday.

Animal research protest held at UCLA campus

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

Calling for an end to animal research, animal rights activists on Thursday marched and chanted through the UCLA campus.

Westminster hit-run suspect arrested at bar

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

A man suspected of fatally striking a pedestrian with a vehicle and leaving the scene was arrested last Friday.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

LA Sheriff Deputy Hit By Car In Police-Involved Shooting

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:55 PM EDT

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was struck by a vehicle and a suspect was shot to death by deputies in South Los Angeles today.

Join FOX 11 At The Fiesta Broadway This Weekend!

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:55 PM EDT

Join FOX 11 at Fiesta Broadway this Sunday April 28th! Meet the FOX 11 News Team, TMZ 's Van and Peter, and Dish Nation 's Frank Kramer from 95.5's "The Heidi & Frank Show." Plus, there will be great food, music and fun for the whole family! Fiesta Broadway runs Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:30pm.

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Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:40 PM EDT

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Burglary Suspect Standoff On A Hot House Roof

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:40 PM EDT

A burglary suspect was taken into custody today after refusing to come down from the roof of an apartment building in Venice for several hours, police said.

LA City Council Sets Their Sights On Gun Control

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:10 PM EDT

The Los Angeles City Council's Public Safety Committee is expected to consider two proposed gun control measures today.


Los Angeles Business Journal

L.A. Banker to Announce Syrian Reconstruction Fund

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

A Los Angeles banker, the head of a Middle Eastern investment bank and retired General Wesley Clark plan to announce Monday the formation of an investment fund to help rebuild Syria.

Tim Leiweke Moves to Toronto for Maple Leaf Job

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

Tim Leiweke, the former AEG chief executive who oversaw the Staples Center, the Kings and Galaxy, on Friday was named president and chief executive of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

K-Swiss Shareholders Approve Acquisition

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:35 PM EDT

K-Swiss Inc. on Friday said that announced that its stockholders had approved its $170 million acquisition by South Korean retailer E. Land World.

Acquisition Targets Among Week’s Biggest Movers

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies gained strongly for the week as two companies announced they were being acquired.

Friday Close

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

In Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 12 points to 14,713. The Nasdaq closed down 11 points to 3,279. The S&P 500 fell 3 points to 1,582. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged 161.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Deputy Injured During Deadly Confrontation in Athens

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:20 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A L.A. County sheriff’s deputy is hospitalized after being struck by a car Friday during a deadly shooting incident in Athens. It happened around 2:45 p.m. in the 11400 block of South Vermont Avenue. The deputy …

Fuel Spill from Overturned Tanker Closes Highway 38

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 07:05 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Highway 38 had to be closed Friday when a tanker overturned and spilled thousands of gallons of fuel on the road. The tanker reportedly crashed on Highway 38 and Angeles Oakes in the San Bernardino National …

Possible Shooting Reported at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – Chip Yost Reports

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:51 PM EDT

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — Police are looking into a reported shooting at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach Friday. The incident took place near Graham Street and Warner Ave. Friday. Huntington Beach Police have only confirmed that a …

9/11 Plane’s Landing Gear Found Near Ground Zero, Says NYPD

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:35 PM EDT

NEW YORK - - A piece of one of the airliners that hit the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, has been found behind the planned site of an Islamic community center near ground zero, the New York …

L.A. County Fire Leads Multi-Agency Rescue Exercise – Chris Wolfe Reports

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 06:35 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — L.A. County firefighters used a treacherous landscape Friday to lead a multi-agency training exercise. Dozens of public safety professionals converged on Angeles Crest Highway in the Angeles National Forest to conduct what is called an “Over-the-Side …


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