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Los Angeles Times

President Obama doesn't have a 'pastor problem'

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:09 PM EDT

Ever since the Rev. Jeremiah Wright issue in 2008, Republicans have been looking for another figure to exploit. They can keep on looking. It was a sad moment for many Republicans during the 2008 presidential contest when Arizona Sen. John McCain refused to let his staff use the fiery left-wing sermons of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright against Illinois Sen. Barack Obama.

Closure of three Southland hospitals may be part of a trend

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:34 PM EDT

Although Pacific Health's action stems from a fraud case, experts say that about 10% of the state's hospitals could close within 10 years because of Obamacare. Hospital owner Pacific Health Corp. said it will close its three remaining Southern California hospitals, citing the fallout from a federal fraud case last year in which the company admitted paying to recruit homeless people off skid row ...

Coroner investigates death of apparent tagger found on office tower

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 03:19 AM EDT

Craig Fugate was found tangled in ropes hanging nine stories up on a Sacramento office building. A can of spray paint and a glass etching tool were also discovered. The can of spray paint sat on the ledge of a downtown Sacramento office tower. A tool for etching glass lay below. The body of Craig Fugate was tangled in some ropes about nine stories up the tower.

Wife of Rockefeller impostor hired detective to look into his background

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 03:04 AM EDT

Sandra Boss began doubting Christian Gerhartsreiter's tale of being a scion of the banking family when she discovered that his supposedly dead mother was still alive. For more than a decade, Sandra Boss thought she was married to a Rockefeller.

Searchers working overnight to find missing Orange County hikers

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 02:49 AM EDT

Kyndall Jack, 18, and Nicholas Cendoya, 19, called authorities Sunday night to say they were lost in the Trabuco Canyon area. A sheriff's official speculates that the two may be hurt. Dozens of searchers on foot and horseback, some aided by bloodhounds, continued to search Tuesday for two missing hikers in the Trabuco Canyon area of Orange County.


Los Angeles Daily News

Port railyard plan must heed West Long Beach concerns: Editorial

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:05 PM EDT

Southern Californians should be rooting for the proposed railyard project at the Port of Los Angeles, which would create shorter truck routes, helping the region's economy and environment.

Money Manners: No need to tell ex-husband about increased condo value

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:04 PM EDT

Question: I'm going through a nasty divorce, and I've got a question about the settlement. While my husband and I are fighting over most things, one thing we've agreed on is that I'll keep our vacation condo.

Porn condom law's impact in L.A. County is being seen: Editorial

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:04 PM EDT

Ever the master of predictable plots, the pornography industry seems to have correctly forecast what would happen after Los Angeles County voters passed the Measure B condom law last November.

Gays deserve equal marriage rights: Letters to the Editor for Thursday, April 4, 2013

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:49 PM EDT

Those opposed to gay marriage still believe gays choose their genetic anomaly - the reason they're considered a threat to the sanctity of marriage.

Carolee Krieger: California's Delta water drain scheme is like "Chinatown" all over again

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:19 PM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown and his legislative allies are trumpeting the peripheral tunnels project as the last, best hope for delivering California from its water woes.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Marina Del Rey Man Recovering After Shark Attack In Hawaii

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:16 PM EDT

A Marina del Rey man is recovering after a shark attacked him off the coast of Hawaii.

Mario Lopez Will Help Introduce Powerball To California April 8

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:10 PM EDT

Is California's economy going to be saved by the Powerball?

Defense, Prosecution Rests In Murder Trial Of Rockefeller Imposter

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:07 PM EDT

The defense and prosecution rested their cases in the murder trial of a notorious Rockefeller impostor Wednesday after his ex-wife called him a consistent liar and "an unpleasant human being."

Report Outlines Abuses By Calif. Prison Staff

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:53 PM EDT

A California parole agent was accused of soliciting one of his parolees to kill another. Numerous corrections department employees allegedly had sex with inmates, including juveniles.

Former Lakers Coach Raffling Championship Ring For Charity

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:35 PM EDT

A former Los Angeles Lakers coach is raffling off a championship ring for charity.


NBC Los Angeles

HS Vice Prinicipal Accused of Having Sex With Students

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:03 PM EDT

A high school vice principal in Riverside County was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of having sex with three of her teenage students. Photo Credit: Hemet Police Department

"Tonight Show's" Last Bow Looms in Burbank

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 03:48 PM EDT

The San Fernando Valley has been home to "The Tonight Show" for four decades, but that will change in the spring of 2014. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Search for Missing OC Hikers Hits Third Day

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

The third day of a search for two young hikers who went missing in rugged terrain in the Cleveland National Forest began Wednesday with a promise of renewed effort from authorities and volunteers looking...

Falcons Sign Linebacker Exonerated in Rape Case

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

Brian Banks' dreams of playing in the NFL were derailed after a classmate falsely accused him of rape when he was 16. Photo Credit: AP

Man Charged With Kidnapping in Girl's Disappearance

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 10:18 AM EDT

A 29-year-old man arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 10-year-old Northridge girl was charged Wednesday.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Northridge kidnapping case: 2 men charged

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 08:02 PM EDT

Two men were charged Wednesday in the case of a 10-year-old Northridge girl who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted.

Obama voluntarily returns 5 percent of salary

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:40 PM EDT

President Obama is voluntarily giving back five percent of his salary because of cuts that are hitting federal workers.

Dinosaur statue: Council upholds commission's rejection

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:55 PM EDT

The San Juan Capistrano City Council decided that the fiberglass dinosaur at the Zoomars Petting Zoo has got to go.

$25K reward offered for Sylmar arsons info

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 05:32 PM EDT

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of suspects in a string of Sylmar arsons.

Rockefeller impostor's murder trial: Both sides rest

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

Both sides have rested in the murder trial of the Clark Rockefeller impersonator after the testimony of his ex-wife.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

$25K Reward For Info On Sylmar Arson Fires

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:16 PM EDT

The City Council today approved a $25,000 reward for information leading to convictions in a string of arson fires in a residential Sylmar neighborhood.

Testimony Wraps Up in 'Clark Rockefeller' Murder Trial

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

Testimony wrapped up today in the trial of a German citizen who went by a number of aliases and allegedly murdered the son of his San Marino landlord 28 years ago. 

Brian Banks Exonerated Of Rape, Signed By Falcons

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 05:46 PM EDT

A former Long Beach high school football star who spent more than five years behind bars for rape but was exonerated was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.

Obama To Return 5 Percent Of Salary To Treasury

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 04:16 PM EDT

President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary each month to the Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers smarting from government-wide spending cuts, the White House said Wednesday.

Associated Press Under Scrutiny For Nixing Term 'Illegal Immigrant' From Stylebook

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 01:46 PM EDT

The Associated Press is being accused of trying to influence the immigration debate following a decision to stop using the term "illegal immigrant" in its coverage.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Workers at Two LAX Hotels to Receive Service Tips

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:07 PM EDT

Two hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are expected this month to pay $4.5 million to settle two class-action lawsuits alleging that the hotels pocketed service charges instead of passing them on to room service, bell and banquet employees.

Operations Suspended at Three L.A. Hospital Sites

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:52 PM EDT

Financially strapped Pacific Health Corp. on Wednesday suspended operations at Bellflower Medical Center and the Los Angeles and Hawthorne campuses of Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center.

Stocks Fall

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:52 PM EDT

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average close down 112 points to 14,550. The Nasdaq fell 36 points to 3,219. The S&P 500 fell 16 points to 1,554. The LABJ Stock Index more than 1 point to 154.

Poll: Should Cities Limit Where Large Retail Chains Can Open?

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:51 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news.

The Game of Philosophie

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 05:52 PM EDT

Philosophie launched a 30-day Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a game, called DevShop, last week. It has already raised more than 40 percent of its $5,000 goal.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Carnival ‘Triumph’ Breaks Loose from Berth; Man Missing

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:42 PM EDT

MOBILE, Ala. — One person was missing Wednesday afternoon after high winds in Mobile, Alabama, caused the disabled cruise ship Carnival Triumph to break loose from its dock, officials said. There were conflicting reports as to where the missing man …

Meteorologist Jim Castillo’s Forecast for Wednesday, April 3

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:42 PM EDT

Meteorologist Jim Castillo’s Forecast for Wednesday, April 3 …

Suspects Charged in Kidnapping of Northridge Girl

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 06:42 PM EDT

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (KTLA) — Prosecutors filed charges Wednesday against two men suspected in the kidnapping and assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office charged 30-year-old Tobias Dustin Summers, who is still on the run, …

Good Guys Del Mar Nationals – Hot Rods & Hobbies

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

Gayle Anderson was live in Signal Hill with a preview of the 13th Annual Goodguys Del Mar Nationals this weekend starting Friday, April 5th through Sunday, April 7th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA. …

KTLA Consumer Confidential: Warner Bros. Streaming; Amazon Offer; Hyundai/Kia Recall

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

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


LA Weekly

A Gay Leader Emerges in the 'Hood

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:11 PM EDT

Asked if being poor, black and gay hurt him at the start of his career, author James Baldwin famously replied that his situation "was so outrageous ... you had to find a way to use it." Deshawn Cole knows outrageous and he, too, is trying to make the most of being a young, gay, black man — ...

Baseball Economics and Hit-and-Run Horrors: Readers Respond

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 07:11 PM EDT

The Business of Baseball Who's paying for Major League baseball? Increasingly, as Pete Kotz reported in our March 29 issue, it's cable subscribers, forced to pay fat premiums even as fewer and fewer people tune in ("


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