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Los Angeles TimesTo keep a pro team from fleeing, go with the political playWednesday, May 01, 2013 08:00 PM EDTSacramento's Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA all-star, teamed with a squad of connected political operatives to gain an edge in the fight to keep the Kings in town. SACRAMENTO — There's an emotional risk to falling in love with a local pro sports team, because it can cheat on you. It can walk out and take up with another city. Compton jurors hear widely disparate views of accused killer, 16Wednesday, May 01, 2013 02:28 AM EDTProsecutor says Cynthia Alvarez and her boyfriend planned the slayings of her mother and stepfather. Her attorney says she played no role in the killings in 2011. A Compton jury heard conflicting portraits Tuesday of a 16-year-old girl charged with murdering her mother and stepfather, whose bodies were found more than a year ago buried in separate shallow graves. L.A. County supervisors discuss troubled foster care contractorWednesday, May 01, 2013 01:58 AM EDTBoard meets behind closed doors over Teens Happy Homes, found to have repeatedly misused funds and placed children in homes where they were abused, but no action is announced. Los Angeles County supervisors met behind closed doors Tuesday to consider terminating their decades-long relationship with Teens Happy Homes, a private foster care provider found by officials to have repeatedly misused ... Top Baca aide, pushed to quit, offers harsh appraisal of sheriffWednesday, May 01, 2013 01:14 AM EDTCalling the Sheriff's Department 'a house of cards,' Paul Tanaka says Baca was a disengaged leader who used it as 'his own personal employment agency.' Paul Tanaka, the Los Angeles County undersheriff accused of fostering a culture of jailhouse abuse, offered a searing critique of his boss Sheriff Lee Baca, calling him a confused and erratic leader who cares more about politics than public ... Michael Jackson on deathbed looked like cancer patient, witness saysWednesday, May 01, 2013 12:43 AM EDT'He looked like someone who was at the end stage of a long disease,' paramedic testifies in Michael Jackson family's wrongful-death suit against AEG. Pale and emaciated, Michael Jackson lay on his bed in his $100,000-a-month Holmby Hills mansion looking like an end-stage cancer patient who had come home to die. Los Angeles Daily NewsLAPD releases composite sketch of man blowing kisses at school children in North HillsWednesday, May 01, 2013 08:00 PM EDTNORTH HILLS - Los Angeles police detectives today released a composite drawing of a man seen blowing kisses to school children as he sat in his truck near an elementary school in North Hills. BYD - first Chinese automaker in US - to open plants in LancasterWednesday, May 01, 2013 08:00 PM EDTLANCASTER - The first Chinese-owned vehicle manufacturer in the United States unveiled ambitious plans Wednesday to eventually build as many as 1,000 plug-in electric buses a year at a refurbished RV manufacturing plant in a wind-swept, sage-dotted corner of the Mojave Desert. Samuel I. Fink: Improper pharmacist kickbacks threaten the health of CaliforniaWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:35 PM EDTEfforts to reduce health care spending have given rise to questionable financial arrangements that may be jeopardizing the health of California patients. Prop. D is best of 3 L.A. ballot measures on medical pot: EditorialWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:34 PM EDTThe fact there are three initiatives concerning medical marijuana on L.A.'s May 21 ballot is a reminder that the proliferation of dispensaries is a complicated problem with a haze of proposed solutions. Ron Galperin for L.A. city controller: EditorialWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:04 PM EDTIt's hard for an outsider to beat an insider in an L.A. election. Someone who doesn't already hold public office must impress voters that he or she knows the issues and has applicable experience. CBS 2 Los AngelesDetective Details Conrad Murray’s Financial WoesWednesday, May 01, 2013 08:11 PM EDTThe doctor convicted of involuntarily killing Michael Jackson appeared to be on trial again Wednesday as a lawyer for Jackson's mother tried to show the physician's desperate financial situation drove him to extremes in his treatment of the superstar. Bicyclists Of All Levels Prepare For Tour Of Long BeachWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:40 PM EDTIts National Bike month, and the upcoming Tour of Long Beach is motivating the preparation training of bicyclists, including the mayor. Man Arrested After Grabbing A Boy With “Abnormal Interest”Wednesday, May 01, 2013 07:15 PM EDTA Norco man is being held by police after authorities suggest he allegedly grabbed a boy and exhibited "abnormal interest" in him. Authorities Suspect Hit And Run Driver Intentionally Struck And Killed BicyclistWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:03 PM EDTA motorist remains at large after investigators suspect he intentionally ran over and killed a bicyclist in downtown Los Angeles. At Least 1 Home Burned, Evacuations Ordered In Banning Brush FireWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:03 PM EDTA fast-moving brush fire has burned at least one home and prompted evacuations in Banning. NBC Los AngelesRescued OC Hiker Charged With Meth PossessionWednesday, May 01, 2013 08:28 PM EDTOne of the teen hikers who got lost in the wilderness of Trabuco Canyon, prompting a massive five-day search effort that cost more than $160,000, has been charged with the possession of methamphetamine during th... Wind-Driven Summit Fire Threatens Homes in BanningWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:43 PM EDTAir units and ground crews fought a fast-moving fire, fueled by winds of up to 41 mph on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Home Burns in 1500-Acre Summit FireWednesday, May 01, 2013 05:28 PM EDTTune in to NBC4 News and NBCLA.com for live coverage of a growing wildfire in Banning that has forced evacuations. Photo Credit: Jacob Rascon Police Shoot, Kill Suspect in LA's Skid RowWednesday, May 01, 2013 03:43 PM EDTA man thought to be an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by police today in the downtown Los Angeles area, prompting an angry crowd to gather in Skid Row. Video Captures Motorcyclist Ramming Into 2 BicyclistsWednesday, May 01, 2013 02:43 PM EDTA YouTube video captured a motorcyclist and two bicyclists miraculously walking away from a three-man pile up a winding corner of Mulholland Drive after a motorcycle slammed into two bicycles, sending one rider... Photo Credit: Rnickeymouse/YouTube KABC-TV Los Angeles'Gone Plaid Bandit' wanted for bank robberies in Los Angeles, Orange countiesWednesday, May 01, 2013 05:14 PM EDTThe search continues for the bank robber known as the 'Gone Plaid Bandit,' who has been linked to bank robberies since 2010. High temperatures, gusty winds mean fire danger across SoCalWednesday, May 01, 2013 05:02 PM EDTRising temps, gusty winds and dry conditions are all the makings of high fire danger across the Southland. Civil unions legalized in Colorado at midnightWednesday, May 01, 2013 04:47 PM EDTThe first gay couple granted a civil union in Colorado said their vows before hundreds of people early Wednesday. Robbery suspect shot, killed by LAPD near downtown LAWednesday, May 01, 2013 04:16 PM EDTA robbery suspect was shot and killed by police officers near downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning, authorities said. Valley Springs stabbing death: Police investigate possible leadWednesday, May 01, 2013 03:31 PM EDTPolice are looking into a possible link between a kidnapping suspect and the stabbing murder of an 8-year-old NorCal girl. FOX 11 News Los AngelesEvacuations Ordered As Wildfire Spreads In BanningWednesday, May 01, 2013 05:31 PM EDTWatch Live | Photos A wildfire quickly is scorching over 1,500 acres in the Banning area, a Riverside County fire department spokeswoman said. Detective: Michael Jackson Doc Had Huge DebtsWednesday, May 01, 2013 03:31 PM EDTA police detective testified Wednesday about the depths of debt that Michael Jackson's doctor faced while giving the singer treatments of the powerful anesthetic that killed the pop superstar. Sheriff's Chase Leads To Fiery Crash, InjuriesWednesday, May 01, 2013 11:31 AM EDTA car being chased by sheriff's deputies today crashed into an SUV in the unincorporated community of Athens Village and burst into flames, and a suspect was taken into custody, authorities said. Drive-By Causes Chain Reaction Crash, 1 DeadWednesday, May 01, 2013 10:46 AM EDTPolice searched today for the hit-and-run driver of a car that was involved in one of two simultaneous crashes in South Los Angeles, where a 39-year-old man was killed, three other people were injured. Immigration Reform Rallies In LA For 'May Day'Wednesday, May 01, 2013 10:31 AM EDTEnergized by the possibility of immigration reform, thousands of demonstrators are pressing Congress today to enact legislation ending deportations at May Day marches and rallies likely snarl traffic in downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles Business JournalPoll: Are You Annoyed by the Amount of Advertising You Encounter Online?Wednesday, May 01, 2013 08:04 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. Tutor Perini Moves to ProfitWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:49 PM EDTTutor Perini Corp. swung to a profit in the first quarter, as the Sylmar construction firm saw an increase in work that ranged from gaming projects in Nevada to fixing damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Strong Quarter for Big 5Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:49 PM EDTFavorable weather and a strong uptick in sales of guns and ammunition propelled Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. to a better-than-expected first quarter, with shares jumping more than 9 percent on Wednesday. Montana Firm Buys L.A.’s Oldest BrokerageWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:34 PM EDTA Montana stock brokerage has bought downtown L.A.’s Crowell Weedon & Co., the oldest local brokerage and one of just a few remaining in Los Angeles. Market CloseWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:34 PM EDTIn Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 139 points, or 1 percent, to 14,701. The Nasdaq fell 20 points, or 1 percent, to 3,299. The S&P 500 fell 15 points, or 1 percent, to 1,583. The LABJ Stock Index fell 1 point to 161. KTLA-TV Los AngelesRobbery Suspect Shot by LAPD on Skid Row – Chris Wolfe ReportsWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:26 PM EDTLOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A robbery suspect was shot and wounded by police in the skid row area Wednesday morning, officials said. It happened around 9 a.m. at the Green Apple Market at 5th and Wall Streets. It happened after … May Day Rallies Bring Closures in Downtown L.A.Wednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDTLOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Navigating around downtown L.A. will require a little extra planning on Wednesday due to several May Day marches and rallies. Tens of thousands of people are taking to the streets of downtown to demonstrate for comprehensive … Exercises for the Injured – Calories BurnedWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDTGayle Anderson was live in Chatsworth to demonstrate her second ‘Wednesday Wounded Warrior Exercises’ for people who have issues and injuries. … KTLA Consumer Confidential: Auto Sales Up; Netflix Titles; Mountain Dew AdWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDTWhen not reporting for KTLA’s “Consumer Confidential” segments, David Lazarus is an award-winning business columnist for the Los Angeles Times. … Gusty Winds to Hit SoCal; Red Flag Warning In Effect – Chip Yost ReportsWednesday, May 01, 2013 06:11 PM EDTLOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Forecasted gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity levels have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning Wednesday. The warning will remain in place for most of Los Angeles County through 5 … LA WeeklyDowntown's Arts District Is One of L.A.'s Hottest Neighborhoods. Thank (or Blame) Tyler StonebreakerWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:52 PM EDTThe corner of Mateo and Willow streets in the downtown Arts District can feel like one of those architectural renderings of a perfect neighborhood. Couples sketch in notebooks, dogs snoozing at their feet. People wave in the streets as they pass one another on bikes. There's food — sometime... Garcetti and Greuel's Worst Days in PowerWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:52 PM EDTBicycle advocate Alex Thompson isn't one of those lazy, uninformed Angelenos you might have read about in The New York Times who doesn't vote. In fact, he has already voted, having mailed in his absentee ballot last week. He left the mayor's section — Eric Garcetti or Wendy ... Medicare Fraud and Skirball's Values: Readers Chime InWednesday, May 01, 2013 07:52 PM EDTA Fraud on the Nation Our April 26 feature about Medicare fraud generated lots of conversation last week (" Thieves' Bazaar ," by Chris Parker). Writes Politicaldiva, "This is an important story. Thank you,... |
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