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Sunday, May 26, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court might dismiss Prop. 8 case on a technicality

Sunday, May 26, 2013 07:01 PM EDT

Lawyers for opponents of the ban on same-sex marriage are quietly preparing California officials for that possibility. What happens after that is uncertain. SAN FRANCISCO — Lawyers leading the fight for gay marriage in California have been quietly preparing state officials for the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court might dismiss their case on a technicality next month without deciding the fate ...

Yosemite makeover seeks to keep hantavirus at bay

Sunday, May 26, 2013 02:03 AM EDT

Last year, three visitors died and six became ill when they were infected by the rodent-borne illness. The park has spent millions working to mouse-proof lodging. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Sisters Lauren Scott and Patrice Fambrini stood near the check-in desk of Curry Village, a quaint collection of tents and cabins in Yosemite National Park, and considered the merits of their lodgings.        

Assembly panel puts hold on condom, bullet tax bills

Sunday, May 26, 2013 02:02 AM EDT

SACRAMENTO -- A state Assembly panel on Friday shelved 144 bills that would have cost the state $2.8 billion, including measures to require condoms for adult film actors and to put a 10% tax on bullet sales.        

California Senate OKs protections for kids of police, public officials

Sunday, May 26, 2013 02:02 AM EDT

The state Senate approved legislation Friday that would make it a crime to harass or secretly photograph the children of police officers, judges and other public officials because of their occupation.        

Abel Maldonado takes on Jerry Brown, prison realignment

Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:46 PM EDT

The former Republican lieutenant governor, who is pondering a run for governor, wants to repeal the prison policy, saying it has endangered the lives of Californians. Abel Maldonado was a young Latino rancher and fresh-faced state lawmaker when he addressed the Republican National Convention in 2000 and was hailed as the GOP's future. Nine years later, he parlayed his deciding vote on tax ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Arleta High honors its three top Mustangs

Sunday, May 26, 2013 07:51 PM EDT

Arleta High is a close-knit campus, where students are just as thrilled for their classmates' victories as for their own. So there was a lot of celebrating during last week's senior awards ceremony, when a student from each of the school's three small learning communities was named Mustang of the Year.

Arleta High sets the gold standard in LAUSD with 92% graduation rate

Sunday, May 26, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

When Arleta High holds its commencement ceremonies next week, its graduation rate of 92 percent will be the highest of any traditional high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Gunfire mars parties in Sylmar, Panorama City and Los Angeles

Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Arguments at three Los Angeles parties escalated to gunfire early this morning, and one man was wounded, but it was not life- threatening, police said.

Doug McIntyre: The kid comes home

Sunday, May 26, 2013 04:25 AM EDT

The wife and I have discovered the ultimate antidote for empty nest syndrome - full nest syndrome. Yes, the kid who lived at our house once again lives at our house.

Tim Rutten: Death and taxes

Sunday, May 26, 2013 04:24 AM EDT

That ominously imaginative conjunction tells you a great deal about the popular attitude toward the government's levies on incomes and profits - and something about why the Internal Revenue Service has had such a rough week on Capitol Hill.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Grieving Dad Who Lost Son To Leukemia On Quest To Run 700 Miles Through Calif.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 07:35 PM EDT

Richard Nares lost a son to leukemia in 2000.

Ticket In Alhambra Wins $477K On Powerball

Sunday, May 26, 2013 07:16 PM EDT

One ticket holder in Alhambra is $477,969 richer from matching 5/6 numbers in Saturday's Powerball draw.

1 Dead, 6 Injured In 3-Car Crash Following Street Racing

Sunday, May 26, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

One woman was killed and six people were injured in the aftermath of a street race in South Gate, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Vehicle Fire On 405 Freeway Snarls Traffic

Sunday, May 26, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

Authorities Sunday said traffic was heavily backed up on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass following a vehicle fire.

Mosquito Samples From Machado Lake In Harbor City Test Positive For West Nile

Sunday, May 26, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

A pond in a city park best known for previously housing an alligator named "Reggie" is suspected of harboring mosquitoes with West Nile virus.


NBC Los Angeles

Slain Army Vet Receives Posthumous College Degree

Sunday, May 26, 2013 06:59 PM EDT

Family members of Maribel Ramos, whose life was cut short three weeks before graduation, celebrated her life on Sunday as she was honored with a posthumous degree from Cal State Fullerton. Photo Credit: Bobbie Eng/NBCLA.com

Memorial Day 2013: Honoring Our Fallen Soldiers

Sunday, May 26, 2013 04:29 PM EDT

Events are held across Southern California on Memorial Day weekend 2013. (Photos by Mike Tauber/NBCLA.com) Photo Credit: Mike Tauber/NBCLA.com

"Secret Hostage" Recalls Frightening Moments

Sunday, May 26, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

A man held hostage in his own home by an armed robbery suspect spoke first with NBC 7 about the frightening ordeal. Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

Skydiver Who Fell to His Death Identified

Sunday, May 26, 2013 01:44 PM EDT

A skydiver fell to his death on Saturday after a maneuver in the air above Lake Elsinore, officials said. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Padres Stomp Out the Snakes

Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:14 AM EDT

10 Run Night Means Blowout Photo Credit: Getty Images


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Skydiver killed after jump in Lake Elsinore

Sunday, May 26, 2013 06:44 PM EDT

A skydiver was killed after he became entangled in a parachute during a jump in Lake Elsinore, officials said.

East Los Angeles shooting investigation under way

Sunday, May 26, 2013 05:14 PM EDT

An investigation is under way in East Los Angeles after a 24-year-old man was fatally shot. The motive remains unknown.

San Antonio area braces for more possible flooding

Sunday, May 26, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

San Antonio and the surrounding counties along rain-swollen rivers were bracing for the possibility of more flooding.

London soldier attack suspect arrested in 2010, says Kenyan official

Sunday, May 26, 2013 04:14 PM EDT

A suspect in the savage killing of a British soldier in London last week was arrested in Kenya in 2010, an official said.

UK zookeeper dies from tiger attack injuries

Sunday, May 26, 2013 04:14 PM EDT

A 24-year-old woman has died after she was attacked by a tiger inside an enclosure at a British animal park.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Man Killed after Shooting Unfolds at Baptism Party in East L.A.

Sunday, May 26, 2013 03:57 PM EDT

EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) – A 24-year-old man was shot to death late Saturday night at a party being held to celebrate a baptism in East Los Angeles. The shooting unfolded at about 11 p.m. at a house in …

Robbie Rogers, First Openly Gay MLS Player, Joins LA Galaxy

Sunday, May 26, 2013 02:27 PM EDT

CARSON, Calif. (KTLA) — Robbie Rogers, Major League Soccer’s first openly gay player, was expected to take part in his first game with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night. The 26-year-old winger was introduced to the media a day …

Elderly Church Volunteer Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Artesia

Sunday, May 26, 2013 02:12 AM EDT

ARTESIA, Calif. (KTLA) – An 81-year-old woman on her way to help deliver food to the needy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday morning in Artesia. Carolina Estrella was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Norwalk …

Ripley’s Bug Fest Slithers Into Hollywood – Doug Kolk Reports

Sunday, May 26, 2013 01:57 AM EDT

HOLLYWOOD – “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” is celebrating its third annual Bug Fest this Memorial Day weekend in Hollywood. …

Child on Bicycle Struck and Killed by Semi Truck in Simi Valley

Sunday, May 26, 2013 01:42 AM EDT

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) – A 12-year-old boy was struck and killed by a large truck on Saturday night while riding his bicycle in Simi Valley. Police arrived on the scene at Alamo and Tapo Streets, just before 8 p.m. …


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