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Los Angeles Times

'Miracle' L.A. school board triumph: She thought of her students

Monday, May 27, 2013 07:46 PM EDT

'Fifth-grade teacher' was underdog candidate Monica Ratliff's ballot designation. It resonated with voters, who propelled the 43-year-old to victory over heavily favored Antonio Sanchez. For a fleeting moment in her underdog campaign, Monica Ratliff faltered. The candidate for the Los Angeles school board stood outside her chief fundraiser's home and balked at the task of asking people for money ...

L.A.-born Episcopal leader brings his liberal views to Washington

Monday, May 27, 2013 08:18 AM EDT

The Very Rev. Gary Hall was drawn to religion amid the civil rights movement. As dean of the Washington National Cathedral, he champions gay marriage and gun control. WASHINGTON — A bearded young comedy writer espousing progressive views in Hollywood in the early 1970s might not have surprised anyone. But when the same man, who is now the Very Rev. Gary Hall, started advocating the same views ...

Portrait emerges of Wendy Greuel campaign's downfall

Monday, May 27, 2013 08:18 AM EDT

Interviews with aides and analysts indicate the city controller lost control of her message and underestimated the power of attacks by Councilwoman Jan Perry and Republican Kevin James. Wendy Greuel entered the race for mayor of Los Angeles with the formidable advantages of a front-runner.        

Pedicabs are finding a place in the Southland transportation mix

Monday, May 27, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

This summer, the bikes will be ferrying people around Santa Monica, and the human-powered cabs are being considered in L.A. San Diego and Long Beach already offer them as an alternative. The capital of car culture is increasingly making room for bicycles.        

MTA to assist Bob Hope Airport's train connection project

Monday, May 27, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

The transportation agency has agreed to spend $1.7 million to help the airport achieve its goal of becoming easier to reach by means other than a car. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has agreed to spend $1.7 million to assist Bob Hope Airport's efforts for an ambitious train connection project.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Arco takeover by Tesoro makes higher gas prices inevitable: Thomas D. Elias

Monday, May 27, 2013 07:54 PM EDT

Californians may have been doomed years ago to pay higher and higher gasoline prices for the foreseeable future because of the state's steadily diminishing refinery capacity.

Firefighters take 2 hours to douse blaze at Glendale retail/apartment building

Monday, May 27, 2013 04:06 PM EDT

GLENDALE - A greater-alarm blaze this morning in a three-story building on Brand Boulevard in Glendale with retail on the ground floor and apartments on the second and third floors took two hours to put out and was under investigation, a Glendale Fire Department dispatcher said. Photo gallery: Firefighters tackle blaze at Glendale building

Firefighters battled blaze for more than 4 hours inside Burbank carpet store

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

BURBANK - A stubborn fire in a large carpet warehouse burned for more than four hours in Burbank today and injured two firefighters before being extinguished. Photo gallery: Fire at Burbank carpet store

Topanga Days Country Fair takes crowd back to the 1960s

Sunday, May 26, 2013 09:37 PM EDT

Peace, love and happiness. That was the mantra during Memorial Day weekend for Topanga Canyon residents celebrating its annual Topanga Days Country Fair. Photo gallery: 40th annual Topanga Days


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LAPD On The Hunt For Suspect Who Attempted To Kidnap Girl, 11

Monday, May 27, 2013 07:48 PM EDT

Detectives with the LAPD's Foothill Division are hoping the release of a sketch will lead to an arrest of an attempted kidnapping suspect.

Fire Damages Home Decorating Store In Burbank

Monday, May 27, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

Firefighters Monday put out a blaze inside a home decorating store along the Burbank-Glendale border.

Crews Battle Fires In Val Verde, Castaic Lake

Monday, May 27, 2013 05:31 PM EDT

Firefighters Monday were battling a small brush fire in the city of Val Verde.

Boy, 11, Stabbed To Death In Westlake District

Monday, May 27, 2013 04:01 PM EDT

An 11-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Monday in the Westlake District, police said.

Mayor-Elect Eric Garcetti Attends Memorial Day Tribute In Boyle Heights

Monday, May 27, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti Monday attended a Memorial Day event in the heart of East Los Angeles.


NBC Los Angeles

Kings' Improved Defense A Great Sign

Monday, May 27, 2013 06:14 PM EDT

Despite losing Game 6, the Los Angeles Kings have reason for hope in Game 7 thanks to their improving defense. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Athletes Brave Frigid Waters in Alcatraz Swim

Monday, May 27, 2013 04:29 PM EDT

Participants in the 2013 Orca Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim faced strong currents and low temperatures on race day. Photo Credit: Alan Waples

Stepfather Held in Boy's Stabbing Death

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

An 11-year-old boy died from stab wounds on Monday and his stepfather was in custody in connection with the death, police said. Photo Credit: Gordon Tokumatsu/NBCLA.com

Jolie’s Uncle Advises Cancer Screenings

Monday, May 27, 2013 01:14 PM EDT

Less than two weeks after revealing she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, Angelina Jolie has lost her aunt who lived here in San Diego to the disease. Photo Credit: AP

Local Benghazi Victims Honored at Mt. Soledad

Monday, May 27, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

Former Navy SEALs killed while working a CIA security detail in Benghazi are being honored on Memorial Day at Mt. Soledad.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Man steals 50 pounds of BBQ meat from Montclair market

Monday, May 27, 2013 04:44 PM EDT

A man stole $300 worth of meat from a market in Montclair Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Stretch of LA River opens for recreation on Memorial Day

Monday, May 27, 2013 04:14 PM EDT

Just in time for Memorial Day, people are able to enjoy more of the Los Angeles River.

Burlesque dancer killed, 10 hurt in CA crash

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

A burlesque performed was killed following a head-on crash near San Francisco. Nine other people were injured.

Memorial Day observed in Rancho Palos Verdes

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:09 PM EDT

Thousands of people participated in the Memorial Day observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Norco fatal accident: 2 suspects in custody

Monday, May 27, 2013 02:59 PM EDT

Two people are in custody after the truck they were in collided with another car in a Norco intersection, killing a man.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

11-Year Old Child Stabbed To Death, Stepfather Arrested

Monday, May 27, 2013 05:16 PM EDT

An 11-year-old boy was stabbed to death today in the Westlake District and his accused 26-year-old stepfather, who was also injured, has been arrested, a Los Angeles police sergeant said.

Americans Gather To Honor Fallen Service Members

Monday, May 27, 2013 11:16 AM EDT

Americans planned to gather at cemeteries, memorials and monuments nationwide to honor fallen military service members on Memorial Day, at a time when combat in Afghanistan approaches 12 years.

Very, Very Big Baby Born at Whittier Hospital

Monday, May 27, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

A big baby surprises even hospital staff members, who say she's probably the biggest baby ever born at Whittier Hospital. Baby Kaelyn weight 13 pounds 10 ounces when she was born!"

Local Veteran Gets the Gift of Sight

Monday, May 27, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

A local veteran who served three tours in Iraq, was hit by an IED and suffers from chronic back pain, got an unexpected gift from a local doctor. Veteran Matt Haviland served three tours of duty in Iraq.

Events Across The LA Southland To Honor The Fallen Soldier

Monday, May 27, 2013 10:16 AM EDT

[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti is scheduled to speak in Boyle Heights, while other Memorial Day observances in Los Angeles County today will include a parade in Canoga Park and a five-kilometer walk in Brentwood.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Big Picture Broadens for YouTube Players: Film firms buy into subscription model

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:07 AM EDT

Film companies push play on new YouTube business model that permits subscription fees for channels.

Big Picture Broadens for YouTube Players: Purchase of network a boost for platform

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:06 AM EDT

DreamWorks Animation deal for AwesomenessTV shows drawing power of YouTube as distribution platform.

Doctors Fear Unhealthy Malpractice Insurance

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:06 AM EDT

Medical groups hope to pull plug on lawyers’ plan to lift limit on “pain and suffering” malpractice awards.

Bottled Tea Comes With A Twist

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:06 AM EDT

Gizmo sees an opening in the industry for its cap-loaded Tea of a Kind bottled brews.

Laid-Back Luxury Looks To Clean Up

Monday, May 27, 2013 03:06 AM EDT

Maker of horizontal shower wants customers to take product’s high price lying down.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

L.A. River Opened to Pedestrians, Boaters and Fishermen

Monday, May 27, 2013 08:12 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Fishermen cast lines in shallow waters while kayakers treaded into deeper territory on what turned out to be a sunny Memorial Day in Los Angeles. But this scene didn’t take place at one of the city’s …

Flames Race Through Glendale Strip Mall; Two Firefighters Injured

Monday, May 27, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Calif. (KTLA) – Flames raced through a strip mall Monday morning in Glendale, injuring two firefighters. The fire was reported just after midnight at 235 1/2 Brand Boulevard. As firefighters battled the flames, part of the building’s roof began …

Garcetti: Recreational Use of Marijuana Is Decision for Voters

Monday, May 27, 2013 06:42 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES — In his first interview with a national news outlet, Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti said he wouldn’t have any problems if California voters decided to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. During a short interview with Univision’s Jorge Ramos …

Large Crowds Mark Memorial Day in Huntington Beach

Monday, May 27, 2013 06:42 PM EDT

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — An emotional Memorial Day tribute was held Monday in Huntington Beach. The annual ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, a flag-raising and the playing of Taps. It was hosted by the American Legion, VFW and the …

Thousands Attend Memorial Day Ceremony in Rancho Palos Verdes

Monday, May 27, 2013 06:12 PM EDT

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (KTLA) – More than five thousand people were expected to attend a Memorial Day Observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes Monday. Recognized as one of the most popular holiday observances in Southern …


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