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Los Angeles Times

Teen driver in fatal Newport Beach wreck was unlicensed

Thursday, May 30, 2013 01:54 AM EDT

The 17-year-old high school student at the wheel in the Memorial Day crash was among five teenagers killed. He had been pulled over last month for violating his provisional license, records show. The 17-year-old high school student who was at the wheel when his car spun out of control in a horrific Memorial Day crash in Newport Beach did not have a valid driver's license, according to DMV ...

California lawmakers OK a dozen gun-control measures

Thursday, May 30, 2013 01:39 AM EDT

The bills come in response to recent attacks. Senators also vote to strip nonprofits such as the Boy Scouts of America of their tax-exempt status for discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers Wednesday advanced a dozen gun-control measures, including background checks for ammunition buyers, and gave early approval to a tax penalty on the Boy Scouts for ...

U.S. sued over policy on killing endangered wildlife

Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:24 AM EDT

Activists say the rule that hunters must know they are killing a protected animal allows the Justice Department to abdicate prosecution. Environmental groups are taking the Justice Department to court over a policy that prohibits prosecuting individuals who kill endangered wildlife unless it can be proved that they knew they were targeting a protected animal.        

Some justices question requiring nurses to give shots in schools

Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:10 AM EDT

California Supreme Court hears nurses' association argue state law requires licensed nurses to provide insulin and other injections. Foes say that is unnecessary. SAN FRANCISCO — Several members of the California Supreme Court appeared wary Wednesday of requiring public schools to provide licensed nurses to administer insulin injections and other medications to schoolchildren.        

Moderate 4.8 quake off Santa Barbara coast felt far and wide

Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:10 AM EDT

No damage was reported, but people from the Central Coast to L.A. County felt the morning temblor, which was about five miles west of UC Santa Barbara. A moderate 4.8 earthquake off the Santa Barbara coast Wednesday was felt over a wide swath of California, from the Central Coast to Los Angeles County, but no damage was reported.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Man arrested for allegedly stalking at least 6 girls in Sylmar

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

SYLMAR - A man was arrested today for allegedly stalking at least six girls in Sylmar, police said.

Gardening with Joshua Siskin: The cactus with the most beautiful flowers

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:09 PM EDT

The cactus known as Echinopsis, which is derived from a Greek word meaning both hedgehog and sea urchin, produces flowers as beautiful as any you will ever see.

Murder charges for Littlerock pit-bull owner after DNA confirms his dogs mauled jogger to death

Thursday, May 30, 2013 03:26 PM EDT

PALMDALE -- A Littlerock man was arrested Thursday on a felony murder warrant stemming from the mauling death of a jogger by a pack of dogs earlier this month.

Bowen agrees to boost campaign transparency for California public: Opinion

Thursday, May 30, 2013 03:24 PM EDT

Good for California Secretary of State Debra Bowen, who reversed her previous position and agreed to make the state's database of lobbying and campaign finance available to the public daily online.

On driver's licenses for the undocumented, Assembly keeps eye on road: Opinion

Thursday, May 30, 2013 02:09 PM EDT

The most important effect of California allowing undocumented immigrants to go through this process is that more people who probably are driving cars and trucks anyway will be doing so safely, to the benefit of themselves, their passengers, other motorists and pedestrians.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LAUSD Students Share HIV/STD Statuses Via Text Message

Thursday, May 30, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

The school district is taking part in a program to educate students as young as 12 years old on how to share their HIV and STD status via their cell phone.

Owner Arrested After DNA Links Pit Bulls To Fatal Littlerock Mauling

Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

A 29-year-old Antelope Valley man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder Thursday in connection with a pit bull attack that led to the death of a female jogger.

Suspect Arrested For Annoying, Endangering Young Girls In Sylmar

Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:28 PM EDT

Detectives arrested a 20-year-old suspect Thursday for disturbing young girls in Sylmar.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Pursuit Suspect Who Was Shot By Officers

Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:22 PM EDT

A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday during a police pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Santa Ana.

Disneyland Cast Member, 22, Pleads Not Guilty In Dry Ice Explosions

Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:07 PM EDT

A Disneyland employee Thursday pleaded not guilty in connection with two dry ice explosions that took place at the park on Tuesday, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced.


NBC Los Angeles

Mom Makes Social Media Quest for Daughter's Donor

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:52 PM EDT

Karol Franks is looking for the perfect match for her daughter. Only what Jenna Franks needs isn’t a partner but a kidney donor.

"One of the Big Ones" on Course for Earth Fly-By

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:38 PM EDT

The asteroid will be at its closest point to Earth Friday for the next two centuries. Photo Credit: NASA

Kings-Blackhawks Series Preview

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:37 PM EDT

Who has the edge in the Los Angeles Kings' series with the Chicago Blackhawks? A look at five key matchups could yield the answer. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Pedestrian Killed at End of Santa Ana Chase

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:22 PM EDT

A pedestrian and pursuit driver were killed Thursday after a brief chase and officer-involved shooting in Santa Ana.

Worker Pleads in Disneyland Dry Ice Blasts

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:22 PM EDT

A Disneyland worker pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges involving two dry-ice explosions that forced evacuations at Disneyland’s popular Toontown.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Disneyland employee pleads not guilty to dry ice explosions

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

The 22-year-old man accused of setting off a dry ice explosion in Mickey's Toontown pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday.

Stuck Chinese baby's mother won't be charged

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

The mother of a newborn baby rescued from a sewer pipe in China will not face criminal charges.

Gunshot victim found dead at Lakewood house

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:06 PM EDT

L.A. County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Lakewood Thursday afternoon.

County officials investigating 8-year-old's abuse death

Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:02 PM EDT

County leaders are questioning why a Palmdale boy wasn't removed from an abusive home before he was murdered.

Hemet armed robbery: Surveillance images released of suspect

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:36 PM EDT

Authorities in Hemet have released surveillance images in hopes of identifying and locating an armed robbery suspect.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Water Main Break Floods Hollywood Garage, Crews Working To Repair

Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:09 AM EDT

A Department Of Water and Power crew is working this morning to repair a water main after a rupture flooded the underground garage of a three-story apartment building in Hollywood and caused minor damage.

Dana Point Missing Woman Found In Compton, Man Sought

Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

A 69-year-old Dana Point woman who authorities feared had been abducted was located unharmed this morning at a gas station in Compton, authorities said.

The 2nd annual UN-verified Twitter Awards

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 09:39 PM EDT

The 2 nd annual UN-verified Twitter Awards were held at the Hollywood Improv Tuesday night bringing out the best and brightest feeds you follow.

Arrest Made in Disneyland Dry-Ice Blast

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 08:39 PM EDT

Police have arrested a Disneyland employee on suspicion of placing a so-called dry ice bomb in a trash can at the theme park.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Lions Gate Moves to Profit, Beats Expectations

Thursday, May 30, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

Santa Monica independent studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. swung to a fourth quarter profit and beat Wall Street expectations, thanks in part to the Twilight franchise.

Guess' Quarter Better Than Expected

Thursday, May 30, 2013 06:04 PM EDT

Shares of Guess Inc. rose more than 8 percent in after-hours trading Thursday after the apparel retailer reported adjusted fiscal first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations.

Munger Gives $32 Million to Huntington Library

Thursday, May 30, 2013 06:04 PM EDT

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino on Thursday announced a $32 million gift from Los Angeles billionaire Charles Munger toward building a new education and visitor center.

MPG to Sell Pasadena Office Complex for $75 Million

Thursday, May 30, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

MPG Office Trust Inc. has agreed to sell its Plaza Las Fuentes office and retail complex in Pasadena’s Civic Center neighborhood to East West Bank and an entity called Downtown Properties Holdings.

BKF Renews Bid to Take Over Qualstar

Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:54 PM EDT

Florida investment firm BKF Capital Group Inc. has informed Qualstar Corp. that it will put up seven board candidates in another effort to control the Simi Valley data tape storage company.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Pedestrian Killed in Santa Ana Pursuit Crash

Thursday, May 30, 2013 04:19 PM EDT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) – A police chase in Santa Ana ended in tragedy Thursday when a pedestrian was struck and killed by the vehicle authorities were pursuing. The incident began around 11:45 a.m. when police reported they were in …

Man Arrested, Charged With Murder in Deadly Pit Bull Attack

Thursday, May 30, 2013 02:49 PM EDT

LITTLEROCK, Calif. (KTLA) — Police on Thursday announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder in connection with a deadly pit bull attack in Littlerock. Alex Jackson was arrested at his home in Littlerock on Thursday, according …

Power Outage Forces Refinery Shutdown, Evacuations in Torrance

Thursday, May 30, 2013 02:34 PM EDT

TORRANCE, Calif. (KTLA) – A power outage Thursday forced an Exxon Mobile refinery in Torrance to temporarily shut down. The Torrance Fire Department received reports of a power outage in the 1700 block of Yukon Avenue around 9:15 a.m. The …

Diminishing Winds; Warm Temperatures – Mark Kriski’s Thursday Forecast

Thursday, May 30, 2013 01:19 PM EDT

Weather forecast for Thursday, May 30. …

Police Called to Break Up ‘Superhero’ Brawl

Thursday, May 30, 2013 01:04 PM EDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — Police were called to Hollywood Boulevard on Wednesday to break up a reported brawl involving some superhero posers. Officers responded to reports of up to eight costumed characters fighting, but said they found nothing. No arrests …


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