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Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Senate passes bill to curb prescription drug abuseFriday, May 31, 2013 03:39 AM EDTApproval of final measure in a package of prescription reforms comes after a series of investigative stories by The Times on overdose deaths in the state. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the last bill in a broad package of proposed reforms aimed at combating prescription drug abuse and mounting overdose deaths in California. Exide plant workers and Vernon-area residents square off at meetingFriday, May 31, 2013 03:24 AM EDTWorkers laid off from the battery recycler defend Exide's safety record, urging regulators to allow the plant to reopen. Nearby residents, however, demand more protection from pollution. Frightened residents and worried workers squared off Thursday in an emotional public meeting about the potential health risks posed by a battery recycler in Vernon accused of releasing dangerous levels of lead ... California Assembly approves hike in state's minimum wageFriday, May 31, 2013 02:39 AM EDTThe wage would rise from $8 an hour to $9.25 an hour over the next three years. Members also OK allowing child-care workers to join unions. SACRAMENTO — The Assembly passed a proposal Thursday to hike California's minimum wage from $8 to $9.25 an hour over the next three years and require future increases to keep pace with inflation. Mentally ill California inmates ask judge to change policiesFriday, May 31, 2013 02:39 AM EDTLawyers representing 33,000 prison inmates want the changes to curb excessive use of force. Corrections officials say the state meets mental health care standards. When a mentally ill inmate at Corcoran state prison stripped himself naked, yelled that he was the "creator" and threatened to kill himself, guards responded by dousing him with 44 rounds of pepper spray, including four grenades of ... Father of former UCLA basketball star indictedFriday, May 31, 2013 02:09 AM EDTRonald Holmes, whose son is Shabazz Muhammad, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud, as well as conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud. Ronald Holmes, father of former UCLA basketball star Shabazz Muhammad and himself a former hoops standout, has been indicted on federal fraud charges. Los Angeles Daily NewsPhotography exhibit: 'Luces Y Sombras' shows Mexico through travelers' eyesFriday, May 31, 2013 08:09 PM EDTThe photographic works of 14 travelers to Mexico from as far back as the 1920s are featured in a new exhibition at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Art News: Photographer captures life in L.A. neighborhoodFriday, May 31, 2013 08:09 PM EDTIt all started with back surgery. Michael Cannon, a photographer who has long lived in the urban Los Angeles neighborhood near Third Street and Vermont Avenue, recently had back surgery and had to walk regularly to get better. Ojai Music Festival honors American composers and the West CoastFriday, May 31, 2013 07:54 PM EDTEver since its first public concert May 4, 1947, the Ojai Music Festival has featured the most significant classical music composers of the day. Readers answer Question of the Week: Should U.S. reduce its use of drone attacks?Friday, May 31, 2013 07:39 PM EDTLos Angeles News Group readers respond to our Question of the Week: Should U.S. reduce its use of drone attacks? LAUSD insurance carrier challenges liability in Miramonte sex-abuse settlementsFriday, May 31, 2013 05:39 PM EDTAn insurance carrier for Los Angeles Unified has filed suit against the school district, seeking to avoid paying millions of dollars to settle sex-abuse claims filed by Miramonte Elementary students. CBS 2 Los AngelesWayne Brady, ‘Y&R’ Stars Set To Present At 40th Annual Daytime EmmysFriday, May 31, 2013 08:20 PM EDT"Let's Make A Deal" host Wayne Brady -- as well as a legion of young soap stars -- are slated to present at the 40th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday June 16. Man, 43, Arrested For Taking Lewd Photos Of Women At 2 Glendale MallsFriday, May 31, 2013 07:53 PM EDTA 43-year-old man faces misdemeanor charges after allegedly taking inappropriate pictures of unsuspecting women at two shopping malls in Glendale. Antelope Valley Man In Court In Connection With Case Of Deadly Dog MaulingFriday, May 31, 2013 07:08 PM EDTAn Antelope Valley man Friday made his first court appearance in connection with a second-degree murder charge stemming from a deadly pit bull attack. Sen. Boxer Backs Legislation To Protect Military Sex Assault VictimsFriday, May 31, 2013 06:16 PM EDTU.S. Senator Barbara Boxer announced legislation Friday to address what she called an "epidemic" of military sexual assault cases. Dodgers Select Peter Moylan’s Contract, Option Javy GuerraFriday, May 31, 2013 06:00 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Dodgers Friday announced that the team has selected the contract of Peter Moylan, a right-handed reliever from Triple-A Albuquerque, in exchange for Javy Guerra. NBC Los AngelesDying Whales Force Shipping Vessels to RerouteFriday, May 31, 2013 07:52 PM EDTComing to Southern California to feed is about the most dangerous journey a blue or fin whale can make, according to experts. The massive marine mammals are being struck and killed as ships head to the nation’s... Two Firefighters Injured in Hollywood Apartment FireFriday, May 31, 2013 04:37 PM EDTFire damaged at least one Hollywood apartment complex Friday afternoon. Dog Owner Accused of Murder Appears in CourtFriday, May 31, 2013 02:37 PM EDTA dog owner accused of murder appeared in court Friday to face charges his canines killed a 63-year-old woman earlier this month. Overnight Closures Will Shut Down 110 FreewayFriday, May 31, 2013 02:07 PM EDTA portion of the 110 Freeway between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena will be closed for eight hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Photo Credit: flickr/waltarrrrr Man Shot at Close Range at Lakewood HomeFriday, May 31, 2013 01:37 PM EDTFamily and friends mourned the loss on Friday of a 19-year-old man who was shot at close range outside his Lakewood home as police tried to track down two gunmen in connection with the slaying. KABC-TV Los AngelesVan Nuys attempted-kidnap suspect sketches releasedFriday, May 31, 2013 08:17 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Police Department released sketches of two attempted-kidnapping suspects Friday. United Airlines sued after man allegedly performs lewd act on planeFriday, May 31, 2013 08:17 PM EDTA teenager is suing United Airlines after she says a man sitting near her on a flight performed a lewd act. Michigan mom killed in Syria had prior FBI contactFriday, May 31, 2013 07:06 PM EDTThe FBI questioned relatives of a 33-year-old Michigan mother killed during fighting in Syria, family members said Friday. Student loan increase like $1,000 tax hike, President Obama saysFriday, May 31, 2013 06:51 PM EDTPresident Barack Obama on Friday morning urged Congress to prevent student loan rates from doubling on July 1. 4 firefighters dead, 5 hurt in Houston hotel fireFriday, May 31, 2013 05:36 PM EDTFour firefighters were killed and six others were injured while battling a fire at a Houston motel and restaurant. FOX 11 News Los AngelesInsurers sue over LA school abuse settlementFriday, May 31, 2013 07:54 PM EDTSeven insurers are suing Los Angeles Unified School District to avoid paying a $30 million settlement to 58 alleged victims of child abuse at Miramonte Elementary School. Firefighters make progress on blaze near LAFriday, May 31, 2013 07:54 PM EDTFire crews battling a blaze north of Los Angeles have taken advantage of cool morning weather to make progress, but scattered flames continue to climb hillsides. Pit Bull Owner Charged With Murder For Mauling DeathFriday, May 31, 2013 10:39 AM EDTThe owner of four pit bulls that killed a woman jogger in a gruesome mauling was charged with murder Thursday in a highly unusual case that strained the memories of law enforcement officials to find comparable uses of the felony murder law. Brush Fire In The Canyon Near Palmdale Is A PowerhouseFriday, May 31, 2013 10:25 AM EDTAir crews planned to take to the air this morning and resume their attacks on a brush fire that has blackened 1,000 acres in sparsely populated San Francisquito Canyon northeast of Santa Clarita. Wildfire sparked near power stations north of LAThursday, May 30, 2013 10:09 PM EDTOfficials say a fire has broken out and is growing fast near power stations transmission lines north of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Business JournalFAA May Crack Down on Helicopter Noise in L.A.Friday, May 31, 2013 06:33 PM EDTThe Federal Aviation Administration will look at modifying helicopter routes and having the aircraft fly at higher altitudes in certain areas as a way to address noise complaints from L.A.-area residents. AeroVironment DownsizesFriday, May 31, 2013 06:04 PM EDTAeroVironment Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it had implemented a workforce reduction, but did not specify how many people had been laid off. Shipping Routes Changed to Save the WhalesFriday, May 31, 2013 06:04 PM EDTTo reduce freighter collisions with whales near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association announced Friday it is changing routes. Capstone, Dole Among Week’s Biggest MoversFriday, May 31, 2013 06:04 PM EDTThe Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies closed down for the week as the larger markets were hit with late Friday declines. Markets Slump at Month’s EndFriday, May 31, 2013 06:03 PM EDTIn Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 209 points to 15,116. The Nasdaq fell 35 points to 3,456. The S&P 500 fell 24 points to 1,631. The LABJ Stock Index fell 4 points to 162. KTLA-TV Los AngelesState Assembly OKs Snoopy License Plates to Support MuseumsFriday, May 31, 2013 08:04 PM EDTHe may not be taking on the Red Baron in this one, but Snoopy may soon be seen on the back of some California cars. The state Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would establish a Snoopy license plate to … Powerhouse Fire Rages Out of Control – Sara Welch ReportsFriday, May 31, 2013 07:19 PM EDTSANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KTLA) — Hundreds of firefighters continued to battle a brush fire on Friday in the Angeles National Forest just north of Castaic. Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/05/31/powerhouse-fire-burns-hundreds-of-acres-in-santa-clarita/#axzz2UtQR30vB … Dog Owner in Fatal Pit Bull Mauling Makes Court AppearanceFriday, May 31, 2013 04:34 PM EDTLITTLEROCK, Calif. (KTLA) — The owner of four pit bulls believed to have mauled and killed a 63-year-old jogger was arraigned Friday in Lancaster. A deputy sheriff led Alex Jackson, 29, into court Friday, just before a judge formally read … Autistic Boy Thrives Thanks to GolfFriday, May 31, 2013 03:34 PM EDTWyatt — who was diagnosed with severe autism — was 4 years old when he decided to finally reach out to the world around him. As his father was flipping through television channels, the boy perked up when they passed … Exclusive: Mom Says Son is Scapegoat in Hate Graffiti CaseFriday, May 31, 2013 12:04 PM EDTAGOURA HILLS, Calif. (KTLA) — The mother of a student apparently being investigated in connection with hate graffiti found at Agoura High School defended her son on Thursday. The mother, who did not want to be identified, spoke exclusively to … |
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