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Los Angeles Times

On civil rights, a mix of backlash and progress

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 08:18 PM EDT

The Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling is cause for celebration, but the joy is tainted by the rollback of minorities' voting rights. Jasmyne Cannick didn't join the folks in West Hollywood celebrating the gay marriage victory handed down by the Supreme Court this week.        

With shark fin ban, a slice of Asian culture ends in California

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:41 PM EDT

Chinese Americans are divided over the state's ban on sale or possession of the delicacy. The cruel practice of shark finning has decimated populations worldwide. An ancient Asian dining tradition comes to an end in California on Monday, and grocer Emily Gian is none too happy.        

UCLA turns MBA degree into self-supporting program

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 01:03 AM EDT

UCLA wins approval from UC president to support the MBA program through tuition and donations, freeing $8 million for other purposes. Despite some faculty and student opposition, UC President Mark G. Yudof has approved a controversial plan to turn UCLA's MBA program into a self-supporting unit that depends on tuition and donations without state funding.        

Heat wave aggravates fire risk as Fourth of July nears

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 01:03 AM EDT

Blistering temperatures are expected in much of California for the next several days. Officials advise the public to stay cool and hydrated. Fireworks raise concerns. The first heat wave of the summer hit California on Thursday, producing some triple-digit temperatures that forecasters say are only a preview for a blistering weekend ahead.        

LAPD chief criticizes officers' conduct during deadly struggle

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:56 AM EDT

Chief Charlie Beck says a female officer violated policy by kicking and shoving Alesia Thomas and questioned the actions of three other officers and a supervisor. LAPD opens formal inquiry. Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck was sharply critical of how several officers acted during an arrest last year in which a woman died during a prolonged struggle with police, department records released ...


Los Angeles Daily News

Supreme Court rulings were a half-step on right path of marriage equality: Tim Rutten

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:27 PM EDT

For many of those millions of Americans who had hoped to see the justices rule on the merits of the anti-Prop. 8 argument and affirm the basic human and civil rights of gay and lesbian couples across the country, Wednesday's decision was a tantalizing disappointment.

Littlerock man armed with semi-automatic handgun shot, killed by sheriff's deputies ID'd

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:25 PM EDT

LITTLEROCK - Authorities today released the name of an 80-year-old man shot and killed by deputies after he allegedly pointed a handgun at them during a drug raid in the Littlerock area near Palmdale.

Muslim group invites FBI, local law enforcement to forum on extremism

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:25 PM EDT

The Muslim Public Affairs Council has invited members of the FBI and local law enforcement to attend a special panel discussion of religious leaders and mental health experts on how to handle the prevalence of shooting sprees, terror attacks and urban violence.

City Council rejects effort to scuttle greater GLAZA role at L.A. Zoo

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:24 PM EDT

After months of debate, the City Council on Friday beat back an effort by city unions to scuttle a deal to increase the role of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association in the marketing and promotion of the Los Angeles Zoo.

On list of of freedom's enemies: Feinstein, Daryl Gates -- and Jenny McCarthy? Opinion

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:51 PM EDT

Libertarian-minded Reason Magazine is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a cover story about "45 Enemies of Freedom." California, Los Angeles and Hollywood are well represented.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Crews Gain Ground On 200-Acre Brush Fire In Mentone

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 08:00 PM EDT

Firefighters Friday were battling a fast-moving brush fire in San Bernardino County amid near-triple-digit temperatures.

Brown Seeks To Delay Freeing 10K Calif. Inmates

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:52 PM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown is asking a panel of federal judges to delay its order that California release nearly 10,000 inmates by year's end, granting him time to appeal the decision to the nation's high court.

Actor Nick Stahl Arrested In Hollywood For Meth Possession

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:50 PM EDT

Actor Nick Stahl was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly possessing methamphetamine.

Crews Douse Flames Alongside 10 Freeway In East LA

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:43 PM EDT

Firefighters Friday doused flames alongside the 10 Freeway in East Los Angeles.

Federal Rule Could Upend States’ Shark Fin Bans

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:38 PM EDT

Several members of Congress representing coastal states are voicing concern about a proposed federal regulation that could pre-empt state bans on buying or selling shark fins.


NBC Los Angeles

Fire Burns Next to 10 Freeway

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:53 PM EDT

A small grass fire alongside the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles caused a traffic backup but posed no immediate threat to structures, authorities said. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Same-Sex Marriages Resume in Calif. After Court Order

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:53 PM EDT

Same-sex marriages resumed in California on Friday just after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an unexpected order clearing the way for such unions. Two of the plaintiffs in a challenge... Photo Credit: American Foundation for Equal Rights

Fire Prompts Evacuations in Yucaipa

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:38 PM EDT

A brush fire is burning near homes in San Bernardino County Friday afternoon as temperatures hover around 100 degrees.

Calif. Gas Tax Hike Goes Into Effect July 1

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 05:23 PM EDT

Gas taxes in California are going to climb nearly 4 cents per gallon next week when a fuel tax hike meant to make up for lost revenue goes into effect. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Two Killed When Big Rig Strikes Stalled Vehicle

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 08:38 AM EDT

Two people were killed when a disabled vehicle was rear-ended by a big rig on the 405 Freeway in Hawthorne, according to the California Highway Patrol. Photo Credit: OnScene


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Same-sex marriages can resume immediately: Court of Appeals

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on same-sex marriages in California, allowing gay marriages to resume immediately.

Brush fire erupts in Mentone, forces evacuations

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

A brush fire erupted in San Bernardino County, quickly scorching more than 200 acres and forcing evacuations Friday.

DNA from 3 people to create embryos in United Kingdom?

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:03 PM EDT

A controversial technique to create embryos using DNA from three people may soon be allowed in Britain.

Missing Dana Point woman's former boyfriend arrested, indicted in disappearance

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 05:48 PM EDT

A retired Marine was arrested in the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend, who went missing after they moved to Panama.

Blacks, Latinos discriminated against by Antelope Valley sheriff's stations: Justice Dept.

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

The Justice Dept. finds the LA County Sheriff's Dept. engaged in targeting African-Americans and Latinos.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Knife-wielding man stun-gunned at LAPD station

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:32 PM EDT

A man wielding a knife who walked into a Los Angeles police station was zapped with a stun gun and shot with beanbag rounds after he refused commands to drop the weapons.

Wildfire nears homes in San Bernardino

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 07:32 PM EDT

Fire officials say a wildfire is threatening homes in San Bernardino County while firefighters worked to push back flames in sweltering heat.

Mandatory Gas Hike Coming July 1st, Here We Go Again?

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 04:47 PM EDT

California gas prices are starting to soar again, as the excise tax is expected to drive the price per gallon of gas up 3-and-a-half cents higher.

Southern California Prepares For Weekend Heat Wave

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:32 AM EDT

Southern California prepares for a scorching weekend that could see temperatures hit 120 in the deserts as a massive heat wave rolled through the West, authorities said.

LAPD Seeks 'Teardrop' Rapist For 35 Sex Assaults, $100,000 Reward

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

Authorities are looking for new leads in the hunt for a serial rapist linked to more than two dozen sexual assaults in Los Angeles spanning more than 17 years.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Tax Break to Speed Construction at Westfield Topanga

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:15 PM EDT

The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to move forward with a potential $59 million tax break for Australian developer Westfield Group LLC, billed as a way for the firm to speed up construction of its Village at Westfield Topanga project.

Disney Sells Publishing Unit to Hachette

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 05:44 PM EDT

Hachette Book Group on Friday announced that is has agreed to buy part of Walt Disney Co.’s book business, which has published best-sellers by Mitch Albom, Jamie Oliver and Michael J. Fox.

Crown, Demand Among Week’s Biggest Movers

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 05:44 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies gained following a volatile week in the larger markets.

Dow, S&P Fall

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 05:44 PM EDT

In Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 115 points to 14,910. The Nasdaq rose 1 points to 3,403. The S&P 500 fell 7 points to 1,606. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 161.

Congestion Fee Plan Dropped

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday shelved a controversial plan to impose massive fees on developers to pay for transit projects, the Los Angeles Business Journal reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Prop 8: Gay Marriages Can Resume Immediately in California

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday cleared the way for gay marriages to resume in California. The court lifted its stay on an injunction which ordered state officials to stop enforcing Proposition 8. With …

200 Acre Brush Fire Forces Evacuations in Mentone

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

MENTONE, Calif. (KTLA) — A brush fire broke out Friday near Highway 38 and Mill Creek Road in San Bernardino County. The blaze had already scorched about 200 acres as of 4 p.m., according to Cal Fire officials, although no …

Elderly Man ‘Severely’ Attacked by Dog in Murrieta

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

MURRIETA, Calif. — An elderly man was hospitalized after he and another man were attacked by a dog on Thursday in unincorporated Riverside County, authorities said. The incident occurred about 9:30 a.m. in the 39000 block of Salinas Drive, according …

Near Record Temperatures Expected – Henry DiCarlo’s Weekend Forecast

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 03:19 PM EDT

Henry DiCarlo’s weather forecast for Friday, June, 28. …

O.C. Woman Gets Life for Cutting Off Husband’s Penis

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) — A woman convicted of cutting off her husband’s penis and putting it in the garbage disposal was sentenced on Friday to life in state prison with the possibility of parole in seven years. Catherine Kieu, …


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