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Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

Gay couples rush to marry in wake of Prop. 8 ruling

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 02:03 AM EDT

Gay couples hurry to beat Friday afternoon deadlines around the state. Some make history by getting married while others encounter delays and are forced to wait until next week. Los Angeles' first marriage between gay men since this week's Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8 — and Friday's lifting of a stay on same-sex weddings by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals — united Paul Katami and ...

Southland's heat wave just getting started

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 01:48 AM EDT

The first day of a heat wave produces extreme temperatures, but the real broiling could come this weekend, forecasters say. Eyes are on Death Valley's nearly 100-year-old record of 134. The first day of a heat wave produced extreme temperatures Friday across Southern California, but forecasters say the real broiling will come this weekend.        

Brown seeks stay of prison release order

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 01:48 AM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown has asked a federal judicial panel to ice its order to release some 9,600 inmates from California's crowded prisons, asking it be put on hold until a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could take another year.        

Agency says Pacific great white shark not in danger of extinction

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 12:48 AM EDT

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces that the northeastern Pacific Ocean population of great white sharks does not warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Friday that the northeastern Pacific Ocean population of great white sharks is not in danger of extinction and does not warrant listing under the ...

L.A. City Council votes to let mall developer keep tax revenue

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 12:03 AM EDT

Council votes 10-0 to let Westfield keep up to $59 million in tax revenue produced by a shopping mall and hotel in Warner Center over 25 years. The Los Angeles City Council on Friday backed a plan to let shopping mall giant Westfield keep up to $59 million in tax revenue over 25 years, one in a flurry of decisions made before six council members leave office.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Criss Cross, Sierra, King, Woody and a whole bunch of kittens: East and West Valley Animal Shelter Pets of the Week

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:50 PM EDT

This week we have a full house (or three) worth of pets, including Criss Cross the dog, Sierra the cat, King the dog, Woody the dog and kittens Tyler, Jack and Chilli -- and one who doesn't even have a name yet. They could be yours with a visit to the East or West Valley Animal Shelters.

2 LAUSD officials demoted, principal leaves over handling of sex-abuse complaints

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

Two senior Los Angeles Unified administrators have been demoted and a principal has left the district following a two-month investigation into the handling of sex-abuse allegations against an elementary school teacher in Wilmington, Superintendent John Deasy said Saturday.

Another Chatsworth blaze: Grass fire near Golden State (5) Freeway and Main Street

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:03 PM EDT

CHATSWORTH -- A half-acre of grass burned today along the Golden State (5) Freeway in Chatsworth, but no one was harmed, a city fire official said.

Facebook is pulling ads from racy, violent pages

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 06:50 PM EDT

MENLO PARK, Calif.—Facebook is pulling ads from pages that contain violence or sexual content. The social network said that on Monday, it will expand its definition of pages and groups that are too controversial to carry advertisements.

UCLA's Operation Mend reconstructs lives for servicemen and women

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

The sniper's bullet bored into the right side of Army Sgt. Jason March's jaw on an August afternoon in 2006. He had felt worn down by so many surgeries, but wanted something back that the sniper had almost wiped from his face: his smile.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Report: Former Westminster City Official Dies In Cycling Accident

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:27 PM EDT

The Orange County Register reports that Westminster's retired police chief and former city manager was killed Friday in a cycling accident.

1 Killed In Fiery Crash On 405 Freeway In West LA

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 06:46 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday said one person was killed in a fiery crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway in West Los Angeles.

Minor Quake Recorded Near Salton City

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 05:45 PM EDT

A quake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 3.3 struck near Salton City on Saturday.

SoCal Temperatures Continue To Soar Amid Weekend Heat Wave

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 05:30 PM EDT

Southern California experienced another day of oppressive triple-digit temperatures as part of a weekend heat wave plaguing several western states.

2 Killed In Small Plane Crash In Oxnard

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 04:26 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday said two people have been killed in a small plane crash in Oxnard.


NBC Los Angeles

Possibly Kidnapped Girl, 17, Is Found

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 08:02 PM EDT

An Inglewood teenager who is developmentally disabled was found Saturday, days after a possible kidnapper made several disturbing phone calls to the girl's parents, authorities said.

Heat Warning Extended Through Next Week

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 06:02 PM EDT

Southern California faces record and near-record high temperatures as weather officials warn of potential health hazards associated with extreme heat.

2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Oxnard

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 05:17 PM EDT

A pilot and passenger died after a small home-built plane crashed into an agricultural field near Oxnard Airport on Saturday afternoon, according to a federal aviation official. Photo Credit: Dan Pinedo

LA County Homeless Population Up 16 Percent

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 04:02 PM EDT

A report conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found that while the number of homeless individuals increased since 2011, the number of homeless veterans and families has decreased. Photo Credit: LAHSA/theycountwillyou.org

Indoor Pot Farms Found in 2 Eastvale Homes

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 02:47 PM EDT

Investigators found nearly 1,300 marijuana plants in an indoor pot farm at an Eastvale home, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said late Friday.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Multiple-alarm brush fire burning in San Bernardino

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:57 PM EDT

San Bernardino firefighters responded to a multiple alarm brush fire at Valley View and Central avenues Saturday.

Inglewood kidnapped teen found safe, unharmed

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:56 PM EDT

Investigators said a kidnapped teenager from Inglewood who was reported missing Sunday has been found unharmed.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa highlights city's lower crime rates

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:51 PM EDT

In his last news conference as L.A. mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa reflected on the city's progress over the last eight years.

Small plane crashes in Oxnard, 2 killed

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 06:41 PM EDT

Two people were killed when a small plane crashed and burst into flames in a field near the Oxnard Airport.

14 Freeway crash in Agua Dulce: 1 dead, 1 hurt

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

The CHP is investigating a crash on the 14 Freeway in Agua Dulce that left one person dead and another injured Saturday.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Burbank Gay Couple Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo Tie the Knot at LA City Hall

Friday, Jun 28, 2013 11:47 PM EDT

[WATCH FULL CERIMONY] The lead plaintiffs in the U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned California's same-sex marriage ban tied the knot in Los Angeles and San Francisco on Friday.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Accident Leaves One Dead On 14 Freeway In Agua Dulce

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:57 PM EDT

AGUA DULCE (KTLA) — An accident on the 14 freeway in Agua Dulce killed one person on Saturday. The crash occurred around 11:28 a.m. north of Agua Dulce Canyon Road on the northbound 14, the California Highway Patrol said. Only …

Two People Reported Dead In Oxnard Small Plane Crash

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 07:27 PM EDT

OXNARD (KTLA) — Two people were reported killed when a light plane crashed near the Oxnard Airport on Saturday. A witness reported two deaths in the crash, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. in an agricultural field near Wooly Rd. and …

BET Experience Takes Over Downtown L.A.

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

The BET Experience festival continues in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole will perform starting at 6 p.m. at Staples Center. The Roots will play at 10 p.m. at Club Nokia. …

Fast-moving Brush Fire Chars Backyards In Mentone

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 02:42 PM EDT

MENTONE, Calif. (KTLA) — A fast-moving brush fire continued to blaze near Highway 38 and Mill Creek Road in San Bernardino County on Saturday. The fire has charred 534 acres and reached the backyards of homes, fire officials said. The …

KTLA Weather: Liberte Chan’s Saturday Forecast

Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 02:28 PM EDT

Scorching hot temperatures once again across the Southland. Excessive heat warnings in place as the National Weather Service is expecting record breaking heat in the valleys and inland areas. Along the coast, daytime highs will top out in the 80s, …


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