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Los Angeles Times

Bay Area traffic grinds to a halt as BART workers strike

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 02:05 AM EDT

Alternate Routes into San Francisco are jammed as Bay Area Rapid Transit workers strike after talks break down. SAN FRANCISCO — Wayne Phillips did everything but swim as he struggled to get to his tech job in this city's Financial District on Monday morning.        

Victims on hotshot team mourned by fellow firefighters

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:57 AM EDT

Several members of the hotshot team killed by the Yarnell blaze had roots in Southern California and were from firefighting families. Kevin Woyjeck had firefighting in his blood.        

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti spends his first day listening, as promised

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:57 AM EDT

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti sits down with business leaders and spends the afternoon speaking with residents, part of his pledge to 'listen, then lead.' Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti began his first day in office Monday sitting down with business leaders and holding afternoon office hours for Angelenos to speak their minds, part of his promise to embrace a "listen, then lead" style of governance ...

Gay couples rush to marry across California

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:49 AM EDT

With a sense of hope and urgency, gay couples waited in lines Monday morning to tie the knot Gay couples caught off guard by Friday's surprise announcement that same-sex marriage was once again legal in California headed to courthouses Monday morning to get their licenses.        

Some L.A. pot shops shut down while others look to Garcetti for relief

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:42 AM EDT

Some pot shops comply with warnings issued after the passage of Measure D, while others hope the new administration will bring balance to the long-running question. It was a going-out-of-business sale that only a pothead could love.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Beyonce's 'Mrs. Carter' concert at Staples Center offers impressive high-energy performance

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

Sometime in the past couple of decades, giant concerts have -- for good or bad -- become like a visit to Disneyland, a bunch of carefully measured experiences that leave little room for anything that might make a live performance seem, well, live.

LAUSD board taps Richard Vladovic as new president

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:35 PM EDT

Signaling a shift in focus, the Los Angeles Unified school board today elected teachers union ally Richard Vladovic as its president, ending the six-year tenure of reformer Monica Garcia.

Former Dodger Milton Bradley sentenced to jail, probation, community service for spousal abuse

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 04:50 PM EDT

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was sentenced Tuesday to two-and-a-half years in jail, plus five years probation and 400 hours community service for spousal abuse charges. Related: Live tweets from former Dodger Milton Bradley's sentencing hearing

Prop. 9 ruling put California's initiative process in jeopardy: Jon Coupal

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 04:20 PM EDT

The U.S Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case of Proposition 8 could lead to the effective dismantling of the initiative power vested in the people of California.

How is a July 4th fireworks show prepared? How does a fireworks show work?

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 02:36 PM EDT

Have you wondered how a fireworks show comes together? We have your answers.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Calif. To Move Inmates Over Illness

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 07:49 PM EDT

California corrections officials said Tuesday they will comply with a federal court order to move thousands of inmates out of two Central Valley prisons where an airborne fungus has led to widespread illnesses.

Former Wrestling Coach Sentenced To Nearly Four Years In Prison On Sex Charges

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 07:45 PM EDT

Thirty-year-old Herbert Daniel Ortizmonroy in May pleaded no contest to charges of oral copulation of a person under 16, and committing a lewd act on a child, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Former Dodgers Outfielder Milton Bradley Gets 2 And A Half Years For Spousal Battery

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 07:30 PM EDT

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was scheduled Tuesday to be sentenced for attacking and threatening his estranged wife.

Police: Student, 16, Fathered Child With Redlands Teacher, 28

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:02 PM EDT

A 28-year-old high school teacher is facing charges for allegedly having sex with a teenage boy who fathered her child, police said Tuesday.

Man Injured In Car-To-Car Shooting Near 110 Freeway In South LA

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:16 PM EDT

A man Tuesday was injured in a car-to-car shooting near the Harbor (110) Freeway in South Los Angeles.


NBC Los Angeles

Pickup Crashes Into Utility Pole, Closes Highway 118

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 10:17 AM EDT

A pickup driver crashed into a utility pole, bringing power lines onto the road and forcing the closure of Highway 118 in Moorpark.

WeHo Extends Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 09:47 AM EDT

After same-sex couples poured into West Hollywood City Council Chambers to tie the knot Monday, city officials announced they will continue to perform marriage ceremonies for a few more hours on Tuesday,...

Suspected Serial Arsonist Arrested

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 02:17 AM EDT

Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested a man accused of setting several fires in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, authorities said Monday.

Officer Opens Fire After Dog Jumps From Car Window

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:02 AM EDT

An officer shot and killed a Southern California man's dog after it jumped from an open car window and lunged at officers who were taking the Rottweiler's owner into custody on suspicion of interfering with...

Prop 8 Supporters Vow to Continue Legal Fight

Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:17 PM EDT

Ron Prentice, of the Prop 8 Legal Defense Fund, calls the legal battle over same-sex marriage far from over. Photo Credit: Getty Images


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Redlands teacher arrested for alleged sex with teen student; gave birth

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:27 PM EDT

A high school teacher was arrested Monday on suspicion of having sex with a student resulting in the teacher's pregnancy.

Pope John Paul II clears final obstacle for sainthood

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:56 PM EDT

Pope John Paul II cleared the final obstacle to sainthood Tuesday and is awaiting final approval from Pope Francis.

Therapy dog found beaten up after being reported stolen - owner

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:37 PM EDT

A German shepherd that does a lot of good as a therapy dog has been found after being reported missing.

Car-to-car shooting closes NB 110 Freeway lanes in South LA

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:27 PM EDT

Northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway were shut down between the 105 Freeway and Florence Avenue due to a car-to-car shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Canadian terror plot thwarted, 2 arrested

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 04:41 PM EDT

A Canadian man and woman have been arrested on terrorism charges after they allegedly attempted an attack on Canada Day.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Max is Dead: Justified Dog Shooting or Revenge?

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 08:11 PM EDT

[WARNING DISTURBING VIDEO] Justified shooting or revenge against a man who's targeted the Hawthorne police with numerous complaints and a lawsuit.  Either way, Max is dead and the controversy is raging.

Ventura County man arrested over neon yard sign

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:41 PM EDT

A Ventura County man who refuses to shut off an illegal, flashing-neon anti-Mitt Romney sign in his front yard has been arrested.

Freeway Shooting On 110, Police Investigating

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:26 PM EDT

[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] Authorities were investigating a shooting that possibly was connected with a traffic accident today on or near the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway in South Los Angeles.

STREAMING LIVE: Freeway Shooting On 110, All Lanes Closed For Police Investigation

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 04:26 PM EDT

[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] Authorities were investigating a shooting that possibly was connected with a traffic accident today on or near the northbound Harbor (110) Freeway in South Los Angeles.

Fire Caused By Fireworks Misuse Prompts Heightened Safety

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Concerns are growing over fireworks safety, and the chance of brush fires for this holiday weekend.(FOX 11 / CNS) A fire that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to a carpet outlet and an adjoining


Los Angeles Business Journal

Garcetti Names Perry Interim Head of Economic Development

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 07:33 PM EDT

Jan Perry, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in the March primary, will run the newly created department, which will focus on small business support, workforce development and job creation.

Criterion Free of Bebo, Not Its Litigation

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:32 PM EDT

The Beverly Hills financial advisory firm sold the company, which was operating under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code, back to Michael Birch, its founder, for about $1 million.

Burkle Sues Hotel Group Shareholders

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Billionaire Ron Burkle has filed suit against the largest shareholder of Morgan Hotel Group Co., operator of the Mondrian in West Hollywood.

Disney Buys Rights to Four Marvel Titles

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Burbank entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday it has purchased distribution rights to four films from competitor studio Paramount Pictures.

Markets Fall Slightly

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 05:17 PM EDT

In Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 43 points to 14,932. The Nasdaq was down 1 point to 3,433. The S&P 500 was down 1 point to 1,614. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 161.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Teacher Arrested After Having Baby With Student, Police Say

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 08:12 PM EDT

REDLANDS, Calif. (KTLA) — A 28-year-old teacher was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a teenage boy who allegedly fathered her child. Laura Elizabeth Whitehurst was arrested Monday at her home in Redlands. She allegedly met the 16-year-old victim …

138 Couples Tie the Knot in West Hollywood

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 04:42 PM EDT

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) — City officials continued to conduct marriage ceremonies at the West Hollywood Library on Tuesday, the day after 138 couples tied the knot there. Before Monday, City Council members had not presided over same-sex weddings since …

1 Hospitalized in Shooting on 110 Freeway; Lanes Reopened

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 04:27 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES — A portion of the northbound 110 Freeway was shut down in South Los Angeles Tuesday for an investigation into a shooting that left one person hospitalized. The shooting was reported around 12:30 p.m. on the northbound 110 …

Garcetti Meets With Constituents on His First Day as Mayor

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Mayor Eric Garcetti met with constituents and hosted an economic roundtable on Monday, his first day as the city’s top elected official. Garcetti conferred with private citizens during his office hours at City Hall, where his …

Judge: Public School Yoga Is Not Religious

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — In rejecting a claim Monday that teaching yoga in the schools is an improper attempt at religious indoctrination, a San Diego County Superior Court judge said some opponents of an Encinitas elementary school yoga program seem to …


LA Weekly

A Slaughter in Oklahoma: David Tyner Spun Elaborate Fantasies About Being a Hit Man. One Day They Came True

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

H is ears were a good conversation starter. Misshapen, the cartilage calcified by years spent scraping against sweat-soaked wrestling mats, they looked alien, possibly malignant. Ask about them and he'd tell you: two-time freestyle All-American from Salina, Okla. Runner-up in the ...

Annenberg Foundation Can't Grasp Disgust Over Its Wetlands "Interpretive Center"and Dog Pound

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve is among the last of scores of tidal wetlands that once graced Los Angeles County. Its 640 surviving acres are owned by the people, thanks to scores of environmentalists including Rex Frankel, Susan Suntree, Marcia Hanscom and Bruce Robertson, who years ago fou...

Occidental College in Crisis? Readers Respond

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2013 06:36 PM EDT

The Rape of Occidental Jessica P. Ogilvie's cover story about the wave of rapes afflicting Occidental College stirred up serious conversation last week ("The Rapist Next Dorm," June 28). Lauren Doyel writ...


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