Sunday, July 28, 2013

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Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

Landmark California regulations under federal fire

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

Companies are going through Congress to fight California's stricter workplace, consumer and environmental laws. Gridlock and sympathetic Republicans in the House could work in their favor. WASHINGTON — California has a reputation for having some of the nation's most aggressive rules on workplace safety, consumer protection and environmental quality — regulations that force companies to make ...

Andy Vidak wins Central Valley Senate seat

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez, a Democrat, concedes to Republican Andy Vidak. Spending in the state Senate race topped $5 million. SACRAMENTO — In a rare bit of good news for the California GOP, the Democratic candidate in a Central Valley legislative race has conceded to her Republican rival.        

Jazz patrons see L.A.'s Central Avenue on the upswing

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 12:47 AM EDT

At the 18th annual jazz festival, there's a feeling that the area, with crime down and new stores and apartments, has left its bleak days behind. Slowly, steadily, in the shadow of downtown Los Angeles, change is coming to the history-rich but long beleaguered heart of Central Avenue.        

Immigrant parents' experiences helped shape lawmakers' views

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 12:42 AM EDT

17 members of the California Legislature have parents born outside the U.S. SACRAMENTO — Seventeen members of the California Legislature have parents who came to the U.S. from other countries. Many say their family histories inform their actions as lawmakers.        

Corcoran inmate dies during prison protest

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 12:42 AM EDT

A state prison inmate who had participated in the statewide hunger strike has died, apparently by hanging himself in his isolation cell, state corrections officials said Saturday.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Exclusive: Signs of declining economic security

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:50 PM EDT

WASHINGTON—Four out of 5 U.S. adults struggle with joblessness, near-poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives, a sign of deteriorating economic security and an elusive American dream.

Can summer movie season soar when its biggest movies bomb?

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:20 PM EDT

Almost three quarters through this summer's movie schedule, Hollywood ought to be celebrating. Overall box office receipts are up about 10 percent in what still could be another record season.

Helicopters dropping water on brush fire in Bell Canyon, near West Hills

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:05 PM EDT

BELL CANYON -- The Los Angeles City Fire Department has sent three water-dropping helicopters and at least 50 firefighters to assist Ventura County firefighters, who are battling a brush fire in Bell Canyon, just west of the L.A. city limits near West Hills, a fire department spokesman said.

Be informed, get involved, improve your San Fernando Valley July 29-Aug. 5 and beyond

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

Rotary Club of Woodland Hills luncheon meeting: Behrokh Khoshnevis, professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace, discusses future missions to the moon and how a settlement could be constructed, noon Wednesday. Cost $20. Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road.

Give a little, help a lot in the San Fernando Valley, July 29-Aug. 5, 2013 and beyond

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

San Fernando Valley Arts Council and Valley Arts Alliance's Hot Summer Nights ...Cool Jazz: Event includes art boutique, dinner and jazz, 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 5. Admission $55. Reservations required. Cafe Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

1 Man Dead, 2 Women Badly Hurt When Accused Drunk Driver Slams Into Stopped Car

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:38 PM EDT

Authorities say a 24-year-old man was killed and two women badly hurt when their stopped car was hit from behind by a suspected drunk driver in the San Fernando Valley.

Corona Man, 42, Killed In Fontana Workplace Accident

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:21 PM EDT

A man died of injuries he sustained while working with machinery at a Fontana business, medical examiners said Sunday.

Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Brother-In-Law In Temecula

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:10 PM EDT

A 63-year-old Temecula man is accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law near the Pechanga Reservation, according to authorities.

Argument Between 2 Brothers Leads To Fatal Stabbing

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 06:54 PM EDT

Authorities say a fight between two brothers in Long Beach led to a deadly stabbing.

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Stabbing At Garden Grove House Party

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 06:01 PM EDT

Authorities said one person has died and two others were injured after a stabbing at a party.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Spain train crash: Judge questions driver

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 06:04 PM EDT

The driver of a Spanish train that derailed and left 79 people dead was being questioned by a judge on Sunday.

Thousand Oaks motorcycle chase ends in fatal crash

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

A motorcycle chase in Thousand Oaks came to a deadly end when a speeding motorcyclist lost control and crashed.

Amanda Berry goes on stage with rapper Nelly in Cleveland

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 04:49 PM EDT

Amanda Berry, one of the women held captive in Cleveland, made her first public appearance Saturday at a concert.

Garden Grove party stabbings: 1 dead, 2 injured

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 04:34 PM EDT

One person is dead and two others are injured after being stabbed at a house party in Garden Grove early Sunday morning.

101 Freeway crash in Encino: Driver of stalled car hit, killed

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

A man was struck and killed by an oncoming car on the westbound 101 Freeway in Encino Sunday morning, officials said.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

Simpsons Co-Creator Sam Simon Pledges Estate to Charity

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 04:32 AM EDT

The 58 year old Simon who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. has decided to give millions that he has earned to charity - to help feed the homeless and care for animals.

Simpsons Co-Creator Pledges Estate to Charity

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 04:16 AM EDT

The 58 year old Simon has decided to give millions that he has earned to charity- to the help feed the homeless and care for animals. (PETA, Save the Children, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society are among the charities mentioned).


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

South San Gabriel Shooting Investigated as Murder-Attempted Suicide

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 07:50 PM EDT

SOUTH SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (KTLA) — Sheriff’s deputies responding to a call of shots fired at a home Sunday discovered a dead woman and a wounded man. The deputies arrived at the home in the 8100 block of Cielito Drive …

Former Intern Says Mayor Filner Would ‘Berate and Belittle Women’

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 05:05 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO – A former intern for embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner said he quit in protest after witnessing the mayor repeatedly “berate and belittle women in the office.” Christopher Baker, the first male to charge Filner with sexual …

Van Doren Invitational Skateboarding Competition Hits Huntington Beach

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 03:50 PM EDT

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) – Professional skateboarder Steve Caballero stopped by the Van Doren Invitational Sunday in Huntington Beach to offer his support to the competitors. In an interview with KTLA 5 News, Caballero said the competition would be intense.…

South L.A. Neighborhood on Lockdown Following Officer Involved Shooting

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 01:20 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A South Los Angeles neighborhood was briefly placed on lockdown Sunday morning while police officers searched for a gunman, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident started when police received a call of a …

Body Found on 57 Freeway Off-ramp Deemed ‘Suspicious’

Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 02:21 AM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Homicide detectives are investigating the death of an individual whose body was found “with significant injuries” along a freeway off-ramp in Anaheim, authorities said. Authorities arrived after 12:20 a.m. and pronounced the individual dead at the scene.…


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