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Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

L.A. City Council a hot destination for former state legislators

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 08:04 PM EDT

Six new L.A. City Council members took office Monday, four of whom served in Sacramento. Skeptics worry that the council is becoming too uniform. The Los Angeles City Council experienced its biggest transformation since 2001 this week, with six new members taking their seats — all but two after serving in the state Legislature.        

Pacific Palisades' July 4th parade has small-town feel, star appeal

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 02:12 AM EDT

Dogs with flag bandannas and marching bands are regulars, and Ben Affleck, Steven Spielberg or Tom Hanks might be in the crowd. Ed Asner will be grand marshal. Jim McGinn, a TV writer and producer, moved into his Pacific Palisades home on July 1, 1967. Three days later, the world, or so it seemed, streamed by the neighborhood newbie's front door.        

Panel moves to revoke City College of San Francisco's accreditation

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 12:57 AM EDT

After a year of efforts to improve City College, stunned board members and San Francisco leaders vow to appeal the accreditation decision and make more changes. SAN FRANCISCO — A panel overseeing the 85,000-student City College of San Francisco on Wednesday moved to revoke the institution's accreditation effective July 2014, setting in motion a radical effort by stunned state and city officials ...

State Senate OKs bills on transgender students, broken parking meters

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 12:34 AM EDT

California Senate approves allowing students to be on sports teams corresponding to their gender identity and limits cities on ticketing cars parked at broken meters. SACRAMENTO — State lawmakers sent the governor measures Wednesday that would ban tickets for drivers who park at broken meters; allow transgender students to play on sports teams and use bathrooms consistent with their gender ...

Art counselor killed by falling tree at camp outside Yosemite

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 12:19 AM EDT

UC Santa Cruz student Annais Rittenberg, 21, is killed and four others are hurt when an oak tree topples at Camp Tawonga, a Jewish youth camp. A summer camp counselor was killed and four others were hurt Wednesday outside Yosemite National Park when a tree fell onto a campfire circle, officials said.        


Los Angeles Daily News

Cash for Grass: DWP increases rebate to pique interest

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

Call it Cash for Grass. No, it's not a pot buyback but real green for actual grass that you rip up and replace with California-friendly landscaping under a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power rebate program that was recently sweetened.

Flag retirement ceremony planned in Long Beach on Friday

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 07:35 PM EDT

Dennis Smith has partnered with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and other neighborhood groups to collect flags and retire them in an annual evening ceremony.

Canoga Park man, Rosemead woman killed; 4 injured in Northridge 3-vehicle crash

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

A Canoga Park man and a Rosemead woman died late Wednesday following a crash involving three vehicles and three pedestrians, authorities said. Photo gallery: 2 killed, 4 seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash in Northridge

Memorial held for victims of 2002 LAX shooting

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 02:55 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - A memorial commemorating the victims of the July 4, 2002, shooting attack at Los Angeles International Airport that left two dead and four others wounded was held today at the airport.

L.A., Orange County gas prices drop for 11th consecutive day

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 02:10 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today for the 11th consecutive day, decreasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.043.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

75 Acres Burned In Riverside Sycamore Fire

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 07:09 PM EDT

The flames are in the middle of sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, not far from Alessandro Boulevard and Speyside Road.

Star Rose Parade Horse Dies After Car Accident

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 06:32 PM EDT

Owner Carol Tennant says Bucky had to be put down Wednesday morning after surviving a car accident that left the horse with serious internal injuries.

Man’s Body Found In San Gabriel River Wash

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 06:18 PM EDT

The body was discovered at approximately 9:50 a.m. in the wash south of East Beverly Boulevard.

Crews Battle Grass Fire Near Unoccupied Whittier School

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 05:50 PM EDT

The fire near the unoccupied Fred D. Nellis School was reported to be as large as one acre around 2:30 p.m. according to fire officials.

LAX Marks 12th Anniversary Of Terror Attack On Israeli Airliner

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 05:12 PM EDT

Diplomats and family members were on hand for a memorial service in honor of two people who were killed in a July 4, 2002 terror attack on an Israeli airliner.


NBC Los Angeles

Sewage Spill Shutters OC Beach

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 07:47 PM EDT

A portion of the Orange County coast notorious for its polluted surf but which has been cleaning up its act recently is closed to Fourth of July beachgoers due to a sewage spill, the Orange County Health... Photo Credit: NBC10 Philadelphia

Fourth of July Takes on New Meaning in IE

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 07:17 PM EDT

Fourth of July celebrations took on a new meaning this year in the San Jacinto Valley, an area that has seen a high number of military casualties in recent years and, a few days ago, that lost two Hemet...

LAPD Sergeant's Daughter Arrested in Hit-and-Run

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 02:32 PM EDT

The daughter of a veteran Los Angeles Police Department sergeant was arrested Wednesday in a deadly hit-and-run.

LAPD Releases Sketch of Man Sought in Freeway Shooting

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 12:47 PM EDT

Police released a composite sketch Wednesday of a man wanted in connection with a shooting on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles.

Two Killed in "Horrific" Crash at Bus Stop

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 11:17 AM EDT

Investigators described the scene Wednesday night at a Northridge bus stop as "horrific." Photo Credit: RMG


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Toys R Us recalls remote-controlled helicopter over fire hazard

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 07:41 PM EDT

Toys R Us is recalling a remote-controlled helicopter because it can overheat and cause burns or even start a fire.

Temecula man arrested after $10K in stolen coins recovered

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 06:41 PM EDT

Authorities said a man is behind bars after $10,000 worth of stolen silver coins was recovered from a Temecula home.

Domestic dispute turns fatal in Ventura

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 05:26 PM EDT

A domestic dispute took a deadly turn in Ventura after a 65-year-old woman was fatally struck and a second woman injured.

Lake Los Angeles house fire may have been sparked by barbecue

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 05:11 PM EDT

A barbecue may be to blame for an early morning fire in Lake Los Angeles on Thursday.

Man arrested for grabbing teen in pool at Obregon Park

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 05:06 PM EDT

A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly grabbing a female juvenile's buttocks in a pool at Obregon Park in Los Angeles.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

2nd claim of teen sex involving Redlands teacher

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 04:41 PM EDT

A Southern California man claims he also had teenage sex with a teacher who allegedly had a baby by a 16-year-old student.

Police Are Cracking Down For The 4th Of July Holiday, Be Safe - Be Smart

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 10:26 AM EDT

Beginning tonight, law enforcement officers will be out in force over the Fourth of July weekend and on the lookout for motorists driving while impaired or otherwise violating traffic laws.

Another Complaint Against Children's Protective Services

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2013 11:42 PM EDT

An Orange County mother continues to fight for the safety of her child.  For months, Ruby Dillon has claimed that her daughter is being sexually abused by her father.

Rick's 4th of July Beach & Surf Report

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2013 11:41 PM EDT

Before you head out to the coast for the 4th, Meteorologist Rick Dickert wants to update you on everything you need to know before your fun in the sun!


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Parade-Goers Line the Streets of Pacific Palisades

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 05:42 PM EDT

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (KTLA) — A half-mile stretch of Sunset Boulevard was lined with lawn chairs and closed to traffic Thursday in preparation for Pacific Palisades’ beloved Fourth of July parade. The annual tradition, which dates back to 1948, was …

Great Weather for Fireworks – Mark Kriski’s Thursday Forecast

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 03:13 PM EDT

Mark Kriski’s weather forecast for Thursday, July 4. …

Knott’s Berry Farm to Raise Prices After July 7

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 02:27 PM EDT

BUENA PARK, Calif. (KTLA) — Knott’s Berry Farm season pass prices were scheduled to go up again after July 7, according to the amusement park’s website Thursday. The site had not announced how much they planned to increase the price …

Increased Police Presence in Hermosa Beach for July 4th

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — Tens of thousands revelers were expected Thursday to descend on the Strand, a popular beach promenade here, where they can expect an increased police presence compared to last Fourth of July. The number of officers …

Kings’ Jarret Stoll ‘Fine’ After Seizure

Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 11:43 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES — Kings center Jarret Stoll was rushed to a hospital early Wednesday, having suffered a seizure at his Hermosa Beach home, Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi said. Lombardi said that tests were run on Stoll and that it …


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