Saturday, September 28, 2013

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Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Times

Judge throws out embezzlement counts in Coliseum corruption case

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 08:03 PM EDT

The three defendants still must stand trial on related charges of bribery and conspiracy, an L.A. County Superior Court judge rules. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has thrown out several embezzlement counts against three defendants in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum corruption case but ruled they must stand trial on related charges of bribery and conspiracy.        

New problems surface in L.A. Unified's iPad program

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 03:10 PM EDT

Hacking by students and missing iPads are only part of the problem. Did anyone ask if the teaching software is any good? Don't worry, L.A. Unified officials keep telling us. The $1-billion program to give iPads to more than 600,000 K-12 students is going to work out fine.        

Advocates reach out — way out — to get homeless out of riverbed

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 03:10 PM EDT

Part of a $175,000 effort focused on future San Gabriel River parkland, they're no longer waiting for the homeless to come to them to get services. Benny Perea, a veteran of two wars, found himself at age 78 sleeping on a mattress behind a liquor store and hanging out in homeless encampments along the San Gabriel River.        

In Beverly Hills, the real estate ethos is 'buy and demolish'

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 08:19 AM EDT

Sometimes history must make way for current tastes, and preservationists let some landmark homes fall through the cracks. Ira Gershwin's former home is an example of the house that got away. In most places, an 8,100-square-foot house with five bedrooms, six baths and a swimming pool that had been remodeled by a master architect would be considered the height of luxury.        

52% want bullet train stopped, poll finds

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 08:18 AM EDT

California voters are showing signs of buyer's remorse over the $68-billion bullet train project, poll finds. A majority of voters want the California bullet train project stopped and consider it a waste of money, even as state political leaders have struggled to bolster public support and make key compromises to satisfy critics, a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll found.        


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Motorcyclist, 31, Killed In Newport Beach Crash

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 07:02 PM EDT

Authorities say a 31-year-old man died Saturday morning when his motorcycle struck a palm tree on the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

3 Nabbed In Connection With Car Burglaries In Parking Lot Of Thousand Oaks Gym

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 06:10 PM EDT

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with at least two vehicle burglaries in the parking lot of a Thousand Oaks' 24 Hour Fitness gym.

5 Killed In Fiery Single-Vehicle Wreck In Burbank

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 05:00 PM EDT

Five people were killed and at least one person was injured in a fiery wreck in Burbank, authorities said Saturday.

Redlands Man Fatally Shot In Carport Of Apartment Building

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

Authorities Saturday continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 25-year-old man in San Bernardino.

Poll: Voters Turn Against California Bullet Train

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 04:10 PM EDT

A new poll finds a majority of California voters want the $68-billion bullet train project stopped and consider it a waste of money.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

LAPD Chief Beck rescinds car impound policy

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 07:56 PM EDT

LAPD has rescinded the department's car impound policy that made it easier for unlicensed drivers to keep their cars.

Motorcyclist killed in Newport Beach crash

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 06:26 PM EDT

A man was killed in Newport Beach Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding struck the center divider.

Cypress man's murder conviction reversed

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 06:11 PM EDT

A federal court has reversed a Cypress man's murder conviction in the bludgeoning death of his wife.

Pastor shot, killed during La. church service

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 05:56 PM EDT

A pastor was fatally shot as he preached to a crowd of more than 60 during a revival service in Lake Charles, La.

Big rig crash causes major delays on SB 5 Freeway

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 04:56 PM EDT

A big rig accident caused delays on the southbound 5 Freeway in Downey for several hours Saturday.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

5 Killed 1 Injured in Burbank Fiery Crash

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 06:51 PM EDT

5 teens killed, and another teen was injured in a fiery single car crash in Burbank.  The injured victim is expected to survive.

LGBT Night: Dodgers Making History

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 01:36 AM EDT

It may have taken 13 years but the Dodgers make good on a promise to the LGBT community. The team hosted the first annual LGBT night at the stadium, Friday, and former Dodger Billy Bean threw out the first pitch.

More Problems For LAUSD iPads: Dozens Missing

Friday, Sep 27, 2013 09:36 PM EDT

First reports that 300 iPads were hacked by LAUSD students, now the district confirms 71 iPads are missing.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Chief Charlie Beck Rescinds LAPD Vehicle Impound Policy

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck on Friday evening quietly rescinded the department’s car impound policy, a controversial set of rules Beck put in place last year to be more lenient on immigrants in the country illegally, but which had …

Shooting in East Hollywood Leaves 1 Dead; 1 Injured

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 04:16 PM EDT

One man was killed and a second injured Saturday morning when shots rang out in East Hollywood at the corner of Edgemont St. and Santa Monica Blvd., authorities said. The shooting was reported just before 2:30 a.m., according to Los …

Man Arrested in Slaying of Dodgers Fan Released from Custody

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 01:16 PM EDT

A 21-year-old Lodi man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Dodgers fan Jonathan Denver was released from jail Friday night after the San Francisco district attorney said there wasn’t enough evidence to charge him. Michael Montgomery was booked …

5 Killed; 1 Injured in Fiery Crash Near 5 Freeway in Burbank

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 11:16 AM EDT

An investigation was underway Saturday in Burbank to determine the exact cause of a deadly, single car crash near the southbound 5 Freeway and N. San Fernando Blvd., authorities said. Five people were killed when the vehicle crashed and burst …

Big Rig Crash Causes Huge Backup on 5 Freeway in Downey

Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 10:32 AM EDT

Only one lane was open on the southbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Downey Saturday morning after a big rig collided with a small pickup truck, authorities said. The big rig tipped over and landed on its side when the …


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