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Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:31 PM EDT

Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA :


Los Angeles Times

Sheriff Baca criticized for endorsing firm that gave to his campaign

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:22 PM EDT

In videos posted online, Baca boosts health products for YOR Health, which donated $1,000 to his campaign. A spokesman says the sheriff has asked that the videos be taken down. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is being criticized for pitching a dietary supplement for a company that contributed to his campaign.        

Government shutdown: FAA safety inspectors among those furloughed

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:07 PM EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic controllers will continue to work during the government shutdown, but more than 110 safety inspectors and other staff will be furloughed at airports across Southern California.        

Explosion at UC Berkeley injures 4

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:07 PM EDT

The blast may be linked to the theft of copper wire, campus officials say. Campus is evacuated. A powerful explosion rocked UC Berkeley on Monday evening, forcing authorities to evacuate the sprawling campus and leaving four people with minor burns, school officials said.        

Torlakson wants to tie student attendance, school funding

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:07 PM EDT

To address truancy crisis, California's superintendent of public instruction also wants school performance ratings tied to attendance. Aiming to curb student truancy, the state's top education official said Monday he would push to tie attendance to school funding and performance ratings.        

Santa Monica crash renews debate on airport's safety

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 01:39 AM EDT

Even before Sunday's fatal accident, residents near the airport had been pushing for limits on flight operations over concerns about noise, pollution and safety. Santa Monica Airport is steeped in glamour and history.        


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LA Council Approves Ordinance For Valet Operators To Require Permit, Liability Insurance

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:08 PM EDT

The Los Angeles City Council has approved an ordinance in which valet parking operators will pay $314 for a permit, with attendants paying $70, aimed at regulating curbside parking services.

Sheriff’s Employee Arrested For Allegedly Distributing Meth, Heroin To Inmates

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:07 PM EDT

A 13-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was arrested Tuesday for allegedly distributing drugs to inmates at a Castaic jail.

Parents Of Sole Survivor In Burbank Crash Say Daughter ‘Has 5 New Angels To Watch Over Her’

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 07:53 PM EDT

The family of the sole survivor of a fiery crash that killed five young people early Saturday morning said their daughter is recovering but is devastated by the loss of her friends.

Authorities ID Worker Killed In Huntington Beach Vault Fire

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 07:42 PM EDT

Authorities Tuesday identified the 28-year-old contract worker who was killed in an underground electrical vault explosion in Huntington Beach.

Motorcyclist Killed In Collision On Southbound 405

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:53 PM EDT

A motorcyclist died in a collision on the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway Tuesday afternoon.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Burbank car crash survivor recovers; family asks for privacy

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:27 PM EDT

The family of Savannah Underwood held a news conference Tuesday to thank everyone for their care and support.

Attack in Riverside Park: 5 wounded in NYC bike path stabbing, slashing

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 07:04 PM EDT

A man went on a rampage with scissors along a path in New York's Riverside Park, slashing or stabbing five people, including a toddler.

5 hikers killed by Colorado rock slide on easy trail

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

A rock slide killed five hikers and injured a sixth as it demolished a popular beginners trail Monday.

LA County sheriff's employee busted for bringing heroin to jail

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

An L.A. County Sheriff's Department employee has been arrested for bringing heroin into a jail facility, authorities said.

2 men, woman charged in Orange County pimping case

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

Two men and a woman were charged Monday with human-trafficking, pimping and pandering charges.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

4 People Now Reported Killed In Santa Monica Hangar Jet Crash

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 12:36 PM EDT

The remains of four people were recovered today from the wreckage of a private jet that crashed and burned at Santa Monica Airport on Sunday, authorities said.

LAUSD iPads Taken Back From Students After Hacking

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 10:36 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Unified School District's ambitious $1 billion plan to equip every student with an iPad appeared today to remain mired in uncertainty.

Judge: Palmdale Can't Hold City Council Election

Monday, Sep 30, 2013 10:36 PM EDT

A judge who ruled that Palmdale's method of choosing its leaders short-changes minorities issued an injunction Monday that could cancel the Nov. 5 City Council election.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Paramount Cuts 110 Jobs

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:38 PM EDT

Paramount Pictures announced layoffs on Tuesday as part of the studio’s effort to cut costs.

Activision Blizzard Plans Vote if Appeal Fails

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:38 PM EDT

Activision Blizzard Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it would seek shareholder approval of its plan to buy back its stock from controlling shareholder Vivendi if an appeal of a court injunction fails.

Amgen Completes Tender Offer for Onyx

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:38 PM EDT

Amgen Inc. has completed its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. at $125 a share, or a total price of $9.7 billion.

SEC OKs FTD Spin-Off

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved on Tuesday the spin-off of FTD Companies Inc. from United Online Inc., which will now take place Nov. 1.

Platinum Equity Buys Industrial Firm, Completes CBS Deal

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 06:37 PM EDT

Platinum Equity on Tuesday said that it has acquired MetoKote Corp., a Lima, Ohio provider of industrial metal coating services.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Worker Killed in Vault Explosion in Huntington Beach Identified

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 08:21 PM EDT

Authorities have identified the worker killed Monday in a electrical vault explosion in Huntington Beach. Brandon Orozco, 28, died after he became trapped underground when an electrical vault he was working on exploded. The blast occurred at Mistral Drive and …

One Hospitalized After Minivan Crashes Into Valley Restaurant

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 05:51 PM EDT

Several people were treated, one with serious injuries, after a vehicle crashed into a business in Valley Village Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The minivan containing a driver and two passengers crashed through the glass storefront of …

Jurors Resume Deliberations in Jackson Wrongful Death Trial

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 05:21 PM EDT

Jurors began their second full day of deliberations Tuesday in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. On Friday, juror number six, a high school football coach, was selected as jury foreman. The jury also requested several items from the judge …

Hispanic Heritage Month: Arturo Moreno

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 04:52 PM EDT

Until Oct. 15, KTLA will be honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring our very own L.A. dreamers. Today we head to Angel Stadium with Arturo Moreno. …

Government Shutdown: In Joshua Tree, Travelers Look for a Plan B

Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013 04:21 PM EDT

On an autumn morning like this one, they should be gearing up for a day of hiking amid the cacti, climbing up one of the more than 400 formations of high desert monzogranite or taking in the vista of Keyes …


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