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Los Angeles Times

Panel gives DWP 2 weeks to account for nonprofits' spending

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 02:22 AM EDT

New DWP commission, four of whose members were named by L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, wants to know where millions of dollars went. Newly appointed commissioners of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have given officials two weeks to account for millions of ratepayer dollars spent by a pair of nonprofit trusts created to improve relations between the city-owned utility and its largest ...

Effects of government shutdown seen across U.S.

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 02:22 AM EDT

Americans express shock and dismay as tourist attractions, social service agencies and other federally funded workplaces put many operations on hold. JOSHUA TREE, Calif. — In the high desert of California, they came for the cactuses and the contorted monzogranite formations, for the open space, for all the reasons so many have come before — to explore; to get married; simply to think.        

Team takes healthcare plan to ethnic areas

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 02:07 AM EDT

Outreach workers go through ethnic neighborhoods, explaining Obamacare in Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Punjabi and Gujarati Inside Deshi Restaurant and Grocery, standing near the bags of lentils, chickpeas and curry leaves, Nina Sharmin greets customers with a rat-a-tat of questions.        

Garcetti keeping at least 5 Los Angeles department heads

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 02:07 AM EDT

After making more than 30 reapply, heads of planning, animal services and sanitation are among those Garcetti will retain. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has told at least five of the city's department heads that he has decided to keep them as high-level managers, part of his months-long effort to build a new administration.        

A blend — or clash — of old and new at Grand Central Market

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 02:07 AM EDT

Plans to make the downtown market more upscale might alter the downtown's crossroads of race and class. I'm an unrepentant sucker for a good, lively, mixed-use urban market filled with fresh produce, food stalls, good conversation and other assorted necessities of life.        


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LA County Hate Crimes Drop 6 Percent In 2012

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 07:42 PM EDT

The number of hate crimes in Los Angeles County dropped to the second-lowest level in 23 years last year but blacks remained the most frequent targets and there was troubling violence against homosexuals.

Brown Signs Bill Ending Current Standardized Tests

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 07:36 PM EDT

A bill ending the standardized tests that California public school students have taken in reading, math and social science since 1999 received Gov. Jerry Brown's signature on Wednesday.

Lawsuit Alleges New Phone Had Nude Images Of Sprint Store Employees

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

A lawsuit filed by a Southland father claims a phone he bought for his underage son contained pornographic images of sales representatives from the same Sprint store where he made the purchase.

AEG Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Michael Jackson’s Death

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

The 12-person jury found that AEG Live did hire Dr. Conrad Murray to care for Jackson but did not find the physician unfit or incompetent.

Ventura County Officials Discuss Sale Of Narcotics On Craigslist

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:01 PM EDT

Ventura County officials Wednesday discussed recent criminal cases involving the sale of narcotics through the popular advertisement website, Craigslist.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Michael Jackson wrongful death trial: Jury rules in favor of AEG Live

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

The jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial has found that AEG Live was not liable in the pop star's death.

Michael Jackson wrongful death trial verdict reached

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 06:04 PM EDT

The jury has reached a verdict Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson's mother against concert promoter AEG.

Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill ending current standardized tests

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:34 PM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill ending the traditional standardized tests used by public school students since 1999.

Italy's Berlusconi weakened by political about-face

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:19 PM EDT

Silvio Berlusconi's failed attempt to topple the Italian government has left him weaker than ever, zapped of the aura of invincibility that has surrounded him for two decades as he faces the possible loss of his Senate seat and a ban from politics.

Chrysler recalls 140K trucks, SUVs over software glitch

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 04:49 PM EDT

Chrysler is recalling more than 140,000 trucks and SUVs worldwide due to a software glitch


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

JACKSON VERDICT: AEG Live Not Liable In Michael Jackson Death

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

A jury has rejected a claim that the promoter of Michael Jackson's comeback concerts was negligent in hiring the doctor who killed the superstar with a drug overdose.  As a result, The Jackson family will receive no money in their wrongful death lawsuit.

BREAKING: Verdict Reached In Case Against Jackson Promoter AEG

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:21 PM EDT

A jury has reached a verdict in a case claiming the promoter of Michael Jackson's comeback concert was negligent in hiring the doctor who killed him.

Gardening Time: LAUSD's 'Farm to School' Contest

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 01:50 PM EDT

Westport Heights is one of the schools taking part in LAUSD's "I'm In" Campaign- focused on educating students first hand about where the foods they eat come from and where they're grown.

Raising Funds To Equip LAPD With Body Cameras

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

A fundraising effort to equip LA police officers with tiny body cameras passes the halfway mark. Hal Eisner joins us with more on what's being called "the future" of police evidence documentation.

Congressman John Campbell: We Are Engaged In This Fight

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 11:51 AM EDT

John Campbell is the U.S. Representative for California's 45th congressional district, serving in Congress since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Evite Launches Snail Mail Service

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

West Hollywood's Evite announced Wednesday that it has started sending physical invitations by mail through a service called Evite Ink.

Caruso-LACMA to Study Fairfax Trolley Line

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

Caruso Affiliated and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Wednesday said they will pay for a feasibility study on a proposal to build a Fairfax Avenue trolley line between the Grove shopping center and the Miracle Mile museum.

Markets Decline

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:07 PM EDT

In Wednesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 59 points to 15,133. The Nasdaq fell 3 points to 3,815. The S&P 500 fell 1 point to 1,694. The LABJ Stock Index fell less than 1 point to 171.

Universal Studios Exec. Rick Finkelstein Dies

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 04:52 PM EDT

Long-time Universal Studios executive Rick Finkelstein died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 64 years old.

Poll: Your View of Obamacare's Future?

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 04:52 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Task Force Cracks Down on Drug Purchases Made Through Craigslist

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 06:06 PM EDT

At least 21 people have been arrested in Ventura County following a months-long investigation by a task force targeting online drug sales on Craigslist, authorities announced Wednesday. Investigators arranged to buy drugs ranging from Adderall to cocaine from individuals who …

Jackson Family Gets Nothing in Wrongful Death Trial Against AEG

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 05:06 PM EDT

After five months of testimony in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial, a jury found Wednesday that AEG Live was not responsible for the singer’s death. The jury found that Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered the fatal dose of propofol …

Dog Who Survived Apartment Fire Honored, Along With Her Rescuers

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 04:21 PM EDT

A very lucky dog who was pulled from a burning apartment building was honored — along with her rescuers — by the Santa Monica Fire Department on Wednesday. Stella, a female boxer, had been home alone at her owner’s apartment …

Wednesday Forecast: Morning Clouds Keep Temps Cool for Now

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 03:06 PM EDT

Morning clouds will keep things cool near the coast on Wednesday. By tomorrow, look for a high pressure system to begin warming things up across the Southland. Mark Kriski has KTLA’s forecast on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. …

PCH Reopened After Collision Involving Truck, Bicyclist

Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013 10:06 AM EDT

Pacific Coast Highway was reopened in both directions in Malibu Wednesday morning after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle, authorities said. The crash, which occurred at PCH and Coastline Drive, was reported at 4:49 a.m., according to the sheriff’s …


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