Friday, January 3, 2014

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Friday, Jan 03, 2014 07:31 PM EST

Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA :


Los Angeles Times

Security tightened at Chinese Consulate after arson

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:31 AM EST

San Francisco police will patrol the area around the clock after an arsonist emptied two gasoline cans on the doors and set them on fire. No one has been arrested. San Francisco police said Thursday they will patrol China's consulate around the clock after Chinese officials called for better protection of its diplomats following an apparent arson attack New Year's Day.        

California court grants law license to Mexican immigrant

Thursday, Jan 02, 2014 10:47 PM EST

Sergio Garcia, who passed the State Bar four years ago, is still waiting for a green card from the federal government. The court's ruling sets a precedent. SAN FRANCISCO — A Mexican immigrant without a green card on Thursday won the right to practice law in California, an unprecedented ruling that will permit others in similar circumstances to become lawyers.        

Court reverses convictions of ex-Beverly Hills schools chief

Thursday, Jan 02, 2014 10:46 PM EST

Jeffrey Hubbard was convicted in 2012 of misappropriating public funds, but justices agree with his lawyers that he was not responsible for authorizing payouts. Nearly two years after a jury found former Beverly Hills schools Supt. Jeffrey Hubbard guilty of misappropriating public funds, a state appellate court panel has reversed his two felony convictions.        


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Money Expert, TV Personality Adam Smith Dies At 83

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:12 PM EST

"Adam Smith's Money World" was a multiple Emmy winner that aired on PBS stations from 1984-1996,

Montebello Hospital To Pay $200K In Homeless Patient Dumping Settlement

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 04:32 PM EST

A Montebello hospital has agreed to pay $200,000 in civil penalties and adopt new protocols for discharging homeless patients, the City Attorney's Office said.

Men Who Allegedly Stole Wreckage From Paul Walker Crash Plead Not Guilty

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 04:10 PM EST

Two men accused of stealing wreckage from the crash that killed actor Paul Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas, pleaded not guilty Friday to grand theft and other charges.

Walker, Rodas Had No Alcohol, Drugs In Their Systems At Time Of Crash

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 03:45 PM EST

Autopsy and toxicology reports for actor Paul Walker and Roger Rodas released Friday show neither had drugs or alcohol in their systems when they were killed in a fiery crash last year.

No More Flight Cancellations Expected At LAX Due To Hercules

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 03:27 PM EST

Travelers Friday were dealing with long delays at LAX due to winter storm Hercules, which is wreaking havoc on the East Coast.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

German architect sentenced in LA firefighter's death

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 06:50 PM EST

A German architect pleaded no contest Friday to involuntary manslaughter in the 2011 death of a Los Angeles firefighter.

Transient sics pit bull on victim, arrested; dog at large

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:20 PM EST

A transient man was arrested Wednesday after confessing to ordering his pit bull to attack a man at a bus stop.

Small earthquake shakes Marina del Rey area

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 04:21 PM EST

A small earthquake struck the Marina del Rey area shortly before noon on Friday, shaking parts of west Los Angeles.

GMO-free Cheerios coming soon to grocery store shelves

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 03:20 PM EST

General Mills says some Cheerios made without genetically modified ingredients will start appearing on shelves soon.

KISS to perform at NHL game at Dodger Stadium

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 03:20 PM EST

KISS fans, get ready to pull out your wigs and makeup. The band will perform at the NHL game at Dodger Stadium on Jan. 25.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

It's Whale Watching Season in Orange County

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 11:41 AM EST

[ VIEW PHOTO GALLERY ] It's whale watching season and Southern California whale watchers are getting to see migrating gray whales in record breaking numbers. Mar Yvette and crew are at Captain Dave's.

Eastern Winter Storm Brings Snow, Kills At Least 9, Flights Delayed

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 10:27 AM EST

A winter storm that dropped nearly 2 feet of snow just north of Boston, temporarily shut down major highways in New York and Pennsylvania and forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights nationwide.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Marvel to Take Over 'Star Wars' Comics from Dark Horse

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:38 PM EST

Disney's Marvel Entertainment unit will take over the publishing of “Star Wars” comics and graphic novels starting next year, the company announced Friday.

Qualstar's CEO Adds to His Stake

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:38 PM EST

Steve Bronson, chief executive of Qualstar Inc., has purchased more than 85,000 shares of the company’s stock in the last two weeks, pushing up his stake to more than 21 percent of outstanding shares, according to a regulatory filings.

CytRx, NetSol Among Week’s Biggest Movers

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:23 PM EST

The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies closed up slightly for the week.

Dow Rises; S&P, Nasdaq and LABJ Fall

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 05:23 PM EST

In Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 29 points to 16,470. The Nasdaq fell 11 points to 4,132. The S&P 500 fell less than 1 point to 1,831. The LABJ Stock Index fell less than 1 point to 181.

Sparks Owner Drops Team

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 12:29 PM EST

Paula Madison has informed the WNBA league that her family-owned company could no longer afford to be involved with the team, Southern California Public Radio reports. The team has laid off front office workers and is seeking a new owner, the Los Angeles Times reports.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Recently Reopened Echo Park Lake Faces Apple Snail Invasion

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 06:50 PM EST

Echo Park officials are worried there is nothing to keep apple snails from multiplying and feasting on the park’s vegetation. Courtney Friel reports from Echo Park for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. …

LAPD Detective Charged With Alleged Sexual Assaults at Massage Parlors

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 06:05 PM EST

A Los Angeles police detective has been charged with 11 felonies after allegedly sexually assaulting women at massage parlors in the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Oris Pace, 48, was arrested Thursday on …

Explosion Leaves Gaping Hole in East Hollywood Apartment Building

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 04:20 PM EST

One person was injured in an explosion at an apartment building in East Hollywood Friday morning. More than 50 firefighters responded to the blast, which also caused a fire in the building located in the 700 block of North Heliotrope …

2 Plead Not Guilty in Theft of Porsche Part From Walker-Rodas Crash

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 03:35 PM EST

Two men pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that they stole part of the totaled Porsche that was towed from the scene of fiery crash that killed actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas. Jameson Brooks Witty, 18, and …

Friday Forecast: Warm Temps Through the Weekend

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 03:06 PM EST

The warm and sunny weather should continue through the weekend for Southern California. Mark Kriski has KTLA’s forecast on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. …


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