Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011 7:30 PM EDT

Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA :

As of 7:30 PM EDT

Los Angeles Times

Boy charged in father's death had problems with violence and aggression

May 4 1:14 AM EDT

The son of Riverside neo-Nazi leader Jeffrey R. Hall apparently shot his father early Sunday at their home, police say. The child and his sister were caught in a bitter divorce nearly a decade ago, court records show. A 10-year-old Riverside boy charged with fatally shooting his father, local neo-Nazi leader Jeffrey R. Hall, had past problems with aggression and violence after being caught in ...

New Mexican consul is a survivor of drug wars

May 4 1:14 AM EDT

David Figueroa, 40, is the son of a bracero who picked strawberries in Northern California. As a local and state official in Sonora state, he survived several assassination attempts. He believes immigrant organizations in L.A. can be used to alter how immigrants see education. As the new Mexican consul in Los Angeles, David Figueroa has a keen appreciation of what's required to be a public ...

Body found in Angeles National Forest identified as that of man sought in slaying of his friend

May 4 1:13 AM EDT

The body of Kevin Wolfe Pochter, who apparently shot himself, was found a short distance from where his longtime friend, Dean Albert, was found mortally wounded last week. A body found in Angeles National Forest with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound was identified Tuesday as that of a Huntington Beach man suspected of killing his longtime friend, authorities said.

3 Democrats stand out in race to replace Jane Harman

May 4 12:43 AM EDT

L.A. Councilwoman Janice Hahn, Secretary of State Debra Bowen and antiwar activist Marcy Winograd are among 16 candidates who will vie for the congressional seat in a May 17 special election. One is the daughter of a storied Los Angeles political family. Another is California's elections chief. The other built a following during her two previous challenges to the politician she wants to replace.

Some question tax breaks for downtown hotels

May 3 11:47 PM EDT

Three downtown projects could see the city forfeiting as much as $640 million over three decades as officials struggle to pay for parks, police and firefighters. The downtown J.W. Marriott has done brisk business since it opened last year, filling up rooms and producing much-needed tax revenue for the cash-strapped city of Los Angeles.


Los Angeles Daily News

AP Source: Dodgers lack cash for May 31 payroll

May 4 6:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball believes the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have enough money to make their end of May payroll, a person familiar with the team's finances told The Associated Press.

City explores new cell phone contracts

May 4 6:26 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - The City Council asked all city department managers today to evaluate their existing cell phone contracts with an eye toward saving the city money.

Zsa Zsa Gabor back in hospital, diagnosed with pneumonia

May 4 6:26 PM EDT

Zsa Zsa Gabor has been taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to have her lungs drained, publicist John Blanchette said. She's been diagnosed with pneumonia and was having trouble breathing, he said.

Jackie Cooper, Daily Planet editor Perry White in 'Superman' films, dies

May 4 5:56 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - Funeral services were pending today for actor Jackie Cooper, who starred in "Our Gang" shorts as a child and was nominated for an Oscar at age 9, but was known to later fans as Daily Planet editor Perry White in the "Superman" films of the 1970s and 80s.

Reseda man arrested for allegedly raping woman in Hollywood parking lot

May 4 5:56 PM EDT

HOLLYWOOD - A 23-year-old Reseda man was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in the parking lot of the ArcLight movie theater in Hollywood, police said today.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Pac-10 Starting TV Network

May 4 7:04 PM EDT

Larry Scott has spent his nearly two years as Pac-10 commissioner bolstering the conference's brand by expanding its reach.

She’s A Little Bit Bridal! Marie Osmond Re-Marries 1st Husband

May 4 7:02 PM EDT

Marie Osmond has remarried her first husband in a private ceremony at a Mormon temple in Las Vegas.

Gay Sergeant Sues LAPD For Alleged Discrimination

May 4 5:51 PM EDT

Jury selection is underway for a lawsuit by a former LAPD sergeant alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation because of his sexual orientation.

Reseda Man Arrested In Alleged Rape Of Woman In Hollywood Parking Lot

May 4 5:50 PM EDT

A 23-year-old Reseda man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly raping a woman in the parking lot of the ArcLight movie theater, police said.

Actor Jackie Cooper Dies At 88

May 4 5:33 PM EDT

Actor Jackie Cooper, who starred in "Our Gang" shorts as a child, has died at age 88.


NBC Los Angeles

Zsa Zsa Back in Hospital with Pneumonia

May 4 6:34 PM EDT

Zsa Zsa Gabor was reported in critical condition Wednesday after being taken back to the hospital.

Job Hunting: Former Police Officer

May 4 6:19 PM EDT

Former Colton Police Officer Michael McDonagh is among 9 officers let go from the department because of budget cuts. Officers say they agreed to a pay cut, hoping it would save jobs.

Big Guy the Blind Sea Lion Needs a Home

May 4 5:04 PM EDT

A 750-pound blind sea lion needs a home soon or he might be euthanized.

WeHo Cultural Wars, Never Too Late for Love

May 4 4:34 PM EDT

WeHo urbanites and suburbanites take a stance in a cultural war, and a SoCal couple finally ties the knot after 30 years of dating on his 100th birthday.

Metalachi. Yep. Metal and Mariachi.

May 4 3:48 PM EDT

Band combines their love of metal with their love of Mariachi. The result? Metalachi. Grab your sombrero and a violin and prepare to rock out. Hard. Metalachi is the self proclaimed first and only band...


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Man barricaded with child; SWAT called in

May 4 7:16 PM EDT

An LAPD SWAT team was called to a barricade situation in Mar Vista at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

15 dogs dumped on busy El Segundo roadway

May 4 6:32 PM EDT

About 15 dogs were dumped in busy traffic by someone in a white van on Imperial Highway in El Segundo last Wednesday.

Arrest in alleged rape of woman at ArcLight lot

May 4 5:31 PM EDT

A suspect was arrested in the alleged rape of a woman in the ArcLight movie theater parking lot in Hollywood this weekend.

Judge throws out AG's case against Bell officials

May 4 5:16 PM EDT

A judge on Tuesday threw out a waste of public funds allegations against the so-called 'Bell eight.'

UCLA researchers nearly predicted Osama Bin Laden's location

May 4 11:31 AM EDT

The details of Osama Bin Laden's whereabouts are turning up some amazing similarities to a study by some UCLA researchers.


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