LA Times: Los Angeles
Americans' money worries are growing, L.A. Times/Bloomberg poll finds
For the first time since 1993, the percentage of people who say their finances are very or fairly secure falls below 60%, the survey shows.Donald Fleckenstein lives comfortably in retirement, but higher food and energy costs still prompted him to trade down from a big American car to a small Honda, to cancel plans for a European vacation and to worry more about how the next generations of his family will fare.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
L.A. prepares massive water-conservation plan
The initiative would punish water wasters and limit such activities as watering lawns and washing vehicles. And it would revive a controversial effort to recycle sewage water.With vital and often-distant water sources shrinking, Los Angeles officials today will revive a controversial proposal to recycle wastewater as part of a plan to curb usage and move the city toward greater water independence.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
L.A. City Council gives preliminary approval to fines for patient dumping
Hospitals that leave vulnerable patients on skid row would have to pay $25,000. Final vote is expected next week.Hospitals that discharge homeless patients on the streets of Los Angeles without their consent could be charged with misdemeanors and fined up to $25,000 under a proposed ordinance that received preliminary approval Wednesday from the City Council.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
L.A. council's budget panel finds funds to stave off cuts
An unexpected $97 million will restore funding for library supplies, sidewalk repairs and cultural events.The Los Angeles City Council's budget committee pulled a rabbit out of its financial hat Wednesday, coming up with enough money to stave off an array of budget cuts without slowing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's plan for expanding the Police Department.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Salesians settle final L.A. Archdiocese priest abuse case for $19.5 million
A jury had just been seated in the civil trial of the lawsuit. The order expresses contrition to the victims.The Salesian Society agreed Wednesday to pay $19.5 million to 17 childhood molestation victims, ending the last unresolved case involving the Los Angeles Archdiocese's sexual abuse crisis.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Battle to contain fire continues on Angeles forest's Mt. Baldy
The 310-acre brush fire is in its second day and only 10% contained this morning. Winds have so far prevented fire-retardant air dropsFirefighters are in their second day battling a 310-acre wildfire on Mt. Baldy in the Angeles National Forest.
14 May 2008 at 10:31am
61 illegal immigrants detained in South L.A., officials say
Immigration agents find 'a scene of squalor' while investigating a smuggling ring.Sixty-one illegal immigrants, including three toddlers, were discovered at a house in South Los Angeles early Wednesday by federal immigration agents serving a search warrant as part of an investigation into a human smuggling ring, authorities said.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Pasadena firm's president arrested on fraud charges
The woman is accused of using a real estate scam to bilk investors out of millions in a Ponzi scheme.The FBI arrested the president of a Pasadena company Wednesday, a day after a federal grand jury indicted her on fraud charges, accusing her of operating a real estate investment scam.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Karen Bass sworn in as California Assembly speaker
The Democrat from Los Angeles, 54, is the first African American woman to hold the post. Job one: working with the governor and other legislators on the state's budget crisis.Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass vowed urgent action to address California's budget crisis Tuesday when she was sworn in as Assembly speaker, the first African American woman to lead a legislative body in U.S. history.
14 May 2008 at 2:00am
Five arrested after Secret Service probe into Southern California counterfeit...
Nearly $7 million in fake currency was printed and distributed over the last two years, authorities say.Troy Stroud couldn't have known it at the time, but as he passed a crisp new $20 bill to the woman in the drive-through window at a Popeyes Chicken restaurant on North La Brea Avenue, he was doing more than just paying for his order, authorities said.
14 May 2008 at 2:00am
LA Times: San Fernando Valley
THE LIST
Critic's Preview Christopher Knight Times Art Critic Arii Matamoe (The Royal End) The Getty has installed its newly acquired 1892 Paul Gauguin painting, "Arii Matamoe (The Royal End)," in its 19th century galleries, and a severed head on a platter has never looked more ravishingly creepy. Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A. Opens today. Runs indefinitely. (310) 440-7300.15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Event List
Events TODAY Bike Week Pasadena With the rising cost of gas, there's no better time to explore the bicycle as a healthy and eco-friendly alternative to the automobile. Workshops, pit stops, movies and group rides. Pasadena area. Today-Sat. Free. (323) 478-0060. www.bikenow.org15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Kid Stuff
Kid Stuff TODAY Bob Baker's Musical World The newest musical marionette show at L.A.'s landmark puppet theater celebrates the changing of the seasons. Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St., L.A. Today-Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 p.m.; Tue.-next Thu., 10:30 a.m. $15. (213) 250-9995.15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Gardening and architecture events for May 15-22
Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills showcase five private landscapes.FRIDAY
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Playing the angles in a Gregory Ain-designed home
Designers update and reinterpret the defining hexagon motif in the 1963 Tarzana house.WHEN Jerry and Alan Simmons decided to remodel their 1963 Gregory Ain-designed house in Tarzana, they knew they would save as many original elements as possible and preserve the midcentury modern feel as best they could.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Danton Burroughs, 63; grandson of Tarzan creator protected the legacy
Danton Burroughs, who spent his life marketing and protecting the work of his grandfather, Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs, died May 1 at his home in Tarzana, the San Fernando Valley community named after his ancestor's most famous fictional character. He was 63.15 May 2008 at 2:00am
L.A. prepares massive water-conservation plan
The initiative would punish water wasters and limit such activities as watering lawns and washing vehicles. And it would revive a controversial effort to recycle sewage water.With vital and often-distant water sources shrinking, Los Angeles officials today will revive a controversial proposal to recycle wastewater as part of a plan to curb usage and move the city toward greater water independence.
15 May 2008 at 2:00am
The Five Restaurants: Pig out
Inspired by pork's versatility, some local chefs are going hog wild. Here are five unique takes on swine.15 May 2008 at 2:00am
Underrated/Overrated
MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS15 May 2008 at 2:00am
CBS 2 - KCAL 9: Los Angeles
Lakers Survive To Beat Jazz, Game 6 On KCAL
Pau Gasol grabbed an offensive rebound and followed with a slam-dunk to put the game away, as the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz, 111-104.15 May 2008 at 2:08am
Police Hunt Child Sexual Predator In Westlake
Police are asking the public to help identify a man they say has attempted to sexually assault two young girls in the Westlake district. Authorities today released a sketch of a suspect.15 May 2008 at 1:07am
Inglewood Cops Felt Threatened In Shooting Of Teen
The Inglewood Police Department says officers are not allowed to shoot at a moving vehicle, unless they believe their lives are in immediate danger. Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks said Wednesday that appears to be what happened when two officers shot and killed an unarmed man in the back of a car they thought was being driven at them.15 May 2008 at 1:03am
Hot, Windy Weather Expected To Stir Up Wildfire
Firefighters are struggling to contain a wildfire on one of the biggest mountains in Southern California before windy and hot weather sets in. U.S. Forest Service spokesman Robert Brady says the fire barely moved among brush-dotted ridges on the flanks of 10,064-foot Mount Baldy Wednesday morning.14 May 2008 at 11:05pm
Pierre's 9th Inning Hit Wins It For Dodgers
Milwaukee's beleaguered bullpen blew another game, this time without the help of Eric Gagne. Juan Pierre hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Brewers 6-4 Wednesday night to stop a season-high, six-game losing streak.14 May 2008 at 10:44pm
Man Found Floating In Indio Canal
Police are investigating a man's body found in the All American canal in Indio Wednesday. Police were sent to the scene just before 4 p.m.14 May 2008 at 8:41pm
$10K Reward For Info On Fatal Gardena Shooting
The city of Gardena is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrests and convictions of two men that gunned down a 51-year-old woman during a robbery inside a Gardena t-shirt shop. Hae Sook Roh of Gardena was shot to death during a robbery on Monday evening in the 2300 block of West Rosecrans Avenue near Van Ness Avenue, according to Deputy Aura Sierra of the Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau.14 May 2008 at 6:51pm
Man To Be Quizzed About Disappearance Of Friend
Gary Shawkey was missing. And Orange County police announced that they were interested in finding Shawkey as a "person of interest" in the investigation into the disappearance of his business partner who has been missing since mid-February. But the plot thickens. Shawkey was recently seen in Mexico.14 May 2008 at 5:56pm
Man Shot At Encino Market
A man was shot Wednesday at an Encino market and police were searching the area for the gunman. The shooting was reported at the Super Sal Market, 17630 Ventura Blvd., about 12:10 p.m., said Richard French of the LAPD.14 May 2008 at 6:01pm
Dennis Quaid Testifies On Capitol Hill
Actor Dennis Quaid testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday about suing a drug manufacturer over their labeling of Heparin which he blames for a near fatal dosage given to his newborn twins at Cedars-Sinai.14 May 2008 at 8:07pm
Topix News: Los Angeles
'Family Guy' stars take center stage
"You know, I credit my agents at Endeavor, my lawyers at Jackoway Tyerman"
Seth MacFarlane was driven to drink. Money trouble was definitely not the cause. via Florida Times-Union
15 May 2008 at 5:56am
61 illegal immigrants detained in South L.A., officials say
"It was essentially a scene of squalor"
More than 60 illegal immigrants, including three toddlers, were discovered at a house in South Los Angeles early this morning by federal immigration agents serving a search warrant as part of an investigation ... via Los Angeles Times
15 May 2008 at 1:27am
'Indiana Jones' and the lover of the big promo
"I guess it's kind of a trains, planes and automobiles strategy"
Steven Spielberg loves billboards. That's the simple explanation for those giant double-billboard promos for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" throughout Los Angeles as well as the huge Indy ... via Hollywood Reporter
14 May 2008 at 8:50pm
LA judge asked to ban prostitutes on Figueroa Street
The city wants prostitutes and pimps banned along a nearly six-mile stretch of Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles. via Fort Mill Times
14 May 2008 at 4:42pm
Farina Apologizes For Arrest At Airport
"I apologize to anyone and everyone that I have caused any embarrassment or inconvenience to"
Actor Dennis Farina apologized for his arrest at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage. via WEWS
14 May 2008 at 12:19pm
Production of ABC s "Ugly Betty" moves to Manhattan
Production of television's "Ugly Betty" is moving to New York. This photo released by ABC shows actress America Ferrera as Betty in a scene from the 'East Side Story' episode of 'Ugly Betty.' California Gov. via CCTV
14 May 2008 at 7:42am
Spears in yet another car collision
Jerry dates a woman whose boss has a grudge against him; Elaine dates a Communist whose ideology spreads to George and Kramer. via FOX16.com
14 May 2008 at 3:33am
Karen Bass Sworn In As California Assembly Speaker
"She earned it the old-fashioned way."
Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass was sworn in Tuesday as speaker of the California Assembly, the first black woman to lead either house of the state Legislature.
Bass told her fellow lawmakers and the California political and cultural figures who attended the ceremony that she feels the weight of history on her shoulders.
"If we could only harness the power of our common humanity, I don't think there's anything we couldn't do for the people of this state," she said in prepared remarks. Read more
13 May 2008 at 11:12pm
Drew Barrymore in car accident, follows other car to get licence no.
Actress Drew Barrymore on Feb. 6, 2008, in New York. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Evan Agostini LOS ANGELES - Actress Drew Barrymore was rear-ended Monday in a hit-and-run car accident but managed to follow the other ... via The Chronicle-Journal
13 May 2008 at 6:49pm
Vandals slash tires on up to 100 vehicles in San Pedro
Vandals slashed tires on up to 100 vehicles in San Pedro. Los Angeles police Officer Ana Aguirre says the vandalism appears to be random and "it appears that it was just a bunch of jerky kids doing their ... via Fort Mill Times
13 May 2008 at 2:20pm
Los Angeles Daily News: Most Viewed
Palmdale teacher arrested on suspicion of having sex with student
PALMDALE - A Knight High School math teacher and track coach has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a student in 2004.14 May 2008 at 6:52pm
Ariza makes return to practice
EL SEGUNDO - There is still a considerable amount of rust to peel off after nearly four months in street clothes with a broken foot, so by the time he returns to the court in a week or so, Trevor Ariza might just be a spot defensive stopper for the Lakers.14 May 2008 at 1:01am
Home remedy for Lakers
Bryant's balky back OK -- as are Lakers, who take series lead.15 May 2008 at 1:54am
Lakers' Ariza takes step toward return
Lakers forward Tervor Ariza, who has been sidelined for almost four months with a broken foot, has been cleared to resume all basketball activities, though no specific timetable has been set for his return to the lineup.13 May 2008 at 4:44pm
LSU releases Morgan, who plans to attend UCLA
Dallas South Oak Cliff High center J'Mison Morgan officially was released from his letter-of-intent with LSU on Tuesday.14 May 2008 at 5:17am
Mayor's pick for LA's top finance job turns down offer
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's pick to oversee Los Angeles' finances turned down the job offer Wednesday and said he would continue working in the private sector.14 May 2008 at 7:32pm
Thousands on L.A.'s payroll earning more than $100,000
As Los Angeles grapples with its largest budget deficit in history, lucrative compensation packages for thousands of city workers are driving much of the gap, and there's little end in sight.SEARCH: Salaries Database | REACT: City Hall payroll
11 May 2008 at 3:47am
DeWitt might stick in lineup
MILWAUKEE - While Dodgers third baseman Nomar Garciaparra appeared no closer to returning from the disabled list, his replacement, Blake DeWitt, entered Wednesday night's game with the Milwaukee Brewers leading all major-league rookies with a .15 May 2008 at 1:44am
Odom comes up big for Lakers
He didn't look to pass it, not even for a second. The lane was clear, the pass from Pau Gasol was perfect, so Lamar Odom grabbed it, dribbled once, then threw down a thunderous dunk over Carlos Boozer.15 May 2008 at 2:09am
Two killed in Pacoima in separate shootings
PACOIMA - Two men were shot to death over night in Pacoima and police were searching for suspects.14 May 2008 at 12:10pm
Yahoo News Search: Los Angeles
No place like home for Lakers, Celtics / Los Angeles, Boston each take 3-2 le...
Just when it appeared the Los Angeles Lakers needed Kobe Bryant the most, he provided the least. The strategy, planned or otherwise, worked to perfection. Bryant scored 26 points despite not attempting a field goal in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers...15 May 2008 at 2:50am
No Los Angeles CAO job for Marcus Allen (Los Angeles Daily News)
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's pick to oversee Los Angeles' finances turned down the job offer Wednesday and said he will continue working in the private sector.15 May 2008 at 3:24am
USC, Los Angeles Coliseum sign 25-year lease (Sports Illustrated)
Southern California has signed a new 25-year lease that will keep the Trojans' football team in the Los Angeles Coliseum and include improvements in the stadium.14 May 2008 at 7:38pm
USC, Los Angeles Coliseum sign lease (Covers.com)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Southern California has signed a new 25-year lease that will keep the Trojans' football team in the Los Angeles Coliseum and include improvements in the stadium. USC has played in the 85-year-old facility since it was built in 192...15 May 2008 at 7:10am
USC, Los Angeles Coliseum sign lease (San Francisco Chronicle)
Southern California has signed a new 25-year lease that will keep the Trojans' football team in the Los Angeles Coliseum and include improvements in the stadium. USC has played in the 85-year-old facility since it was built in 1923. Among other details, the...14 May 2008 at 6:10pm
Recap: Milwaukee vs. Los Angeles (Miami Herald)
Juan Pierre went 3-for-5, scored a run and knocked in three runs, including the tying and go-ahead runs in the ninth, as the Los Angeles Dodgers stole a 6-4 game from the Milwaukee Brewers in the middle contest of a three-game set.14 May 2008 at 11:18pm
NAPO-Los Angeles Chapter and Chapter Leadership Awarded the 2008 NAPO Nationa...
"President's Award" and three "Shining Star" Awards presented to Los Angeles Chapter for the organization's "model of innovation." Awards were presented at NAPO National Conference, Reno Nevada on April 12, 2008.15 May 2008 at 5:00am
NAPO-Los Angeles Chapter and Chapter Leadership Awarded the 2008 NAPO Nationa...
"President's Award" and three "Shining Star" Awards presented to Los Angeles Chapter for the organization's "model of innovation." Awards were presented at NAPO National Conference, Reno Nevada on April 12, 2008. (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb916334.htm15 May 2008 at 5:05am
Swings and misses: Hits have been few and far between for new Los Angeles Dod...
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andruw Jones strikes out during a recent game against the Houston Astros. There have been way more strikeouts (38) than home runs (one) so far this year for Jones.15 May 2008 at 1:01am
(4) Utah Jazz (2-2) At (1) Los Angeles Lakers (2-2), 10:30 P.m. (KIRO 7 Seatt...
(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz meet for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series tonight at the Staples Center. This best-of-seven series is tied at 2-2. Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Utah. The home team has won all four games in this set.14 May 2008 at 3:23pm
