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Vote moves SoCal stadium forward

The California Senate has voted to allow developers of a proposed 75,000-seat football stadium in the Southern California city of Industry an environmental exemption that allows construction to move forward.

Neighboring city opposes waivers for NFL stadium

The Walnut City Council has voted to oppose state legislation that would ease environmental and planning regulations for a 75,000-seat professional football stadium proposed in the neighboring city of Industry.

Wildfire signals bad season to come

Firefighters report some progress against a gigantic blaze on the edge of Los Angeles, but warned that this one might be just a preview of even greater dangers ahead.

Correction: L.A. Open final

In an Aug. 2 story about the L.A. Tennis Open, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of one of the players in the men's singles final. The player's name is Carsten Ball, not Bell. Sam Querrey defeated Ball in the final 6-4, 3-6, 6-1.

Querrey wins L.A. to earn first title of season

Sam Querrey ended a string of final round frustrations Sunday by beating Carsten Bell 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 to claim the L.A. Tennis Open title.

SoCal city approves NFL stadium plan settlement

The city of Diamond Bar has unanimously approved a legal settlement that grants it more than $21 million in exchange for dropping objections to a professional football stadium in a neighboring Southern California city.

Opinion: U.S. must get serious about WBC

LOS ANGELES - Sixteen giant national flags spread across the green expanse of the Dodger Stadium outfield.

Mayor of Los Angeles wins a second term

The mayor of Los Angeles easily won re-election after a bumpy first term in the nation's second-largest city, fueling speculation that he will be among contenders next year to succeed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Firefighters extinguish major blaze in downtown LA

A fire engulfed a two-story building in the downtown Garment District early Thursday, gutting a labyrinth-like collection of small stores and sending flames and smoke pouring through the roof.

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Strip club near LAX to be demolished for a parking lot
Source: The L.A. Times

yet another landmark from Home going by the wayside. I remember as a little girl, driving by that place after being on vacation and knowing that I was back home ...

40 years after Manson murders, a bid for parole
Source: CNN

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The woman who stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death will be considered for parole from prison a month after the 40th anniversary of the killings that cast a shadow of fear over southern California.Susan Atkins, 61, has been denied parole i …

History Lesson: Don Sutton scuffing the ball

In light of all of the recent talk about pitch tipping and performance enhancement, it seems like a good time to look back at a time -- not so long ago -- when people didn't get so worked up about breaking the rules. Well, most people, anyway.

Layoffs at Villaraigosa's Schools
Source: The L.A. Times

The Mayors battle with LAUSD continues

FOXNews.com - FBI Suspects Link Between Truckers, Serial Killers - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
Source: FOXNews.com

FBI Links Truckers to Serial Killers... Please Leave your comments at the bottom of this page...Thanks and Have a Great Day...and Please Vote...

Los Angeles Tours - Best of LA in One Day! 2009 Special
Source: Sunday Herald Sun

A great deal available for travelers. Enjoy full day (7 hours) Unforgettable Tour of Entertainment Capital of the World, for $99/person. During the tour visit Los Angeles most appealing attractions. Call 1-800-761-1775, in Australia call (03) 9005-5907

Why Voters Should Demand All Information Available On Candidates

In a candidate's effort to win an election, the practice of politics rewards those candidates who can respond to questions without actually answering them. The purpose of media in the political election arena is to, without bias reveal the true nature and beliefs of candidates.

Risking Life and Limb, Riding a Bike to Work in LA

Cyclists, Banned on Freeways and Reviled By Drivers, Save a Buck and Make a Point

High Gas Prices Resulting In Less Road Deaths
Source: The L.A. Times

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, the National Safety Council said it's collected enough data to show that road deaths are substantially down across the United States in the first five months of this year compared to the same time period in 2007.

"Hugging Saint" Snubs Hotel Workers in Los Angeles
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The "Hugging Saint of India" -- Amma -- has hugged over 25 million people around the world. But her visits to Los Angeles have been ill received by angry hotel workers from the Hilton LAX who have begged the spiritual leader to hold her event at another venue.

Popularizing Islam through TV - Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

Popularizing Islam through TV Egyptian Ahmed abu Haiba symbolizes a struggle in the Middle East with the influx of Western culture.

An Iranian's vision of Jesus' life stirs debate - Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

esus sat and peeled an orange as his companion, Nader Talebzadeh, began to speak, precisely, so as not to be misunderstood on a matter so sensitive.

Kobe speaks up about Darfur

The news broke Tuesday. Folks using Miracle Ear powered by a nuclear reactor probably didn't hear.

Kobe still the king

If there was lingering doubt, shove it aside. Kobe Bryant is the best player in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lithuanian Festival Excludes Jewish Dancers
Source: Jewish Journal

Next July 6th, despite requests from the President of the Lituanian American Society, the festival comprised of over six thousand Lithuanians will deny access to Jewish Dancers. It seems almost incomprehensible that at the beginning of the twenty-first Century that the Lithuania …

Noush Skaugen takes Los Angeles Music Awards by Storm

The 17th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards last night wrapped up with a bang. Hosted by Metal Sanaz the online live cast was watched by an estimated 1.5 million viewers worldwide. The main event itself was hosted by The Poorman of "Poorman's Bikini Beach" fame.

Camel that's a deputy sheriff?!
Source: socalspaces.com

The world's highest ranking law-enforcement camel is Bert, who was accepted as Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, San Dimas, USA on April 5, 2003 and regulary goes on patrol with his handler Nance Fite (USA).

Clinton heckled by protester at Los Angeles environmental forum
Source: Raw Story

A Clinton campaign stop in Los Angeles was interrupted by Code Pink peace activist Tyghe Berry on Saturday.

Top 10 Reasons why Beckham sucks !
Source: Pakistan Uncut

You will not Argue over it. Beckham Sucks big !

Los Angeles fire station anti-Semitism alleged
Source: CNET News.com

Acting Los Angeles Fire Chief Douglas L. Barry eclipsed his own news conference about his first 100 days Tuesday by announcing that he had just learned of a new report of possible firefighter harassment.

Five-Star NYC Hotel Rooms--$50 Per Week!!
Source: Curbed

Book a beautiful room right now at a luxury boutique hotel in Manhattan, Los Angeles or England--for only $50.00 per week (and up).

Keener Locks Page In 'The Basement'

Catherine Keener and Ellen Page ("Hard Candy") are set to topline Tommy O'Haver's indie thriller "The Basement," based largely on actual court transcripts, of the shocking true story of a murder that stunned the nation back in the mid 1960s.

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