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Episcopal lesbian bishop calls election liberating

The lesbian priest who was elected assistant bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles said Tuesday that she was upset by claims that her role in the church is divisive. Complete Story...

LA schools approve plan to cut 5,000 jobs

The Los Angeles school board has approved a budget plan that calls for more than 5,000 job cuts.

Los Angeles area attorney fatally shot at his home

A California attorney has died after being shot in the head outside his Los Angeles area home.

LA council to revisit medical marijuana ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council will revisit a proposed medical marijuana ordinance that could shutter many of the dispensaries that have cropped up.

Prominent LA attorney fatally shot at his home

A prominent attorney died Tuesday after being shot in the head outside his Los Angeles area home.

FDA investigating more dangerous brain scans

Federal health regulators are investigating reports of dangerous radiation levels at two more California hospitals, following earlier unsafe medical scans at a Los Angeles facility.

Judge: Case against LAPD detective will proceed

A judge has denied a defense motion to dismiss charges against a veteran Los Angeles police detective accused in the 1986 killing of her ex-boyfriend's wife.

Auto industry shows a pulse at L.A. show

The surprisingly vibrant Los Angeles Auto Show may be reflecting signs of life in the auto industry itself as the world's largest car market begins to emerge from a deep recession.

NHL to hold 2010 draft in Los Angeles

The 2010 NHL draft will be held in Los Angeles on June 25-26, marking the first time in its 46-year history that the event will be held in California.

2nd gay bishop for Episcopal Church, Anglicans

The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has elected a lesbian as assistant bishop, the second openly gay bishop in the global Anglican fellowship, which is already deeply fractured over the first.

Limo drags woman to death in LA drug dispute

A woman driving an old limousine ran down another woman in a Skid Row drug dispute, dragging her for almost a mile to her death early Thursday before pursuing police finally stopped the car, authorities said.

Uchitel lawyer cancels press conference

A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles.

Mistrial for 2 men charged with LA triple killing

A mistrial has been declared for two Los Angeles men accused of spraying bullets into a crowd in a 2006 gang attack that killed a 10-year-old boy and two other people.

LA to submit bid to host World Cup in 2018 or 2022

The City Council has voted to submit a bid for Los Angeles to become a host city of the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.

Teen accused in celeb home burglary to stand trial

A judge ruled Tuesday that a teen accused of burglarizing the home of Orlando Bloom must stand trial.

Del-Fi Records founder Bob Keane dies in LA

He was raw, only played a few songs and had just a couple interesting guitar riffs, but Bob Keane would say later there was just something special about the teenager he would rename Ritchie Valens and turn into one of the biggest stars in rock 'n' roll history.

Woods takes golf into a year of uncertainty

Practically every new twist in the shocking tale of Tiger Woods includes an aerial view of his Florida home where his troubles began, when he pulled his SUV out of the driveway and drove it into a tree.

Aerialist in mall’s ‘Hunky Santa’ show survives fall

The Christmas shopping season got off to a bumpy start at the renowned Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles when an enthralling performance by an aerial troupe ended in shock and horror for the throng of shoppers.

Hasselhoff ex-wife arrested in LA on DUI charge

David Hasselhoff's ex-wife has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Los Angeles.

Aerialist hospitalized after fall at LA mall

Authorities say an aerialist performing during a holiday show at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles has been hospitalized after falling three stories to the shopping mall floor.

LA stylist learns modern meaning of 'pay phone'

When a Los Angeles hairstylist accepted a collect call from a customer, she had no idea it would run more than $45. And no idea that's just what collect calls from pay phones cost in the mobile age.

Quotations of the day

"I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone." Tiger Woods, in a statement following a cover story in Us Weekly magazine that reports a Los Angeles cocktail waitress claims she had a 31-month affair with him.

Placard thieves leave Ito's LA courtroom nameless

Judge Lance Ito's fame has ironically made his courtroom the most difficult to find in downtown Los Angeles.

Wind-driven California blaze mostly contained

Santa Ana winds fanned a fire across 80 acres of Southern California hills before firefighters reduced it Wednesday to a smoldering — but still dangerous — black scar.

LA anti-gang worker gets 12 years for burglary

A Los Angeles anti-gang intervention worker has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a burglary he admitted was done for the benefit of a street gang.

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LA Gang Tours Are Just Around the Corner
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This idea is stupid on so many levels: The nonprofit group plans to offer two-hour tours at an initial cost of $65 per adult, with profits funneled back into the community through jobs, "franchised" tours in new areas and micro-loans to inner-city entrepreneurs.

Consuls from Latin America nations will help with the census
Source: The L.A. Times

Census officials need the consuls' cooperation because Latino immigrants, mainly undocumented, have expressed concern regarding the confidentiality of the information obtained during the process, consulate officials said.

Los Angeles Episcopalians elect lesbian bishop
Source: CNN

Los Angeles Episcopalians elected an openly lesbian bishop late Saturday, the denomination's news service reported.

Jim Sheridan's 'Brothers' looks deeply at family ties
Source: The L.A. Times

No one does a better impression of Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan than his old friend Bono. On a recent crystal-blue afternoon in L.A., the rock star, who was in town for a concert at the Rose Bowl, lifted his shoulders, dropped his chin and scowled like Popeye.

Britney's boyfriend gets sent home after he refuses marriage proposal
Source: MSN

Britney Spears has reportedly sent boyfriend Jason Trawick home to the US after he turned down her marriage proposal.

'Old Europe' Advanced Earlier than other Known Civilizations
Source: The New York Times

Before the glory that was Greece and Rome, even before the first cities of Mesopotamia or temples along the Nile, there lived in the Lower Danube Valley and the Balkan foothills people who were ahead of their time in art, technology and long-distance trade. More Articles

Father hands out cold hard cash to homeless
Source: KTLA Los Angeles

A holiday tradition continued this Thanksgiving with Father Maurice Chase, known as "Father Dollar Bill," handing out thousands of dollars to the homeless on Skid Row.

7 red-haired students were attacked, authorities say
Source: The L.A. Times

See now this kind of crap pisses me off - At least four red-haired girls and three boys are now believed to have been victims of the so-called ginger attacks at a Calabasas middle school that were inspired by a Facebook message, a Los Angeles County sheriff's investigation has  …

L.A. Kiss Concert Online!

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L.A. Mayor Seeks 'Creative' Funding to Prevent 7 MPH Gridloc
Source: Bloomberg.com

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said his goal to speed up construction of 12 transit projects and ease congestion in the second-biggest U.S. city requires "creative" funding help from Washington.

New Toronto FC coach comes with experience - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

Toronto FC is set to announce the hiring of a new coach on Thursday. General manager Mo Johnston is expected to introduce his former teammate, Predrag "Preki" Radosavljevic, will become the club's fourth coach in four Major League Soccer seasons.

After decades of waiting, their trains have arrived
Source: The L.A. Times

I applaud the growth of mass transit in this country. How I wish we had high-speed trains and dependable service.

The LAPD fights crime, not illegal immigration
Source: The L.A. Times

Earlier this month, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that 11 more locations across the United States have agreed to participate in a controversial law enforcement program known as 287(g).

Villaraigosa selects Beck to be next LAPD chief
Source: The L.A. Times

A well-liked police veteran has been selected to head the beleaguered LAPD.

Inside Kush L.A. Magazine: A look at the L.A. Pot Dispensary Business
Source: issuu.com

I came across this magazine the other day. For those not in California, this gives a rather eye-opening look at how big this business has become here in California. There are a few articles, but mostly seeing all the ads is what tells the story.

University blasts in Pakistan and the future of Islam
Source: Christian Science Monitor

Lund, Sweden - When the Taliban attacked the International Islamic University in Pakistan this week, many were shocked that militants were targeting an Islamic school.

Police arrest man for stalking Ryan Seacrest [Updated] | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

A 25-year-old man was arrested earlier today for allegedly stalking TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Nicole Richie gets restraining order against two paparazzi | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

A Los Angeles judge today granted a temporary restraining order against two paparazzi accused of stalking Nicole Richie and her young children.

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters Under House Ethics Investigation
Source: Yahoo! News

The House ethics committee said Thursday it's investigating whether California Rep. Maxine Waters used her influence to help a bank in which her husband owned stock — and whether the couple benefited as a result.

Cops release teen in Jewish temple shooting
Source: msnbc.com

Los Angeles police release a 17-year-old boy detained after a shooting injured two men at a North Hollywood synagogue on Thursday.

LAPD's inspector general likely choice for U.S. attorney in L.A.
Source: The L.A. Times

A candidate has emerged as the likely choice for Pres. Obama to fill a vacant seat for U.S. attorney.

L.A. County free H1N1 vaccine clinics overwhelmed- overwhelmed clinic staff began vaccinating many people who were not supposed to be first in line for protection, officials said Tuesday
Source: The L.A. Times

Fielding conceded that county officials failed to conserve vaccine supplies early on, unwilling to turn away those who had traveled and waited in line. By Tuesday, they faced a vaccine shortage, with only enough doses to stay open through Nov. 4 instead of the planned Nov. 8.

Man Throws Feces In Courtroom
Source: The Boston Globe

SAN DIEGO—A man who sneaked a bag of his feces into a San Diego courtroom during his home-invasion robbery trial, smeared it on his lawyer and threw it at jurors has been sentenced to 31 years in prison.

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