Friday May 17 | San Pedro News Pilot
POLAHS Softball Smashes Six HRs In CIF-LACS Quarterfinal Win
The top-seeded Polar Bears routed visiting South Region No.9 of South Gate, 15-0 in five innings of this CIF-Los Angeles City Section Division III quarterfinal at Bloch Field in San Pedro, and they did it by imposing their will at the plate by clubbing six - that's right - six home runs.
Downey settles wrongful death shooting for $4.5 million
The family of Michael Nida, an unarmed South Gate man shot in the back and killed by a Downey police officer in a case of mistaken identity, agreed to a settlement of $4.5 million in a federal wrongful death suit brought against the city of Downey, attorney Dale Galipo said.
Don't Ignore the Hispanic Consumer
GlobeSt.com is providing wall-to-wall coverage of ICSC's RECon show in Las Vegas May 19-22 . Retail Ticket will provide coverage of the event through the end of May, featuring pre-event articles, live video interviews on site and post-conference analysis.
Nothing Sacred in the CD 1 City Council Campaign including Gil Cedillo's Deceased Wife
We bring you the worst repugnant attack piece of the 2013 City of Los Angeles Elections, compliments of the allies of Jose "Mini Ed Reyes" Gardea for City Council Campaign The blunt truth here is what desperate campaign would lower themselves into the sewer by using the deceased wife of challenger Gil Cedillo to score cheap political points? ... (more)
Higher tariff could hurt US denim producers
Europe has more than tripled a tariff on the high-end denim creations, which could snag the boom for pricey pants.
Motorcyclist taken for ride after High Desert crash was reportedly speeding
The San Bernardino motorcycle rider who rear-ended a pickup truck last night and landed in the bed of the truck then was taken for a ride through the Cajon Pass was reportedly speeding, California Highway Patrol officers said Friday morning.
Civic leader Mary Lou Schmidt dies
Mary Lou Schmidt, a longtime Downey community icon and leader, passed away on April 24, at the age of 76.
Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan to deliver keynote
The UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, H.H. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming Iraq Energy 2013/14: Business and Investment Opportunities in Iraq's Oil and Gas Sectors conference in Abu Dhabi from 22-24 May.
Downey artist curates erotic art show
An erotic art show featuring the work of Downey-based artist Polaris Castillo opens Saturday night at Suede Studios in downtown Los Angeles.
Iraq Future Energy: UAE Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan to deliver keynote
DMN Newswire--2013-4-22--The UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming Iraq Energy 2013/14: Business and Investment Opportunities in Iraq's Oil and Gas Sectors conference in Abu Dhabi from 22-24 May.
LA County Sheriff's Deputy Shoots Suspect
A man was hospitalized after being shot by a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Saturday night in South Gate, authorities said.