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1 hr ago | Whittier Daily News

City seeks to corner new state budget funds to reopen courthouse

On Friday, Mayor Bob Henderson sent a letter to the presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court urging him to begin the process re-opening the courthouse.

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Related Topix: Huntington Park, CA, Malibu, CA, Whittier, CA, Beverly Hills, CA, US Governors, Jerry Brown

5 hrs ago | Press-Telegram

City to hold hold election on fire service

DOWNEY >> A rift between firefighters and city leaders has reached the point where voters here will have to decide whether the city should have its own fire department or merge its fire service with Los Angeles County's department.

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Related Topix: Fire, Downey, CA

9 hrs ago | Chicago Sun-Times

Former Chicago alderman guilty in federal bribery case

Former Chicago Ald. Ambrosio Medrano is likely headed back to federal prison after a jury found him guilty Monday of conspiring to pay a bribe.

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Related Topix: Federal Prisons, Prison

13 hrs ago | JAM! Showbiz

Rage drummer heads for divorce

Musician Brad Wilk performs at a concert to celebrate the premiere of "Sound City" at the Hollywood Palladium on January 31, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

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17 hrs ago | CBS Local

SoCal Fire Agencies To Share 2013 Fire Season Outlook

Fire agencies throughout Southern California will offer their assessment of expected fire activity over the summer months at 11:30 a.m. Agencies include the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the United States Forest Service, CAL FIRE, California Emergency Management Agency , Orange County Fire Authority, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Fire, Orange County, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA

18 hrs ago | Art Daily

The Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor reconsiders the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

As part of the Getty's Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. initiative, The Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor Reconsiders LACMA marks the first time the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has explored its own history in the context of an exhibition.

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22 hrs ago | The Daily Breeze

Nearly half of those eligible for food stamps refuse benefits; Many fear seeking help

Rosa Ayala loads food into bags at the food distribution center at MEND in Pacoima, Ca May 30, 2013.

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Related Topix: Life, Fruits, Food, East Los Angeles, CA, Agriculture, Science, US News, Illegal Immigration

Sun Jun 16, 2013

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Altadena resident concerned by broken fire hydrant

When Gaurav Malhotra began his home construction project in April, his biggest concern were the designs and permits for his new room.

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Related Topix: Fire, Altadena, CA

The New Zealand Herald

Curb Your Enthusiasm star arrested in parking dispute

Los Angeles police say Curb Your Enthusiasm actor and comedian Jeff Garlin has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge after a dispute with another motorist over a parking space.

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Related Topix: Jeff Garlin

Pasadena Star-News

Investigation continues into death of bicyclist struck by car in Pasadena

The investigation continued Sunday into a collision between a car and bicyclist in front of Cal Tech that fatally injured the 25-year-old rider.

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Related Topix: Pasadena, CA

KABC LA

Elderly driver crashes SUV into East LA store

It happened at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Hubbard Street. Officials say the driver, believed to be in his 70s, mistook the accelerator for the brake as he pulled into a parking spot.

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KABC LA

Westlake Village deputy-involved shooting: Suspect shot, hospitalized

According to Los Angeles County Fire, the incident was reported at 9:08 p.m. at Aguora Road and Lakeview Canyon, near the Ventura County, Los Angeles County border.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Westlake Village, CA, Ventura County, CA

Merced Sun-Star

Political clan wields clout

COMMERCE – Robert Fierro, a preschool teacher and a city council member in this industrial town of fewer than 13,000 residents, didn't fully fathom the tidal forces and the powerful family he was taking on in 2008.

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Related Topix: Commerce, CA, California, Montebello, CA, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Vernon, CA

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Glendale News-Press

Man struck, killed after crash on Ventura Freeway

A driver who got out of his car following a crash on the Ventura Freeway in Glendale early Saturday morning died after being struck twice by oncoming traffic, according to California Highway Patrol investigators.

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Related Topix: Glendale, CA

Whittier Daily News

Whittier man, boys killed in head-on collision identified

Coroner's officials Saturday identified a man and two boys killed in a a car crash in Industry while celebrating the boys' sixth grade graduation.

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Related Topix: Whittier, CA, Industry, CA

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Developer being investigated in Noguez probe

A Southern California developer is under investigation for allegedly tapping his firm's attorneys and daughters to launder illegal campaign contributions to Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez.

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International Business Times

Homosexuals In America Feel More Accepted: Study

A majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, adults in America feel more accepted than they did a decade ago, a new study showed.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Transgender, East Los Angeles, CA, California

Examiner.com

Pico Rivera crash: Children killed in head-on collision

A crash in Pico Rivera, Calif. in the 3500 block of San Gabriel River Parkway killed two children and one adult on Thursday night, according to NBC News on June 14, and one of the deceased children had just celebrated his middle school graduation.

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Related Topix: Pico Rivera, CA

Whittier Daily News

Baldwin Park man accused of beating toddler had been investigated by child services

Officials said Friday a Baldwin Park man accused of beating his son to death previously had been under investigation by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, but neighbors had no idea there were problems at the home.

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Related Topix: Baldwin Park, CA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Fri Jun 14, 2013

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Compton Jury awards $8 million over shooting

A Compton jury has awarded $8 million to the parents of a man fatally shot by a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy three years ago.

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Related Topix: Willowbrook, CA