Provides the latest RSS feeds for Los Angeles News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page California Telegraph.com http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/cat/a7d0846f876c8187/ en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 17:12:28 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:12:28 -0400 30 Hollywood actor Michael Douglas says it is tough filming love scenes for any movie because everybody judges them. He has shot a gay love scene with actor Matt Damon in his forthcoming film Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra". The 68-year-old believes that the cast, crew and eventually moviegoers are more critical of love scenes because everyone can relate to the acts, as opposed to ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656885/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656885/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Fatima Lopez (left) leans in as her mother Graciela Reyna gives her older sister, Noemi Lopez, a student at Oxnard High School, a kiss for the $400 she has been given on Monday night for her education at California Strawberry Scholarship Program’s awards ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670114/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:59 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670114/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Let me break it to you bluntly. You cannot have wine without sulphites. Widely maligned as a source of headaches and respiratory ailments, the sulphur compounds are, it's true, intentionally added by most producers at various stages of the wine-making process to keep spoilage micro-organisms in check and help shield wine against the ravages of ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670115/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670115/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 At some point this summer, the largest population group in California will quietly shift from white to Hispanic, the first time since California became a state in 1850. By 2020, Hispanics will represent almost 41 percent of the population, with nearly 2 million more Hispanics than whites - and topping 1 million Hispanics in five counties, according to new projections by the California ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670116/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:01 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670116/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Obama in California next month on his way back from a trip to Latin America and the Caribbean. Analysts said the arrangements for their meeting, which is informal but will be held over two days, show that relations between the two countries are mature. The China-US summit, the first since Xi took office in March, will be held at Sunnylands, on the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Estate, on June 7 ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670117/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:42 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670117/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Clippers have reportedly dumped coach Vinny Del Negro. (Harry How/Getty Images) The Clippers reportedly parted ways with coach Vinny Del Negro on ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670119/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:57 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670119/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A Los Angeles Police Department officer is due in court on Tuesday, where he will face charges of performing lewd acts with minors inside his Castaic home. Officer Miguel Schiappapietra, 28, was arrested on Saturday at his home and charged with two counts of lewd acts with a child. He was held on $100,000 bail. According to police, Schiappapietra lured two young girls, both under the age of 10, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669242/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:02 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669242/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Snoop Lion is sued by a Lebanese businessman. A New York federal judge has declined to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit against, as he puts it, "the whole of the digital music ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669475/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:57 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669475/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tobey Maguire, Magic Johnson Enlisted for Wendy Greuel Campaign Fundraiser The entertainment industry traditionally disdains local politics, preferring to devote its high-wattage star endorsements and generous campaign contributions to national candidates and causes. Both Greuel and Garcetti, however, have deep, long-standing ties to Hollywood. She worked as a high-level executive at DreamWorks ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669539/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:52 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669539/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 El Segundo Attempted robbery: 7:21 a.m. May 16, 2300 block of Utah Avenue. Someone brandished a gun and attempted to rob the victims. Brandishing a knife: 11:15 a.m. May 17, 1900 block of Hughes Way. Someone brandished a knife and destroyed a box display. Burglary/petty theft: Police took a report May 15 from the 200 block of West Mariposa Avenue. Access was gained into a locked office. Money ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670122/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:49 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670122/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Frank Edward Edmonds, 40 Police in Inglewood are searching for a man with an extensive criminal history who made vague threats to harm schoolchildren, but cannot be found following his release from a mental health institution. Frank Edward Edmonds, 40, who might be living in Inglewood, is charged on a warrant seeking his arrest on suspicion of resisting arrest through use of force or violence ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670121/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:49 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670121/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Q: Tiger Woods had a ruling at the Masters, got a two-stroke penalty, but was able to keep playing. Now I read that certain putters may be banned in golf. Are these rules like laws? Can the courts intervene? - M.O., Cypress A: The Rules of Golf and the Rules of Amateur Status are published every four years by the governing bodies of golf (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670120/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:49 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670120/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 DETROIT (AP) -Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series. Patrick Kane scored 4:35 into the third period to pull Chicago within one. The Blackhawks celebrated as if they tied ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669785/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:38 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669785/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Sky Room in Long Beach, California has been known as the place to see and be seen in California. It is located above the historic Breakers Hotel, which has been in operation since 1926 when it was the very first West Coast Hilton. Since those days in the roaring 20s, the biggest names in Hollywood have dined there, including celebs like Clark Cable, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, Errol Flynn, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670128/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:31 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670128/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Award Winning Actress Kimberly Elise visited the KCAL9 studios Tuesday to talk about her new scripted series ';Hit The Floor'; that premieres on Memorial Day at 9 p.m. The series centers around the Los Angeles Devils, a professional basketball team and its professional dance team, the Devil Girls, and explores the fascinating and exciting lives of this high stakes world. Kimberly ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670127/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:31 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670127/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Sometimes, the best way to relax after a long week is to go for a lovely scenic drive. Luckily for you, there are so many beautiful places in California that provide amazing views and a picturesque drive. One of the best drives in the southern California area is from the Salton Sea to ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670126/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:31 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670126/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 As one of the most historic observatories in the country, the Griffith Observatory hosts a wide array of science and space-related displays. Since 1935, people from all over the California area have flocked to this amazing institution to learn about the space and get a glimpse of the stars. And there are a lot of great exhibits to enjoy while you are there. Make sure to see the Hall of the Eye, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670125/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:30 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670125/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 When it comes to family destinations in California, there is one vacation spot that comes to mind instantly. A place for families from all over the world, one that delights children of all ages as well as adults, and creates some of the most memorable family vacations of all time. Of course, that destination ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670124/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:30 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670124/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- For one night at least, ';Hangover 3″ star Zach Galifianakis turned a Hollywood premiere into a night to remember for a former homeless woman. Galifianakis was escorted by 87-year-old Elizabeth ';Mimi'; Haist, whom the actor first met at a Santa Monica laundromat in 1994 when he was still a relatively unknown ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670130/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:28 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670130/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Isn’t it time for a family vacation? You work hard, and it is important to take some time to enjoy the luxurious things in life, to pamper yourself, and even to treat the kids to a little excursion as well. Look no further, because ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670129/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:28 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670129/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 About an hour south of Los Angeles is a beautiful city, filled with historic architecture and a lot of wonderful things to see and do. The city ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670131/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:27 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670131/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 may have suggested at one point that going west might be a good idea, but he probably wouldn't be happy to see what's going on with Los Angeles as of late. The Dodgers are in last place in the National League West, the Angels are hovering near the bottom of the American League West, and the Lakers' appearance in the playoffs was brutally short. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668394/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:06 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668394/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 In a move to manage costs nationwide, thousands of people enrolled in Californias Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will transition to the federal government's plan on July 1. Beginning next year, health plans have to insure all takers, regardless of health condition, so the program will no longer be needed. In a move to manage costs nationwide, thousands of people enrolled in Californias ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670123/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:02 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214670123/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Target may be pushing its way into the increasingly crowded subscription video-on-demand market. The corporation has started to test "Target Ticket," a platform that the company hopes will offer up competition to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Redbox Instant, and Hulu. In addition to throwing down against the main SVOD services, Target's other focus may be keeping up with another big box ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669364/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:34:23 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214669364/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 press conference after the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, last December, Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association blamed mass murders on everyone from legislators who pass gun control laws to the makers of videogames-everyone except gun manufacturers and sellers, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667664/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:36 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667664/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Drew Barrymore via Getty Images. First comes love, then come marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage...and "for sale" signs in the front yard. After a year that included a wedding and welcoming a new baby ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668548/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:33 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668548/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Olegs Kozacenko after the police assault. (Credit: NBC Bay Area) A Berkeley truck driver is suing the California High Patrol for a brutal assault that brought him to the brink of death — provoked, according to a report by the local NBC affiliate, only by the man’s request to read the ticket he was being given before he signed it. On September 2nd, 2011, Russian immigrant Olegs ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667562/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:31 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667562/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A federal judge sentenced three Ventura housemates to prison this week after they were convicted of running a $27 million Ponzi scheme, authorities ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668549/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:40 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668549/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 20: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes the catch in center field to retire Aramis Ramirez of the Milwaukee Brewers during the bottom of the fourth inning at Miller Park on May 20, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668550/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:39 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668550/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A female jogger was sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Santa Paula, and Ventura County sheriff's detectives were searching for a suspect, authorities said ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668551/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:38 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668551/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Matthew Belloni and Stephen Galloway have been nominated for print journalist and entertainment journalist of the year, respectively, while THR.com earned a nomination for best news ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667931/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:12 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667931/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti and his wife Amy cast their ballots at Allesandro Elementary school in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning. Los Angeles residents will vote for a new mayor, Garcetti or Wendy Greuel in the citywide election. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer (David ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668552/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:12:18 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668552/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tracy has agricultural roots and affordable homes, but a new study reveals a less obvious distinction for this Central Valley city: Doctors use internal radiation to treat men for prostate cancer at the highest rate in California, more than four times the state average.By comparison, men living just 60 miles away near Stanford University are much less likely to undergo the procedure known as ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668004/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:09:15 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668004/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Holloway’s Marina and you can rent everything there for a fun day on the water. Of course there are plenty of places to visit along the coast of California, but Holloway’s Marina is one of the best spots to rent your gear and go out for some fun in the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668553/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:13 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668553/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Nathan Ulepich searches outside the back of his house destroyed after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668556/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:11 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668556/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 IRVINE, CA (WWJ) – Kelly Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Family Cars includes mid-size cars, minivans and small SUVs. It’s also a mix of brands, foreign and domestic. ';This is a great year for family cars,'; said Jack Nerad, Kelly Blue Book’s executive market analyst. ';There are some new entries in the marketplace that are terrific. Some of the old ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668555/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:11 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214668555/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Santa Rosa, Calif.-based McDonald-Leavitt Insurance Agency named Steve Heglin as a benefits specialist. Prior to joining the agency he worked for MetLife. Heglin previously owned a real estate appraisal company. McDonald-Leavitt Insurance Agency is part of the Leavitt ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667814/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:44 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667814/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 ESPN has confirmed the layoffs of 10 percent of its staff. The bloodbath at the Walt Disney Co. continues. ESPN just announced that it is laying off 400 U.S.-based employees in efforts to improve profitability, according to Deadspin which originally broke the story. With the company reaching record stock prices as of late, it's hard to imagine that profitability is a major issue. Yet, when it ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667726/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:40 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214667726/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 File-This file combo shows a Feb. 20, 2013 file photo of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaking to media in Los Angeles, left, and undated image provided by the Wendy Greuel Campaign of mayoral candidate Greuel meeting with voters. Despite the high stakes, the race has been a mostly low-drama affair between two government regulars. In a city known to yawn at local politics, turnout ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214665819/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:26:04 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214665819/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SAN DIEGO, CA (KDKA) – The folks at Kia — who have, by the way, been doing nothing but a bang up job at rolling out vehicles that give you bang for the buck — say that after the top of the line Optima sedan, their customers who want more have nowhere to go but another brand. That’s why the Cadenza was born. A little bigger and much more upscale, the Cadenza is Kia’s ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666376/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:10:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666376/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Henrik Lundqvist and Mats Zuccarello of the New York Rangers lie on the ice after giving up the game-winning overtime goal to Boston’s Brad Marchand in Game One of the 2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666422/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:09:47 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666422/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Either City Controller Wendy Greuel or Councilman Eric Garcetti will make history as the next mayor of Los Angeles: Greuel would be the city's first female mayor, while Garcetti would be the city's first Jewish ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666580/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:49 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666580/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Workers walked out Tuesday as part of a two-day strike involving the UC health care system. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Tuesday May 21, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666582/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666582/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 An Orange County man was charged Tuesday with murdering his roommate, an Army veteran and college student, and dumping her body in a canyon, authorities ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666581/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666581/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 map ) to Seirra Highway after the 4 a.m. crash involving a big rig and another vehicle. The big rig ended up on its side on the shoulder of the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666583/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:47 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666583/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The John Weld Peckshown Federal Building in Cincinnati, houses the main offices for the Internal Revenue Service in the city. Tea party groups are planning a demonstration at the site Tuesday ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666584/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:55:30 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666584/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 < 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } INGLEWOOD - A 20-year-old man was wounded in a possibly gang-related shooting Tuesday morning in Inglewood, police said. The victim was in his driveway in the 300 block of South Cedar Avenue when he was shot, said Inglewood police Sgt. Brian Hand. He is expected to survive, Hand said. No suspect information was made available. The shooting may be ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666585/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:52:57 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666585/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SANTA PAULA (CBSLA.com) -- Ventura County authorities warned residents Tuesday about a man wanted for sexually assaulting a female jogger. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was jogging around 9 a.m. Monday along Santa Paula Street, near Peck Road, when she was confronted by a man with a ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666586/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:49:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666586/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Protesters were expected Tuesday to descend upon Internal Revenue Service offices throughout Southern California and nationwide in the wake of reports that the tax collection agency targeted conservative groups. Members of the national Tea Party Patriots have voiced public outrage ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666587/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:49:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666587/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 California businesses would be prohibited from firing or retaliating against employees who take advantage of the state’s paid family leave program under a job-protection bill moving through the Legislature. The legislation would protect workers who use the California Paid Family Leave insurance program, which allows qualified employees to take up to six weeks off with partial pay. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214665343/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:44:44 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214665343/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Senate President Pro Temp Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento speaks with Senator Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens during session in the Senate chambers in Sacramento, Calif. on Monday, March 11, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214663554/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:28 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214663554/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 education mandates that officials across the country consider a burden. The point was made as the U.S. Department of Education announced that it granted three more states waivers to No Child Left Behind, the bipartisan legislation that is closely associated with the administration of George W. Bush. No Child Left Behind required virtually every U.S. student to be academically proficient ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214664341/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:59:03 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214664341/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Pinterest now offers recipe, movie and product pins that deliver more detailed information to users. Web-savvy movie fans pin movie posters to their Pinterest boards the way college kids plaster their dorm walls with one-sheets for Pulp Fiction and Scarface. Now the San Francisco-based social networking site, on which users pin images onto virtual themed boards, has partnered with Netflix and ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214665207/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:05:22 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214665207/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A file photo of Tesoro Corp.'s refinery in Hawaii. Tesoro has agreed to sell its logistics assets in Carson, Calif. to Tesoro Logistics LP. Tesoro Corp. will sell some of the storage infrastructure it acquires through its takeover of BP Plcs Carson, Calif., refinery to Tesoro Logistics LP, a partnership it formed in 2011 to develop pipelines and other oil-logistics assets. The infrastructure ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666795/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214666795/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Bradley Cooper poses with fans upon his arrival for the premiere of The Hangover Part III at the Westwood Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Paul Buck / ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214662238/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:45 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214662238/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 By Jessica Taylor, NBC News Los Angeles will make history when voters elect a new mayor on Tuesday but the runoff race between two Democratic candidates isn’t drawing much interest as turnout could reach a record low despite the more than $33 million that’s been spent on the nearly two year-long contest to succeed outgoing Mayor Anthony Villagarosa. The race pits City Controller Wendy ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214662465/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:58 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214662465/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 WESTWOOD (CBSLA.com)-- Healthcare workers began at two-day strike early Tuesday morning at five of the biggest medical centers in the University of California system. More than 13,000 workers hit the picket lines outside UCLA, UC Irvine and three other campuses at 4 a.m. The strike comes after nearly a year of stalled contract negotiations with UC Administrators over pensions and staffing ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214662767/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:23:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214662767/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Rolling Stones continued with the high-profile guest performers last night at the Honda Center in Anaheim when Dave Grohl joined the rockers onstage to play guitar and sing on ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214660812/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:28 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214660812/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaks during an election night party at Avalon night club in Hollywood, California, March 5, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214661290/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:23:53 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214661290/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 NBA ’s King of Drama, is back at it, getting himself tangled in all sorts of rumors and speculation that point to a decision that will put another ding in his already-damaged reputation: Dwight Howard is likely going to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Read all about ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214661426/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:19:39 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214661426/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Clippers were among the top 25 for Minor League Baseball merchandise sales last year. Minor League Baseball reported its best year of merchandise sales since 2008 and the Columbus Clippers proved to be among the 25 best-selling brands, according to the league's website. The league's national licensing program, consisting of 160 teams, generated about $54 million in sales of licensed ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214661425/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:06 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214661425/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 pertussis vaccines were more effective at protecting against pertussis than acellular pertussis vaccines during a large recent outbreak, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in Pediatrics. Whole-cell pertussis vaccines, also called DTwP, were available from the 1940s to 1990s, but were associated with safety concerns that ultimately led to the development of acellular pertussis ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214658582/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 06:26:25 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214658582/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Six people, including the two incumbents, are competing for the two member-at-large positions on the CalPERS board of administration. The California Public Employees Retirement System on Monday announced six candidates who are competing for the two member-at-large positions on the funds board of administration. The terms for the incumbents end in January 2014. Candidates for the first open ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214658494/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:24 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214658494/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 This photo released by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, shows elephant meat, one of several contraband items seized by the agency at Los Angeles International Airport between May 6 and ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656612/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:51:08 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656612/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Cases of passengers breaking into other people’s carry-on bags during flights are on the rise at Los Angeles International Airport. Since 2011, airport police have received 130 reports of theft aboard flights, which includes items taken during the flight or taken after the plane landed. Virginia Blumenthal of Riverside said the in-flight crime was something she ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214657083/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:45:30 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214657083/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 WESTWOOD (CBSLA.com) -- Family members of patients receiving care at UCLA Monday were among those awaiting the planned strikes scheduled to start early Tuesday morning. ';It should be about the patient and patient care,'; said Sheri Holman, whose son is a patient at UCLA Medical Center. She drove from San Bernardino to Westwood upon hearing the news of the impending strike. ';I ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214657084/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:45:28 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214657084/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA.com) -- A local actor who has family and roots in Moore, Oklahoma, spent the evening watching coverage and monitoring social media after a mile-wide tornado devastated his hometown on Monday. Danny Cooksey, a voice and television actor who was made famous by his childhood role as Sam McKinney in the TV sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ is a native of Moore, a ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656140/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:21 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656140/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) -- As the summer fashion season approaches, some retailers are asking shoppers to recycle the old as they make way for the new. Elan Sevko of West Hollywood is on the hunt for a new summer ensemble. As she tells it, much of the clothing hanging in her closet is ';too bulky';, ';too five years ago'; or ';too tattered';. Some stores are ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656139/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:21 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656139/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 ONTARIO (CBSLA.com) -- A former police officer could still be sentenced for kidnapping and raping a waitress in 2010 even though he committed suicide seven months ago. Anthony Orban, 33, was working as a detective in Westminster when he stalked Erinn* at a Dave and Buster's parking lot at Ontario Mills Mall, forced her into her car and then raped her at another location. Erinn was able to ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656142/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:20 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656142/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Many Los Angeles residents are starting to notice cars, driving around the city with pink mustaches on the front of their hoods. The cars are part of a new car-sharing service called Lyft, which is helping people who don’t have cars of their own to get around LA for cheaper than the price of a taxi cab. The company, which started it’s service in San ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656141/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:20 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214656141/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Governor of California Jerry Brown has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani community in California on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. In his letter sent to the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, Governor Brown notes that Azerbaijan has a rich history and "the Azerbaijani people in California and throughout ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214655012/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214655012/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 WEST LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- One personal trainer in Los Angeles is showing that the path to competitive physical prevalence is more efficiently done through hard work and technology than it is through steroids. Todd Person’s gym in West Los Angeles shows off the professional jerseys of his clients. Person says that, with today’s technology and training methods, there is no need ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214655281/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:38:15 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214655281/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 People walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (credit: Brett Deering/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214655280/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:38:14 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214655280/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 MILWAUKEE -- Zack Greinke is not exactly known for chatting around the batting cage, but he made an exception last month for old Brewers teammate Carlos Gomez. According to Gomez, the exchange went like this: Gomez: "I want to face you. You've owned me in my career. You've given me many, many outs. Now, I'm prepared to face you." Greinke: "No you're not. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214654400/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:44:40 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214654400/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 New research revealed that more people are living in the suburbs than in the cities. Poverty is also on the rise in the suburbs, possibly because the suburbs host more affordable housing, and it's also where there are more low-wage jobs. Patrick Healy reports from Irvine for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on May 20, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214654401/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:40:39 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214654401/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 © 2013 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressly prohibited without UPI's prior written ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214654743/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:19 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214654743/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Cast member Zach Galifianakis poses at the premiere of "The Hangover Part II" at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California May 19, 2011. Zach Galifianakis has taken a former homeless woman to the Los Angeles premiere of "The Hangover 3" on Sunday, according to reports.The Hollywood actor met 87 year old, Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, at a Laundromat in 1994. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653176/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:50:58 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653176/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LAD@MIL: Ethier belts a mammoth homer off Gallardo MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers officials responded Monday to speculation of firings afoot with reminders that the players win or lose, and the players responded Monday night with a 3-1 win over the Brewers. Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier ended home run droughts while Clayton Kershaw was dazzling again with a three-hitter as the Dodgers tried to blunt the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653510/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:40:58 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653510/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nearly 13,000 healthcare employees at five University of California medical centers plan to strike on Tuesday in a move that threatens to back up emergency rooms and already has forced the postponement of elective ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653183/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:58 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653183/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SANTA CLARITA -- A Los Angeles police officer was arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts on two children under 14, authorities reported today. Miguel Schiappapietra, 28, was off duty when the arrest was made Saturday. He has been on the force for six years. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said the officer is accused of inviting the two alleged victims into his home in the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653052/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:11 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653052/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 You’re known as one of the few people in Hollywood that can say "no" to Harvey Weinstein. Is that difficult? You know, I am who I am, and I’m a very honest person. Harvey respects that about me, and he knows that when I argue with him, it’s not that I have a personal agenda; it’s what I feel is best for the company. I even had a little tussle with him yesterday, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653125/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:10 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653125/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 What: The El Segundo City Council will discuss a proposed agreement for a shared aquatics facility with the Wiseburn School District. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Where: Council chambers at City Hall, 350 Main St. More ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653513/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:00 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653513/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 < 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } They may have to share the road, but they weren't about to share a street corner Monday when sign-toting groups of bicyclists and those protesting new bike lanes gathered at Westmont Drive and Western Avenue in San Pedro. About two dozen people from each side staked out their home turf on opposite corners, cheering and shouting dueling slogans as ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653511/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:00 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653511/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Aquarium of the Pacific's Wonders of the Deep gallery opens May 24. Among the new animals will be this California King Crab. (Brittany Murray / Staff ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653512/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:33:59 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653512/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old boy with autism who ran away Monday while shopping with his family in the Westlake district. Romario Snow De La Torre, who attends a special education program at Fairfax High School, was last seen about 4 p.m. near Sixth and Alvarado streets. The young boy, who lives on Melrose Avenue between Normandie and Western avenues in ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653514/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:25 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653514/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- A man who pleaded no-contest to threatening to bomb the Wilshire Boulevard Temple and a nearby parked police car was sentenced Monday to 32 months in prison. After negotiating a plea with prosecutors, Wan Ryung Song, 46, also admitted to violating his probation, which stemmed from a previous conviction for making criminal threats. The newer offense doubled his sentence ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653515/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:24 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653515/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Flyboarding combines wake boarding and water jets. The wave runner forces water through a hose connected to the board and hand jets, lifting the rider as high as 15 feet into the air. Action Aqua Flights offer daily rides from 9a.m. to 5p.m. daily. The cost of a ride is $110 per person for 30 minutes. A grand opening party will be held this weekend at Big Bear Marina for the launch of ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653516/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:24 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653516/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 20, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (credit: Mike McGinnis/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653518/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:23 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653518/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 MODJESKA CANYON (CBSLA.com) -- As authorities prepare to charge the roommate of Iraq war vet and UC Fullerton student with her murder Tuesday, new details are emerging from the investigation. The body of 36-year-old Maribel Ramos was found Friday in a remote area in Modjeska Canyon. Her roommate, 54-year-old K.C. Joy, is charged with her murder. KCAL9′s Michele Gile spoke to the suspect ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653517/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:23 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214653517/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES -- A longstanding health problem in California's Central Valley has worsened in recent years, leading health officials to order the relocation of 3,000 prisoners from two state prisons. But the disease affects much of the population in some rural communities and, while it often goes unnoticed, it sometimes can be devastating for patients. Dale Pulde is selling his California ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652313/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:29 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652313/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A combination of tax breaks, agreeable infrastructure and a proximity to the technology hotspot of Silicon Valley are combining to create interest in manufacturing in Fremont, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652164/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:52:33 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652164/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Hollywood imports are no longer required to make a buzz on the West End stage, the head of the Donmar Warehouse said, after unveiling a new Autumn season starring Tom Hiddleston and Jessica ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652260/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:46 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652260/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Email MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said his "perspective" on manager Don Mattingly "hasn't changed" and "the players still have to play." Responding to increasing speculation that Mattingly could soon be fired because the Dodgers are in last place, Colletti said on Monday he believes ownership will be patient and cited last year's ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652599/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:22 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652599/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Email MILWAUKEE -- Hanley Ramirez continues to take ground balls and hit, but manager Don Mattingly reiterated that the club will be careful about not rushing the shortstop back from the disabled list before his strained left hamstring is completely healed. Mattingly also said that Jerry Hairston, healed from a strained left groin muscle but now nursing left knee tendinitis, played in an ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652601/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:22 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652601/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Email MILWAUKEE -- As the media speculates about his job security, Don Mattingly said he's managing. "Any sleeplessness I've had is about our team, not about me," Mattingly said in response to a Fox Sports report that he would be fired later this week. Mattingly met with general manager Ned Colletti on Monday, but insisted it was about the team and how to get it out of last ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652600/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:22 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652600/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES -- Voters in the nation's second-largest city will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor in an election that will inevitably result in a milestone: either the first woman or first Jew elected to the top city ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652502/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:33:15 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652502/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 An ex-convict who police have labeled as "extremely violent" and an "imminent public threat" is on the loose, police said on ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652602/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:31:42 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652602/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The Los Angeles City Clerk's office announced Monday that a proposal to create a new city Health Department cleared its first hurdle and will now be reviewed to determine if the signatures collected are valid. Sponsored by the Aids Health Care Foundation, the proposal calls on city voters to create a new agency to take over the duties of the county Health Department within the city ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652603/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652603/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SYLMAR (CBSLA.com) -- A Sylmar woman who issued a public plea for the return of her mother’s ashes after they were stolen in a home invasion says they were returned to her on Monday. Kelly Kamakura’s home on Chesterwood St. was broken into on May 8. In addition to stealing purses, jewelery and cash, intruders took a box containing the ashes of Kamakura’s late mother, Pauline ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652607/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652607/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 under a bill approved Monday by the state Senate, restricting cannabis dispensaries that federal prosecutors say have grown out of control. California voters first supported ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652608/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652608/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SAN DIMAS (CBSLA.com) -- Burglars broke into nearly 20 units at a San Dimas storage facility Sunday night. The incident happened at Extra Space Storage on 919 W. Gladstone Street. The Brown family, who has been storing things at the facility for about five years, said they felt violated even though they didn't lose anything. "There were some things shoved around, but we didn't ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652605/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:47 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652605/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SAN DIEGO (AP)-- Manti Te’o isn’t hiding out. He’s just not talking to the media. After being spotted attending a party thrown by the magazine Maxim last week in Hollywood, Te’o was back in San Diego at the Chargers second open session of organized team activities on Monday. For the second straight week, the former Notre Dame linebacker was barred from speaking with ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652609/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:47 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652609/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 REDLANDS (CBSLA.com) -- Redlands Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man suspected of impersonating a police officer and pulling over a school bus on Friday afternoon. The driver of a Redlands Unified School District bus had just exited Interstate 10 at University Street and turned west onto Citrus Avenue when the suspect, who was driving a silver sedan, used blue and red ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652606/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:24:47 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652606/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A section of the Pacific Coast Highway is closed in California, the United States, May 3, 2013. The wind-driven wildfire forced the evacuation of a university campus and threatened some 4,000 homes in Southern California on Friday. (Xinhua/Yan ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652610/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:14:31 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214652610/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Authorities were working to identify a body found in Big Bear, near where hiker Karen Dalman, 59, went missing on Tuesday. Tena Ezzeddine reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651647/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:34 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651647/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 When a patient who contracted a superbug is discharged or transferred, the Enviromental Services Department removes all disposable items, replaces all non-disposables and wipes down everything with ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651649/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:33 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651649/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The city of Dallas will operate 17 public pools starting next Saturday. Fort Worth public pools will be closed this summer season because the city doesn't have enough money to maintain ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651648/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:32 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651648/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 < 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } Funeral services will be held Thursday morning for the Los Angeles World Airports police officer who died after running in a race organized to honor another officer who was killed while on duty several years ago. Anthony Edwards died May 9, a day after he ran in a 5K Memorial Run for Tommy Scott, his police academy classmate. In 2005, Scott was killed while ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651650/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:08 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651650/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 How much control does your favorite airline have over your frequent flier miles? That's now a question for the U.S. Supreme Court, which agreed Monday to take a California case involving a man who claims he was dropped by his favorite frequent flier program because he complained too much. Minnesota Rabbi S. Binyomin Ginsberg was a platinum elite member of Northwest Airlines' ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651651/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:07 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651651/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 SANTA CLARITA (CBSLA.com) -- A Los Angeles Police Department officer was arrested at his Castaic-area home over the weekend for allegedly molesting two children. Miguel Schiappapietra, a six-year-veteran of the force, was off-duty when he was taken into custody Saturday and booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on suspicion of committing lewd acts on two kids under the age of ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651653/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:14 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651653/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Jeff Carter #77 of the Los Angeles Kings receives high fives from the bench after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651652/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:13 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651652/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Remember the time the Lakers, stacked with so many all-star names it was inconceivable not to think about a championship, fired Mike Brown, and went on to frustrate fans for the next six months? Do you think history can repeat itself twice in the same year? Los Angeles sports fans were almost thankful when the Lakers, who ended up crawling into the playoffs, finished ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651655/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:11 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651655/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) -- A Riverside County nurse who pleaded guilty after being caught by federal investigators in a child pornography sting was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Monday. Registered Nurse David Christopher Jelaca, 38, was arrested after federal agents began communicating with him in response to a Craiglist ad. Agents who searched his La Quinta home found more than 26,000 ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651654/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:11 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651654/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over fallen power lines blamed for starting the October 2007 Malibu Canyon ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651656/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:09 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214651656/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A rare and tiny island fox is on the verge of making a comeback from near-extinction in the Channel Islands, a rugged and wind-swept chain off Southern California, officials said ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650645/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:36:16 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650645/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 < 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } A count Monday of more than 600 outstanding ballots in Redondo Beach didn't change the outcome of any of last week's races for mayor, City Council and treasurer. According to the final results posted Monday afternoon, Councilman Steve Aspel increased his election-night margin of victory in the mayor's race by one vote. Aspel collected 4,381 ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650649/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:17:44 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650649/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 FACEBOOK Three suspected gang members were arrested shortly after they fired guns on a Wilmington street, police said Monday. The gunfire erupted about 9:10 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of Sanford Avenue, Los Angeles police Lt. Sue Willis said. Nothing was hit. Police officers responded and followed a Nissan Maxima believed involved leaving the neighborhood. They followed it and watched ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650648/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:17:44 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650648/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 http://sheriff.lacounty.gov/ . Robbery: April 27, 100 block of East Carson Street. Strong-arm robbery: April 24, 20700 block of Avalon Boulevard. Residential burglary: April 25, 2600 block of East Carson Street. Residential burglary: April 28, 22800 block of South Figueroa Street. Burglary: April 25, 100 block of East Lomita Boulevard. Burglary: April 27, 2500 block of East Carson Street. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650650/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:17:43 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650650/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. named Chad Follmer health care practice Leader. Follmer has focused his 20-year career on insurance and risk management strategies developing and leading platforms to serve health care organizations and life sciences companies. He has lead several practices around this specialty and was most recently managing director, health care and life science practice leader for ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650169/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:39 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214650169/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Juan Carlo/The Star Larissa Nelson of Fillmore piuts on the finishing touches to her strawberry coconut no-bake tiramisu at the Berry Blast-off cook-off at the 30th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard. Nelson’s strawberry coconut no-bake tiramisu won because the strawberry flavor was stronger then Winona Krieger’s strawberry ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649482/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:43 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649482/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES -- Documents prepared by a concert promoter that were detailed in court on Monday indicated the company had budgeted $150,000 a month for a doctor to treat Michael Jackson as he prepared and delivered a series of comeback shows.However, Jackson died of an anesthetic overdose before he signed the agreement, and no payments were made to Dr. Conrad Murray by AEG Live LLC, testimony and ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214648993/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:28:15 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214648993/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 and answer some of your questions during every Brewers game this season. Tonight, the Brewers return home to Miller Park after a horrendous 2-8 road trip to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yovani Gallardo (3-3, 4.50 ERA) is on the mound for Milwaukee vs. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (4-2, 1.40). Game time is 7:10 p.m. Fans can discuss the game among themselves by logging in ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649387/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:26:46 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649387/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Angelenos will take to the polls Tuesday to choose the city’s next mayor, attorney and controller after the candidates in those three major races failed to secure a majority of the vote in the March 5 ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649483/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:06:36 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649483/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) -- Federal regulators have pushed back indefinitely a decision on the proposed restart of the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant in San Clemente. KNX 1070′s Ron Kilgore reports the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has delayed several earlier ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649486/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:21 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649486/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon May 20, 2013 6:31pm EDT WASHINGTON May 20 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting since Xi became president in March when they sit down for a June 7-8 summit in Rancho Mirage, California, the White House announced on Monday. The two leaders are likely to discuss ways to apply pressure on North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649777/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:39 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214649777/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES-Three Los Angeles men have been charged federally for their roles in a bank robbery that occurred in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2012, in which a bank employee was outfitted with a hoax explosive device, announced United States Attorney in Los Angeles, Andre Birotte, Jr.; FBI Assistant Director in Charge Bill Lewis; and Huntington Park Police Chief Jorge Cisneros. On ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644242/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:17:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644242/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 California saw plenty of change to its congressional delegation last year, with the long-serving likes of Fortney "Pete" Stark (East Bay area), David Dreier (San Dimas), Jerry Lewis (Redlands), Joe Baca (San Bernardino), Elton Gallegly (Simi Valley), Mary Bono Mack (Palm Springs) and more either retiring or getting turned out. For most of their veteran colleagues remaining, reelection ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644367/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:43 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644367/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com)-- Ray Manzarek, the founding keyboardist of The Doors, died Monday morning of bile duct cancer in Germany, according to a post on the group’s official Facebook page. Manzarek was 74. Manzarek died at 12:31 p.m. at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany surrounded by his wife, Dorothy, and his brothers, Rick and ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644370/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:51 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644370/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Gardein visited the KCAL9 studios Monday to show viewers how to make a Scaloppini dish. Meatless Mondays is a public health awareness campaign that addresses the prevalence of preventable illnesses associated with excessive meat consumption. Going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644369/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:50 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644369/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 album , "The Living Room Sessions", includes 12 intimate acoustics of his most renowned songs. Artists on the CD include Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Keb' Mo', Isaac Slade of The Fray, Richard Marx, Steve Tyrell, and more, joining him on his most memorable ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644371/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:49 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644371/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Rick Scott has ramped up execution orders of late, approving three death penalty warrants in less than a month, officials said. Scott signed off on only six death penalty warrants in the first three years of his term. Critics say the governor is trying to burnish his law-and-order credentials ahead of his re-election bid next year. Scott's office denied the charge, saying he'd done ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644525/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:52:01 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644525/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 U.S. toymaker Mattel says it hired designers to come up with new dream home ideas for its Barbie doll but likely won't actually manufacture them. The toymaker said the interior designers will sketch up homes with a California, New York and India feel, with the top design to be chosen in August, the New York Post reported Monday. Celerie Kemble said her New York version resembles a ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644142/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:51:55 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214644142/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 WASHINGTON - A tattooed inmate in one of California’s most remote prisons will now get his moment in the Supreme Court sun, along with a shot at clarifying the rules governing certain law enforcement searches. Beating the legal odds, Los Angeles gang veteran Walter Fernandez succeeded Monday in convincing the court to hear his challenge to an apartment search. Fernandez had objected to ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214642606/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:17:15 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214642606/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Xbox will be a technological wonder. The game console will likely connect to other devices. It'll feature that utterly cool hands-free Kinect controller, which may let users wave in the air to communicate online with friends, change TV stations, write texts, or do other marvelous cross-platform things. But I worry it won't matter, because the gaming world doesn't have a hardware ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214642493/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:14:01 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214642493/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Armed with the best odds and their three-time winner back on stage, the Magic will try to jump-start the rebuilding process Tuesday night by landing the rights to the No. 1 pick in the NBA ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643042/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:09:35 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643042/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643131/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:21 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643131/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 According to new research, pay-TV providers have lost 80,000 subscribers over the past year. It looks like pay-TV providers are going to have to come to terms with the fact that U.S. consumers are indeed cutting the cord. According to new research from the Leichtman Research Group, multichannel video providers have lost 80,000 subscribers over the past year. This marks the first time there has ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643554/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:58:11 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643554/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A woman was shot in the left leg as she walked on a San Pedro street, police said Monday. The woman was wounded as she walked at 22nd Street and Grand Avenue about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Los Angeles police Lt. Sue Willis said. The woman told police that a gunman in a black Toyota Camry fired two rounds. She flagged down an unknown driver, who took her to a hospital. The motive was ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643133/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:57 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643133/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 < 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } INGLEWOOD - Authorities Monday identified a man who was fatally shot by Inglewood police after he allegedly smashed the windows of eight squad cars with a sword in a police station parking lot. The shooting occurred Saturday night, after the man damaged the vehicles using a sword that was thicker and heavier than a machete, police said. The dead man was ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643132/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:56 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643132/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The fire was reported around 12:40 p.m. near the DeBell Golf Club at 1500 E. Walnut Avenue, according to the Burbank Fire Department. Flames were seen moving into medium-to-light brush with very light winds in the area, SKY9′s Gil Leyvas reported. No evacuations were ordered. No structures were ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643134/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:23 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643134/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com)-- A bank robber, dubbed the ';Make It Quick'; bandit was linked to his 10th hold up in four years Monday, police said. The suspect robbed a U.S. Bank located inside a Gardena Vons supermarket around 5 p.m. Friday. ';The suspect presented a demand note and, according to the victim teller, apologized as he took the cash,'; Steve Prendergast of the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643135/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:23 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643135/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Authorities say Saif Mohamed Moussa, 29, ';intended to marry'; a 17-year-old girl he allegedly tried to abduct from an Aliso Viejo store. (courtesy ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643136/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:22 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643136/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The passage rate for the February California Bar Exam dropped to 41 percent in 2013, down from 42.2 percent in 2012. The passage rate for the February California bar exam dropped to 41 percent in 2013, down from 42.2 percent in 2012. If the 1,810 people who passed the 2013 test satisfy other requirements for admission, they will become members of the State Bar of California. Preliminary ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643916/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:48:50 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214643916/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 has added more than 1.1 million square feet of warehouse space to its City of Industry Retail Distribution Campus in California with the opening of two new facilities.One of the logistics provider's facilities has 350,000 square feet of space and is adjacent to an existing Port Logistics Group client operation. It will house both new and existing clients. The other facility has 775,000 ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641446/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641446/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 "Arrested Development" stars Will Arnett and Jason Bateman appeared at the Bluth's Original Frozen Banana Stand to meet and greet fans in New York last week. Theres always marketing in the banana stand. Hankering for a cold sweet treat this sunny afternoon? Swing on by downtown Culver City and get yourself an authentic frozen Bluth banana. A re-creation of the Bluths Original Frozen ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641300/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:34 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641300/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Robert Rosenthal , follows CIR's acquisition of the remnants of the Bay Citizen last year. Starting May 29, Rosenthal said, the other names will disappear. Berkeley-based CIR launched California Watch four years ago and acquired the remnants of the Bay Citizen in March 2012. Today's announcement appears to mark the death knell of the Bay Citizen's original mission, when the late ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641310/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:57 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641310/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 STUDIO CITY (CBSLA.com) -- Oprah’s former personal chef paid KCAL9 a visit Monday! Chef Art Smith was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2008, when he weighed more than 325 pounds. Since then, he has lost 120 pounds through better eating and working out. Smith also has a new cookbook, Healthy Comfort, which features 150 recipes with easy-to-follow directions. Chef Smith will be signing ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641932/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:48 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641932/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Customs officials seized a half pound of elephant meat, a dead primate and nearly 400 handbags made out of reptile skins over a four day period at Los Angeles International Airport, officials announced Monday. The unusual seizures started on May 6 when officials confiscated 387 purses made out of prohibited snake, lizard and crocodile ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641931/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:46 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641931/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 One of the best parts about California is that you can drive in just about any direction and come up with a beautiful drive and stunning scenery. Of course, it helps to have a destination in mind when you get behind the wheel. So why not check ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641933/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:43 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641933/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 When you arrive at Rancho Bernardo Inn, you’ll first be taken in by the scenic beauty that surrounds you. The rooms have all the important amenities, and many even feature private patios and balconies. For some great relaxation, make reservations early for the Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn, which is a incredibly luxurious spa with all of the latest treatments and relaxing lounge areas. Or get ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641934/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:43 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641934/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Crystal Cove conjures up images of clear blue water, exotic marine life and far away destinations. However, Crystal Cove is actually just a short drive from Los Angeles, and is home to some of the most amazing marine life and an officially designated underwater park for scuba divers and snorkelers ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641935/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:39 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641935/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Newport Beach , as it’s made many appearances on television, from ';Giligan’s Island'; to ';The OC,'; as well as the films ';Beaches,'; ';A Few Good Men'; and many more. Newport Beach is a fully incorporated city with more than eight miles of beach stretching from the Santa Ana River to Crystal Cove State Park. With beaches like this, it is no ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641937/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:35 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641937/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Weekend 2 at the Empire Polo Club on April 19, 2013 in Indio, California. (credit: Mark Davis/Getty ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641938/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:34 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641938/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 (Credit, Courtesy The Little Door) There is something truly special about sharing a romantic meal with the one you love. Sipping fine wines, gazing at each other over candlelight, dining on sumptuous cuisine in an elegant restaurant, it helps keep the spice and romance alive in your relationship. So if you are looking to add that romance back in, then look ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641939/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:33 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641939/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 (Credit, Tracy Hall) Less than an hour south of Los Angeles is one of the most luxurious and relaxing resorts in Southern California. With a five star rating from ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641940/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:31 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641940/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Doheny State Beach , which is really two parks in one. It has a traditional day-use beach area to the north and a camping area to the south. The camping area even has some campsites that are just steps away from the beach. During the day, Doheny has all the great activities that California is known for. You’ll find plenty of surfing here, with lots of tide pools and a lovely visitor center ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641941/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:29 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641941/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Seventeen bodies were removed from a Modesto, Calif., funeral home in a criminal and civil investigation of cremation delays, sheriff's deputies said. The business was identified as the McGuire Cremation and Funeral Service, the Los Angeles Times reported. The unusual move by the Stanislaus County, Calif., Sheriff's Department, at the request of the county coroner, came after the ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641408/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:25 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641408/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 As the economy recovers and Californians head back to work, total direct written premium in the Golden State's workers' compensation market continues to rise. As the economy recovers and Californians head back to work, total direct written premium in the Golden State's workers' compensation market continues to rise. Workers' comp premium reached $9 billion last year, which was ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641930/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:38 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641930/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Feature: Young heroes become Hollywood box office hits by Yanting Wang LOS ANGELES, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The "Harry Potter" films generated 7.7 billion dollars in box office worldwide. "The Lord of the Rings" series made some 2.9 billion, and this year's Oscar Best Picture "Life of Pi" has taken in 608 million since last September. It looks like young heroes are ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640028/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:07:02 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640028/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 May 20--It wasn't a shock when NBC announced there would be no third act for "Smash," canceling it after only two seasons. Once original episodes moved to Saturday, it was clear the end was near. If you want to see what will now be the series finale, it will air at 9 p.m. Saturday on KSEE (Channel 24.1). My favorite thing out of the two seasons was getting to see and hear Megan ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640090/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:57 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640090/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 who recently talked about the Bulls’ point guard on 106.7 The Fan . "That’s hard, because I’ve never experienced that injury," Beal said. "And I know what type of injury that is, it’s possible it’s gonna happen again. Knock on wood. But at the same time, you might have to give it a go. If you’re practicing for two months and everybody in ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640559/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:49 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640559/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 USA The city of Los Angeles is pursuing a criminal investigation of a psychiatric hospital in Las Vegas, which has allegedly put 1,500 patients on buses and sent them out of state over the past five years. About one third of these patients, some of which were homeless, were given one-way bus tickets to cities in California. About 200 of the 1,500 mentally ill patients were sent to Los Angeles ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640163/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:53 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640163/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Colombia is the latest country to vie for production work. Hollywood may migrate south for a while while Colombia becomes the next country to bid for Hollywood production by offering incentives for filming. According to a report by Variety, a new law in the country will allow foreign shoots for film and TV investing over $500,000 in the Colombia's economy can receive cash rebates of up to 40 ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214639879/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:48:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214639879/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Backers are seeking votes for several different medical marijuana measures on the ballot next week. LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl spoke out Tuesday in support of Measure D, which caps the number of dispensaries at 135, and would also require higher taxes. If several bills pass, then the one with the most votes will be enacted. Conan Nolan reports from Downtown LA for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640695/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:19 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640695/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A school bus driver became suspicious and threatened to call CHP when a man impersonating a police officer pulled her over in Redlands on May 17, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640694/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:18 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640694/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 A controversy is coming to a head in San Pedro between bicyclists and car drivers after a bike lane improvement resulted in fewer traffic lanes on a major road. Protests were planned Monday, May 20, ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640693/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:17 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640693/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 NBCUniversal is investing more in its Los Angeles-based theme park attraction, which is also part of the working studio. Common wisdom in Hollywood dictates that studios are ever moving toward focusing on distribution, not production. Then why are some of the biggest studios in town adding facilities to their production lots? According to a report by the New York Times, Disney, Paramount and ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640033/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:29 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640033/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 California's defense industry, greatly diminished from 1990s levels, remains under constant pressure from multiple fronts. A community forum Friday in Torrance considered the challenges facing the economically vital sector that employs 86,000 people in Southern California, including 60,000 in Los Angeles County. The event was organized by Torrance Democratic Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, who ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640697/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:03 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640697/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Henry Cavill is pictured as Superman in a scene from "Man of Steel." There is speculation that the movie may include a tease for any upcoming Justice League film, but as of now, no formal plans have been announced. With all the Justice League merchandise that's scheduled to hit retail stores, you might think the movie will be out by Christmas, however, it has yet to even be announced. ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641418/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:40:04 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214641418/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Three men were named in a federal indictment unsealed Monday in connection with a bizarre robbery and kidnapping at an East Los Angeles bank last September. Officials with the FBI and the Huntington Park Police Department were on hand to announce the charges in a sealed federal Grand Jury indictment from April 25 leading to the May 17 arrests of Los Angeles residents ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640698/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:40:03 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640698/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) -- Authorities asked for the public's help Monday in locating a man they consider to be extremely violent and an imminent public threat. Frank Edward Edmonds, 40, is wanted on a warrant for a parole violation and a pending battery case, the LA County Probation Department said. Officials say during a recent confinement at the UCLA Harbor General Mental Health ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640699/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:40:02 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640699/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 The University of Southern California has joined Northrop Grumman's Cybersecurity Research Consortium to combat cyberthreats to the United States. The consortium was founded in 2009. Other members ... http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640700/scat/a7d0846f876c8187 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:36:01 -0400 http://www.californiatelegraph.com/index.php/sid/214640700/scat/a7d0846f876c8187