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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:31:54 GMT
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign.
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:12:30 GMT
    FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
    FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:30 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:30:19 GMT
    The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
    The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:39:56 GMT
    Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.
    Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:07:38 GMT
    Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
    Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-02 14:22:20 GMT
    The prime suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl is scheduled to be arraigned this morning on 37 felony charges.
    The prime suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl is scheduled to be arraigned this morning on 37 felony charges.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:17:25 GMT
    Nearly 2,000 demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles today at took part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress to enact legislation ending deportations.
    Nearly 2,000 demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles today at took part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress to enact legislation ending deportations.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:21:46 GMT
    Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have shot a gunman who barricaded himself in a Boyle Heights apartment for five hours. Sgt. Michael Thomas says the standoff began at around 10:30 p.m.
    Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have shot a gunman who barricaded himself in a Boyle Heights apartment for five hours. Sgt. Michael Thomas says the standoff began at around 10:30 p.m.
  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:03:45 GMT
    Millions, and possibly billions, of dollars are at stake in a civil trial starting Monday over allegations from Michael Jackson's mother that the company promoting his comeback failed to properly investigate.
    Millions, and possibly billions, of dollars are at stake in a civil trial starting Monday over allegations from Michael Jackson's mother that the company promoting his comeback failed to properly investigate.
  • Friday, April 26 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:36:08 GMT
    A burglary suspect was taken into custody today after refusing to come down from the roof of an apartment building in Venice for several hours, police said.
    A burglary suspect was taken into custody today after refusing to come down from the roof of an apartment building in Venice for several hours, police said.
  • Friday, April 26 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:33:59 GMT
    A greater-alarm fire regarded as suspicious gutted a South Los Angeles church this morning, but no one was injured, authorities said.The fire at the Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church at 4909 Crenshaw Blvd.
    A greater-alarm fire regarded as suspicious gutted a South Los Angeles church this morning, but no one was injured, authorities said.The fire at the Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church at 4909 Crenshaw Blvd.
  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-04-24 18:47:11 GMT
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Over 20 Sit 'n Sleep volunteers including CEO Larry Miller will join many Habitat for Humanity volunteers in an all day home build in the Long Beach area to celebrate National Volunteer Week.
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Over 20 Sit 'n Sleep volunteers including CEO Larry Miller will join many Habitat for Humanity volunteers in an all day home build in the Long Beach area to celebrate National Volunteer Week.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-04-23 19:14:11 GMT
    The city of Santa Monica is considering a proposal to restrict those outdoor group fitness classes at city parks and beaches.
    The city of Santa Monica is considering a proposal to restrict those outdoor group fitness classes at city parks and beaches.
  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-04-17 18:28:49 GMT
    Los Angeles-based running group Los Angeles Speed Project is hitting the pavement in an impromptu marathon, dubbed 'Run for Boston', in honor and memory of Monday's fatal attack.
    Los Angeles-based running group Los Angeles Speed Project is hitting the pavement in an impromptu marathon, dubbed 'Run for Boston', in honor and memory of Monday's fatal attack.
  • Tuesday, April 16 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-04-16 14:29:10 GMT
    The deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon reverberated on both sides of the Atlantic as cities from Los Angeles to London saw a surge in security.
    The deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon reverberated on both sides of the Atlantic as cities from Los Angeles to London saw a surge in security.
  • Friday, April 12 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-04-12 14:20:02 GMT
    Detectives today were investigating the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old security guard in a strip mall in North Hills. The shooting broke out at 15025 Roscoe Boulevard near Noble Avenue around 9:50 p.m.
    Detectives today were investigating the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old security guard in a strip mall in North Hills. The shooting broke out at 15025 Roscoe Boulevard near Noble Avenue around 9:50 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 11 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-04-11 14:46:55 GMT
    We are beginning to see more signs of the country's housing recovery, as the number of homes repossessed is way down. Yet still many homeowners are still having trouble with their mortgages.
    We are beginning to see more signs of the country's housing recovery, as the number of homes repossessed is way down. Yet still many homeowners are still having trouble with their mortgages.
  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-04-10 22:28:33 GMT
    Supporters of change to immigration policy rallied across California on Wednesday, as they tried to shape the national debate and press Congress to grant a path toward citizenship for immigrants living here illegally.
    Supporters of change to immigration policy rallied across California on Wednesday, as they tried to shape the national debate and press Congress to grant a path toward citizenship for immigrants living here illegally.
  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-04-09 21:41:33 GMT
    Ventura County firefighters have fully contained the remnants of a wildfire that burned two homes and threatened more than 100 others in Fillmore.
    Ventura County firefighters have fully contained the remnants of a wildfire that burned two homes and threatened more than 100 others in Fillmore.
  • Monday, April 8 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-04-09 00:37:44 GMT
    High surf pounded the coast and fierce winds howled across the Southland today, with gusts topping 70 mph whipping the Saugus area and 50 mph in Lancaster.
    High surf pounded the coast and fierce winds howled across the Southland today, with gusts topping 70 mph whipping the Saugus area and 50 mph in Lancaster.
  • Friday, April 5 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-04-05 19:05:02 GMT
    Rescuers who plucked a young woman on Thursday from a steep, rocky canyon wall said she was exhausted, had trouble breathing and likely could not have survived much longer.
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Rescuers who plucked a young woman on Thursday from a steep, rocky canyon wall said she was exhausted, had trouble breathing and likely could not have survived much longer.
  • Thursday, April 4 2013 3:34 AM EDT2013-04-04 07:34:12 GMT
    Two men with criminal pasts were charged Wednesday in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl. Meanwhile, we've learned the LAPD has found the abandoned house where they believe the girl was taken to.
    Two men with criminal pasts were charged Wednesday in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl. Meanwhile, we've learned the LAPD has found the abandoned house where they believe the girl was taken to.
  • Tuesday, April 2 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-04-03 00:26:56 GMT
    Police have arrested one of the suspects in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old Northridge girl, but the manhunt continues for Tobias Summers, the primary suspect.
    Police have arrested one of the suspects in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old Northridge girl, but the manhunt continues for Tobias Summers, the primary suspect.
  • Tuesday, April 2 2013 2:55 PM EDT2013-04-02 18:55:30 GMT
    Jury selection begins Tuesday in a reported $40 billion lawsuit against concert promoter AEG Live over Michael Jackson's death. Jackson was about to start a huge concert tour when he died in 2009.
    Jury selection begins Tuesday in a reported $40 billion lawsuit against concert promoter AEG Live over Michael Jackson's death. Jackson was about to start a huge concert tour when he died in 2009.
  • Monday, April 1 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-04-02 01:21:08 GMT
    The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their 2013 season today against the World Series champion San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium, which underwent 100 million worth of improvements.
    The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their 2013 season today against the World Series champion San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium, which underwent 100 million worth of improvements.
  • Thursday, March 28 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-03-29 00:58:58 GMT
    Police continue the hunt for two men wanted in connection to the reported kidnapping and assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl who went missing and turned up almost 12 hours later.
    Police continue the hunt for two men wanted in connection to the reported kidnapping and assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl who went missing and turned up almost 12 hours later.
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