A calm and collected assessment of the ugly Kim-Orser split
The heat being generated by comments on my blogs about South Korean figure skater Kim Yuna's decision to drop Brian Orser as her coach could burn the pixels off a computer screen, but the fiery...
View ArticleBurbank gun store blames weapons rules for closure
A Burbank gun store cited for violating weapon registration laws is closing this month. A sign on the door of the business says: "Because of the even stricter gun laws which have made operating our...
View ArticleVideo: 'Nurse Jackie' star Edie Falco backstage at the Emmys
After she won the Emmy as best comedy actress for "Nurse Jackie," Edie Falco dished with reporters back in the press room. RELATED VIDEOS Video: 'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul backstage at the Emmys...
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Former police officer faces trial on charges of rape, sodomy, vandalism
A former Huntington Beach police officer will face trial on charges including rape and sodomy, an Orange County judge decided at a preliminary hearing. The judge upheld 19 of the 20 felony charges...
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Rave organizer sues Los Angeles over show cancellation
The organizer of a June rave that ended with a death is suing the city of Los Angeles for canceling an upcoming show. Insomniac Inc. had scheduled an October concert at the Los Angeles Convention...
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Your Stylist: Fall's military pieces straight from the source
Field trip! This week’s installment of Your Stylist takes us to The Surplus Store on Venice Boulevard where I found that while the military look is a strong trend this season, items such as tough...
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Monster Mash: Detroit Symphony braces for musicians' strike; Wikipedia...
Labor standoff: Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have authorized its union leaders to call a strike after management's two final contract proposals were rejected. (Detroit Free Press)...
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Union says L.A. teacher evaluations are irresponsible. Do you agree?
"It is the height of journalistic irresponsibility." That's how the United Teachers Los Angeles described the Los Angeles Times' decision to publish a database of about 6,000 third- through...
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Datebook: Events, exhibits, classes for the week ahead
We've listed select home and garden events below. Suggest your own via reader comments. Submissions must be fewer than 75 words and must be for one-time events with legitimate value to other readers....
View ArticleThe Morning Fix: Emmy winners and losers! Justice Department looks at what...
After the coffee. Before shaking off the hangover. Hot night for new comedies, same old story for dramas. The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards started off with a bang as host Jimmy Fallon led the cast of...
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Trout plants for Southern California and Eastern Sierra during the week...
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following is a list of Southern California and Eastern Sierra waters, listed by county, that will be stocked with rainbow trout throughout the...
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It's almost time to start over for jockey Joe Talamo
The summer was expected to be a good one for 20-year-old jockey Joe Talamo, who was off to a torrid start at Del Mar with 12 victories in the first three weeks of racing.Then came bad luck. On Aug. 5,...
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McCourt divorce trial opens
Frank and Jamie McCourt arrived at Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday morning for the first day of their divorce trial. Jamie McCourt, wearing a white dress and sunglasses, arrived at the courthouse...
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Boris Karloff, a monster talent remembered
Our Hollywood history specialist, Susan King, looks back in horror Monday at Boris Karloff. Boris Karloff may have created two of cinema’s greatest horror film ghouls -- the Frankenstein monster and...
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Ron Artest takes on Doc Rivers via Twitter
Boston Celtics Coach Doc Rivers created a fuss recently when he said the Lakers "still have not beaten our starting five. Our starting five against the Lakers starting five has a ring. Tell them,...
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EGYPT: President Mubarak sued in disappearance of priest's wife
Three lawyers have filed a lawsuit against President Hosni Mubarak, holding him indirectly responsible for the disappearance of a priest's wife following her alleged conversion from Christianity to...
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'Rubicon': It's complicated
A doorknob is seen turning, the door opens slightly, and a figure in black leather -- including gloves -- enters the apartment we have come to know as Will Travers' Manhattan studio. As the camera...
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