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Political activist Doug Ring found dead in his home

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

A funeral is planned Tuesday for Doug Ring, a political activist and prominent developer who was found dead Thursday at his Brentwood home.

Judge lowers bail for big-rig driver charged in deadly accident

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

A judge on Friday cut bail nearly in half for a trucker indicted in connection with a multi-vehicle wreck on Angeles Crest Highway that killed a 12-year-old Palmdale girl and her father.

LAUSD ultimatum: Pay cuts or layoffs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Los Angeles Unified schools chief Ramon Cortines told unions Friday that they must accept a combination of furloughs and pay cuts this year and next or the district will be forced to lay off up to 8,500 employees.

USC struggles might lie within depth perception

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

It is not unusual for USC to lose two games by early November. The Trojans were an identical 7-2 just two years ago.

Michael Jackson memorial costs: $3.2 million

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

The Michael Jackson memorial service cost the city of Los Angeles about $3.2 million, according to a new city report released Friday, an expense city officials justified spending because of the massive crowds they had anticipated at the July 6 event.

USC freshman Perry to start at defensive end against Stanford

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

USC freshman defensive end Nick Perry will make the first start of his career Saturday against Stanford as the Trojans shuffled their defensive line for the game.

Lakers surprised at timing of Hornets coach Scott's firing

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Shock is the wrong word to describe the reaction to Byron Scott's firing as coach of the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday, considering how hot the seat under the former Lakers guard had grown in recent months and weeks.

Evangelist Tony Alamo sentenced to 175 years in federal prison

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Evangelist Tony Alamo used his stature as a self-proclaimed prophet to force underage girls into sham marriages with him, controlling his followers with their fears of eternal suffering.

Cal Poly Pomona put personal information of 2003 applicants online

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Cal Poly Pomona has notified 355 people who applied for admission in 2003 that some of their personal information was inadvertently disclosed online, the university announced Friday.

UCLA gets commitment from Corona High star RB James

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

It seems UCLA's 8-13 record under head coach Rick Neuheisel is not scaring away big-time recruits. Jordon James is next on that list.