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No clarity for Dwight Howard, Lakers

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

This should have marked the time when Dwight Howard could escape from everything. He spent last week in Lake Tahoe fishing and riding dune buggies in hopes of clearing his mind before an unpredictable offseason once he becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1.

Eric Garcetti's mayoral victory attributed largely to Wendy Greuel's result in San Fernando Valley

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

City Controller Wendy Greuel's lackluster performance in the San Fernando Valley and with women voters in Tuesday's Los Angeles mayoral election, along with Councilman Eric Garcetti's strong backing from whites and Republicans in the city were key factors in Garcetti's victory over the once prohibitive favorite, analysts said Wednesday.
Photo gallery: L.A. Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti press conference
Photo gallery: Wendy Greuel post-election press conference

Medical Marijuana: L.A. voters approve measure to limit number of dispensaries to 135

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

The overwhelming approval of Proposition D on Tuesday's ballot - and the rejection of two competing proposals - could result in the shutdown of hundreds of marijuana dispensaries around Los Angeles, but exactly how and when that would happen remains undetermined.
Photo gallery: Green Kiss Medical Marijuana Collective in North Hollywood

Veteran teacher Monica Ratliff scores upset win in lopsided race for LAUSD board

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

Attorney-turned-teacher Monica Ratliff was elected to represent the East San Fernando Valley on the LAUSD board, upsetting a heavily favored rival with strong political ties and seemingly unlimited campaign resources.

Body found at UCLA, suicide suspected

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

LOS ANGELES -- The body of a man was found at the base of Boelter Hall in the School of Engineering on the UCLA campus Tuesday.

Change coming to L.A. City Hall in the form of some experienced politicians

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

Los Angeles voters decided on Tuesday it was time for a change at City Hall, and they turned to some experienced politicians to help bring that about.

Photos: Justin Bieber's $6.5 million home in the Estates of The Oaks of Calabasas

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

Pop star Justin Bieber paid $6.5 million for this custom Spanish style estate with a view located in the guarded/double-gated Oaks community in Calabasas. The home has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, six fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The master suite features endless views and a sitting area with fireplace, balcony and his/hers bath areas.

London attack video shows suspect with bloody hands, meat cleaver

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

After hacking a man to death in broad daylight on a London street, one of the attackers walked up to a bystander and gave a statement on video.

1 hurt in Van Nuys deputy-involved shooting on Allott Avenue

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

A Los Angeles sheriff's deputy shot a suspect in Van Nuys on Wednesday, sending the suspect to a hospital with a leg wound.

NBA replay: Calm down, Kobe Bryant's not retiring

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT

Kobe Bryant's surprise announcement Sunday had nothing to do with retiring from basketball.