LOS ANGELES TIMES News, Mar 23, 2012

Villaraigosa wants 6 more Fire Department ambulances activated Los Angeles Times By Robert J. Lopez and Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times Seeking to bolster public confidence in the beleaguered Los Angeles Fire Department, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa late Thursday called on the City Council to dip into budget reserves to activate ... See all stories on this topic »

Los Angeles Times Announces Festival of Books 2012 Program Schedule Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The 17th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in the country, today announced its 2012 program schedule. Returning to the beautiful University of Southern California campus on ... See all stories on this topic »

Kings blank Blues in shootout, 1-0 Boston Herald By Helene Elliott / Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Finally, the Los Angeles Kings have become the team they were designed to be: hard-hitting but not reckless, skillful but capable of mucking and grinding when need be — and a division leader with ... See all stories on this topic »

Clippers defend coach after Hornets ruin Chris Paul's return to N.O. Boston Herald By Broderick Turner / Los Angeles Times NEW ORLEANS — On the night the locals came to show respect for what Chris Paul has done for the Hornets and the city of New Orleans, the Los Angeles Clippers spent much of their energy trying to dispel rumors ... See all stories on this topic »

LA's unfair to Wal-Mart Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles Times / March 22, 2012) Many members of the Los Angeles City Council think poorly ofWal-Mart, and with some good reason. They fear the giant retailer's reputation for crowding small businesses out of neighborhoods, and they are sensitive ... See all stories on this topic »

Houston's death caused by drowning Morris Daily Herald By Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton — Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES (MCT)— Singer Whitney Houston appears to have suffered a heart episode before accidentally drowning in the bathtub of a Beverly Hills hotel suite, according to coroner's ... See all stories on this topic »

Workers at LA pot dispensaries form labor union Los Angeles Times (Gary Friedman, Los Angeles Times / March 22, 2012) By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times With the fate of the city's medical marijuana industry in question, workers at more than a dozen Los Angeles pot shops have formed a labor union in part to help ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

Coroner says Whitney Houston accidentally drowned in bathtub Los Angeles Times (Dan Steinberg/Associated Press) By Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton,Los Angeles Times Singer Whitney Houston appears to have suffered a heart episode before accidentally drowning in the bathtub of a Beverly Hills hotel suite, according to ... See all stories on this topic »

Lakers' Ramon Sessions has options for his future Los Angeles Times (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times / March 18, 2012) By Mike Bresnahan An important answer from Mitch Kupchak was buried amid an avalanche of reporters' questions last week on Derek Fisher's departure and Ramon Sessions' arrival. See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

At Los Globos, they dance till the sun comes up Los Angeles Times By Colin Stutz, Special to the Los Angeles Times Late nights in Silver Lake belong to Los Globos. Once a rough-and-tumble haunt of gangs and local toughs, the beat-up-looking spot on Sunset Boulevard has been under new management for eight months that... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

Coliseum probe brings three arrests Los Angeles Times (Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times / March 5, 2012) Two former Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum executives and the head of a prominent rave company have been arrested in connection with a corruption scandal involving millions of dollars in questionable ... See all stories on this topic »

Cocaine could have led to drowning of Whitney Houston Taipei Times Ed Winter, deputy chief of coroner investigations, was more explicit when asked by the Los Angeles Times to explain the drowning. “She may have had a heart attack,” he told the newspaper. She had cocaine in her body when she died, said a coroner's ... See all stories on this topic »

Report: Eagles' Reid sought Peyton Manning USA TODAY By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Eagles coach Andy Reid wanted in on the Peyton Manning chase, despite the team's commitment to QB Michael Vick, according to a Los Angeles Times report that has since been refuted by the coach. Citing "NFL insiders," Sam ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

LA pot shop workers join labor union San Francisco Chronicle The Los Angeles Times ( http://lat.ms/GQqPfS) says it's partly an effort to fight a proposed city ban on the business. Workers at 14 pot shops have joined the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 770. The union also represents grocery clerks, ... See all stories on this topic »

Bill Plaschke: Fisher could be nightmare to Lakers Bradenton Herald By BILL PLASCHKE — Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Like anyone who has ever abruptly dumped a longtime love, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Derek Fisher away last week with one quiet but distinct hope. They didn't want to see him any time soon. See all stories on this topic »

Kendrys Morales has two hits in Angels' 7-4 win over Royals Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles Times / March 22, 2012) By Mike DiGiovanna Reporting from Tempe, Ariz. Kendrys Morales, facing major league competition for the first time in almost two years, singled twice in three at-bats in the Angels' 7-4 exhibition win over the ... See all stories on this topic »

Japanese women working at Terminal Island. Los Angeles Times (blog) PHOTOGRAPH BY: Wayne B. Cave / Los Angeles Times A group of American-born Japanese, left, watch an FBI agent, background, bring a detained man down an alley at Terminal Island. A group of American-born Japanese watch two FBI agents down at the end of ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times (blog)

Better management could bring LA $350 million in savings and revenue, report finds Los Angeles Times (John W. Adkisson, Los Angeles Times / May 27, 2010) By Jason Song, Los Angeles Times The city of Los Angeles could get an additional $350 million in savings and additional revenue by going after uncollected fees, better managing properties and ... See all stories on this topic »

Health 411: Will Medicare cover wife when husband retires? Los Angeles Times By Lisa Zamosky, Special to the Los Angeles Times My wife does not work and is covered by my employer's health insurance plan. I am 60, she is 53. If I retire in five or seven years and go on Medicare, what does that mean for my wife? See all stories on this topic »

New Alzheimer's pill more likely to cause misery, medical experts say Los Angeles Times (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press / March 22, 2012) By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times Watching Alzheimer's disease steal away the memory, talents and very selves of its victims is hard enough for the people who love them. Now, a new pill formulated ... See all stories on this topic »

NASCAR'S Danica Patrick seeks to get her learning up to speed Boston Herald By Jim Peltz / Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The buzz surrounding Danica Patrick still is running on all cylinders even though the popular driver, essentially a rookie in her first full season in NASCAR's minor leagues, is off to a so-so start on ... See all stories on this topic »

Pitcher Ted Lilly sets lofty goals with Dodgers The Republic By Jim Peltz Los Angeles Times So when the veteran Dodgers left-hander is asked about his goals for this season, he pauses, fixes his gaze on the questioner and replies without emotion: “I want to be celebrating the last game of the World Series. See all stories on this topic »

In mileage crunch, carmakers pare engines to 3 cylinders | The Republic The Republic By Jerry Hirsch Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Imagine a car that gets more than 40 miles per gallon in everyday traffic and 50 on the highway — and it isn't an expensive hybrid, and it doesn't require special fuel. Get ready for a new generation of ... See all stories on this topic »

Critic's Notebook: A tale of 2 planned McLaughlin retrospectives Los Angeles Times By Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times Art Critic Here's one tangible sign of the beneficial effect of Pacific Standard Time, the Getty-sponsored initiative to exhume the mostly under-recognized history of important Los Angeles art in the first ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

'Whitney Houston!' - On the record with celebrity biographer Mark Bego (Q&A) Examiner.com Over ten million copies of his books are currently in print and his titles have appeared on the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune bestseller lists. Highlights include his 1984 biography of Michael Jackson (Michael!) ... See all stories on this topic »

Fashion News: Kim Kardashian 'flour-bombed' at fragrance launch ... By Susan Denley [Los Angeles Times] · Elizabeth Banks. Lawrence's costar in "The Hunger Games" Elizabeth Banks, above, was among celebrities who attended Restoration Hardware's party Thursday night celebrating EXPOSED, the company's spring ... All The Rage

California adds 4000 jobs in February – Los Angeles Times By us economy - Google News IGNNCalifornia adds 4000 jobs in FebruaryLos Angeles TimesBy Alejandro Lazo California's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 10.9% in February even as the state added thousands of new jobs. The percentage of jobless workers ... Daily Financial News

Scott Turow in the news on the publishing biz, we host him w ... By admin He'll be in conversation with Carolyn Kellogg of the Los Angeles Times' Jacket Copy blog about all things books. Scott Turow observes this from two perches: As the writer of bestsellers, including Presumed Innocent, Innocent, One L, and... Live Talks Los Angeles

Stocks fall on economic unease abroad – Los Angeles Times | Wall ... By Google Inc. Share USA TODAY Stocks fall on economic unease abroad. Los Angeles Times AP Stocks are opening slightly lower as investors weigh the prospects of a global economic slowdown even as several US companies report strong earnings. ... all 131 news articles ». Short URL: http://www.wallst.net/?p=504549. Posted by Google Inc. . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Wall Street Financial News

For nuclear-free world | NK News By admin It is the oldest independent newspaper in Korea. Its articles are published in 160 countries and it has republishing rights for Los Angeles Times and New York Times articles. The Korea Times has benefited from the successful incorporation of ... NK News

Professor Publishes Sara Palin Book - College of Charleston News By Michael Robertson ... News radio network and has been interviewed by such newspapers, magazines and wire services as The Associated Press, Reuters, The National Journal, The Washington Journalism Review, Editor and Publisher, Los Angeles Times, ... College of Charleston News

Armenian Power gang members convicted in identity theft scheme ... By Paloma Esquivel At the news conference then were, from left, FBI Assistant Director in Charge Steven M. Martinez; Assistant Atty. Gen. Lanny A. Breuer; and Andre Birotte Jr., U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times ... L.A. NOW

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EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: TOP LOCAL AND STATE NEWS | East ... By miriamg California struggling to prepare quake early warning system(Los Angeles Times); Cal-State trustees okay pay hikes for two presidents (Sacramento Bee); Judge rules state violated disclosure law [re Medicare cuts] (Sacramento Bee); Wal-Mart ... East County Magazine

Eric Alterman: Think Again: The End of Newspapers and the Decline ... By Eric Alterman Think Again: The End of Newspapers and the Decline of Democracy. Posted: 03/23/2012 12:50 pm. React. Amazing Inspiring Funny Scary Hot Crazy Important Weird. Follow. News Corp , Newspapers , Los Angeles Times ,Newspaper Cuts ... The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com

Lancaster complaint accuses Los Angeles ... - Los Angeles Times Officials say the housing authority favors blacks for Section 8 vouchers and markets the city to them. The agency's chief says deciding where to live is up to ... www.latimes.com/.../la-me-lancaster-housing-20120315,0,790...

Television review: 'The Announcement' - Los Angeles Times March 10, 2012|By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic ...called home by his longtime agent Lon Rosen and received the devastatingnews. articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/.../la-et-announcement-2012031...

"Casa de Mi Padre" is goofy fun: movie review ... - Los Angeles Times Will Ferrell's Spanish-language sendup "Casa de Mi Padre" is goofy fun, but some of the unexplored comic possibilities may leave viewers wanting more. www.latimes.com/.../la-et-casa-de-mi-padre-20120316,0,7832...

Movie review: ' Jiro Dreams of Sushi' - Los Angeles Times Director David Gelb takes a captivating look at Tokyo's Jiro Ono, who may be the best sushi chef on the planet. www.latimes.com/.../la-et-jiro-dreams-of-sushi-20120316,0,46...

All red meat is bad for you, new study says - Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Thursday, March 15, 2012 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 4 News Desk 1 inches; 41 words Type of Material: Correction Red meat: An ... articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/13/.../la-he-red-meat-20120313

Fashion News - Blogs - Los Angeles Times First Lady Michelle Obama wore Marchesa to the White House state dinner for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha. Ashley Judd ... latimesblogs.latimes.com/.../fashion-news-michelle-obama-stat...

CBS News' old-school Scott Pelley - latimes.com - Los Angeles Times 'CBS Evening News' anchor Scott Pelley, who in June took the seat once occupied by Walter Cronkite, embodies an old-school approach that some promise ... www.latimes.com/.../la-et-cbs-pelley-20120319,0,603742.stor...

Peter Bergman obituary: Comedian in Firesign Theatre troupe dies ... Los Angeles Times Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Home Edition Main NewsPart A Page 4 News Desk 1 inches; 46 words Type of Material: Correction ... articles.latimes.com/2012/.../la-me-peter-bergman-20120310

Book Review: 'Tinderbox' - Los Angeles Times "Tinderbox: How the West Sparked the AIDS Epidemic and How the World Can Overcome It": book review. www.latimes.com/.../la-ca-craig-timberg-20120318,0,249503...

Cal State trustees hear grim budget news, seek other solutions ... L.A. Now is the Los Angeles Times' breaking news section for Southern California. It is produced by more than 80 reporters and editors in The Times' Metro ... latimesblogs.latimes.com/.../cal-state-trustees-hear-grim-budget...

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