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Car Talk

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

In last week’s First Person column, contributing writer David Futch explained what he has learned driving an ancient Toyota Corolla in this car-obsessed, wealth-conscious city (“Love Me, Love My Car”). The responses to his column were, in a way, as revealing as the looks he believes he’s getting …

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Gambling: New Combat Vets Plagued by Troubling Addiction

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

In 2007, having served with distinction during two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force firefighter John Brownfield Jr. took a job as a correctional officer at the maximum-security federal prison in Florence, Colo., 40 miles south of Colorado Springs. Ten months later, priso…

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Music Picks: Demdike Stare, A Musical Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron, Natalie Merchant

Los Angeles Entertainment — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

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Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Worthy

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In “The Whistler,” one of Claude VonStroke’s best-known tracks, the San Francisco–based DJ/producer juxtaposes a repeated grunt with a whistle that could only come …

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Still a Malcontent

Los Angeles Entertainment — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Three decades as a punk-rock icon has dulled Keith Morris’ classic revenge-of-the-nerds wrath, but not much.

“I have a little Napoleonic complex,” admits the aptly compact singer, his unfaltering gaze framed by run-amok dreadlocks as we chat over chicken kebab in a Hollywood strip mall, “h…

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Apartment Managers: L.A.’s Ultimate Slacker Dream Job

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Twenty minutes before his apartment-management certification class is supposed to start, students pepper Joseph Cavalin with questions. “How do you get rid of the tenants?” a man in the front asks. A woman in back needs to learn to run credit checks. A student asks Cavalin, who goes by “Cav,” “Di…

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From Highland Park to Venice Beach, Our New Columnist Finds That the Cocktail Moment Has Become a Movement

Los Angeles Entertainment — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The drink is called the Chin-Up, which seems inadequate as solace, halfhearted as a name. It blends Beefeater’s gin and Cynar, a peculiar digestif containing cynarine, the active ester that gives the artichoke its odd aftertaste. It is finished with muddled cucumber, a splash of vermouth, a pinch…

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PREP BASEBALL: Wilson finally gets to Watson

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:03:01 +0000

LONG BEACH – It took Wilson High 16 innings to score a run off Lakewood ace and reigning Dream Team Co-Pitcher of the Year Shane Watson this season.

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OLYMPICS: Former 49er trio converge for shot at London

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:09 +0000

The Olympic paths of David Lee, Dave McKienzie and Paul Lotman all began at Long Beach State, staggered over time and barely overlapping at all.

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VAN ZANT: Sardine schools attract dolphins, birds, sharks

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:59:07 +0000

How about the antics of those playful dolphins … Playful enough for you?

They are being observed by beachcombers and boaters along the beachfronts in shallow water from the Palos Verdes peninsula to Laguna Beach.

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SEATTLE 2, GALAXY 0: L.A. loses to Sounders for first time in three years

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:40:42 +0000

Eddie Johnson scored for the second straight game, directing home a header just before halftime, Fredy Montero scored his first goal of the season on a 35-yard strike early in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders finally got the best of Los Angeles with a 2-0 win over the Galaxy on Wednesday night.

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USC men’s volleyball team trying to capitalize on second chance

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:39:06 +0000

USC hosts the men’s volleyball Final Four for the first time in school history tonight at Galen Center, but the top-ranked Trojans are just happy to be participating after being upset in their conference tournament.

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Former USC, NFL linebacker Seau found dead in home

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:37:33 +0000

Former USC and San Diego Chargers star linebacker Junior Seau died Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot that police said was an apparent suicide.

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Dancing With The Stars’ Steelo Stages Amazing Recovery

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:51:00 +0000

Not even a year ago, Richard Steelo Vazquez couldn’t walk or talk.

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Celebrity breakdancer “Steelo” is best known for his spins, breaks and slides on Dancing With the Stars.

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Santa Monica College Protest Stopped By Manure

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:33:00 +0000

Santa Monica College students are accusing their school’s officials of purposely laying fertilizer.
VIDEO: Watch Chris Wolfe’s Report

SANTA MONICA (KTLA) — Santa Monica College students are accusing their school’s officials of purposely laying fertilizer and watering campus lawns in order to prevent protesters from gathering.

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FOOTBALL: Seau, 43, found dead at home

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:29:25 +0000

Former USC and San Diego Chargers star linebacker Junior Seau died Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot that police said was an apparent suicide.

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L.A. City Council Seeks Speed Limit For Skateboarders

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:28:00 +0000

The ordinance would keep skateboarders from exceeding 25 miles per hour.

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Los Angeles officials are seeking rules to make skateboarding safer, including putting a speed limit on riders and penalizing them for violating traffic rules.

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California State University faculty vote to authorize strike

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:06:19 +0000

LONG BEACH — The members of the California Faculty Association have voted to strike following 22 months of unsuccessful contract negotiations, it was announced today. PHOTO GALLERY: CFA Authorizes Strike

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Los Angeles regional weather forecast

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Extended Forecast »

More forecasts: Long Beach | Pasadena | San Diego | Santa Monica | Van Nuys

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Wounded Goose Rescued After Turning Up In Sylmar

Los Angeles Informer — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:41:00 +0000

The goose was spotted on Wednesday at the El Cariso Golf Course in Sylmar with the arrow still attached to its rump VIDEO: Watch Leila Feinstein’s report

SYLMAR — Los Angeles Animal Control officials have rescued a Canada goose that had been wounded by an arrow.

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AREA COLLEGES: Azusa Pacific not finished yet

Los Angeles Sports — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:16:22 +0000

The Azusa Pacific University baseball team got the maximum out of the minimum in the Golden State Athletic Conference postseason tournament Wednesday.

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