Los Angeles Informer

LOS ANGELES — In a world more to his liking, Gore Vidal might have been president, or even king. He had an aristocrat’s bearing — tall, handsome and composed — and an authoritative baritone ideal for summoning an aide or courtier. Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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LOS ANGELES — The top technology officer for Los Angeles is pleading with city workers to stop watching the Olympics online at work, saying it could cause a municipal computer meltdown. The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/OAuDVx ) that city tech … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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LOS ANGELES — Tony Martin, the romantic singer who appeared in movie musicals from the 1930s to the 1950s and sustained a career in records, television and nightclubs from the Depression era into the 21st century, has died. He was 98. Martin died of … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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LOS ANGELES — Tony Martin, the romantic singer who appeared in movie musicals from the 1930s to the 1950s and sustained a career in records, television and nightclubs from the Depression era into the 21st century, has died. He was 98. Martin died of … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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(AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants know that the Los Angeles Dodgers team in town this weekend is not the same club they dominated last month at AT&T Park. In position to move into a first-place tie atop the division, the Dodgers look to … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing [...]

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(AP) — With Jered Weaver and C.J. Wilson, the Los Angeles Angels already had an impressive front end of the rotation. The addition of Zack Greinke could make them one of the best in the majors. Greinke is scheduled to make his Angels debut Sunday when … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing [...]

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(AP) — In the short time since he’s joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hanley Ramirez has made a big impact. The San Francisco Giants have similar hopes for their newest addition. Ramirez and the Dodgers look to cut another game off the Giants’ NL West lead … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing [...]

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(AP) — The San Francisco Giants brushed aside the Los Angeles Dodgers the last time the rivals met in a three-game series at AT&T Park. This time, they’ll have to deal with Hanley Ramirez and Matt Kemp, but they’ll also have Matt Cain on the mound. Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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(AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals both struggled coming out of the All-Star break, but a pair of sweeps over the weekend have each feeling optimistic. The Dodgers, who have won seven straight over the defending World Series champions … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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July 17 (Reuters) – Los Angeles has sued US Bancorp, accusing a unit of the fifth-largest U.S. commercial bank of becoming one of its biggest slumlords and blighting the city by allowing hundreds of foreclosed homes to fall into disrepair. Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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LOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson has been reported missing, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says she may be with family members. The agency says another family member reported her missing Saturday night because he couldn’t speak with … Full News here – Los Angeles – Bing News

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