Monday, September 6, 2010



Lining up on the supply side
Arizona governor takes heat for not addressing beheading claim
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer sparred with her Democratic opponent in an at-times contentious debate Wednesday night, but it was what the Arizona Republican didn't say that is making waves the day after.

Lynwood shooting leaves 1 teen dead, 1 wounded
Sheriff’s detectives Wednesday were investigating the shooting death in Lynwood of a teenage boy and the wounding of another.

Serra again chases perfection
It was a magical season for Serra High School in 2009. But as good as the 15-0 final record, the CIF State Football Bowl Game victory made it, the Cavaliers could be in for just as much fun this year.

Police: Accused U.S.-born drug kingpin moved tons of cocaine to U.S.
Authorities in Mexico revealed additional details Tuesday about an accused American-born drug kingpin detained Monday who they say moved tons of cocaine into the United States.

Local faith-based leaders deride Beck rally
Right-wing commentator Glenn Beck’s revivalist weekend rally — held on the 47th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech — has been derided in Los Angeles by some local faith-based leaders.

L.A. Times: Forum's struggles turn it into a financial drain on the church that owns it
"Faithful Central Bible bought the Inglewood arena for $22 million a decade ago, with ambitious plans to make it a family entertainment venue. But now the Forum mostly sits empty and is embroiled in a legal dispute with management company SMG."

Obama: 'New Orleans is coming back'
Calling the federal response to Hurricane Katrina "a shameful breakdown in government," President Barack Obama said Sunday as rebuilding continues, officials are looking ahead to avoid a repeat when future disasters strike.

Oprah Winfrey: This show has been my life
Considering how often many of us have to reach for tissue while watching "The Oprah Winfrey Show," the host is actually hoping to remain relatively dry-eyed during her last season.

D.A.'s office says Parks lives in 8th District; case closed
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that it found no merit to a complaint that Councilman Bernard Parks lives outside his district, an aide to Parks said.