Los Angeles

LA Students Must Sign No Dirty Dancing Contracts

Gabriel Dorman — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:13:02 -0500

If you are a high school student in Los Angeles, you can still get your boogie on at school but you first have to sign a No Dirty Dancing contract. In an effort to stop the growing trend of sexually explicit dancing and shield the school from potential sexual harassment lawsuits, some Los Angeles area high schools are asking students to sign No Dirty Dancing contracts before cutting a rug at school sponsored dances.

New agreement locks in Staples Center's name forever

Sandy Smith — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:46:00 -0500

A first-of-its-kind agreement between Staples Inc. and AEG, owner of the downtown Los Angeles arena bearing the Staples name, gives the office-supply giant perpetual naming rights for the facility.

Two Men Removed from LAX to NY-bound Flight

Michael Santo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:05 -0500

Two men were reportedly removed from a United Airlines N flight at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Authorities indicated they were removed for suspicious behavior, but called the event a false alarm.

No Criminal Charges for LeAnn Rimes Hit and Run

Gabriel Dorman — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:20:03 -0500

If it sometimes seems as though the famous people of the world catch all the breaks, it's because they do. Just ask LeAnn Rimes who will not have to face criminal charges for her hit and run accident last month in Los Angeles. While LeAnn Rimes' hit and run case is most not the crime of the century, the fact that she won't face criminal charges for it will saves her a lot of time, aggravation and money that many of us wouldn't be so fortunate to avoid.

Two Firefighters Killed As SoCal Wildfires Rage

Michael Santo — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:21:59 -0500

Officials say two firefighters have been killed when their vehicle rolled off a mountainside as they battled a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest, south of Acton. Wildfires have consumed 66 square miles, destroyed at least 18 buildings and threatens some 12,000 homes.

LA DUI Lawyers' False Promises of Dismissal

Gabriel Dorman — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:55:39 -0500

You have just been arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles. Naturally, you are concerned. You need help so you decide to meet with an LA DUI lawyer who tells you that your case can be dismissed. Ahh, dismissal, the magic word. Or is it? Was that Los Angeles DUI lawyer being honest with your or just making an empty promise of a dismissal?

LADOT Releases Michael Jackson Funeral Traffic Plan

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:11:35 -0500

Anticipating huge public demand for Michael Jackson's funeral service the Los Angeles Department of Public Transportation has released Michael Jackson's funeral traffic plan. The funeral service starts this morning at 10 AM PST at the Staple's Center in Los Angeles.

L.A. Accepts Donations To Defray Michael Jackson Cost

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:53:54 -0500

The City of Los Angeles is accepting donations to defray the costs associated with providing public safety during Michael Jackson's funeral service. The memorial service for Michael Jackson's funeral is set to start today at 10 AM Pacific time.

Los Angeles Stops DNA Testing On Sex Cases

Gabriel Dorman — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:14:46 -0500

All L.A. DNA testing has been suspended by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on rape and sexual assault cases.

Lakers Parade Live (KCAL 9)

charismb — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:18:19 -0500

Lakers Parade Live - aired on KCAL 9, Thursday, June 17, 2009. The L.A. Lakers won the NBA National Championship on Sunday night and after the post-game celebrations got dangerous, all eyes were on Figueroa Street.

Wesley Korir, Tatiana Petrova Winners Of Los Angeles Marathon

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:05:10 -0500

As thousands of runners raced through the center of L.A. Wesley Korir and Tatiana Petrova became the winners of the 2009 Los Angeles Marathon.

Man Arrested in Dolla Murder

Michael Santo — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:21:34 -0500

Los Angeles police have arrested a man in connection with yesterday's killing of Atlanta-based rapper Dolla, 21, at an upscale shopping mall, the Beverly Center.