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Beer bars are blooming in Los Angeles (20 November 01:30) |
| 'It's all happening right now,' beer aficionado Hallie Beaune says.
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Catalina bison going on birth control (20 November 01:30) |
| The Catalina Island Conservancy has been rounding up the herd so females can get a reversible contraceptive vaccine. The goal: Control the size of the herd to keep it and the environment hea... |
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Foreclosures will keep rising through 2010 report says (20 November 01:30) |
| Mortgage Bankers Assn. says delinquencies and home repossessions have hit a new high. Blaming job losses for most of the pain, it sees a continued surge in foreclosures through all of next y... |
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California adopts stricter rules for drug abusers in the health industry (20 November 01:30) |
| Nurses, dentists and other professionals with addictions will be subject to more drug tests, and any restrictions to their licenses will be listed on public websites.
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California lawmakers officials face 18 pay cut (20 November 01:30) |
| Legislative leaders had challenged the authority of the state's independent pay commission after it voted to trim salaries. But Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown's opinion says the panel can cut compen... |
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Customs finds surprising cargo in Chinese shipment (20 November 01:30) |
| The 860 boxes with Christmas ornament labels turn out to contain 316,000 bongs and other drug pipes. No arrests have been made and an investigation is pending.
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PHOTOS Student protest at UCLA grows (20 November 07:14) |
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UC expected to raise student fees 32 (19 November 01:30) |
| Regents are expected to approve yet another increase, arguing it's needed to avoid further course reductions and staff furloughs. The plan draws statewide protests. Police arrest 14 at UCLA.... |
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Movie popcorn still a nutritional horror study finds (19 November 01:30) |
| The nutritional value of popcorn at the largest movie chains has changed little since a similar study 15 years ago, the report finds. One chain gets kudos for switching to canola oil, howeve... |
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California approves new standards on energy-hungry TVs (19 November 01:30) |
| The California Energy Commission votes 5-0 in favor of the nation's first efficiency regulations for televisions of up to 58 inches sold in the state. The stricter rules take effect Jan. 1, ... |
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Army Corps of Engineers blamed for Hurricane Katrina levee breaches (19 November 01:30) |
| A federal judge says the agency showed 'gross negligence' in the years before Katrina. The ruling could leave the government open to billions in claims.
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Many libraries go quiet as local budget cuts deepen (19 November 01:30) |
| Branches in Ventura, Colton and elsewhere face closure, reduced hours and layoffs even as public demand for their free Internet access and resume assistance swells.
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States school funding process is failing (19 November 01:30) |
| Anyone who has spent time in or around government, from the deeply embedded bureaucrat to the young policy wonk, knows that there are two important issues in funding a public program.
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Trying to get ahead in the slow lane (19 November 01:30) |
| In the organized chaos of the San Ysidro border crossing, Deciderio Mauricio Cantera is a specialist. He is el churrero , the churro seller. But in changing times, even the best hawkers are... |
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Philosophies clash in plans for gang intervention academy (19 November 01:30) |
| Two schools, led by strong personalities, were supposed to collaborate on a curriculum. When the process collapsed, one of them won a bid to run the program and the other plans to appeal.
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Rescued Craftsman house holds lots of treasured surprises (19 November 12:57) |
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California faces a projected deficit of $21 billion (18 November 01:30) |
| The legislative budget analyst's projection, to be released Wednesday, threatens to send Sacramento back into gridlock and force more broad cuts to state programs.
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Talking turkey about a Judy Bird (18 November 01:30) |
| The dry-brining technique for preparing roast chicken named for chef Judy Rogers of San Francisco's Zuni Café in San Francisco can turn your Thanksgiving meal into something special.
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A more flavorful dry-brined turkey (18 November 01:30) |
| Thanksgiving is a holiday built on tradition. And, much to my surprise, I seem to have found a new one of my own -- writing about dry-brined turkey.
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Recipe Dry-brined turkey (18 November 01:30) |
| Dry-brined turkey
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Your questions answered about the Judy Bird (18 November 01:30) |
| The dry-brining technique for preparing roast chicken named for chef Judy Rogers of San Francisco's Zuni Café in San Francisco can turn your Thanksgiving meal into something special.
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Burglars are targeting BMW parts in West LA Mid-Wilshire (18 November 01:30) |
| More than 50 vehicles have been hit since April by skilled, quick burglars who steal air bags and other black market items but leave cellphones and laptops untouched.
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Composers and lyricists make pitch to join Teamsters (18 November 01:30) |
| Seeing demand for movie and TV music growing and take-home pay shrinking, about half of a group of 400 sign up to band together with an unlikely ally.
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CNNs Candy Crowley talks about her new look (18 November 01:30) |
| A distinguished journalistic career doesn't shield Crowley from speculations on her weight, so she'd like to make things clear: 'I'm lighter now in a lot of ways.'
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Southern California home prices edge upward again in October (18 November 01:30) |
| The median price in six Southland counties rises 1.8% from September, to $280,000; sales are up too, by 2.8%, according to MDA DataQuick.
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Operatic trills rise from Botswana bush (18 November 01:30) |
| The tiny south African nation's first opera, written by the author of the 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series, is a version of 'Macbeth,' with baboons. It's a rare opportunity for a loca... |
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Pumpkin shortage could mean empty shelves after Thanksgiving (18 November 01:30) |
| Heavy rains have pretty much destroyed this year's small harvest, says food giant Nestle, which controls about 85% of the crop for canning. Supermarkets say supplies are tight.
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Thanksgiving an American meal (18 November 01:30) |
| North, South, East or West, family favorites are treasured guests at the holiday table.
When Thanks... |
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710 Freeway tunnel would be feasible Caltrans study finds (18 November 10:54) |
| The preliminary survey examines five proposed underground areas for the final phase of the freeway and presents the challenges of each. Public hearings will be held before the report is fina... |
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Ken Ober dies at 52 host of MTVs Remote Control game show (17 November 01:30) |
| The comedian and actor was doing stand-up when he landed the job of guiding the 1980s game show, which featured raucous question-and-answer trivia contests about TV reruns.
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Uninsured trauma patients are much more likely to die (17 November 01:30) |
| The risk of dying from traumatic injuries is 80% higher for those without any insurance, a study says. ER physicians say they're surprised by the findings.
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Mammogram guidelines spark heated debate (17 November 01:30) |
| A government panel's recommendation that women under 50 do not need regular mammograms is attacked by oncologists, gynecologists and cancer groups.
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Green Wave Energy is trying to turn wind power market on its axis (17 November 01:30) |
| The company and investors are banking on the unconventional design of its microturbines that can generate energy by capturing breezes from any direction.
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Gaps Christmas cheer makes a boycott backfire (17 November 01:30) |
| The American Family Assn. attacked Gap for not using the word 'Christmas' in its advertising -- but in fact it does, and in a big way too.
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Going Rogue An American Life by Sarah Palin (17 November 01:30) |
| The former vice presidential candidate's autobiography assigns plenty of blame but doesn't give much credit where it's due.
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Death and life in downtown LA (17 November 01:30) |
| As the population grows, so does the number of suicides.
On the day last month that Tim Cowell move... |
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Fixing Mexico police becomes a priority (17 November 01:30) |
| Reversing police corruption that has tainted whole departments, shattered faith in law enforcement and compromised one of society's most basic institutions is proving difficult, but not impo... |
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One night only Leonid meteor shower (17 November 03:36) |
| Thanks to a new moon, chances of being able to see this annual celestial show tonight are good.
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You can cut back on alcohol (16 November 01:30) |
| Research has shown that there are different degrees of drinking disorders, and many people can change habits on their own.
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Stars lined up for new audio Bible (16 November 01:30) |
| Michael York, Richard Dreyfuss, Jason Alexander and hundreds of others lent their voices to quite a creation: a 79-CD, elaborate audio portrayal of the Old and New Testaments.
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State cuts give private colleges an edge (16 November 01:30) |
| Some campuses are luring students away from UC and Cal State schools with grants and assurances.
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Demand grows for niche translators (16 November 01:30) |
| Do you understand both German and waste management? How about Farsi and nuclear power? Russian and physics? Specialty interpretation jobs are growing.
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West Hollywoods medical marijuana success story (16 November 01:30) |
| The small city enforces a strict ordinance and eliminates the drama that plagues L.A.
A few miles f... |
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Healthcare bills could jeopardize states consumer protection laws (16 November 01:30) |
| Opening the door for insurers to sell policies across state lines could allow health plans to avoid tougher requirements in places like California.
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After decades of waiting their trains have arrived (16 November 01:30) |
| A sense of kinship and progress in East Los Angeles as riders and residents celebrate the opening of the Gold Line extension. The area had long been among the most transit-dependent yet unde... |
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Exercise balls get education rolling (16 November 01:30) |
| Classrooms that have replaced chairs with balls and ball chairs see better results. The devices sharpen students' attention and improve posture, teachers say.
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Desperate climate times call for oddball measures (15 November 01:30) |
| As global warming concerns grow, scientists are taking seriously some of the seemingly crazy proposals of geo-engineering. One suggestion: Launch a million tiny mirrors into space. Every min... |
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A culture crash for Trojans (15 November 01:30) |
| Seven years of near-invincibility have gone down the drain this season, capped by the 55-21 loss to Stanford.
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Sierra Leones crises have global reach (15 November 01:30) |
| The public health system in the West African nation is a shambles and the government teeters on the edge. Some fear it could become another Somalia.
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Hoping Avatar is the new face of filmmaking (15 November 01:30) |
| James Cameron's futuristic thriller, opening next month, may be the most expensive movie ever. And Hollywood is in sore need of a game changer.
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