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The conservative radio talk show hosts John & Ken apologized for the threatening calls listeners made to an immigrant rights group , but that hasn’t done much to dampen the enthusiasm of a boycott against the show. more › Read more: GM Pulls Ads from John & Ken Show
The last witness in the defense’s case on behalf of Conrad Murray, who is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, is expected to wrap up his testimony today. Dr. Paul White is described by KTLA as “one of the world’s foremost experts on the surgical anesthetic propofol,” which was determined to be the drug that killed the King of Pop. more › Read this article: Last Witness in Conrad Murray’s Defense Takes Stand Again Today
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department harasses law-abiding photographers, threatening to put them on an FBI “hit list,” accusing them of terrorist conspiracy and detaining them for completely lawful activities, according to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU. Photographers have been stopped and harassed for taking pictures on the sidewalk, on the Red Line and near oil refineries. more › More: ACLU Sues Sheriff’s Department For Repeatedly Harassing Law-Abiding Photographers
A new audit of the California foster care system has revealed that over 1,000 foster homes and facilities in the state match addresses on the state sex offender registry. This means that sex offenders are living and/or working in said foster care establishments. more › See more here: Oops! Audit Reveals 1,000 CA Foster Care Homes Match Sex Offender Addresses
Crews of gold-snatching criminals are roving neighborhoods in northeast and yanking the gold chains right off their victims, according to The Eastsider . So far nine robberies have been reported in Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, Highland Park and Cypress Park. Police believe that there are three separate crews of criminals that are targeting victims wearing gold chains. more › See the original post here: Hide Your Valuables! Gold-Snatchers Strike Northeast Neighborhoods
Sheriff’s deputies received a call from passers-by yesterday morning who reported that someone in a dry riverbed in Laguna Hills was screaming, according to the Orange County Register . They arrived to find the head and arms of a man — who so far remains nameless — sticking out of a hollowed-out tree. more › Read more: Firefighters Rescue, Perform Mental Health Check on Man Who Got Stuck Inside Tree Trunk
Gird your loins, folks, and get set to see a LOT more of Lohan – she’s dropping her laundry for Playboy magazine, according to reports. See the article here: Lohan signs on for nude Playboy spread
The complete collection of “Barney Miller” was made available on DVD today – classic great TV. — Kurt Sutter of “Sons of Anarchy” is asking fans to take action against DirecTV. — Tons of news items & the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight. more › See the original post here: TV Junkie: Epic Release of ‘Barney Miller’; #SOA’s Kurt Sutter Wants Action Against DirecTV
SoCalians have been cozying up with blue whales in recent months. A kayaker encountered a blue whale during an excursion off the coast of Redondo Beach and opted to take a swim with the ocean giant. On Friday, boat passengers off Dana Point enjoyed a visit from one of the mammals. more › The rest is here: Blue Whale Swims Up to Boat off Dana Point
It may be a Monday, but there are a number of things to do tonight around the city. Live music at the Annenberg Beach House and Bardot for It’s a School Night; The Apple Sisters are at Meltdown Comics; and it’s a Dungeness crab fest at Chaya Venice. Read on for all the details. more › See the original post: Pencil This In: Music at Beach=Culture and Bardot, The Apple Sisters and Dungeness Crab Season
