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A woman in her 20s apparently committed suicide by jumping from a radio transmission tower in the unincorporated Rancho Dominguez area near Compton. Her body was found at the base of the structure Monday afternoon. more › See the original post: Young Woman Commits Suicide By Leaping From Radio Tower
Proposition 8 has been ruled unconstitutional by a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The judges voted 2-1 to strike down the ban on same-sex marriage. The ruling upholds the decision made by U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker in 2010. more › See the article here: L.A. Responds after Proposition 8 Ruled Unconstitutional
In the wake of the news that Miramonte Elementary School in South Los Angeles will be replacing its entire staff after two teachers have been accused of sexually abusing students comes another allegation that a third teacher aided and abetted the crimes, reports KTLA . more › See the article here: Third Miramonte Teacher Implicated in Sexual Abuse Scandal
But even on the eve of his birthday, Michael Sheen got lucky when Rachel McAdam pulled him into a display of affection for all the world to see. Here is the original post: Rachel McAdams puckers up to boyfriend Michael Sheen in a public…
Ricardo Guevara, a former teacher’s aide, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Go here to see the original: Former Miramonte Aide in Prison For Lewd Acts
Match.com said that the company employs 100 fraud team agents screen every profile for possible scams, but acknowleged that “a few of these sophisticated criminals still slip through all of our checks.” Follow this link: Scammers Target Lovelorn on Match.com
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a local bookstore gets recognized for its looks, Occupy L.A. protesters stand up for murals, and workers hope to attract birds to the Tujunga Wash. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › View post: Extra, Extra: A Beautiful Bookstore, Occupiers for Art, and Migratory Birds
The California Cancer Research Act (CCRA) , a statewide June 5 ballot initiative, aims to increase the tax on cigarettes, and a recent University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study says the initiative would create thousands of jobs and significantly boost the state’s overall economy. more › Read more: Proposed State Tax On Cigarettes Could Create 12,000 Jobs
A Southern California man who suffers from schizophrenia claims that he was dumped in front of a homeless shelter by a local hospital, rather than being taken to his mother’s house, per his request. more › See the original post: Schizophrenic Man Accuses Hospital of Dumping Him on Skid Row Against His Wishes
Zsa Zsa Gabor turns 95 today, and despite recent health woes, she’s going all out and throwing a birthday party tonight at her estate. Gabor invited friends and media to her soiree with a playful message. more › See more here: Zsa Zsa Gabor Embraces 95 With Star-Studded Birthday Bash
