Hugo Chavez Vs. The Internets

Katherina Jawaharlal | February 8, 2010

Social networking services might be Hugo Chavez's worst enemies. So, is Venezuela heading for an Iran-esque Twitter revolt?

Zombies Love Art Too

Dianne de Guzman | February 8, 2010

Costumed zombies and zombie lovers do the monster mash to the Nucleus Gallery's new Valentine's Day exhibit in Alhambra.

Brother, Can You Spare A Trillion Dollars?

Madeleine Scinto | February 7, 2010

Obama is spending money like there's no tomorrow, but what does he have to show for it? Obama's spending freeze only accounts for a fraction of the overall budget and leaves out major money eaters like health care, defense, pensions and welfare.

Neighborhood Council Members Grill Greuel On Future Of System

Natalie Jarvey | February 7, 2010

City Controller Wendy Greuel faced members of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition who demanded answers.

Church's Same-Sex Marriage Stance Weighs On Gay Catholics

Meghan McCarty | February 5, 2010

Recent comments and actions by the church have alienated practicing gay Catholics, and they feel equally shunned in their gay communities where their Catholic affiliation is seen as a tacit endorsement of the church.

Grieving Family Sues Toyota To Force Expanded Recall

John Guenther | February 5, 2010

Los Angeles attorneys filed the first L.A. County lawsuit against Toyota in a case involving a fatal 'sudden acceleration' crash of a Toyota car not included in the current recall.

OPINION

Commentary

Hugo Chavez Vs. The Internets

by Katherina Jawaharlal | February 8, 2010
Columnist

Chavez has dubbed Tweets criticizing the government regime as “acts of terrorism.” Is he picking a fight he can't win? [More...]

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Commentary

Brother, Can You Spare A Trillion Dollars?

by Madeleine Scinto | February 7, 2010
Staff Reporter

Obama's budget looks like Bush's. And his presidency is starting to look like Carter's. [More...]

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Commentary

In Praise Of Citizens United

by Stan Oklobdzija | February 6, 2010
Columnist

The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC isn't as revolutionary as you think—unless you think protecting free speech is revolutionary. [More...]

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SPORTS

Round Up

Shotgun Spread Formation: Pac-10 Logjam

by Shotgun Spratling, Dave Dulberg & Chris Pisar | February 4, 2010

LISTEN: A recap of the week's sports highlights, including a look at the crowded Pac-10 men's basketball standings. [More...]

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NFL

Super Bowl XLIV: Lombardi Trophy Will Go To The Saints

by Michael Green | February 6, 2010
Staff Reporter

The Colts and Saints are two NFL juggernauts that will provide gallons of entertainment (which will only be rivaled by the amount of beer consumed) on Super Bowl Sunday. [More...]

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More In Sports...

by Neon Tommy Staff

L.A. Dodgers: Off-Season Moves Look Promising For 2010

In Defense Of Surfing

Tiger's Transgressions: A Look At How Sports Coverage Has Changed

Check Out Sidelines, Neon Tommy's Sports Blog... [More...]

Los Angeles Politics

Neighborhood Council Members Grill Greuel On Future Of System

by Natalie Jarvey | February 7, 2010
Staff Reporter

Community activists asked the L.A. City Controller what lies ahead for the organization of 90 councils that affect many aspects of daily life. [More...]

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Proposition 8

Church's Same-Sex Marriage Stance Weighs On Gay Catholics

by Meghan McCarty | February 5, 2010
Contributor

Practicing gay Catholics face opposition in gay communities because of the church's position. [More...]

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Los Angeles

Vigil Held For Volunteer Killed In Haiti Earthquake

by Kevin Grant | February 5, 2010
Senior Editor

SLIDESHOW: Molly Hightower's body was found in the rubble three days after the earthquake in Haiti. A friend of Hightower's held a vigil in her honor on USC's campus. [More...]

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Law

Grieving Family Sues Toyota To Force Expanded Recall

by John Guenther | February 5, 2010
Associate Editor

VIDEO: Lawsuit seeks to compel Toyota to expand recall to 2002 through 2006 models because of uncontrolled acceleration problems. [More...]

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Los Angeles

Fight Over Declawing Ban Rages On

by Chris Pisar | February 5, 2010
Contributor

Cities are not happy that state legislation has blocked declawing bans. [More...]

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Education

UCLA Report Says Charters Are Causing Resegregation Of American Schools

by Julia James | February 5, 2010
Associate News Editor

A review of federal data suggests charter schools are opening a new frontier of racial segregation. [More...]

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ARTS & CULTURE

The Arts

ALOUD Series Brings Luminaries To Library Panel

by Jonathan Arkin | February 8, 2010
Contributor

The author of the new book "Parallel Play," Tim Page, discussed how difficult social situations are for him and why he is drawn toward friendships with strong women. [More...]

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Art

Zombies Love Art Too

by Dianne de Guzman | February 8, 2010
Senior Editor