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In this photo provided by Crest, actress Alison Sweeney goes through the Crest Glide Tight Spaces Challenge Obstacle course to help raise money for Feeding America, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Los Angeles. For every person who glides through the Tight Spaces Obstacle Course, Crest Glide will donate $1 to...
In this photo provided by Crest, actress Alison Sweeney goes through the Crest Glide Tight Spaces Challenge Obstacle course to help raise money for Feeding America, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this  Oct. 27, 2009 file photo, Music producer Berry Gordy arrives to the premiere of
FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2009 file photo, Music producer Berry Gordy arrives to the premiere of "Michael Jackson's This Is It," in Los Angeles. Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century...   (Associated Press)
Star of television's Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria Parker, center, poses with Captain Jeffrey Edgar, left, and First Officer Larry Mitchell in the cockpit of the Virgin America flight at Los Angeles International Airport prior to takeoff to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the airline's newest route, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Virgin...
Star of television's Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria Parker, center, poses with Captain Jeffrey Edgar, left, and First Officer Larry Mitchell in the cockpit of the Virgin America flight at Los Angeles...   (Associated Press)
Andy Sharpless, left, Keith Addis, second from left, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra, second from right, and Ted Danson  arrive to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Andy Sharpless, left, Keith Addis, second from left, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra, second from right, and Ted Danson arrive to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los...   (Associated Press)
Arianna Huffington, at left, and Deepak Chopra arrive to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Arianna Huffington, at left, and Deepak Chopra arrive to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
Arianna Huffington arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Arianna Huffington arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
Beau Bridges arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Beau Bridges arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
Deepak Chopra arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Deepak Chopra arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
Ted Danson, at left, and Zach Galafanakis arrive to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Ted Danson, at left, and Zach Galafanakis arrive to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
January Jones arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
January Jones arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
January Jones arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
January Jones arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
Zach Galafanakis arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)
Zach Galafanakis arrives to the Oceana 2009 Partners Award Gala on Friday Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn)   (Associated Press)
Michael Barrett, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, leaves after his appearance in federal court in Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Michael Barrett, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, leaves after his appearance in federal court in Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
Michael Barrett, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, leaves after his appearance in federal court in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Michael Barrett, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, leaves after his appearance in federal court in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
Michael Barrett, right, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, and attorney David Willingham leave after Barrett's appearance in federal court in Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Michael Barrett, right, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, and attorney David Willingham leave after Barrett's appearance in federal court in Los Angeles Friday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (Associated Press)
Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (Associated Press)
In this CD box set cover image released by Rhino Records,
In this CD box set cover image released by Rhino Records, "Where the Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968" is shown. (AP Photo/Rhino Records)   (Associated Press)
In this CD box set cover image released by Rhino Records,
In this CD box set cover image released by Rhino Records, "Where the Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968" is shown. (AP Photo/Rhino Records)   (Associated Press)
Michael Barrett, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, arrives for arraignment at federal court in Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Michael Barrett, accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, arrives for arraignment at federal court in Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
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Loyola Maymount's Drew Viney (34) celebrates in the closing seconds of their NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. Loyola Maymount won 67-59.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Loyola Maymount's Drew Viney (34) celebrates in the closing seconds of their NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. Loyola Maymount won 67-59....   (Associated Press)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, left, puts up a shot as Loyola Maymount's Tim Diederichs defends during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. Loyola Maymount won 67-59.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, left, puts up a shot as Loyola Maymount's Tim Diederichs defends during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, top, reaches over Loyola Maymount's Edgar Garibay for a rebound during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. Loyola Maymount won 67-59.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, top, reaches over Loyola Maymount's Edgar Garibay for a rebound during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, right, celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul as Loyola Maymount's Vernon Teel (1) looks on during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, right, celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul as Loyola Maymount's Vernon Teel (1) looks on during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, top, scores and draws the foul from Loyola Maymount's Kevin Young during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Southern California's Nikola Vucevic, top, scores and draws the foul from Loyola Maymount's Kevin Young during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Loyola Maymount's Edgar Garibay, center, and Southern California's Kasey Cunningham, right,  go after a loose ball along with Southern California's Nikola Vucevic during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Loyola Maymount's Edgar Garibay, center, and Southern California's Kasey Cunningham, right, go after a loose ball along with Southern California's Nikola Vucevic during the first half of their NCAA college...   (Associated Press)
Loyola Maymount's Kevin Young, right, puts up a shot as Southern California's Marcus Simmons defends during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Loyola Maymount's Kevin Young, right, puts up a shot as Southern California's Marcus Simmons defends during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Loyola Maymount's Given Kalipinde, right, puts up a shot as Southern California's Kasey Cunningham defends during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Loyola Maymount's Given Kalipinde, right, puts up a shot as Southern California's Kasey Cunningham defends during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Los...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Kings right winger Justin Williams (14) and Calgary Flames center Olli Jokinen (21) tangle in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won 5-2.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Kings right winger Justin Williams (14) and Calgary Flames center Olli Jokinen (21) tangle in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won...   (Associated Press)
Calgary Flames players celebrate as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, watches the replay after a Flames goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won 5-2.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Calgary Flames players celebrate as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, watches the replay after a Flames goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21,...   (Associated Press)
Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeesster (4) looks to pass as Los Angeles Kings tight winger Randy Jones (14) covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won, 5-2. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeesster (4) looks to pass as Los Angeles Kings tight winger Randy Jones (14) covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Calgary Flames players, including Mark Giordano (5), Jamie Lundmark (45), celebrate as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) looks on after a Calgary goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won, 5-2. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Calgary Flames players, including Mark Giordano (5), Jamie Lundmark (45), celebrate as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) looks on after a Calgary goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game...   (Associated Press)
Calgary Flames center Jamie Lundmark (45) covers as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick cannot block a score off Flames' Jarome Inigla (not shown) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won, 5-2. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Calgary Flames center Jamie Lundmark (45) covers as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick cannot block a score off Flames' Jarome Inigla (not shown) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Kings center Brad Richardson (15) and Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) tangle in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won 5-2. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Kings center Brad Richardson (15) and Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) tangle in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won 5-2....   (Associated Press)
Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, right, blocks a shot on-goal by Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames won, 5-2. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, right, blocks a shot on-goal by Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. The Flames...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Kings right winger Alexander Frolov (24) and teammates celebrate a goal as Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kipruasoff, right, watches in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Kings right winger Alexander Frolov (24) and teammates celebrate a goal as Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kipruasoff, right, watches in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles,...   (Associated Press)
Calgary Flames right winger Jarome Iginia (12) shoots past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell (6) for the first goal just 13 seconds into the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Calgary Flames right winger Jarome Iginia (12) shoots past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell (6) for the first goal just 13 seconds into the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles,...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick clears the puck after Calgary Flames right winger Jarome Iginia shot and scored just 13 seconds into the  first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick clears the puck after Calgary Flames right winger Jarome Iginia shot and scored just 13 seconds into the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets center Nene Hilario of Brazil dunks the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton looks on during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 106-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets center Nene Hilario of Brazil dunks the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton looks on during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman fould him during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 106-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, right, goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman fould him during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los...   (Associated Press)
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  • A teen party, a mysterious death -- and a town's unanswered grief

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    Joe Loudon attended a gathering in Orinda, drank some beer and later died. Miscues in the investigation led to finger-pointing, igniting a debate over whether his death was an accident or a crime.

    The telephone rang shortly after 8 a.m. on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. The caller was a friend of my son's who said he needed to speak to him. "It's important," he said.


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  • Some on Metrolink board question leadership of David Solow

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    After the Chatsworth crash and a recent bid to raise fares yet again, at least one member thinks the executive may not be best suited to run the agency. Solow's 'on overload,' another official says.

    A highly unpopular fare increase proposal and a host of other Metrolink management challenges are intensifying questions about the future leadership role of David R. Solow, the executive in charge of Southern California's sprawling commuter rail service, The Times has learned.


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  • Attack on Calabasas boy probed for tie to Facebook group

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    L.A. County sheriff's detectives are investigating Friday's beating of a 12-year-old as possibly being tied to a message targeting redheads.

    Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives are investigating an assault on a 12-year-old middle school boy in Calabasas who may have been targeted after a Facebook group urged students to beat up redheads, a sheriff's official said Saturday.


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  • Poor California: No money and no leadership

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    Only one person who wants to be governor is talking about the budget, and few are listening.

    In the new movie "2012," whose video trailers were bombarding television airwaves last week, the world as we know it gives way three years hence under a siege of floods, eruptions, undulating continents and earthquakes. In other words, it's not that much different from what is happening in California, fiscally speaking, except that the state will be lucky to hang on that long.


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  • The emergency room bill is enough to make you sick

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    A doctor is flummoxed by the costs when he becomes the patient.

    Are you ready to play "How much was that visit to the ER?"


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  • Guerrilla art in the Southland: Remember Pink Lady?

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    Artists with something to say put their mark on L.A. -- welcome or not. Among the creations: a giant stamp, 'sea monster' and the naked 60-foot-tall woman in Malibu.

    All the world's an art gallery to some folks -- no matter what City Hall says.


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  • No shortage of smiles at school picture day

    Los Angeles Times | 11/22/2009 12:00:00 AM

    Students at Capistrano Avenue Elementary in West Hills pose and goof off. Demand for the photos is staying strong, despite the recession and the ease of at-home photography.

    There were the fidgeters, the yawners, the blinkers and the slouchers. There were those who nailed it on the first shot, perfect posture and a sparkle in their eyes.


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  • Archaeologists Create Online Map Of The Holy Land

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/21/2009 7:31:59 PM

    Archaeologists from USC, UCLA and the Middle East have developed a searchable online map that details 7,000 archeological sites in the Holy Land, a list that may become important in political line-drawing, it was reported today.
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  • 'New Moon' Shatters Records With $72.7M In 1 Day

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/21/2009 7:30:00 PM

    Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.

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  • Water Main Breaks In Stevenson Ranch

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/21/2009 7:29:09 PM

    Authorities say a broken Los Angeles County water main has caused flooding and created a sinkhole in an industrial area of Stevenson Ranch. Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Steve Zermeno says crews were able to shut the water off after about an hour early Saturday.
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Daily News
CBS 2/ KCAL 9
Orange County Register
Malibu Times

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