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File - In this March 26,2009 file photo, Tesla Motors Chairman, CEO and product architect Elon Musk, right, and chief designer Franz Von Holzhausen, left, drive the prototype Tesla Model S all-electric 5-door sedan after its unveiling Hawthorne, Calif. The City Council in Downey Calif. a southeastern Los Angeles...
File - In this March 26,2009 file photo, Tesla Motors Chairman, CEO and product architect Elon Musk, right, and chief designer Franz Von Holzhausen, left, drive the prototype Tesla Model S all-electric...   (Associated Press)
Northbound traffic on the 5 Freeway leaving Los Angeles, right, is shown Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 as Thanksgiving Holiday travelers get an early start. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Northbound traffic on the 5 Freeway leaving Los Angeles, right, is shown Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 as Thanksgiving Holiday travelers get an early start. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)   (Associated Press)
Passengers wait to board buses at the Greyhound bus terminal in downtown Los Angeles the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Passengers wait to board buses at the Greyhound bus terminal in downtown Los Angeles the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
Passengers wait to board buses at the Greyhound bus terminal in downtown Los Angeles the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.  (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Passengers wait to board buses at the Greyhound bus terminal in downtown Los Angeles the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)   (Associated Press)
At GBK's American Music Awards Gifting Lounge, Demi Lovato registers with Beezag and donates her first $100 to Global Green USA through the Beezag Cares cash-out option. Los Angeles, CA.  (PRNewsFoto/Beezag)
At GBK's American Music Awards Gifting Lounge, Demi Lovato registers with Beezag and donates her first $100 to Global Green USA through the Beezag Cares cash-out option. Los Angeles, CA. (PRNewsFoto/Beezag)   (Associated Press)
Passengers line up at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 before the Thanksgiving Holiday travel rush in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ Nick Ut)
Passengers line up at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 before the Thanksgiving Holiday travel rush in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ Nick Ut)   (Associated Press)
Passengers line up at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 before the Thanksgiving Holiday travel rush in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ Nick Ut)
Passengers line up at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 before the Thanksgiving Holiday travel rush in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ Nick Ut)   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2008 file photo, the Washington Post building is seen in Washington. The Washington Post, in a staff memo Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, said it will close its remaining U.S. bureaus in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago at the end of the year...
FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2008 file photo, the Washington Post building is seen in Washington. The Washington Post, in a staff memo Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, said it will close its remaining U.S. bureaus...   (Associated Press)
A couple kisses goodbye at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, before departure for the Thanksgiving Holiday travel rush in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
A couple kisses goodbye at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, before departure for the Thanksgiving Holiday travel rush in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)   (Associated Press)
In this publicity image released by ABC, Donny Osmond, and his partner Kym Johnson, left, celebrate after they were crowned champions of
In this publicity image released by ABC, Donny Osmond, and his partner Kym Johnson, left, celebrate after they were crowned champions of "Dancing with the Stars," on the Season Finale, Tuesday, Nov. 24,...   (Associated Press)
In this publicity image released by ABC, Donny Osmond, left, and his partner Kym Johnson hold their trophies after they were crowned champions of
In this publicity image released by ABC, Donny Osmond, left, and his partner Kym Johnson hold their trophies after they were crowned champions of "Dancing with the Stars," on the Season Finale, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
In this publicity image released by ABC, Donny Osmond, left, and his partner Kym Johnson hold their trophies after they were crowned champions of
In this publicity image released by ABC, Donny Osmond, left, and his partner Kym Johnson hold their trophies after they were crowned champions of "Dancing with the Stars," on the Season Finale, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This May 20, 2004 file photo, shows Superior Court Judge Lance Ito presiding over a hearing in Los Angeles. Since presiding over O.J. Simpson's murder trial more than a decade ago, Ito has repeatedly had his name placard stolen from the door of his ninth-floor criminal courtroom....
FILE - This May 20, 2004 file photo, shows Superior Court Judge Lance Ito presiding over a hearing in Los Angeles. Since presiding over O.J. Simpson's murder trial more than a decade ago, Ito has repeatedly...   (Associated Press)
FILE - Julie Andrews arrives for ELLE Magazine's 16th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles on in this Oct. 19, 2009 file photo. Andrews is to perform at one-off show in London, 30 years after her last appearance on the British stage. Concert promoters AEG Europe said Wednesday...
FILE - Julie Andrews arrives for ELLE Magazine's 16th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles on in this Oct. 19, 2009 file photo. Andrews is to perform at one-off show in London, 30 years after...   (Associated Press)
In this Monday Nov. 23, 2009 photo provided by ABC, Donny Osmond, right,  and Kym Johnson perform during
In this Monday Nov. 23, 2009 photo provided by ABC, Donny Osmond, right, and Kym Johnson perform during "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey) NO SALES   (Associated Press)
In this Monday Nov. 23, 2009 photo provided by ABC, Donny Osmond, left,  and Kym Johnson perform during
In this Monday Nov. 23, 2009 photo provided by ABC, Donny Osmond, left, and Kym Johnson perform during "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey) NO SALES   (Associated Press)
FILE - This Nov. 17, 2009 file photo shows Jasmine, behind the counter, helping clients select marijuana from jars in a counter at the La Brea Collective medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Council has hammered out some guidelines for a long-awaited medical marijuana ordinance. Council...
FILE - This Nov. 17, 2009 file photo shows Jasmine, behind the counter, helping clients select marijuana from jars in a counter at the La Brea Collective medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles. The...   (Associated Press)
Sun An, originally from Korea, covers her face with a tissue, as a precaution against the Swine Flu virus, as she waits for her incoming sister arriving from Korea at the Bradley Terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport  Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Sun An, originally from Korea, covers her face with a tissue, as a precaution against the Swine Flu virus, as she waits for her incoming sister arriving from Korea at the Bradley Terminal at the Los Angeles...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this May 12, 2009 file photo, actor Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the
FILE - In this May 12, 2009 file photo, actor Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the "24" Season 7 finale screening and panel discussion in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File)   (Associated Press)
This undated sketch provided by the Los Angeles Police Department shows a suspect who is believed to have killed at least 11 people since 1985. The sketch released Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, was originally compiled in 1988 after a woman who survived a brutal assault gave a description of a...
This undated sketch provided by the Los Angeles Police Department shows a suspect who is believed to have killed at least 11 people since 1985. The sketch released Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, was originally...   (Associated Press)
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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Commentator Stephen A....
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Iverson is set to retire...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this July 8, 2009, file photo, Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $500,000 deal with veteran outfielder Andruw...
FILE - In this July 8, 2009, file photo, Texas Rangers' Andruw Jones watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this July 31, 2009 file photo Michael Chang looks to return the ball to Jim Courier during a Legends Singles tennis match at the L.A. Tennis Open in Los Angeles. Chang said Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009,  Asian men need better coaching to match the success of...
FILE - In this July 31, 2009 file photo Michael Chang looks to return the ball to Jim Courier during a Legends Singles tennis match at the L.A. Tennis Open in Los Angeles. Chang said Wednesday, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during a time out against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won 100-90.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during a time out against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won 100-90....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown, right, shoots over New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won 100-90.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown, right, shoots over New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, right, drives around New York Knicks center David Lee during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, right, drives around New York Knicks center David Lee during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, passes around New York Knicks forward Al Harrington during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won 100-90. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, passes around New York Knicks forward Al Harrington during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant celebrates a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won 100-90.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant celebrates a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Lakers won 100-90....   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries gets a offensive foul against Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries gets a offensive foul against Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, left, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, left, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, left, guards New York Knicks guard Chris Duhon during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, left, guards New York Knicks guard Chris Duhon during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, right, drives around New York Knicks center Eddy Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, right, drives around New York Knicks center Eddy Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, gets fouled by New York Knicks forward Larry Hughes during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, gets fouled by New York Knicks forward Larry Hughes during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, right, fouls New York Knicks center David Lee during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, right, fouls New York Knicks center David Lee during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles,Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, drives to the basket around New York Knicks center David Lee during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, drives to the basket around New York Knicks center David Lee during the first half of their NBA Basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2002, file photo, Washington Wizards' chairman of the board Abe Pollin, left, shakes hands with Wizards' Michael Jordan, right, as he presented Jordan with a trophy that commemorated his 30, 000 point scoring milestone during the halftime of an NBA basketball game against the...
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2002, file photo, Washington Wizards' chairman of the board Abe Pollin, left, shakes hands with Wizards' Michael Jordan, right, as he presented Jordan with a trophy that commemorated...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a single during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24,...
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a single during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers,...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Baron Davis makes a layup near the end of the game while being guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves' Ramon Sessions in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Baron Davis makes a layup near the end of the game while being guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves' Ramon Sessions in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman congratulates Baron Davis as the Clippers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-87 during in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman congratulates Baron Davis as the Clippers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 91-87 during in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 91-87. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 91-87....   (Associated Press)
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  • Taft's DJ Morgan Has Torn ACL, Out For Season

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/25/2009 5:01:46 PM

    MRI has shown a torn ACL and a partial tear of the meniscus for Taft RB D.J. Morgan and will require surgery.  The senior was injured during Taft's 1st round playoff win vs Garfield last Thursday.  Early reports stated Morgan thought the injury may have been a hyper-extended knee but results of an MRI Tuesday revealed the injury to be more severe. More »

  • Big-rig blocks lane on 91 freeway

    Orange County Register | 11/25/2009 4:51:00 PM

    A disabled 3-axle big-rig is blocking the No. 4 lane on the eastbound 91 freeway just west of Weir Canyon, the third SigAlert involving a big-rig today, according to the California Highway Patrol. The SigAlert was issued at 3:40 p.m. On the... More »

  • Police Question Teen About Remains Outside Home

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/25/2009 4:13:10 PM

    Police in Southern California say they are interviewing one of the three teenagers last seen in a home where charred human remains were found. Hemet police said Wednesday that 17-year-old Felicia Sharp was brought in by her mother and is being questioned about the remains.
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  • UCLA Statue Painted USC-Themed Cardinal, Gold

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/25/2009 4:06:52 PM

    UCLA's bruin mascot has gotten a messy paint job -- in the colors of cross-town rival USC. More »

  • Surviving Thanksgiving weekend's travel crunch in L.A.

    Los Angeles Times | 11/25/2009 3:16:54 PM


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  • Ex-Marine's wife: I threatened to divorce him

    Orange County Register | 11/25/2009 3:06:00 PM

    SANTA ANA – The wife of an ex-Marine standing trial in a drunken-driving death testified today that she demanded a divorce and threatened to take the Marine's son away on the day of the crash. The testimony of Carla Ferguson – married to Elijah... More »

  • Man hit by gardening truck, injured

    Orange County Register | 11/25/2009 3:03:00 PM

    ANAHEIM — A young man escaped with minor injuries after being struck by a Ford-150 gardening truck in the intersection of Citron and Water streets, according to Anaheim police. The victim ended up in the middle of the intersection. Paramedics... More »

  • Ex-LAPD Cop Arrested In Saddleback Church Thefts

    CBS 2/ KCAL 9 | 11/25/2009 2:55:57 PM

    A former Los Angeles police officer was behind bars today facing allegations of burglarizing Saddleback Church several times since August 2008, when he worked there as a security guard, an Orange County sheriff's spokesman said. More »

  • Report: O.C. to add 3,000 jobs in energy sector

    Orange County Register | 11/25/2009 2:54:00 PM

    Orange County will likely add 3,130 new energy-related jobs over the next three years, most of them in the realm of project managers for construction or design work, according to a new report by a local college-affiliated group. More »

  • LAPD seeks phony photographer suspected of sexual assaults

    Los Angeles Daily News | 11/25/2009 2:46:12 PM

    Los Angeles police Wednesday identified a 22-year-old South Los Angeles man sought for posing as a Vibe Magazine photographer and sexually assaulting young women. More »

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