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Choreographer Says He Believed Jackson Could Perform Despite Physical Condition

The head choreographer for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour testified Tuesday that he did not have any doubt about Jackson’s ability to perform in the days before his death, but that the singer was not in great shape and at one point appeared to be on drugs.

2013/05/14

LAUSD Votes To Keep Controversial ‘Breakfast’ Program

The Board of Education voted Tuesday to continue its controversial “Breakfast in the Classroom” program despite critics who claimed about reduced instruction time and and unsanitary classroom conditions.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/14

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With Graduation Approaching, One Final Fee For Students

As graduation season approaches, students at some public universities in the Southland will pay a fee to receive their diploma.

2013/05/13

Black student leaders are calling for UC Irvine to strengthen campus cultural awareness initiatives after the second racially-charged incident on campus in less than a week. (source: YouTube)

Racially-Charged Note Found On UCI Campus; 2nd Incident In A Week

A note that told a student to “go back 2 Africa” strained tensions on campus following an Asian fraternity’s offensive Internet video of a student dancing in blackface.

2013/05/13

‘This Is It’ Choreographer Says Jackson Appeared Healthy

A choreographer who helped late pop superstar Michael Jackson plan his comeback tour took the stand Monday in the third week of the trial against entertainment giant AEG.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/13

Sara Aguilera and her mom celebrate Sara being the Dodgers honorary bat girl. (credit: Feelyourselfup.org)

Breast Cancer Survivor Sara Aguilera Is Dodgers’ Honorary Bat Girl

Breast cancer survivor Sara Aguilera is this year’s honorary bat girl for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2013/05/12

Van Nuys Apartment Fire Causes $105K In Damage, Displaces 4

A fire Sunday displaced four people after ripping through one unit of an apartment complex in Van Nuys.

2013/05/12

US President Barack Obama speaks during an event honoring the 2013 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners on May 11, 2013 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

LA-Area Officers Among Dozens Honored In White House Ceremony

President Barack Obama Saturday praised a dozen Los Angeles-area police officers, among others, for their everyday acts of courage, saying they often rush into danger to do “some really tough stuff.”

2013/05/11

Suspected DUI Driver Allegedly Slams Into CHP Cruiser In La Verne

Two California Highway Patrol officers Saturday were recovering from minor injuries after their cruiser was struck allegedly by a suspected drunken driver in La Verne.

2013/05/11

Pamela Marie Devitt (credit: California DMV)

Officials ID Jogger Killed By Pit Bulls, DNA Testing On Dogs Underway

DNA testing will be conducted on several pit bulls Friday after a 63-year-old jogger was mauled to death in the high desert.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/10

Eric Garcetti vs. Wendy Greuel. (credit: CBS)

Greuel, Garcetti In Statistical Dead Heat Ahead Of Runoff Vote

The race for the next Mayor of Los Angeles is heating up less than two weeks before voters head to the polls.

2013/05/10

Longtime Jackson Employee: AEG Co-CEO Knew About Medications In 90s

Michael Jackson’s longtime hair and makeup artist testified Thursday that AEG’s co-CEO was aware of the singer’s mix of medications, which she said he began receiving nearly two decades before his death.

2013/05/09

Students Face Possible Child Porn Charges In ‘Sexting’ Scandal

Several students at two San Bernardino County high schools could face child pornography charges after allegedly sending nude photos on their cell phones.

2013/05/09

LA Homeowner Says His ‘Large Gun’ Helped Thwart Attempted Burglary

A homeowner in the Wilshire-Crest area of Los Angeles was crediting his quick thinking – and his “large gun” – for helping to stave off three apparent burglars.

2013/05/09