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Cannes countdown begins as first stars hit Riviera

No Author — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:18:00 EST

CANNES, France, May 15, 2012 (AFP) - The stars and starlets began rolling into Cannes Tuesday as the sun-kissed Riviera resort readied for the annual movie frenzy where glittering careers are launched and cinema legends born.

US judge delays trial of Jackson show promoters

No Author — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:17:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2012 (AFP) - A US judge on Tuesday postponed until next year a trial of the promoters of Michael Jackson's doomed 2009 comeback shows, accused by the star's mother of sharing the blame for his death.

FAMOUS URTH CAFFE' BREAKS GROUND IN PASADENA

No Author — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:43:00 EST

PASADENA � Healthy eaters rejoice! The most famous organic food and rare coffee restaurant in California is finally coming to Pasadena. Overflow crowds that keep coming characterize all of Urth's locations. Its new spot at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Madison Avenue in the Playhouse District promises to bring their famous coffees, teas and food by January 2013.

Recreation and Community Services Department BARK FOR LIFE!

No Author — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:29:00 EST

The City of Arcadia along with the American Cancer Society is sponsoring Bark for Life.

COMMUTERS ENCOURAGED TO CELEBRATE BIKE TO WORK DAY MAY 17

No Author — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:28:00 EST

PASADENA � �On Your Bike, Get Set, Now Bike to Work!� That�s the message the City of Pasadena�s Prideshare Program wants the public and employers to embrace for Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 17.

Dreier to Honor Youth Volunteers this Friday

No Author — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:27:00 EST

SAN DIMAS, CA � Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas) will host his final Youth Volunteer Award (YVA) Program, which honors the volunteer efforts of young people, this Friday in Arcadia. Forty high school students from throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire participated in this year�s program. In addition to the winner and runners-up, each of the program�s participants will be recognized for their service to the community.

'Hunger Games' to be released in China

No Author — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:41:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2012 (AFP) - International megahit film 'The Hunger Games' has been approved for release in China in June, following its record-breaking success in United States and elsewhere, its makers said.

Beastie Boys band member Yauch dead: reports

No Author — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:59:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2012 (AFP) - Adam Yauch, a founding member of hip-hop outfit the Beastie Boys, died Friday three years after being diagnosed with cancer, media reports said.

Munch's "Scream" beats auction record at $119.9 million

No Author — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:26:00 EST

NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 (AFP) - The only privately owned version of Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' -- one of the most recognizable paintings in history -- set a world record Wednesday when it sold for $119.9 million at Sotheby's in New York.

Scarlett Johansson gets Hollywood star

No Author — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:19:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2012 (AFP) - Scarlett Johansson was honored with her own star on Hollywood's storied Walk of Fame on Wednesday, saying it proved she must have 'made it to the big time.'

Facebook on Track to Go Public May 18: WSJ

No Author — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:58:00 EST

Facebook is on track to make its historic multi-billion-dollar debut on Wall Street on May 18, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Chemicals Seized From Chinese Shipments Linked to Meth

No Author — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:25:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Customs officers at Los Angeles International
Airport seized two chemical shipments from China that could have been used to
make methamphetamine with an estimated street-sale value of $40 million,
authorities said today.

Pair plead in plot to prevent testimony of rape victim

No Author — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:04:00 EST

LOS ANGELES � A Highland Park businessman and one of his employees pleaded no contest today to conspiracy to obstruct justice in a plot to prevent a rape victim from testifying against the businessman�s son, the District Attorney�s Office announced.

SUPERVISOR ANTONOVICH RECOGNIZES DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

No Author — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:08:00 EST

LOS ANGELES COUNTY � Along with members of the Armenian clergy, diplomatic corps and business community, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich proclaimed April 24, 2012 as �Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923� throughout Los Angeles County.

Dozens of L.A. Courtrooms to Close by End of June

No Author — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:07:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Citing millions of dollars in state funding cuts,
the presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court announced today that 56
courtrooms will be closed by the end of June, and about 100 non-courtroom staff
members will be laid off.

Altadena Death

No Author — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:42:00 EST

ALTADENA (CNS) - An investigation was under way today into the death of
a man who was found ablaze on a sidewalk in Altadena.

Dodgers Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day

No Author — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:39:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles Dodgers joined the rest of Major
League Baseball in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day today, marking the 65th
anniversary of his breaking baseball's color line.

Serial rapist sentenced to 764 years in prison

No Author — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:37:00 EST

LOS ANGELES -- A Fullerton man convicted of sexually assaulting 10 women in Los Angeles and Orange counties for almost a decade was sentenced today to 764 years, eight months to life in state prison.

Los Angeles City firefighter charged with fraud

No Author — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:47:00 EST

LOS ANGELES � A Los Angeles City firefighter and mixed martial arts fighter was arrested today by District Attorney�s investigators for allegedly filing false workers� compensation insurance claims, the District Attorney�s Office announced.

Former financial services employee charged in million-dollar theft case

No Author — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:45:00 EST

LOS ANGELES � A former account manager at a Los Angeles financial services firm accused of stealing more than $4.6 million from 16 victims over an almost six-year span is expected to be arraigned today, the District Attorney�s Office announced.