Los Angeles http://www.npr.org Los Angeles en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Los Angeles http://www.npr.org Massive Manhunt Continues In Southern California The search for former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Jordan Dorner, who's suspected of killing a police officer and two other people, has stretched across a large area. It's feared he's intent on killing more officers. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171456691/massive-manhunt-continues-in-southern-california?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171456691/massive-manhunt-continues-in-southern-california?ft=1&f=126932956 The search for former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Jordan Dorner, who's suspected of killing a police officer and two other people, has stretched across a large area. It's feared he's intent on killing more officers.

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]]> 'Massive Manhunt' In Los Angeles For Ex-Cop Suspected In Killings The gunman is believed to be a former officer who is angry about his dismissal from the city's force. He allegedly killed two people last weekend and shot three police officers today. One of those officers has died. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/07/171367173/massive-manhunt-in-los-angeles-for-ex-cop-suspected-in-killings?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/07/171367173/massive-manhunt-in-los-angeles-for-ex-cop-suspected-in-killings?ft=1&f=126932956 The gunman is believed to be a former officer who is angry about his dismissal from the city's force. He allegedly killed two people last weekend and shot three police officers today. One of those officers has died.

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]]> Deal Struck To End L.A. Port Strike; Walkout Was Delaying Billions In Goods Clerical workers walked out a week ago, demanding guarantees that their jobs won't be outsourced in the future. Longshoremen wouldn't cross the picket lines, bringing the nation's busiest ports to a standstill. But work should resume there today. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/05/166550826/deal-struck-to-end-l-a-port-strike-walkout-was-delaying-billions-in-goods?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/05/166550826/deal-struck-to-end-l-a-port-strike-walkout-was-delaying-billions-in-goods?ft=1&f=126932956 Clerical workers walked out a week ago, demanding guarantees that their jobs won't be outsourced in the future. Longshoremen wouldn't cross the picket lines, bringing the nation's busiest ports to a standstill. But work should resume there today.

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]]> 'Carmageddon II' Wasn't So Scary Either For the second year in a row, fears of massive traffic tie-ups in Los Angeles because of demolition work were unfounded. Drivers stayed away from the area and "carmageddon" became "carma-what?" Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/01/162078517/carmageddon-ii-wasnt-so-scary-either?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/01/162078517/carmageddon-ii-wasnt-so-scary-either?ft=1&f=126932956 For the second year in a row, fears of massive traffic tie-ups in Los Angeles because of demolition work were unfounded. Drivers stayed away from the area and "carmageddon" became "carma-what?"

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]]> Ahead Of Carmageddon II, Angelenos Fear Traffic Jams In ... The Sky? Los Angeles closes down a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 405 for two days this weekend for demolition work on a bridge. Traffic jams didn't materialize last year during a similar closure. But there's a new concern this year: helicopters swarming overhead to watch the demolition work. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/25/161772951/ahead-of-carmageddon-ii-angelenos-fear-traffic-jams-in-the-sky?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/25/161772951/ahead-of-carmageddon-ii-angelenos-fear-traffic-jams-in-the-sky?ft=1&f=126932956 Los Angeles closes down a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 405 for two days this weekend for demolition work on a bridge. Traffic jams didn't materialize last year during a similar closure. But there's a new concern this year: helicopters swarming overhead to watch the demolition work.

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]]> Teachers Return To L.A. School Where Two Were Accused Of Lewd Conduct The entire staff at Miramonte Elementary was replaced last February after the allegations against two teachers. Administrators wanted to show parents they were taking action. Now, cleared of any wrongdoing, the other teachers are back in their classrooms. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/15/158824379/teachers-return-to-l-a-school-where-two-were-accused-of-lewd-conduct?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/15/158824379/teachers-return-to-l-a-school-where-two-were-accused-of-lewd-conduct?ft=1&f=126932956 The entire staff at Miramonte Elementary was replaced last February after the allegations against two teachers. Administrators wanted to show parents they were taking action. Now, cleared of any wrongdoing, the other teachers are back in their classrooms.

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]]> Los Angeles Bets On Crusading Doctor To Turn Around Public Health System Los Angeles has some 2 million uninsured residents. It has long had one of the most disorganized public health systems, too. Now, Dr. Mitch Katz is looking to reshape the system and match patients with their own doctors. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/24/151296916/los-angeles-bets-on-crusading-doc-to-turn-around-public-health?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/24/151296916/los-angeles-bets-on-crusading-doc-to-turn-around-public-health?ft=1&f=126932956 Los Angeles has some 2 million uninsured residents. It has long had one of the most disorganized public health systems, too. Now, Dr. Mitch Katz is looking to reshape the system and match patients with their own doctors.

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]]> As L.A. Probes Sex Abuse Charges, Staff Replaced At Elementary School Two teachers at Miramonte Elementary School have been arrested on charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of students. Officials say no other staffers at the school are under suspicion, but they want to allay the fears of students and parents. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/07/146511726/as-l-a-probes-sex-abuse-charges-staff-replaced-at-elementary-school?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/02/07/146511726/as-l-a-probes-sex-abuse-charges-staff-replaced-at-elementary-school?ft=1&f=126932956 Two teachers at Miramonte Elementary School have been arrested on charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of students. Officials say no other staffers at the school are under suspicion, but they want to allay the fears of students and parents.

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]]> Where Art And Science Meet, Exactly One of the great ironies of human existence is that art and science are both optional costs for culture. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/02/07/146480823/where-art-and-science-meet-exactly?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/02/07/146480823/where-art-and-science-meet-exactly?ft=1&f=126932956 One of the great ironies of human existence is that art and science are both optional costs for culture.

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]]> Carmageddon, Schmarmaggedon: L.A. Survives The 405's Closing Much like The Rapture that didn't happen on May 21, the much-publicized "Carmageddon" in Los Angeles over this past weekend seems to been much ado about nothing. But be warned: It's all going to happen again next summer. "Carmaggedon II," anyone? Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/18/138464249/carmageddon-schmarmaggedon-la-survives-the-405s-closing?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/18/138464249/carmageddon-schmarmaggedon-la-survives-the-405s-closing?ft=1&f=126932956 Much like The Rapture that didn't happen on May 21, the much-publicized "Carmageddon" in Los Angeles over this past weekend seems to been much ado about nothing. But be warned: It's all going to happen again next summer. "Carmaggedon II," anyone?

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]]> Maybe An Early End To 'Carmageddon?' A 10-mile section of heavily traveled I-405 in Los Angeles closes this evening and isn't scheduled to reopen until early Monday. But officials are cautiously optimistic that work will go well and traffic might be able to flow again a little earlier. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/15/138153757/maybe-an-early-end-to-carmageddon?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/15/138153757/maybe-an-early-end-to-carmageddon?ft=1&f=126932956 A 10-mile section of heavily traveled I-405 in Los Angeles closes this evening and isn't scheduled to reopen until early Monday. But officials are cautiously optimistic that work will go well and traffic might be able to flow again a little earlier.

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]]> The CA Fire Hits Home One BOTN'er has a personal stake in the outcome of the California fires. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/10/the_fires_that_erupted_on.html?ft=1&f=126932956 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/10/the_fires_that_erupted_on.html?ft=1&f=126932956 One BOTN'er has a personal stake in the outcome of the California fires.

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