Entries from LAist tagged with 'charges'
October 13, 2007
View Larger Map They are on trial, facing possible felony charges if convicted, for unauthorized access to city's computer system in order to make traffic even worse at four busy intersections last year August. Who are they? Meet Gabriel Murillo and Kartik Patel, both in their 30s and both high level Department of Transportation transportation engineers with the Automated Traffic Surveillance Center.Prosecutors said the men changed computer codes preventing transportation managers from reprogramming and reactivating......
Continue Reading "How to significantly disrupt traffic in Los Angeles"October 18, 2006
Yoga: A spiritual practice of postures for some; A sweaty mess of a workout for others. But regardless of your personal preference on this mind-body-spirit trifecta, you will have to admit that something other than the Nag Champa smells kind of funny with this close to home story... As if steaming yourself into pretzeldom wasn’t dangerous enough, the Associated Press reported today that Bikram Choudhury Yoga Inc., founded by Bikram Choudhury, pleaded no contest......
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