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LAst Night's Action: New Year Kicks Off in Pasadena

LAst Night's Action: New Year Kicks Off in Pasadena

Clippers 91, Timberwolves 82 - The Clippers came into the game with a six game losing streak, several players out with injuries, and went 0-for-14 from three point range. Fortunately, Minnesota is the worst team in the NBA so none of that mattered. more ›

Hollywood Workers Rally for an End to Writers' Strike

Hollywood Workers Rally for an End to Writers' Strike

About 500 support and production workers marched down Hollywood Boulevard to urge an end to the strike that has paralyzed the movie and television industry. The "Strike a Deal" march brought together workers who are not on strike themselves but who have been laid off or are losing business as a result of the WGA strike, which appears far from over as it enters its sixth week. Today's rally and march -- from Grauman's... more ›

Local Athletes Feel The Burn

Local Athletes Feel The Burn

The Dan Patrick radio show recently debuted in Southern California (check 570 KLAC in the mornings), but this isn't what he meant by "En Fuego." While often immune to the real world, local sports have been impacted by the disaster in several ways. Of course, let's keep this all in perspective ... the real losses are to the families and the real heroes are the firefighters. - The San Diego Chargers are practicing in Arizona... more ›

USC Kicker Mario Danelo Was Totally Drunk

USC Kicker Mario Danelo Was Totally Drunk

The results of the toxicological report on Mario Danelo were released today, and they revealed that the USC place kicker had a blood-alcohol level of 0.23 when he fell off the cliff to his death in San Pedro last month. Despite the fact that .23 is just about three times the legal limit, the coroner's office says it still can't determine why Danelo fell. Uh... With 89 points, the red-shirted 21-year-old junior led the... more ›

LAst Night's Action: The ED! Edition

LAst Night's Action: The ED! Edition

Ducks 4, Stars 1 - After taking more than a week off, the Ducks returned to the ice looking HEALED! Three key players were back after suffering from injuries before the All Star break. The fresh bodies helped Anaheim recover from their recent skid and play more like their impressive season start. Spurs 96, Lakers 94, OT - The Lakers led most of the game, but not when it counted the most. Tied at 80... more ›

LAst Night's Action: Ducks Roll On

LAst Night's Action: Ducks Roll On

Ducks 4, Flames 1 - Calgary was even or in the lead for the first 46 minutes, but flamed out in the third when Anaheim poured on three goals to secure victory number 26. The Ducks still sit atop the NHL with 58 points in 36 games. On Saturday the Ducks lost to division rival San Jose, who is in second place in the west with 48 points in 34 games. Elsewhere - Dodger... more ›

Will The Case of the $2.7 Million Can of LAFD Dog Food Be Decided Today?

Will The Case of the $2.7 Million Can of LAFD Dog Food Be Decided Today?

After hearing emotional testimony yesterday by the African-American LA firefighter who claimed racism when his cohorts mixed dog food into his spaghetti, the Los Angeles City Council could decide today whether they will overrule the Mayor's veto of the multi-million dollar settlement. Tennie Pierce (no relation) claimed yesterday that the photos that showed him apparently shaving some fellow firemen were all done in fun, quite different than the pet food that was served to... more ›

OC GOP asks Congressional hopeful to Cut & Run

OC GOP asks Congressional hopeful to Cut & Run

Despite claiming that he had nothing to do with the Spanish-language mailings that threatened immigrants with prison or deportation if they voted, the Orange County Republican party today asked Congressional candidate Tan Nguyen to quit running. Nguyen explained that he did something totally out of step with the Bush administration -- he fired a rogue staff member. "Evidently, an employee took it upon herself to allow our database to be used to send out... more ›

Kobe... Again and Again

Kobe... Again and Again

Wow... thats all you can say. Ok, scratch that. YES!!! is another word that comes to mind. Assassin, Kobra, Heart-taker... whatever you want to say, it will fit. In a game that truly exemplified the new team spirit that has swept the Lakers while also highlighting the killer instinct of the best player in the league. Kobe Bryant hit the game winning shot, in overtime, to give the Lakers a 99-98, come-from-behind game 4 victory and a huge 3-1 lead in the series. more ›

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