Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) back issues from May 2009:
A PIECE OF HOLLYWOOD.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Bob Strauss, Staff Writer Want to dress in some of Bela Lugosi's actual costumes? Or wear his Dracula ring from the movie "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein"? How about taking aim with the two-triggered blaster Harrison Ford fired in "Blade Runner" the next time you ...
POPULATION GROWTH SLOWS TO A TRICKLE DOWNTURN: UNEMPLOYMENT, HOUSING CRISIS ARE FUELING MORE DEPARTURES FROM CITY, STATE.(News)(ST)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Tony Castro, Staff Writer Dragged down by the recession, population growth in California and Los Angeles has slowed to historically low levels that even the state's still-healthy birth rate cannot overcome, according to data released Thursday. The state's ...
Leaked 'Wolverine' upset crew.(L.A. Life)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: - Bob Strauss When an unfinished, pirated version of 20th Century Fox's big summer tent pole movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" leaked onto the Internet at the beginning of April, the studio was understandably horrified. So, of course, were the filmmakers. But ...
Accused serial killer described as a 'doll' CASE: Police say 72-year-old might have raped, strangled up to 30 women.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Sue Doyle and Susan Abram, Staff Writers The 72-year-old man police believe could be L.A.'s most prolific serial killer for raping and strangling up to 30 elderly women was described as a "doll" who loved his children by a colleague at the Glendale office where he worked ...
TECH TALK GETTING THE PICTURE BUYING AND INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CONVERTER BOX IS BAFFLING SOME, BUT THERE'S LOTS OF HELP PICTURE Buying and installing the digital converter box is baffling some, but there's lots of help.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: STEVEN ROSENBERG While the digital signals promise a more detailed and interference-free picture for those with a compatible high-definition TV set, federal agencies that include the Federal Communications Commission and the Commerce Department, as well as local ...
EDITORIAL LESSON LEARNED? MAYOR, COUNCIL NIX MAIL-IN BALLOT PLAN Mayor, council nix mail-in ballot plan.(Editorial)(Editorial)
May 01, 2009 ... MAYBE, just maybe, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the Los Angeles City Council learned a lesson from the whole Measure B solar initiative debacle. Despite assurances that anything promising solar energy would be too popular to fail, voters in the March election killed the ...
EDITORIAL GOODBYE CAR CULTURE, SALES TAX.(Editorial)(Editorial)
May 01, 2009 ... WHEN the bottom fell out of the real estate market back in 2007, no one predicted it would come to this. This week, General Motors Corp. told its auto dealers it would be closing 1,000 to 1,200 underperforming dealerships nationwide. That most likely will take out 500 Hummer and ...
PUBLIC FORUM.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2009 ... A million lawsuits Re "Councilman pushes prickly solution" (April 22): Here comes another great idea from Councilman Richard Alarcon: Give children cactus plants at street fairs or schools. The city has so much extra money to pay for the lawsuits when the ...
BIZ BUZZ.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Bruce Ackerman: The president of the Valley Economic Alliance received the Golden Bear Award given by the California Association for Local Economic Development. The honor recognizes extraordinary vision, drive, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to the economic development of ...
Stimulus funds may find way to Valley MONEY: Knowing where to look is key, business leader says.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Gregory J. Wilcox, Staff Writer Money from the $787 billion federal stimulus package may find its way into the San Fernando Valley labor market - if employers are willing to do a little legwork, a local business leader said Thursday. By doing Internet research ...
McConaughey sans old flames at opening.(L.A. Life)
May 01, 2009 ... Matthew McConaughey brought his two favorite girls to the premiere of "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," the handsome actor's latest romantic comedy. His mother, Kay, and his girlfriend, Camila Alves, were with him but there was no sign of any of his high-profile old flames joining them on the ...
FRIDAY ROUNDUP.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Benjamin Eric Keirn's "Collected Distance" Opening art reception, 5-9 p.m. today, West Gallery, Room 201, in the Art and Design Center on the CSUN campus, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Use entrance on Halsted Street for parking lot 6. 818-677-2156. Valley Jaycees' ...
Fifth District candidates square off DEBATE: Pair clash over city budget, freeway expansion.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Kevin Modesti, Staff Writer The Fifth District City Council candidates debated Thursday night who would be more responsive to constituents, with Paul Koretz telling how he stayed in touch before as an elected official and David Vahedi portraying himself as a grass-roots ...
Trutanich and Weiss trade shots over the airwaves.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Rick Orlov, Staff Writer In what may be one of their last direct confrontations before the May 19 runoff, city attorney candidates Carmen Trutanich and Councilman Jack Weiss sparred Thursday over gun control and political ethics during a radio debate. Weiss ...
2 women in 'Tree' rooted in politics.(L.A. Life)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Rob Lowman, Entertainment Editor At the beginning of "Lemon Tree," an Israeli secret service agent is inspecting a grove of trees on the Green Line that separates Israel from the occupied territories of the West Bank when he is startled by a noise. Jumpy, he quickly ...
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Pick fruit for the needy Councilman Greig Smith will sponsor his fourth annual citrus program Sunday, with volunteers from the community, neighborhood councils and others joining a fruit-picking drive to help food banks. Under the program, residents are asked to pick ...
Mayor responds to letter about attack VISIT: Appearance at school comes after student was victim of rape attempt on the Tarzana campus.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: George B. Sanchez, Staff Writer TARZANA - When Abraham Oved texted a female classmate for help with his math homework in March, the reply was startling: Someone had attempted to rape her while she sat by her locker waiting to be picked up by her parents. A ...
Man arrested after O'Connor widow is bilked.(News)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Daily News MALIBU - Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies Thursday arrested an unlicensed contractor from Carpinteria who they say bilked the elderly widow of actor Carroll O'Connor out of $100,000 in bogus home-improvement bills. After a two-year ...
Banks still leaves them clapping.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: JILL PAINTER Willie Banks still knows how to work a crowd. Banks was the first person to be inducted into the newly-created USC-UCLA dual meet track hall of fame earlier this week. Yes, the dual meet used to be such a splendid event it has its own ...
NOW YOU MAKE THE CALL AFTER YEARS OF EVALUATING PLAY-BY-PLAY COMMENTATORS WITH A CRITICAL EYE, MEDIA COLUMNIST PUTS HIMSELF IN THEIR SHOES.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: TOM HOFFARTH, MEDIA Lessons learned from trying to do play-by-play of a minor-league baseball game with one major handicap - the illusion that it could sound polished and professional with little experience: One: Preparation, a vital part to this equation, can ...
Try Spanish-inspired cuisine at the new Bokado Market.(L.A. Life)(Restaurant review)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Natalie Haughton, Food Editor Cosmopolitan, modern and upbeat - that's the new Bokado Market & Brasserie in Studio City. With its sleek black, white, beige and red contemporary decor, the Ventura Boulevard restaurant is destined to become a neighborhood fave if a recent ...
Gasol hopes history doesn't repeat itself NBA: On heels of close games against Utah, Lakers forward recalls Game 4 collapse in Finals.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Elliott Teaford, Staff Writer It was a night that will live in infamy as far as the Lakers are concerned. The memory of Game 4 of the NBA Finals is seared in Pau Gasol's brain. He can't forget how the Lakers squandered a 24-point lead and dropped ...
DODGERS NOTEBOOK: Veteran Weaver called up.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jill Painter, Staff Writer Jeff Weaver wasn't happy he didn't make the Dodgers out of spring training, but the veteran didn't let his frustration overwhelm him or hinder his ability to pitch. Weaver pitched effectively at Triple-A Albuquerque, and Thursday ...
Duck has Wings fresh in his mind NHL: Defenseman Whitney played in Finals against Detroit while with Penguins last season.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: J.P. Hoornstra, Staff Writer Remember the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals? Detroit-Pittsburgh? Ryan Whitney does - unlike anyone else in a Ducks uniform. "The Red Wings have a lot of skill, a lot of great players up front," said Whitney, a member of that Penguins ...
Q&A VILLAGE CHRISTIAN'S JENNA MARTIN.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... To say Village Christian of SunVallley's Jenna Martin is tearing it up this season would be an understatement. Martin is dominating in the pitcher's circle with six shutouts, a 0.26 ERA and holding opposing batters to a .148 average. The senior hurler is trying to earn a second ...
Q&A ALEMANY'S MARK STRAZZERI.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Alemany's Mark Strazzeri has been on a tear lately, helping the Indians battle for a playoff spot in the tough Mission League. Strazzeri hit three-run home runs on consecutive days recently and has really developed into one of the region's most feared hitters. You ...
SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK: Freshmen taking over in the circle.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jacob H. Pollon, Special to the Daily News If this softball season has proved one thing, teams don't necessarily need an experienced pitcher to be successful. Six freshmen from the region have taken the reins and done well for their teams. Carly ...
Wolverines thinking big BASEBALL: H.-W. coach LaCour not one to celebrate little things, despite a steadily improving team.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jon Gold, Special to The Daily News There was a point in Harvard-Westlake's game against Crespi on Tuesday when everything was right in Matt LaCour's small world. One play, one pitch, and forget about the 8-11-1 record, forget about the 2-5 league mark, forget ...
COWBOYS' WIN SETS UP SHOWDOWN SOFTBALL: CANYON BEATS VALENCIA, WILL PLAY HART FOR FIRST PLACE IN FOOTHILL. CANYON 5, VALENCIA 3.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Daily News Quietly, almost stealth-like, the Canyon High softball team has been marching toward a possible Foothill League championship. On Thursday, the Cowboys emerged from the shadows to boldly announce themselves as a legitimate contender with a ...
WARRIORS ACCOMPLISH MISSION SOFTBALL: ALEMANY STAYS UNDEFEATED IN LEAGUE AFTER BEATING FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART. ALEMANY 2, FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART 0.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Jacob H. Pollon, Special to the Daily News The Alemany of Mission Hills softball team needed no incentive to win in its key Mission League game Thursday with Flintridge Sacred Heart of La Canada Flintridge. The Warriors came in undefeated in league play after ...
COLLEGES: CSUN ousted by Pepperdine.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Daily News Paul Carroll had a match-high 33 kills as the Pepperdine men's volleyball team defeated Cal State Northridge 3-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation semifinals Thursday at UC Irvine. The Waves (22-4), who won 27-30, 40-38, 30-26, 30-23, ...
PREP ROUNDUP: Kennedy softball leaves no doubt in Valley Mission League.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Daily News This being the year of the shared league championship in the City Section, it's nice to see a local softball team that wins its league title outright. Kennedy of Granada Hills made sure the Valley Mission League will have a solo champion, beating ...
Rebels best in Golden League SWIMMING: Quartz Hill boys end three-year drought against Highland.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Erik Boal, Special to the Daily News PALMDALE - After getting beaten to the wall by fractions of a second more times than they would care to remember Thursday, the Quartz Hill boys' swimmers made sure they finished ahead of Highland of Palmdale when it mattered most. ...
Don't mess with 'Misbehavin" success.(L.A. Life)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: Rob Lowman, Entertainment Editor Sassy, with a a couple of extra "SSSSes," sums up the revival of "Ain't Misbehavin'," which opened at the Ahmanson Theatre last week. The Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz's 1978 revue is meant to evoke places like ...
Papa Clem gives Stute high hopes.(Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... Byline: ART WILSON, HORSE RACING Gary Stute is no stranger to Churchill Downs, but he's gotten a refresher course these past few days on just how crazy Kentucky Derby week can be in Louisville. "The last week, I kind of feel almost like a rock star," the 52-year-old ...
Protesters march in support of immigrants' rights PEACEFUL: Violence is avoided as thousands participate downtown.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: George B. Sanchez, Staff Writer Thousands of activists marched Friday through downtown Los Angeles in a spirited pro-immigration demonstration that avoided the violence that marred a similar event two years ago. The unifying message of the May Day marches in ...
EX-BOKS AIDE SAYS HE MADE ADVANCES SETTLEMENT: COUNCIL OKS $130,000 PAYOUT AFTER WOMAN SUES, ACCUSES ANIMAL SERVICES CHIEF OF HARASSMENT.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Rick Orlov, Staff Writer In one of the last official actions involving departing Animal Services Director Ed Boks, the City Council on Friday approved paying $130,000 to settle a sexual harassment suit filed by a former worker. Mary Cummins-Cobb, who worked ...
SCHOOLS USING COMIC BOOKS TO REACH STUDENTS EDUCATION: GRAPHIC NOVELS IN THE CLASSROOM ARE SPARKING CHILDREN'S INTEREST IN READING.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Jerry Berrios, Staff Writer Like many adolescent boys, justin bucay was a reluctant reader, preferring playing a video game to sitting down with a book. But all that changed when teacher David Lopez introduced the seventh-grader to graphic novels. Now, Bucay ...
LAUSD teachers back one-day strike PROTEST: Work stoppage would come on May 15 Cortines urges patience.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Connie Llanos, Staff Writer Los Angeles Unified teachers on Friday announced a one-day strike on May 15, protesting plans by the cash-strapped district to lay off more than 3,500 educators and increase class sizes. A.J. Duffy, president of United Teachers Los ...
SATURDAY ROUNDUP.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Valley youth job fair: The Youth Opportunity Movement event also features soccer and basketball tournaments, prizes, fashion show, skateboard exhibition and entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Hansen Dam Park, 11770 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. 818-361-7486. ...
BET ON IT SIX HORSES HAVE A REAL SHOT AT WINNING THE KENTUCKY DERBY TODAY - BUT IT WILL BE PIONEEROF THE NILE, FRIESAN FIRE AND PAPA CLEM IN THAT ORDER.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: ART WILSON, HORSE RACING Here's the first thing I did while handicapping today's Kentucky Derby - I took out a black pen and drew lines through five horses. They have zero chance. Zilch. Nada. My 14-year-old Labrador/Shepherd would have more of a shot, and he ...
DODGERS GET REAL WALK-OFF VICTORY MLB: KERSHAW SHINES BEFORE MARTIN WALKS WITH BASES LOADED IN NINTH, BRINGING HOME GAME'S ONLY RUN. DODGERS 1, SAN DIEGO 0.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Jill Painter, Staff Writer Russell Martin figured this ending was straight off the pages of a Hollywood script. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Dodgers' scoreless game against San Diego, Martin hit a bases-loaded roller down the ...
Worrying about new puckdemic.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: TOM HOFFARTH Swine flu or Ducks' fever - what could be a worse fate for Kings Nation supporters watching the NHL playoffs in full surgical masks over mouths agape and trying to wash their hands of anything puckdemic-related? With Juan Pierre's arm, who'd have ...
TECH TALK ENCRYPTION: JUST DON'T LEAVE YOUR LAPTOP WITHOUT IT.(Business)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: STEVEN ROSENBERG The theft last month of dozens of computers from the Chateau Office Building in Woodland Hills should be a four-alarm wake-up call for businesses owners - and anybody who uses a laptop computer. We spend a lot of time protecting our computers ...
How Hatton-Pacquiao sizes up.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: ROBERT MORALES, BOXING LAS VEGAS - Ricky Hatton recently sized up some of the fighters who have lost to Manny Pacquiao. He said Oscar De La Hoya was a shell of himself and threw slow punches when Pacquiao stopped him after eight rounds in December. ...
PREP ROUNDUP: Saugus playoff hopes get boost with win.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Daily News Junior pitcher Tommy Kister of Saugus knew the importance of Friday's key Foothill League game with Hart of Newhall and came through with one of his best performances of the season. Kister threw five innings of shutout ball, yielding seven hits with ...
Stars shine at V.C. championships TRACK AND FIELD: Despite rainy conditions, it's a record breaking night for Ventura County's best.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Erik Boal, Special to the Daily News With three records set in the first four invitational relays, it was clear it was going to be special night at the Ventura County track and field championships. And several area stars made sure that despite a steady rain ...
Reserve Smith leaving Trojans COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Point guard transferring USC now recruiting Calabasas forward Smith.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Scott Wolf, Staff Writer USC point guard Donte Smith is transferring to Cal State San Bernardino after just one season with the Trojans. Smith, who was encouraged to go elsewhere if he wanted more playing time, will be immediately eligible at the Division II school. ...
PREP BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Battle has best talent in years.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Jacob H. Pollon, Special to the Daily News The 13th annual Valley Sports Foundation "Battle of the Valley" boys' and girls' All-Star games are schedule for today at CSUN and there will be no shortage of talent. The 5 p.m. girls' contest features six players ...
Cops: Students plotted campus shooting PLAN: Two were arrested before attack could take place.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Daniel Tedford, Staff Writer COVINA - Police say two suburban high school students had a pair of loaded handguns, a spooky drawing depicting a killing and the intention of randomly shooting people on campus. But the students' plot was discovered before any ...
NORTHRIDGE.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Reward offered in fatal attack The Los Angeles City Council on Friday authorized a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the fatal stabbing of a California State University, Northridge, student. Haik Ognayan, ...
Replace that water-loving lawn with a variety of plants.(FAITH)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: JOSHUA SISKIN Depending on your state of mind, the new irrigation watering restrictions can be seen as a nuisance or as an opportunity. If you love plants, the new restrictions give you an excellent excuse to finally get rid of a lawn that may have caused you ...
DODGERS NOTEBOOK: Loretta thrives in a pinch.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Jill Painter, Staff Writer Mark Loretta is acting like he's been a pinch hitter his entire career. Loretta is 7 for 10 as a pinch hitter with the Dodgers this season. It is a tricky job, but Loretta has starred in the role so far. "The results are ...
Machine gun robbers hit Encino.(News)
May 02, 2009 ... Byline: Sue Doyle, Staff Writer Ventura Boulevard in Encino was shut down for hours Friday after two men armed with a machine gun robbed a bank, then left behind a suspicious package that authorities feared was a bomb. No one was injured in the 10:30a.m. heist at ...
CHIVAS USA at SAN JOSE.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara. TV/Radio: FSN (delay, 10 p.m.)/690-AM. Matchup: As the team with the most prolific injury list and point total in the league, Chivas USA (5-1-1) will try to keep putting distance between itself and the rest of the ...
GALAXY vs. NEW YORK.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Time: 7:30 p.m., Home Depot Center. TV/Radio: FSN/570-AM. Matchup: Edson Buddle was able to make his debut after being sidelined by injuries and had an impact, taking a shot that led to the Galaxy's tying goal in a 1-1 draw last week with the Colorado Rapids. ... The ...
SOL at BOSTON.(Sports)
May 02, 2009 ... Time: 1 p.m., Harvard Stadium, Allston, Mass. TV/Radio: None. Matchup: Perhaps the return of forward Marta and midfielder Camille Abily from respective national team duties means the return of scoring for the Sol (3-0-1), who were held to a scoreless tie last week ...
'STAR TREK' VOYAGE OF SCI-FI CLASSIC IS RESTARTED HOLLYWOOD: NEW MOVIE JOINS RANKS OF FILM FRANCHISES THAT GET A MAKEOVER.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... Byline: Bob Strauss, Staff Writer HOLLYWOOD: New movie joins ranks of film franchises that get a makeover. "They're calling it a reboot," Leonard Nimoy, 79, says with the same quizzical lilt to his voice that Mr. Spock used whenever the classic "Star Trek" character encountered ...
SCHOOL'S OUT LAUSD PLANS TO GUT EDUCATION FOR OLDER ADULTS TO EASE THE BUDGET CRISIS.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... Byline: Tony Castro, Staff Writer As education in Los Angeles is slashed to the bone, even those who are long past their school days are feeling the pain. Senior citizens are fighting budget cuts proposed by the Los Angeles Unified School District that could gut ...
WAGNER SERIES SPLITS COMMUNITY CONTROVERSY: CRITICS OF RING FESTIVAL LA POINT TO COMPOSER'S ANTI-SEMITISM.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... Byline: Troy Anderson, Staff Writer A citywide opera festival touted as the most significant cultural event in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympics has sparked protests by Jewish leaders because of plans to showcase the works of German composer Richard Wagner, whose anti-Semitic ...
SMART SPENDER $5 GIFTS FOR YOUR MOM.(Business)
May 03, 2009 ... Byline: SANDRA BARRERA The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is offering specials through Saturday at its Scholarship Store that would make perfect gifts for mom. There're gifts starting at $2, and $5 clothing designs will be modeled 11 a.m. to 2 p.m ....
Oakridge homeowners allowed to return BURN: Those with houses still intact after fire can come back on Monday.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... Byline: Kevin Modesti, Staff Writer SYLMAR - Betty Glassman steered slowly through the empty streets of the Oakridge Mobile Home Park on Saturday, past the concrete and brick scraps of nearly 500 lost homes, and parked next to one of 101 luckier structures. She got ...
BIG SUNDAY A BIG DRAW COMMUNITY-SERVICE EVENT GIVES SOME SINGLES CHANCE TO CONNECT Community-service event gives some singles chance to connect.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... Byline: Kevin Modesti, Staff Writer NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Few would come right out and say it, but volunteers at some of the "Big Sunday" community-service events across Southern California this weekend were attracted by more than the basic human urge to aid the less fortunate. ...
SUNDAY ROUNDUP.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... "Boys Home of the West" open house Rancho San Antonio guided tours, live music and a car exhibit by the Classic Chevy Car Club, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. Free admission and parking. 818-882-6400, Ext. 110. St. Francis de Sales School Fair ...
CALABASAS.(News)
May 03, 2009 ... Comic booked in abuse case Comedian Robert Schimmel was arrested Saturday at his home on suspicion of assaulting his wife, sheriff's deputies said. Deputies from the sheriff's Malibu/Lost Hills Station were sent to Cielo Circle in Calabasas at 12:30 a.m., because of ...