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United Commercial Bank Fails; Sold To East West Bancorp
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Another major California bank has been shut down. San Francisco-based United Commercial Bank was closed by regulators Friday night and immediately sold to Pasadena-based East West Bancorp. The "Los Angeles Times" reports ...
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Here are the latest stories making news at this hour: San Francisco-based United Commercial Bank was closed by regulators Friday night and immediately sold to Pasadena-based East West Bancorp. The Los Angeles ...
Michael Jackson's Father Wants Monthly Allowance
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Michael Jackson's father Joe wants the late singer's estate to help him cover his living expenses that exceed 20-thousand dollars a month. The "Los Angeles Times" reports that court documents filed Friday ...
Joe Francis Sentenced To Probation For Tax Evasion And Bribery
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A federal judge in Los Angeles has sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis to 301 days already served and a year of probation in his tax evasion and jail bribery case. ...
Paul Rodriguez Joins Governor At Water Bill Signing
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Comedian Paul Rodriguez joined the governor and legislators Friday in support of the 40-billion-dollar Water Infrastructure Improvement Project signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rodriguez stood out in the crowd and explained what ...
Los Angeles Votes To Ban Cat Declawing
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The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Friday to ban the controversial practice of declawing cats. Council members described it as unnecessary and animal cruelty. The vote comes despite the state Legislature's ...
Alleged Drunk Drive Charged With Hitting Police Car
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An alleged drunk driver accused of colliding with a police car, causing the patrol vehicle to lose control and hit another car, was arraigned today in Van Nuys. Silvio Ramirez was allegedly ...
Chief Designate Beck Gives Son A Special Badge
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LAPD Chief-Designate Charlie Beck gave his son a very special police badge today at a ceremony for recruits at the LAPD Academy. After an emotional speech, Beck presented his son, Martin, with ...
Governor Signs Water Bill For California
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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation today aimed at rebuilding California's water system. The governor said for decades the state's water infrastructure has been ignored. He said the system was designed for 18-million ...
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Murder Of Long Beach Student
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Two suspected gang members were charged as adults for the shooting death of a 16-year-old Melody Ross after the Wilson High School homecoming game last Friday night. The L.A. County District Attorney's ...