L.A. Times - California | Local News

California nursing board's executive officer resigns

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Ruth Ann Terry had held the post nearly 16 years. As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vows to overhaul the disciplinary process for wayward nurses, he faces significant obstacles, some of his own making.

The longtime executive officer of the embattled California Board of Registered Nursing resigned Tuesday, ensuring almost entirely new leadership for the agency as it strives to revamp its oversight of hundreds of thousands of caregivers.

Episcopal leaders vote to lift ban on gay bishops

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The church may move to sanction blessings for same-sex couples as well, further alienating conservative parishes.

The Episcopal Church, casting aside warnings about further alienating conservatives within its ranks, on Tuesday lifted a de facto ban on the ordination of gay bishops and is continuing to weigh a measure that would sanction blessings for same-sex couples.

Drumming up support for community arts

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Activists work to find ways to save youths through art.

It's nasty hot at the corner of Avenue 61 and Figueroa.

California could lose a House seat after 2010 census

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:06:00 -0700

Experts think the size of the state's delegation will probably remain unchanged, but even that would break a historical pattern. The population is growing at a slower pace than in some other states.

Here's yet another result of the bad economy: California's congressional delegation is unlikely to grow and could even lose a seat after next year's census for the first time since stagecoach days.

L.A. Unified delays bids on schools

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Plan to let district, charters and other groups compete for new facilities draws union opposition.

Faced with unrelenting union opposition, the Los Angeles Board of Education put on hold Tuesday a proposal that would have allowed charter operators and other outside groups to bid for control of 50 new schools scheduled to open over the next four years.

Part of Van Nuys will get new name

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The City Council votes 10-2 to allow about 1,800 homes to join upscale Sherman Oaks.

The Los Angeles City Council agreed Tuesday to redraw neighborhood boundaries to allow an area of about 1,800 homes in Van Nuys to join the more upscale community of Sherman Oaks.

Coroner's investigator visits Jackson's dermatologist's office to get more records

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:39:00 -0700

An official says Dr. Arnold Klein failed to turn over records he'd promised to provide. The physician's attorney says his client has been 'fully cooperating' with a subpoena.

As the paparazzi trailed his movements, a top Los Angeles County coroner's investigator probing the death of Michael Jackson went to the pop star's longtime dermatologist's office Tuesday to collect additional medical records.

California's legislative leaders say budget agreement is near

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

They have reportedly resolved differences over education cuts. But the governor's office says difficult decisions have yet to be made.

Legislative leaders emerged from late-night budget negotiations Tuesday to announce they were closing in on a final agreement on how to address the state's $26.3-billion deficit.

Supervisors get tough on L.A. County contractors over back property taxes

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

After a sampling revealed 'a large number' who owe taxes, the board approves a law requiring potential contractors to certify that they aren't overdue. The law does not affect current contractors.

Los Angeles County officials are cracking down on potential county contractors with overdue property tax bills.

CALIFORNIA LOTTERY RESULTS

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700