Archive for August 19th, 2012

News

Expo Line construction to Santa Monica begins Monday

Construction for the Metro's Expo Line extension to Santa Monica rolls along with re-striping as crews prepare to build a second rail bridge over National Blvd.
Cast member Randy Couture arrives at the

'The Expendables 2' tops box office with $28.8m

A couple of action movies battled for the box office top spot this weekend, as the second-highest grossing film of the year dropped to number six.

In weak economy, college grads 'surge' into military

Since the recession began, the number of college graduates joining the armed forces has risen — including some who never imagined themselves in uniform.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Makes A Statement At The Ecuadorian Embassy

Wikileaks' Assange assails US 'witch hunt'

The WikiLeaks founder told the U.S. to end a "witch hunt" against his website, from a balcony of Ecuador's embassy.

Update: Flash flood watch ends, chance of thunderstorm looms

Warnings of flash flooding in the inland areas of Southern California have passed, but the lingering heat wave threatens thunderstorms.

Larry Grant, annual King Day parade founder, dies

In the last 26 years, more than a million people have watched the Kingdom Day parade Larry Grant established in South L.A.

Grand theft Gran Turismo: Maserati stolen from Downtown dealer

What's the easiest way to steal a $75,000 exotic sports car? Walk into a dealership and simply ask for the keys.

Blogs

Harry Shearer

Dr. John, Jane Lynch and more join Harry Shearer for "Hint"

Voice all-star Harry Shearer brings in other all-star voices on new album of satire and more - Dr. John, Jamie Cullum and Jane Lynch among those sharing the fun

Programs

Brand & Martínez

Cyclists, joggers and sled dogs? Urban mushing hits the trails in OC

When you think of dog sledding you probably imagine a winter activity. We did too - until we heard about urban mushing. KPCC's Mary Plummer grew up dog mushing in Alaska. So we sent her out to investigate.

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