Archive for November 18th, 2012

LAPD officer lied about using Taser on handcuffed woman

Local | 11:17am | AP

Officer Jorge Santander fired the Taser without warning and joked to three fellow policeman about it. The four may be fired, officials say.

Pasadena police helicopter crash investigation underway

Local | 10:30am | KPCC & wires

The National Transportation Board is amid an investigation after two choppers clipped each other in flight, leaving six injured.

Children's Hospital LA sucks up Twilight fan blood donations

Local | 10:29am | By Wendy Lee

Twilight fans donated blood to Children's Hospital Los Angeles before watching the epic finale. The hospital said the drive helped them reach younger donors.

Union to hold protest at LAX on Wednesday

Money | 10:15am | By Wendy Lee

A union representing Los Angeles International Airport workers said it plans to hold a protest on Thanksgiving eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year.