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    May 17, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Southern California housing data signal turnaround

    Southern California's housing market showed signs of turning the corner in April as foreclosures made up the smallest share of sales in four years and the region's median home price increased for the first time since late 2010.
    Southern California's housing market showed signs of turning the corner in April as foreclosures made up the smallest share of sales in four years and the region's median home price increased for the first time since late 2010. Among other evidence of...

    Tags: Homes, Politics, Real Estate Sellers, Inventories, Services and Shopping

    2. May 14, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Trayvon Martin case: Workers donate 34 weeks off to Martin's mom

    Sybrina Fulton, mother of  slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, has received 34 weeks worth of donated time off from fellow Miami-Dade County government employees, allowing her to be paid while taking time off from work to deal with issues surrounding the racially charged murder case. Yolanda Knight Evans, Martin’s aunt, has received nine weeks of donated time, according to documents released by the county.
    Sybrina Fulton, mother of  slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, has received 34 weeks worth of donated time off from fellow Miami-Dade County government employees, allowing her to be paid while taking time off from work to deal with issues surrounding...

    Tags: Politics, Lawyers, Racism, Justice System, Murder

    3. May 11, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Obama touts refinancing program, presses Congress to do more

    RENO -- Although the announcement on same-sex marriage became the focus the week after President Obama officially kicked off his reelection campaign, his trip to Nevada was a reminder of the pocketbook issues that are more likely to swing voter attitudes. 
    RENO -- Although the announcement on same-sex marriage became the focus the week after President Obama officially kicked off his reelection campaign, his trip to Nevada was a reminder of the pocketbook issues that are more likely to swing voter attitudes....

    Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage, Career and Workplace, Natural Resources

    4. May 12, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. In Nevada, Obama touts his housing crisis efforts

    RENO — President Obama, standing with a middle-class couple he said has benefited from a refinancing plan he pushed last fall, sought to draw attention to his efforts to solve the housing crisis.
    RENO — President Obama, standing with a middle-class couple he said has benefited from a refinancing plan he pushed last fall, sought to draw attention to his efforts to solve the housing crisis. Although Obama's support for same-sex marriage...

    Tags: Republican Party, George Clooney, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage, Mortgages

    5. May 12, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Mortgage deal cash is divvied

    About half of the $410 million flowing into California's coffers from the national mortgage settlement with major banks will be pumped into the state's housing counselors and legal services agencies that help struggling homeowners.
    About half of the $410 million flowing into California's coffers from the national mortgage settlement with major banks will be pumped into the state's housing counselors and legal services agencies that help struggling homeowners. The funding is part of...

    Tags: Politics, Mortgages, Economy, Business and Finance, Interior Policy, Financial and Business Services

    6. Apr 17, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Southern California hailed as model of sustainability

    Southern California is no longer the Great Satan of suburban sprawl. Last month, the Census Bureau released a list of America's densest urban areas, and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranked first. New York-Newark was fifth.
    Southern California is no longer the Great Satan of suburban sprawl. Last month, the Census Bureau released a list of America's densest urban areas, and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranked first. New York-Newark was fifth. Nothing symbolizes the...

    Tags: Politics, Commuting, Travel, Interior Policy, Public Transportation

    7. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Helping homeless ex-cons

    In a few months, the Los Angeles County Housing Authority will begin allowing rent subsidies to be granted to homeless ex-convicts on parole or probation. The move is controversial, with some critics complaining that it rewards criminals, giving them special treatment and moving them to the front of the line for the limited and much-sought-after subsidies.
    In a few months, the Los Angeles County Housing Authority will begin allowing rent subsidies to be granted to homeless ex-convicts on parole or probation. The move is controversial, with some critics complaining that it rewards criminals, giving them...

    Tags: Politics, Prisons, Social Issues, Punishment, Homelessness

    8. Apr 22, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Festival of Books: DIYers, it's time to rise up!

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    In the panel titled “DIY Revolution” on Sunday, moderator Alissa Walker spoke with authors Erik Knutzen, Mark Frauenfelder and David Rees about conquering home projects....
    9. Apr 24, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Richard Alarcon accuses rival of 'insider trading'

    Democrats vying for the 39th Assembly District seat exchanged potshots Monday after one of them, L.A. City Councilman Richard Alarcon, held a news conference to charge that his rival had engaged in "insider trading" in securing a zero-interest city loan to buy a three-bedroom condominium.
    Democrats vying for the 39th Assembly District seat exchanged potshots Monday after one of them, L.A. City Councilman Richard Alarcon, held a news conference to charge that his rival had engaged in "insider trading" in securing a zero-interest city loan...

    Tags: Politics, Felipe Fuentes, Ethics, Condos, Values

    10. Mar 16, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Ex-Rutgers student faces 10 years or more for anti-gay hate crime

    Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi could face more than 10 years in prison following his conviction Friday for hate crimes, invasion of privacy, tampering with evidence, and a host of other charges related to his spying on his gay college roommate, Tyler Clementi, whose subsequent suicide sparked a national debate on bullying of gay youth.
    Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi could face more than 10 years in prison following his conviction Friday for hate crimes, invasion of privacy, tampering with evidence, and a host of other charges related to his spying on his gay college roommate,...

    Tags: Politics, Juvenile Delinquency, Justice System, Talk Shows (genre), Students

    11. Mar 19, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  11. Two brothers plead guilty in L.A. housing agency corruption case

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    Two brothers of a former Los Angeles Housing Authority official charged in an elaborate scheme to steer construction contracts to family-controlled companies plead guilty Monday. Bennett A. Taracena and Diego L. Taracena had earlier plead not guilty to...
    12. Mar 25, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Lancaster's Section 8 mistake

    For months, the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale have been the focus of complaints and a civil rights lawsuit alleging that city officials and city housing investigators harass minority residents on public housing assistance in an effort to drive them...

    Tags: Politics, Employment Opportunities, Social Issues, Public Housing, Interior Policy

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