The city council in Lynwood refused to certify petitions for a recall election against four of its members, then replaced the city clerk who tried to follow the law. Now the sheriff has the petitions and it's all going to court. LAT

The Times says that the mayor would get the school board to allow him to "control" some schools around Roosevelt High. LAT Plus, thumbnail bios of the incoming school board. And new board member Richard Vladovic tells the Daily Breeze "it's going to get nasty."

The grocer accused of racketeering faces serious charges and should stay in jail, the judge says. LAT

The Census Bureau wants to stop singling out the San Fernando Valley. DN, LAT

But Brian Gossh, who was off duty, said he doesn't drink and was cleared by a breathalyzer test. DN

Baseball blogger (and LAPL librarian) Bob Timmermann has a piece on the National League West at SI.com, pinch-hitting for Jon Weisman.