Steve Barr gets Locke High, a late-night bill for Anschutz and more gang woes for the Valley. Plus a little imitation-cum-flattery from the New York Times.

Green Dot to get Locke High

Locke is one of the LAUSD's lowest performing high schools. Last night the mayor's new board majority voted to let Villaraigosa ally Steve Barr take control of the school next fall, over the objections of United Teachers Los Angeles. LAT, WitnessLA

Anschutz bill jammed through Legislature

The billionaire owner of Staples Center could be eligible for state housing bond funds under a bill sought by the Anschutz company and carried by Speaker Fabian Núñez in the final hours of the session in Sacramento. Affordable housing advocates are dismayed. LAT

Birmingham High gangs

The Valley school once known for celebrities and top scores is now the focus of gang shootings — possibly six since July. DN

Grand Avenue project moves ahead

Challenge by the owner of the Bonaventure hotel is shot down by the City Council. LAT

Food critics come into the open

More are letting their identities be known. LAT Food

Padres have a Peavy, the Dodgers just Loaiza

New Dodgers starter walks three in the first inning and allows three homers. Padres win 9-4 and pull farther ahead.

Imitation Flattery by the New York Times

I just noticed that the NYT's local news blog City Room also starts the day with a roundup called Morning Buzz. I'm sure the royalty check is just lost in the mail.