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LAPD officer struck by hit-and-run
Unidentified officer is believed to be in critical condition after being hurt near Evergreen Cemetery in Boyle Heights. NBC4
City electeds split on pay raise
Some will take the fourth raise in two years, some won't. "The real issue here is why are judges being paid so much?" said Councilman Dennis Zine, who plans to give his raise to charity. DN
Santa Anas are coming
At least the weather shift and winds will clear out the fog that spoiled early week travel plans, especially at Burbank. LAT, AP
Donda West's liposuction surgeon speaks
But Dr. Jan Adams doesn't say much, claiming that he knows what caused her death but won't say, and refusing to address the pre-existing condition that led other surgeons to turn down her request for cosmetic surgery. LAT
CBS news writers authorize strike
They have worked without a contract for, let's see, more than 2½ years. LAT
Occidental College president didn't like the job
Susan Westerberg Prager announces after 17 months that she will resign, saying she didn't bond with the trustees. LAT
Cirque du Soleil to moves into Kodak Theatre
The Hollywood and Highland venue will be a permanent home for a branch of the show, which once appeared in a tent in Downtown. LAT
Congressman's grandchildren missing
Three boys whose grandfather is Rep. Gary Miller, R-Diamond Bar, may have been kidnapped by their mother. SGV Tribune
Dan Walters on Unruh book
Very readable, but the columnist wanted more analysis. SacBee