Afternoon news and notes (mostly media)

The LA Times released its schedule of panels for the Festival of Books April 21-22 at USC. The paper is offering discounted panel passes to online subscribers.
The Daily News has an opening posted for a general assignment reporter who will also cover some politics and crime.
The City of Malibu is officially "disappointed by the confusing and contradictory messages given to the media and public" about the natural death of a restaurant kitchen staffer that was initially called a shooting. Also, the county health department is now involved.
The West Hollywood City Council passed a resolution condemning the new Bravo reality show “The Shahs of Sunset” for perpetuating negative stereotypes about Iranian-Americans.
Warren Olney talked with California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye regarding budget cuts on tonight's "Which Way, LA?" on KCRW.
The Dodgers and Metro will once again run the Dodger Stadium Express bus service from Union Station to Dodger Stadium this season. Service begins April 3.
Wonkette editor Rebecca Schoenkopf's mom reveals the pleasantries she exchanged with President Obama today in Oklahoma. Birth certificiates and Hawaii came up. Wonkette
The Argonaut, the weekly newspaper in the Marina Del Rey area, announced it was acquired by Southland Publishing.
Cal State Northridge named Dianne F. Harrison as its fifth president.
Blackboard Eats announced a $25 optional membership program.