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Twenty-one percent of California voters now register without a party affiliation. Capitol Weekly
Rep. Maxine Waters, a foe of the plan to shift LAX's northernmost runway 260 feet closer to Westchester and Playa del Rey, has gone public with her unhappiness with Rep. Henry Waxman, who supports the runway relocation. LAT, Daily Breeze
The city of Riverside became the first entity to publicly rescind its reward offer for fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner, saying its $100,000 bounty won't be paid out because there was no arrest and conviction. LAT
Former mayor Richard Riordan endorsed Ron Galperin for city controller.
Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, Michael Cera and the other rebels saving Hollywood by going digital. Fast Company
The Los Angeles Times announced the program schedule for the upcoming Festival of Books April 20-21. Info
Former KNBC and KTTV news anchor John Beard, now in Buffalo, talks about being a morning show host there and returning to his role on "Arrested Development." Franklin Avenue
In the April issue of GQ, author Buzz Bissinger reveals an expensive addiction: buying high-end designer clothing. His obsession has cost him more than $600,000 in three years: "In the past few years, I've bought eighty-one leather jackets." GQ
Video from the 65th anniversary party for Hot Rod Magazine at the Wally Parks NHRA Museum & Pomona Fairplex. Vimeo
Former CIA Director David Patraeus will speak Tuesday night at USC's annual dinner for veterans and ROTC students, in his first public speech since resigning as head of the intelligence agency because of an extramarital affair. He apologizes based on an advance copy of the speech. NYT, LAT
MOCA announced Tuesday that it aims to build its endowment to $100 million and has commitments lifting the total above $60 million as the campaign begins. LAT
Alejandro Renteria, the father who died in a car crash in Acton despite his nine-year-old daughter walking two miles to get help, worked in the Homeboy Diner in City Hall. Homeboy Industries, CBS 2
Retired LAPD homicide detective Dan DeJarnette admitted in Hawaii to killing his wife, Yu, in 2006. LAT
The Los Angeles Kings and Galaxy championship teams will visit the White House this morning, with live streaming scheduled to begin at 10:35 Pacific time. Live stream link
