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Weekly archive
February 8 - February 14, 2015
February 8 - February 14, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 14
"I don’t think the chamber had seen such a large crowd since the city considered banning lap dances." Heh.
Friday, Feb. 13
Best known for "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," Owens was an LA radio fixture first. "One of the most famous broadcasters in Los Angeles radio history," says LA Radio's Don Barrett.
KTLA just announced that Stan Chambers died this morning at his home in Holmby Hills. He did 22,000 stories in 63 years at Channel 5. Obits and tributes inside.
Plus: Molina and Huizar debate. California's aging voters. LA's non-voters. And more.
Thursday, Feb. 12
"He was the finest media reporter of his generation," executive editor Dean Baquet said in his email to the staff. Carr was 58.
Sometimes the choices newspaper editorial boards make are not fully predictable. Here are the latest in a few races.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
New president for KABC-TV. Johnson Publications selling off photos. Los Angeles Magazine gets more vintage. Plus more.
"While Ethan has apologized for regrettable and insensitive comments, they do not reflect the views of Governor Bush or his organization and it is appropriate for him to step aside."
She has her first local campaign fundraiser for the Senate race tonight in Bel Air. Plus: Gavin Newsom forms 2018 committee.
Kraska is now the sports director at CBS 8 in San Diego. He was wounded outside his home.
Move has been in the works for awhile, he says. Amy Scattergood slides up to food editor.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
"This was wrong and completely inappropriate for someone in Brian’s position,” the president of NBC News informs the staff.
"He is a comic genius, generous with his time and talent, and will always be a part of the Comedy Central family," says the channel's president.
LA's overpaid City Council. More suspicious DWP bills. Politics and media notes. Hollyhock House. and more.
Monday, Feb. 9
The embodiment of a mensch, said Mayor Eric Garcetti. The Daily News photo gallery includes Orlov's longtime Rolodex.
The award-winning former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times died Sunday night at home in the Hollywood Hills. Her husband, UC Irvine law professor Henry Weinstein, says that services are pending.
If you need another clear marker that BuzzFeed is a news operation with reach and not just a website with lists, this is a pretty good one.
Journalist or team selected will spend a year reporting on LA's most vulnerable populations. Deadline to apply approaches. Radio experience not required.
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