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Montana man dies in Yosemite climbing accident
A Montana man died in a rock climbing accident as he tried to climb to the top of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, authorities said. Mason Robison, 38, of Columbia Falls, Mont., was killed after a rock dislodged and severed his rope as he and a partner were about ...
Workers start 2-day strike at UC hospitals
University of California medical center workers began a two-day strike Tuesday that could involve thousands of employees and prompted postponement of some surgeries. The union representing some 13,000 hospital pharmacists, nursing assistants, operating room scrubs and other health care workers began the walkout at 4 a.m. Tuesday at medical facilities ...
Los Angeles picks mayor after low-drama campaign
Los Angeles is about to elect its next mayor. Most residents probably won't notice. A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1 after two up-and-down ...
Voters Could Elect LA's First Female Mayor
Los Angeles voters go to the polls on Tuesday, and they could make history by electing the city's first female mayor. The runoff election pits City Controller Wendy Greuel against City Councilman Eric Garcetti. (May 21)
Voters to decide pot shop issue in Los Angeles
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide how Los Angeles should regulate medical marijuana storefronts that have cropped up over the past several years. The three measures are aimed at providing the legal framework for an industry that has flourished. Local lawmakers have sought to balance the need ...
Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker
On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker. On top of that, manager Davey Johnson said that right fielder Jayson Werth is still a couple of weeks from coming ...
Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand
Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing. The right-hander broke his throwing hand chasing an inside fastball after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat ...
Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2
At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever. Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start, tying his career high, and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against rookie Shelby Miller and the NL ...
Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks
Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals. Vogelsong broke two bones along his pinkie and dislocated a knuckle in the same area when he fouled off a pitch in the fifth inning Monday night. He is scheduled for surgery Tuesday and expected ...
Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74. Manzarek died Monday in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family, ...
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