AM Headlines: Spector's 148-Page Appeal
A glance at this morning's headlines around LA
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July 11, 2007: Music producer Phil Spector sits during his murder trial in Superior Court in Los Angeles. Spector, 67, is accused of murdering 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson in February 2003, hours after meeting her at a Hollywood nightclub.
Let's Make a Deal: A supergraphics firm says it has a proposal for LA -- settle a lawsuit over existing signs, they'll cough up $12.5m to help save the peak near the Hollywood sign. Full Story
Spector's Attorneys Appeal: Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct. Rolling Stone
Rescued Woman Remains in Critical Condition: A 24-year-old woman remained in critical condition Friday, one day after she crashed her sport utility vehicle off a bridge into the Los Angeles River in Long Beach. The woman was rescued after about 30 minutes under water. Full Story
Attorney, Chiropractor Arrest in Auto Insurance Scam: The allegations involve staged crashes that led to losses of about $550,000. Daily News
Starving Sea Lions: Marine mammal experts say dozens of hungry and sick sea lion pups have washed up on Southern California beaches this winter and many have died at rescue centers. OC Register
He's Running: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announces his bid for lieutenant governor. Full Story
Search for More Alcala Victims: Huntington Beach police say they are receiving some calls from the public after releasing more than 100 photos apparently taken by convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala in the 1970s, but tip gathering has been hampered by phone problems at police headquarters. OC Register
Deadline Day for Election: Today is the deadline to file to run for most state and local offices in the June 8 primary.
Mayor to Propose DWP Hike: The hike would add about $2 per month for 55 percent of customers. KFWB
Zenyatta Runs Tomorrow: She's back at Santa Anita. ESPN
Protesting Whale Meat: A protest is planned for Friday outside a Santa Moncia restaurant accused of serving Sei whale meat. Full Story
Visa Problems Keep Dodger Out of Camp: A Venezuelan newspaper reports that Dodger reliever Ronald Belisario missed three appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. ESPN Los Angeles
One Down, Three to Go: UCLA advances with a win in the Pac-10 Tournament. Full Story
