AM Headlines: They Noticed Our Crisis
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Undercover Icon: Don't be surprised if the Hollywood sign looks different Thursday. Full Story
This Can't Be Good: LA's budget crisis has caught the attention of credit rating agencies. Full Story
Early Release Confusion: Confusion reigns after a law that allows early releases at state prisons takes effect. OC Register
Let's Toke a Minute to Think: Long Beach holds off on a marijuana dispensary vote. Press-Telegram
$10M Fine for Skid Row Scam: Authorities say a downtown resident and his partner from the Westside scammed Skid Row residents. LA Beez
OC Beach Houses Make Cool List: Three of the state's coolest beach houses -- that's cool, according to Top Ten Real Estate -- are in Orange County. OC Weekly
Former Shot-Caller Talks: Testimony in LA County Superior Court offers a former shot-caller's offers a first-hand account. LA Times
500 Hillside Homes Ordered Evacuated: Evacuation warnings are ordered for 500 homes as another storm looms. Pasadena Star-News
Mute Button, Moot Point: The DA launches an inquiry into complaints about the Carson mayor's use of the mute button. Full Story
Stay Off His Lawn: A homeowner opens fire on two would-be burglars. SGVTribune
Mayor, Council to Meet on Budget: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will urge the City Council today to take new deficit-reduction measures, including leasing out city parking structures and tapping funds over which council members have discretionary control.
