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Arianna Spiglanin

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:12:15 -0700

Preschooler Arianna Spiglanin was adopted from an Armenian orphanage by Lauren and Tom Spiglanin of Rancho Palos Verdes. The couple later learned she has cerebral palsy and is committed to a combination of therapies to help with her development.

Mis Amigos bar for Gardena OIS story

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:41:20 -0700

Mis Amigos bar for Gardena OIS story. Video by reporter Brian Charles.

Tribute to Ricardo Diaz-Zeferino, Gardena OIS victim

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:29:03 -0700

Tribute to Ricardo Diaz-Zeferino, Gardena OIS victim

How tornadoes work

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:38:32 -0700

Learn how tornadoes form and what makes them so deadly.

2013 Daily Breeze Successful Aging Expo

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:21:33 -0700

2013 Daily Breeze Successful Aging Expo

Infant deaths - Deanne Tilton Durfee

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:02:30 -0700

Deanne Tilton Durfee, executive director, Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN), talking about sleep-related infant death.

Infant deaths - Denise Bertone

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:02:21 -0700

Denise Bertone, investigator with the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, talking about infant deaths.

Infant deaths - Eviana Magee

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:02:12 -0700

The video is of Eviana Magee, a 26-year-old Los Angeles woman whose child died in a sleep related incident in 2009.

Heavy weight: New York boxer fights in honor of fallen friend

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:05:17 -0700

In Brooklyn's toughest neighborhoods, trouble knows where to find you even if you aren't looking for it.

FBI reveals two Boston Marathon bombing suspects

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:59:33 -0700

FBI releases photos, videos of two Boston Marathon bombing suspects Thursday evening.

FBI releases video of Boston bombings suspect

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:37:31 -0700

FBI released video of Boston Marathon bombings suspects Thursday evening.

Residents speak out after Boston Marathon bombing

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:43:25 -0700

Thousands of people lined the streets in Boston Thursday morning to attend an interfaith vigil with President Obama and to come together in solidarity.

Dogs comfort residents after Boston Marathon bombings

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:41:30 -0700

Dog owners bring their cuddly pets to Boston Commons Wednesday afternoon to comfort residents after the Boston Marathon bombings. (April 18)

Snakes at West Torrance Little League

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:18:25 -0700

Somebody dumped snakes into the hillside around the West Torrance Little League fields. Animal control people have found five or six, but there might be more.

Explainer: Pressure Cooker Bomb

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:22:26 -0700

This animation depicts the site of the second explosion and provides details on the possible construction of one of the bombs used during the Boston Marathon bombing.

Boston Marathon runners return to receive their medals

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:40:07 -0700

Less than 24 hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, taking three lives and causing incredible injuries, some runners returned to the race site Tuesday to receive their medals and find support.

Strong winds, surf pound Southern California

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:18:29 -0700

High winds rolled through Los Angeles Monday morning causing large surf at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. Video by Chuck Bennett Staff Photographer

Good Samaritan who intervened in assault lucky to be alive

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:27:36 -0700

Matthew Covington describes how he is doing after being run down by a car in Hawthorne on Saturday when he came to a woman's aid in the street.

Siera Thompson- Daily Breeze Player of the Year

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:19 -0700

Siera Thompson- Daily Breeze Player of the Year

Dodger Stadium crews prepare for opening day

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:13:55 -0700

See enhancments to Dodger Stadium signs, play area, field and team batting - training facility before opening day.

Skateboarders Shred San Pedro

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:49:42 -0700

Skateboarders descended on Gaffey Street for the San Pedro Shred: Festival of Skate.

GardenarobberyView1

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:43:04 -0700

Two men rob The UPS Store in Gardena on March 4.

GardenarobberyView2

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:42:30 -0700

A second view of the robbery at The UPS Store in Gardena on March 4.

Supreme Court hears same-sex marriage debate

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:56:48 -0700

U.S. Supreme Court Debates Defense of Marriage Act The United States Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

37 Annual Toyota Pro / Celebrity Practice At Willow Springs

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:17:08 -0700

37 Annual Toyota Pro / Celebrity Practice At Willow Springs

2013 L.A. Marathon Finishers

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:22:12 -0700

2013 L.A. Marathon Finishers

2013 LA Marathon

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:22:10 -0700

Time-lapse photography of the 2013 LA Marathon

CAPUTO: No downside for Oakland University hosting NCAAs

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:41:45 -0700

Hosting duties for the NCAA tournament's second- and third-rounds is great for Oakland University, says columnist Pat Caputo. Pat Caputo of The Oakland Press

Queen Mary meets Queen Elizabeth

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:56:56 -0700

Queen Mary meets Queen Elizabeth

Olivia Delgado's story

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:57:33 -0700

Olivia Delgado has a form of leukodystrophy, a condition that eats away at her brain matter, so rare that she may, in fact, be the only person in the world who suffers from it.

Coast Guard rescues 5 but 1 dies in boat accident off San Clemente Island

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:28:06 -0800

In helicopter video, the U.S. Coast Guard rescues 5 but 1 dies in a boat accident off San Clemente Island during a race between San Pedro and San Diego.

Wienerschnitzel burglary suspects

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:54:03 -0800

At a San Pedro Wienerschnitzel restaurant, a burglar is seen hurling a rock to break the drive-through window and becomes frustrated when he cannot squeeze his body through the tiny window to get inside.

President Obama, congressional leaders unveil statue of Rosa Parks

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:56:10 -0800

Feb. 27, 2013: President Barack Obama and congressional leaders unveil bronze statue of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

Inside a PAN AM 747

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:09:55 -0800

Tour Anthony Toth's recreated Pan Am 747 at his City of Industry warehouse.

U.S. House Rep Gary Miller confronts labor action at his Rancho Cucamonga office

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:59:43 -0800

A "Fiscal Cliff" action by labor union members was held on Feb. 20, just outside U.S. House Rep. Gary Miller's Rancho Cucamonga office.

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck holds a press conference with officers who were targeted by Dorner

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:27:59 -0800

LAPD Sergeant Emada Tingirides and her husband, LAPD Captain Phil Tingirides talk about their ordeal as they were targeted by Dorner. Video by David Crane/Staff Photographer

Eggdrop contest

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:17:34 -0800

Teams of middle-school students and employees at Northrop Grumman create devices to drop an egg from 40 feet without breaking it. It's all part of National Engineering Week.

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown recounts terrifying crash

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:05:09 -0800

After crossing the finish line ahead of Dave Grubnic .3.848 to 4.976, Antron Brown's engine in his Don Schumacher Racing dragster exploded, shredding the rear wheels.

Funeral for Riverside Police Officer Michael Crain

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:53:53 -0800

The funeral service for Riverside Police Officer Michael Crain, who was allegedly killed by homicide suspect Christopher Dorner, was held at Grove Community Church in Riverside on Feb. 13. Video by Neil Nisperos @RanchoNow on Twitter.

Manhunt for fugitive ex-cop Dorner continues in San Bernardino Mountains

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:55:23 -0800

Manhunt for fugitive ex-cop Dorner continues in San Bernardino Mountains

Search of Dorner's Mother's home

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:07:31 -0800

Press conference outside Christopher Dorner's mother's home

San Bernardino sheriff: No new evidence found in Big Bear

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:41:52 -0800

San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon said no new evidence found in Big Bear.

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck on manhunt for Christopher Dorner

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:50:38 -0800

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck Thursday detailed the double homicide and killing of a Riverside police officer.

Video - Scene of officer-Involved shooting in Torrance

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:37:12 -0800

Authorities on scene of officer-involved shooting in Torrance in the 19500 block of Redbeam Avenue.

Harbaugh parents discuss family's 49ers-Ravens connections

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:22:31 -0800

Jack and Jackie Harbaugh during a press conference at the media center in New Orleans, La. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Staff)

49ers Starting Quarterback Colin Kaepernick

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:13:47 -0800

San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) listens to a question during a press conference at the New Orleans Marriot in New Orleans, La. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Staff)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:11:03 -0800

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh responds to a question during a press conference at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, La. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Staff)

The Fan

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:35:54 -0800

Adam Allgrove isn't your average San Francisco 49ers fan. The California man, who works as a butcher during the week, transforms into a Niners superfan for games. (Kevin Johnson/Sentinel)

Shaun White at X Games Aspen 2013

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:25:10 -0800

Shaun White speaks about his motivation during the first press conference at X Games Aspen 2013 on January 23, 2013 at Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen.

X Games Aspen Medalists Colten and Caleb Moore

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:20:54 -0800

Colten and Caleb Moore discuss the transition from riding quads to snowmobiles, injuries, and what they expect while competing in the X Games Aspen 2013. Both brothers compete on Thursday evening in the Snowmobile Freestyle event.

President Obama and the First Lady at the Inaugural Ball

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:43:20 -0800

President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama dancing at the Inaugural Ball.

Sights and Sounds from Barack Obama's Second Inauguration

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:57:59 -0800

Sights and sounds from Barack Obama's second inauguration.

One man shot, another stabbed during brawl at Alpine Village Center

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:39:39 -0800

One man was shot to death and another was stabbed by separate assailants during a brawl that erupted early Sunday outside a punk-rock concert in Alpine Village near Torrance.

President Obama Aging Month By Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:50:57 -0800

Scientists disagree whether being president makes you age faster. Some say that the increased stress can accelerate aging, while others argue that presidents have advantages that offset the risks. Whatever the truth is, being president certainly makes you look like you're aging faster. Here's a photo essay showing how President Barack Obama has gotten grayer and a little less youthful-looking over the past four years. (January 17, 2013)

Ryland Dreibelbis, 2012 Daily Breeze Runner of the Year

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:21:40 -0800

Ryland Dreibelbis, 2012 Daily Breeze Runner of the Year

Kayla Ferron, Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:46:22 -0800

Kayla Ferron of Redondo Union High School is named Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year by the Daily Breeze.

James Robinson, Boys Water Polo Player of the Year

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:32:02 -0800

James Robinson of Palos Verdes High School named Daily Breeze Boys Water Polo Player of the Year.

Narbonne defensive end Paulo Lepua, 2012 Defensive Player of the Year

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:31:29 -0800

Paulo Lepua was the Sultan of sacks, leading an aggressive and lockdown defense that helped Narbonne reach new heights.

Narbonne quarterback Troy Williams, 2012 Offensive Player of the Year

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:43:31 -0800

Narbonne quarterback Troy Williams didn't quite put up the same numbers he did as a junior but that just made his selfless play more impressive.

Airlines keep produce cool for shipping

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:46:17 -0800

For companies shipping fruits and vegetables to high-end markets in Eutope and Asia and the Middle East, one rule supercedes the others: never breaknthe cold chain.

Teens stabbed at South Bay Galleria

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:03:46 -0800

Detectives continued working Sunday to try to figure out why two teenagers were stabbed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach, but were finding no immediate answers.

LAUSD Honor Band puts it all together for Rose Parade

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:22:30 -0800

12/28/2012 - The sounds of the brass and drums soared over Chavez Ravine on Friday as the columns of student musicians, their sneaker- clad feet churning, marched up and down the rolling hills of the Dodger Stadium parking lots.

Granada Hills High Marching Band plays at Candle Light Lane

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:14:36 -0800

The Granada Hills High School Marching Band plays at a house on Candle Light Lane in Woodland Hills. (Video by Michael Owen Baker/Staff Photographer)

Mattel Brings Snow Day to Hawthorne School

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:19:05 -0800

Mattel Brings Snow Day to Washington Elementary in Hawthorne

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2012

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:19:24 -0800

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade 2012

UCLA celebrates football win over USC

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:47:49 -0800

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley and the rest of the Bruins celebrate their win over USC on Nov. 17, 2012. (Video by Jill Painter)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during unveiling of statue

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:08:00 -0800

Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks following the unveiling of his statue at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on not getting a statue earlier

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:07:59 -0800

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses his anger about not getting a statue.

Celebrities and former Lakers at the unveiling of Kareem's statue

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:02:53 -0800

Celebrities and former Lakers attend the unveiling of a statue of legendary Lakers center Kareem Abdul Jabbar at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Lakers introduce new coach Mike D'Antoni

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:45:13 -0800

Lakers introduced new Coach Mike D’Antoni in a news conference Thursday at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, where the team trains.

Remembering John Bogert

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:38:36 -0700

Daily Breeze columnist John Bogert was remembered by friends, colleagues and family Sunday at a public memorial service at El Camino College.

UFC fighter Michael Bisping - Part 1 of 2

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:00:27 -0700

UFC Middleweight Michael Bisping talks about England and living in Orange County. (Video by Michael Owen Baker, interview by Brian Martin / Los Angeles Daily News)

Neighbors of man believed to be behind anit-Muslim film react

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:36:12 -0700

CERRITOS - The man believed to be behind an anti-Muslim film that sparked outrage in the Middle East lives in an upper-middle-class home on a cul de sac in Cerritos, where he shot footage for at least part of the film.

Behind the scenes tour of the USS Iowa

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:03:20 -0700

Over the next several years, the USS Iowa will have more locations open to the public as crews get them ready for tours.

Councilman wants green wall to block truck traffic

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:56:26 -0700

Long Beach City Councilman James Johnson talks about trying to get a mulch barrier, or green wall, built along the Terminal Island Freeway to help shield neighborhoods in his district from truck traffic.

Coach Jim Mora on UCLA's season-opening win at Rice

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:22:16 -0700

Coach Jim Mora discusses UCLA's season-opening 49-24 win at Rice on Aug. 30, 2012. (Video by Jill Painter/Staff Writer)

Freshman QB Brett Hundley on UCLA's 49-24 win over Rice

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:22:06 -0700

UCLA freshman quarterback Brett Hundley talks about his team's 49-24 win over Rice in Houston on Aug. 30, 2012. (Video by Jill Painter/Staff Writer)

Berth 55 Seafoods battles Relocation Plans

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:38:50 -0700

Berth 55 Seafoods battles Relocation Plans

Hero 2 Hired visits the Southland

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:05:33 -0700

8/28/2012 -- A one-of-a-kind vehicle created to help bring career tools to service members and their families will be at locations in Long Beach, Los Angeles and El Segundo this week.

Tour of new John McKay Center at USC

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:22:14 -0700

Jill Painter tours the $70 million John McKay Center at USC. The center houses the campus football facilities including weights, administrative offices health and the latest computer equipment.

Manhattan Beach cigar store robbery surveillance video.

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:25:49 -0700

Manhattan Beach cigar store robbery surveillance video.

Farewell to Mark Thompson of KLOS' Mark & Brian

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:26:07 -0700

KLOS celebrated the 25th anniversary of the "Mark & Brian" show on Aug. 15, 2012, at the House of Blues. The party doubled as a farewell to co-host Mark Thompson, who will retire after the show set to air on Aug. 17.

Renovating the Rose Bowl

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:31:13 -0700

Crews work on upgrades of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

San Pedro: Pelicans released into the wild

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:04:34 -0700

Twelve brown pelicans were released back into the wild Thursday at Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro after they were rehabilitated by International Bird Rescue. Two of the pelicans take off right out of the cage.

New Dodgers outfielder Shane Victorino meets the media at Dodger Stadium

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:02:28 -0700

New Dodgers outfielder Shane Victorino talks to reporters Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 at Dodger Stadium. (Video by Vincent Bonsignore/Staff Writer)

Stanley Cup visit to Redondo Beach Cafe

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:13:10 -0700

July 25, 2012 -- Stanley Cup visit to Redondo Beach Cafe. Video By Tom Hoffarth, edited by Robert Meeks.

Daily News Pac-12 Media Day recap

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:59:55 -0700

Daily News writers Jill Painter, Jon Gold and Scott Wolf talk about Pac-12 media day Tuesday

USC football at Pac-12 media day

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:36:40 -0700

USC football coach Lane Kiffin and quarterback Matt Barkley talk about the upcoming season

Hawthorne 7-22-12 7-Eleven Robbery

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:04:29 -0700

Hawthorne 7-22-12 7-Eleven Robbery

Aurora police chief update on theater shooting

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:16:29 -0700

Police chief Dan Oates' update on the Aurora theater shooting.

Police search for evidence in Aurora shooting

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:50:50 -0700

Denver Post reporter Kurtis Lee reports live from Gateway High School about the Aurora shooting and the search for evidence at his apartment.

12 killed, 50 wounded in Aurora theater shooting

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:56:24 -0700

12 were killed and dozens wounded in a shooting at a theater in Aurora, Colorado during a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises."

American Idol 2012 Tour

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:53:53 -0700

Contestants prepare for their tour which will bring them to Los Angeles in July 2012.

Barricaded Suspect in Long Beach

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:52:10 -0700

Barricaded Suspect in Long Beach

Married couple sings in L.A. Opera's 'La Boheme'

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:34:07 -0700

Real-life married couple Stephen Costello and Ailyn Perez, who play Rodolfo and Mimi in L.A. Opera's production of 'La Boheme,' sing 'soave fanciulla' duet, and Janai Brugger, who plays Musetta sings 'Quando m'en vo' known as 'Musetta's Waltz.'

Puppies Phoenix and Natalie survive severe burns

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:34:03 -0700

Dachshund mix Phoenix and pit-bull mix Natalia have been undergoing treatment at the Pet Emergency Clinics and Specialty Hospital in Thousand Oaks with help from the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital.

UFC Fighter Chael Sonnen

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:33:56 -0700

Chael Sonnen, who dominated UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva of Redondo Beach for 4 and a half rounds in their first fight, only to lose in a late and shocking submission, is fighting in a rematch for the title on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas.

Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten on his hopes for the team

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:13:02 -0700

New Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten talks about his hopes for the team and how he likes to meet with fans and is always looking to create the best experience possible for those who come to Dodger Stadium.

Dodger CEO Stan Kasten on his championship ring

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:11:33 -0700

The new Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten has quite a ring on his finger. It's an Atlanta Braves championship ring, and he talks about what it means to him and how the Dodgers are seeking a ring of their own.

Elementary School Marching Band

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:35:19 -0700

William Green Elementary's Marching Band