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Ban on plastic bags at L.A. markets is approved

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation Wednesday to adopt a ban on plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines, handing a major victory to clean-water advocates who sought to reduce the amount of trash clogging landfills, the region's waterways and the ocean.
Robert Stanton Reporter, Houston Chronicle @bobby_stanton
RT @chronsciguy: Los Angeles, by a 13-1 vote, becomes the largest U.S. city to ban plastic bags. Houston next? Umm, no. http://t.co/l5g50S30
Mark Bittman Opinion Columnist and New York Times Magazine Food Columnist, New York Times @bittman
LA becomes biggest city in the country to ban plastic bags (h/t @billyball) http://t.co/pypce09c
Robin Lloyd News Editor, Scientific American Online, Scientific American @robinlloyd99
RT @jamespcasey: Ban on plastic bags at L.A. markets is approved http://t.co/Ii6miFxN via @lanow
Brittany Levine Reporter, Orange County Register @brittanylevine
LA bans plastic bags. Will Glendale be next? The city's been mulling over the option for a while>http://t.co/Fng6lTum
Michael Cooper National Correspondent, New York Times @coopnytimes
Los Angeles becomes the nation's largest city to approve a ban on plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines. http://t.co/aguuURCI
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Bear roaming Hesperia neighborhood weighed 200 pounds

latimesblogs.latimes.com — A bear that wandered around a Hesperia residential neighborhood weighed about 200 pounds, authorities said Wednesday night. The young adult male bear was spotted Wednesday morning by residents, who called authorities. The animal was tranquilized and carried by Deputies Scott LaFond, Jeremy Deberg and Jason Dell to a California Department of Fish and Game vehicle, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Phil Willon Reporter, LA Times @LATimesWillon
RT "@LAJourno: Check out the photos of this 200-pound bear roaming Hesperia today: http://t.co/Wb2Aw8iu #nightblog"
Debbie Goffa Assistant Editor, LA Times @debster22
Bear roaming Hesperia neighborhood weighed 200 pounds http://t.co/AIKIZVUy via @lanow
Robert Lopez Investigative Reporter, LA Times @LAJourno
Check out the photos of this 200-pound bear roaming Hesperia today: http://t.co/4TQcuqUI #nightblog

Cannes 2012: 'Holy Motors' has 'em saying 'Holy Moly'

latimesblogs.latimes.com — CANNES, France -- For those concerned that the Cannes Film Festival has been lacking some over-the-top absurdity -- not to mention a man dressed as a disheveled warlord rampaging through a cemetery and kidnapping models -- worry no more.
Jordan Zakarin Staff Editor, New York Bureau, THR.com, The Hollywood Reporter @jordanzakarin
This sounds amazing. RT @ZeitchikLAT: The noisy absurdism of Cannes buzz title Holy Motors. http://t.co/5bEXmpE2
Steve Zeitchik Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @ZeitchikLAT
The noisy absurdism of Cannes buzz title Holy Motors. http://t.co/tRqaoPv2

L.A. does not have worst traffic congestion

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Think Los Angeles has the worst traffic congestion of any city in the United States? Not so. Honolulu, where drivers wasted an average of 58 hours in traffic last year, earned top honors for 2011, according to an annual score card released this week by the traffic information research group Inrix Inc.
Debbie Goffa Assistant Editor, LA Times @debster22
L.A. does not have worst traffic congestion http://t.co/Ck7eCh8o via @lanow
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
RT @LAJourno: For those who've driven H-1 in Honolulu during rush hour, you won't be surprised by new traffic report: http://t.co/lU9Eqj1S
Robert Lopez Investigative Reporter, LA Times @LAJourno
For those who've driven H-1 in Honolulu during rush hour, you won't be surprised by this new traffic report: http://t.co/1SODaNEp
Nita Lelyveld Metro Assignment Editor, LA Times @LATimescitybeat
Aloha. Guess which US city has the worst traffic congestion in a new ranking. Hint 2: it's not LA. http://t.co/vvBXMfwb
Jimmy Orr Managing Editor, Digital, LA Times @JimmyOrr
Sure, commuting blows in LA. But it ain't the worst. http://t.co/r4ykggtq
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L.A. Times, Sacramento Bee sue for officers’ names in UC Davis pepper-spray case

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The Los Angeles Times and Sacramento Bee filed suit Wednesday against the University of California Board of Regents demanding the release of officers' names removed from a critical report on the controversial pepper-spraying of UC Davis students.
Richard Winton Crime Writer, LA Times @LAcrimes
RT @LAJourno: RT @anblanx: L.A. Times, Sacramento Bee sue for officers’ names in UC Davis pepper-spray case http://t.co/g1uTItqv
Robert Lopez Investigative Reporter, LA Times @LAJourno
RT @anblanx: L.A. Times, Sacramento Bee sue for officers’ names in UC Davis pepper-spray case http://t.co/7QhnpIEv
Andrew Blankstein Staff Writer, LA Times @anblanx
L.A. Times, Sacramento Bee sue for officers’ names in UC Davis pepper-spray case http://t.co/0pYZ7arY

O.C. candidate removed from local GOP after George Wallace mailer

latimesblogs.latimes.com — Deborah Pauly, the outspoken Villa Park councilwoman who drew community ire when she protested outside an Islamic charity event, was removed this week from a leadership position with the Orange County Republican Party's central committee. Party officials said Pauly, who is running for county supervisor, has been a divisive figure.
Debbie Goffa Assistant Editor, LA Times @debster22
O.C. candidate removed from local GOP after George Wallace mailer http://t.co/2rSayeIo via @lanow
Robert Lopez Investigative Reporter, LA Times @LAJourno
O.C. supervisor candidate Deborah Pauly removed from local GOP after George Wallace mailer: http://t.co/2LDO0qOv
Steve Marble Assistant Editor, LA Times @StephenMarble
OC candidate removed from GOP leadership after George Wallace mailer http://t.co/AU2hbwHC via @nicolesantacruz

Obama contributor received state grant

articles.latimes.com — WASHINGTON - After an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in 2000, Illinois state Sen. Barack Obama faced serious financial pressure: numerous debts, limited cash and a law practice he had neglected for a year. Help arrived in early 2001 from a significant new legal client -- a longtime political supporter.
David Freddoso Opinion Editor, Washington Examiner @freddoso
Obama lived in the real world, knows in hard times u can get R Blackwell to pay you $100k while you help him w earmarks http://t.co/ZDzNL1sk

Football: Marcus Stamps is starting to pick up offers

latimesblogs.latimes.com — One of the best players in the City Section this fall should be Marcus Stamps of Jefferson. He plays running back in the team's double-wing offense and linebacker on defense. He said he has a scholarship offer from Colorado and is in contact with several other schools.
Eric Sondheimer Sports Reporter, LA Times @latsondheimer
Football: Marcus Stamps is starting to pick up offers http://t.co/zs8QNSlQ via @latimessports

Documents provide new insight into Kathryn Bigelow's Bin Laden movie

latimesblogs.latimes.com — The release of hundreds of pages of government documents Tuesday has fanned a simmering controversy in Washington over how much access the White House, the CIA and the Pentagon granted director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal for their upcoming movie on the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Karen Krizanovich Freelance Journalist and Film Reviewer @Krizanovich
When did Washington start liking Hwood? White House, CIA and Pentagon grant boocoo access to director Kathryn Bigelow http://t.co/jGpa18F1?

Cannes 2012: Kanye West, auteur?

latimesblogs.latimes.com —  CANNES, France -- For years, Hollywood actors would get under the skin of musicians by cutting an album between movie shoots. Now Kanye West is returning he favor.The hip-hop superstar has directed an approximately 30-minute film, "Cruel Summer," which stars fellow rapper Kid Cudi and the Lebanese actress Razane Jammal (with a bit part by West) and unfolds over seven screens in a specially designed pop-up theater.
Steve Zeitchik Entertainment Reporter, LA Times @ZeitchikLAT
The full report on the Kanye-ness last night. “I dream that one day we will watch movies this way.” http://t.co/Wu7CJw60
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