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Attempted murder by Metrolink
Police think that Brandon Funches, 21, of South Los Angeles tried to kill himself and his girlfriend by parking in front of a Metrolink train in Sun Valley. He died — and was not wearing a seat belt. She is in critical condition — and was wearing a belt. LAT, DN
Stealing your credit card info
A former waitress at the Hamburger Hamlet on Sepulveda is accused of using a portable card swiper to gather data for sale. LAT
(Bill) Richardson's launch
Variety blogs New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's announcement press conference yesterday at the Biltmore. Wilshire & Washington
County Fed backs (Laura) Richardson in 37th CD
Pulls support from state Sen. Jenny Oropeza and gives it to Assemblywoman Laura Richardson. Breeze
Lane Garrison pleads guilty
The actor could go to prison for the December death of a Beverly Hills High student. LAT
Pellicano trial postponed a long time
Would you believe Feb. 27, 2008?
New politics blog
Earl Ofari Hutchinson has come online with his "hard hitting news and commentary...on race and politics in America." The top post today grades Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Hutchinson Political Report
Weiss recall group
The Committee to Recall Jack Weiss makes its official debut today at a 10 am news conference at Rancho Park. DN, Website
Noted
Lucky day at Disneyland
Jon Crowley finds short lines on the day the celebs came for the Pirates premiere. Hollywood Thoughts
Studio 360 live
Kurt Andersen's radio show will tape before a live audience on June 5 at Getty Center. Info
Magazine up
Some of the June issue of Los Angeles magazine is now online.
Added role for Gershon
Los Angeles Master Chorale music director Grant Gershon will also serve as associate conductor and chorus master of the Los Angeles Opera. LAT
