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John Calley dies, more Durkee victims, Feuer files to run in L.A., a new Villaraigosa press secretary and more.
Accused campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee may be "the Bernie Madoff of campaign treasurers," newly disclosed victim Rep. Susan Davis told contributors in an email. LAT, Register
The University of California would raise student tuition by at least 8 percent - or as much as 16 percent - every year through 2016 under a plan that UC leaders will propose to the regents Thursday in San Francisco. SF Chronicle
City officials propose to raise the sewer fee on Los Angeles residents by almost 40 percent over five years. LAT
Teddy Davis, formerly with ABC News and SEIU, joined Mayor Villaraigosa's office as press secretary. City Maven
Assemblyman and former L.A. City Council member Mike Feuer filed to run again for City Attorney. City Maven
Seven candidates have qualified so far for the 15th city council district ballot, with seven more under consideration. Daily Breeze
Rep. Joe Baca says he will run for re-election in the newly drawn 35th congressional district in the Inland Empire, rather than go head-to-head with longtime Redlands Republican Jerry Lewis. Press-Enterprise
John Calley, a former top executive at Warner Bros., United Artists and Sony Pictures Entertainment and a producer whose credits include "The Remains of the Day" and "The Da Vinci Code," died Tuesday. He was 81. LAT
Disney's video celebrating its $5 million gift to the 9/11 memorial sure seemed like a tribute to CEO Robert Iger and his possible run for mayor of New York, and ABC's Diane Sawyer did her part to help. Rainey/LAT
If you don't pay your red-light camera ticket in L.A., you will get bothered by a collection agency but Los Angeles Superior Court won't let the collector garnish your wages or put a lien on your house, says Kerry Cavanaugh. DN column
Former LAUSD police officer Jeffrey Stenroos was found guilty of several felonies for staging his own shooting and could face five years in prison after a psychiatric evaluation. LAT, City News Service
A small but solemn gathering in Simi Valley marked the 2008 Metrolink crash in Chatsworth in which 25 people died. LAT
The medical costs for Dodger Stadium beating victim Bryan Stow are reaching $50 million, according to the family's lawsuit. Breeze wires
The pack of coyotes that has moved into a vacant home in North Glendale will be euthanized once the animals are caught, a Los Angeles County official said Monday. News-Press
Public health officials plan to use chemical fog in the El Monte area to eradicate an infestation of Asian tiger mosquitoes. KPCC Off-Ramp
The cities of Santa Monica and Beverly Hills are loaning staff to Bell. LAT
A 1965 Beatles contract to perform at the Cow Palace in Daly City included a clause that they would not perform in front of a segregated audience. The contract is on sale at auction in Los Angeles on Sept. 20. Nate D. Sanders
The Westside Urban Forum moved its meetings to the Beverly Hills Country Club. The group used to meet at the now-closed Regency Club in Westwood.
The city's official El Grito celebration moves this year to Placita Olvera, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.