Morning Buzz

Morning Buzz: Friday 11.30.12

Politics and government

Based on anticipation that the Supreme Court will decide today whether to take up California's Prop. 8, some groups are preparing to re-start same-sex marriages. LAT, Bee, Register

An earthquake that shuts down water deliveries from Northern California for a year could devastate the Los Angeles County economy, costing $55 billion and wiping out a half-million jobs, according to a new study. LAT, Fox and Hounds

In an attempt to get some regulation on the books, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission on Thursday adopted a measure granting limited immunity from enforcement to some medical marijuana clinics in the city. DN, KPCC News

Sen. Barbara Boxer endorsed Wendy Greuel for mayor in a statement.


Media and media people

sssThe Dodgers said that Vin Scully, who turned 85 on Thursday, will answer questions on the team's Twitter account on Monday. LAT


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Bob Hope Airport in Burbank reopened this morning after being partly closed on Thursday night due to failure of the runway lights. DN

A German architect charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of veteran firefighter Glenn Allen last year will face a trial, a judge ruled Wednesday. LAT


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