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The California Science Center board gave final approval to the deal that gives USC control over the Coliseum and nearly all of its revenue. LAT
Video shows Long Beach police repeatedly striking an "irrational" resisting arrest suspect on the ground. A Taser was also used, as onlookers shouted at officers to stop. Press-Telegram, LB Report, Register
BuzzFeed founder and CEO Jonah Peretti's long message to the staff predicts great things for the company, explains what they will and won't do, and discusses the LA video studio. LinkedIn
City Council members Paul Koretz and Mike Bonin propose to change city zoning laws to ban fracking at oil wells in the city. LAT
The city of Los Angeles is running another business tax amnesty program. DN
Add Joan Pelico, chief of staff to Councilman Koretz, to the list of those running to succeed Councilman Tom LaBonge. LAT
Autumn Burke, the daughter of former Supervisor and congresswoman Yvonne Burke and Bill Burke, is running for the state Assembly in the South Bay's 62nd district. KPCC
John Rabe checks in with Zoey Tur, the former news helicopter pilot Bob Tur who is transitioning to female. Off-Ramp
The number of women working in key behind-the-scenes jobs on prime-time broadcast network programs reached what is thought to be record highs in the 2012-13 season, says a new study by the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University. LAT
What are those pink blobs at Echo Park Lake? The Eastsider LA
In the Valley, they are still waiting for the Army Corps of Engineers to fix the damage it inflicted to the Sepulveda Dam Basis wildlife area. SoCal Wild
Santa Monica College coach Josh Garrett set a record by hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail in 59 days, 8 hours and 14 minutes. ESPN
The newly Yuppifying Grand Central Market is now open at 8 a.m.
