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JPL invites you to explore 13 alien worlds (and Earth)

It's never too early to plan your trip to space, at least according to the folks at NASA. At NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a team of designers worked with scientists and engineers to imagine what it would be like to visit 13 alien worlds. Follow in the footsteps of NASA's Voyager mission and... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-sci-sn-nasa-jpl-space-tourism-posters-20160212-htmlstory.html via IFTTT

Senator wants independent testing of air in Porter Ranch area before residents move back

The smell was gone. A video released by state officials Friday showed the moment when the massive gas leak at a Southern California Gas well was finally plugged Thursday morning. Plumes of methane are seen billowing from the well, then the plume falters for moment before simply vanishing — ending... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-me-0213-porter-ranch-20160213-story.html via IFTTT

A 'Bee and PuppyCat' cookbook is on the way; fingers crossed for fish cake

"Why can't I ever dream about food?" Bee wonders in an episode of "Bee and PuppyCat." But her worries may be over. "Easy Eats: A Bee and PuppyCat Cookbook" is on the way this summer.  Created by Natasha Allegri, "Bee and PuppyCat" centers on the adventures of the titular Bee, a young woman whose... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-et-hc-bee-and-puppycat-cookbook-20160212-story.html via IFTTT

Mariachis and 'Cielito Lindo' welcome Pope Francis to Mexico City

Pope Francis arrived Friday night on his first trip as pontiff to the overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country of Mexico, following a historic meeting in Cuba with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church and looking ahead to a pointed and problematic mission. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-fg-pope-mexico-arrive-20160212-story.html via IFTTT

For Weldon Kirui and other Kenyan marathoners, L.A. heat is no problem

Weldon Kirui may be one of the few marathoners in L.A. this weekend who is not concerned about the heat. "The temperature is nice. It's very cool," he said Friday after a leisurely morning training run around the Coliseum. "This is no problem." Kirui is an experienced world-class distance runner... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-la-marathon-advance-20160213-story.html via IFTTT

Coastal chief's ouster prompts bill to require transparency between lobbyists and panel

Reacting to the dismissal of the California Coastal Commission's executive director, Assembly members on Friday said they plan to introduce legislation to require people who lobby the commission to register with the state and disclose their clients with business pending before the powerful land-use... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-me-0213-coastal-pushback-20160213-story.html via IFTTT

Pope Francis in Mexico: live updates

Pope Francis is on a six-day trip to Mexico where he will symbolically trace the path of migrants and bring comfort to a population besieged by drug wars and official corruption. Here is what he has planned Saturday, Feb. 12: An official welcome ceremony at the National Palace in Mexico CityA "courtesy... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-fg-pope-mexico-live-updates-htmlstory.html via IFTTT

Chino Hills tops list for Southern Section Open Division boys' basketball

Unbeaten Chino Hills (27-0) heads the list of 16 teams selected for the Southern Section Open Division boys' basketball playoffs announced on Friday. Final seedings won't be released until Saturday morning. The rest of the brackets will be released Sunday. The big surprise was that Montebello Cantwell-Sacred... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-basketball-playoffs-open-20160213-column.html via IFTTT

Earthquake: 3.3 quake strikes near Lost Hills, Calif.

A shallow magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported Friday evening seven miles from Lost Hills, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 6:19 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 14.9 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 20 miles from Wasco, Calif., 23 miles from... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-me-earthquakesa-earthquake-33-quake-strikes-near-lost-hills-calif-edpoz3-story.html via IFTTT

Insiders pass on early bid for O.C. Register

An investor group led by the chief executive of Freedom Communications will not be among the initial bidders for the bankrupt company, in a reversal from a plan first announced in November.Richard Mirman, chief executive of Freedom, which owns the Orange County Register, said Thursday that his... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-fi-freedom-stalking-horse-bids-20160211-story.html via IFTTT

Milan Lucic has a successful return to Boston as Kings romp, 9-2

Milan Lucic hadn’t planned it, and, in fact, he didn’t consider what he might do at the end of Tuesday night’s game here in his return to Boston. The Kings’ left wing took a partial victory lap on the TD Garden ice after their 9-2 victory, acknowledging the loyal fans who backed him with passion... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-kings-bruins-20160210-story.html via IFTTT

Baby girl fatally shot in face as gunmen open fire outside home

One or more gunmen opened fire on a house in Compton Tuesday night, fatally shooting a baby girl who was inside the residents, authorities said. Detectives were trying to determine the motive for the violence but are investigating whether it was somehow related to a gang dispute, said Cmdr. Rod... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-me-ln-3-month-old-baby-shot-in-face-in-compton-2-men-seen-fleeing-from-scene-20160209-story.html via IFTTT

ICE agents won't be going onto Los Angeles public school campuses

Immigration agents won’t be allowed onto the campuses of the Los Angeles Unified School District to look for undocumented students, the school board promised with a unanimous vote Tuesday. The new resolution directs school staff members not to let any federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-me-edu-ice-agents-school-campuses-20160209-story.html via IFTTT

Trump wins N.H. while the GOP establishment churns

Before the New Hampshire primary, analysts predicted that Donald Trump would finish first on the Republican side and that Sen. Bernie Sanders would easily defeat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the Democratic ballot. So it transpired, but there were also some heartening surprises in... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-ol-trump-sanders-new-hampshire-kasich-clinton-20160209-story.html via IFTTT

Boys' basketball: Jules Bernard lifts Windward into Gold Coast League finale

Jules Bernard came through with a 33-point, 10-rebound performance on Tuesday night to lift Windward past Campbell Hall, 76-70, in a semifinal game of the Gold Coast League tournament. Payton Moore had 22 points and Shareef O'Neal 19. Windward advances to Friday night's 5:30 p.m. championship game... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-vi-boys-basketball-jules-bernard-lifts-windward-into-gold-coast-league-finale-20160209-story.html via IFTTT

Construction executives arrested in collapse of building in Taiwan earthquake

Three Taiwanese construction company executives have been detained on charges of professional negligence resulting in death following the collapse of an apartment building that killed dozens. The district prosecutor's office in the city of Tainan said in a statement Wednesday that Lin Ming-hui... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-fg-taiwan-earthquake-arrests-20160209-story.html via IFTTT

Viacom chief Philippe Dauman takes a swing at critics -- and stock price plummets

Beleaguered Viacom Inc. Chief Executive Philippe Dauman came out swinging Tuesday, seeking to assure investors that he was working hard to reverse the company's flagging fortunes.In his first earnings call with Wall Street analysts since being elected Viacom's chairman last week, Dauman blasted... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-et-ct-viacom-earnings-sumner-redstone-philippe-dauman-20160208-story.html via IFTTT

2 sheriff's deputies in jail abuse case won't be retried on excessive force charges

Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies struck a deal Tuesday with federal prosecutors that spares them a second trial on charges related to their beating of a handcuffed jail inmate, but cements convictions they lied about the violent encounter.The deal would clear the way for the deputies to... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-me-ln-jail-abuse-deal-20160209-story.html via IFTTT

Clippers get it right with their four-game suspension for Blake Griffin

This time, the Clippers' punch should be applauded. This time, bones weren't broken, but strengthened. Midway through its second season, the Steve Ballmer Era made its first real statement Tuesday, and there was no question mark about it. In a move that hurts them during the most difficult stretch... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-griffin-suspended-plaschke-20160210-10-column.html via IFTTT

Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Chicago P.D.' on NBC

SERIES 2 Broke Girls Max and Caroline (Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs) discover a video game with characters based on themselves. 8 p.m. CBS The Mysteries of Laura When Valentine's Day takes a deadly turn, Laura (Debra Messing) begins to suspect a long-dormant serial killer has re-emerged in this new... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/la-et-st-wednesday-s-tv-highlights-law-order-special-victims-unit-and-chicago-p-d-on-nbc-20160209-story.html via IFTTT