Email Author Dennis Romero

Awards

• 2011 - Southern California Journalism Awards/LA Press Club, published December 30, 2010

  "Death, Money and Megaraves"

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2013 Stories by Dennis Romero

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  Christopher Dorner Firing Will Be Investigated Anew, LAPD Chief Beck Says

  published Feb 09, 2013

  See Beck's statement to the media at the bottom. A day after LA Weekly and the New York Times reported that some in the African American community believe that disgraced ex-L.A. cop Christopher Dorne... More >>

• Villaraigosa Endorses Half-Cent Sales Tax You'll Vote On In March

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been on the fence, or at least noticeably quiet, about a proposed sales-tax hike that will come before L.A. city voters March 5. Today the Yes on A campaign revealed th... More >>

• Christopher Dorner Search Enters Second Full Day With False Sightings

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Updated at the bottom with authorities suspending their search in Big Bear as a result of weather. First posted at 12:20 p.m. The search for alleged cop killer Christopher Dorner was in its second fu... More >>

• Christopher Dorner Memes Hit The Internet (PHOTOS)

  published Feb 08, 2013

  The case against Christopher Dorner is serious business. Cops allege he killed three people, including a police officer. But the ex-LAPD lawman, said to be on a revenge-killing spree in retaliation f... More >>

• Christopher Dorner: New Photos Of Suspect Released By Irvine Police

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Irvine police today released new photos of suspected cop killer Christopher Dorner. They are still shots from security video captured Jan. 28 at an Orange County hotel, Irvine police said in a statem... More >>

• Christopher Dorner: Some African Americans Believe Racism Allegations, Call Him 'Hero'

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Disgraced ex-LAPD cop Christopher Dorner has been described by police and experts as a delusional and perhaps even psychopathic killer. But in the African American community he's often viewed in a di... More >>

• Christopher Dorner Is 'Not Rambo;' Bill Bratton Cuts Down Ex-Cop On Alleged Murder Spree

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Experts, including ex-LAPD Chief William Bratton, downplayed Christopher Dorner's tactical skills and abilities today, with the former top cop saying that "he's not Rambo." Bratton tried to cut down ... More >>

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  Christopher Dorner: Other Notable Manhunts Throughout U.S. History

  published Feb 08, 2013

  The search for disgraced LAPD officer and alleged-killer Christopher Dorner is one of the biggest dragnets for a suspect in the department's history and has put cops on extended hours, with police fro... More >>

• Christopher Dorner's Truck Found In Big Bear

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Updated at the bottom: After a swarm of top cops searched Big Bear fruitlessly all night, authorities conceded Friday that Dorner might be anywhere. First posted at 1:14 p.m. Thursday. Headline has ch... More >>

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  DUI Checkpoint Cheat Sheet For Your Weekend: Look Out, Long Beach

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Last weekend cops were swarming the streets like the Ravens' defensive line shutting down a last-minute touchdown attempt by the 49ers. It was rough out there because, cops and experts say, Super Bow... More >>

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  Venice Zip Line Approved For Spring

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Starting as soon as spring, flying high in Venice will no longer just describe what homeless youths do on the boardwalk. Yes, after a big push by L.A. city Councilman Bill Rosendahl, the community he... More >>

• Christopher Dorner Sent Anderson Cooper A Package With A Note And Bullet-Damaged Coin

  published Feb 07, 2013

  Updated at the bottom: Apparently Dorner had messages for many, including Charlie Sheen, Tim Tebow and even disgraced Cardinal Roger Mahony. First posted at 3:04 p.m. Of all the crazy news swirling a... More >>

• Samuel In: Third L.A. Building Inspector In Bribery Scandal

  published Feb 07, 2013

  For previous stories see "Corruption at Building and Safety," and also "Bud Ovrom, L.A. Building and Safety Manager, Accidentally Outs Himself as a Scheming Media Manipulator in FBI Bribery Scandal." ... More >>

• Ashton Kutcher: 12-Year-Old Charged In Swatting Case

  published Feb 07, 2013

  A 12-year-old was charged in a case of swatting at Ashton Kutcher's Hollywood Hills home. Little smart-ass. (Normally we'd give a 12-year-old props for making Kutcher's life more difficult. He's such... More >>

• Christopher Jordan Dorner Manifesto Highlights

  published Feb 07, 2013

  We redacted most of the names mentioned in the "manifesto" after the LAPD expressed concern for the safety of its personnel. The man who cops say gunned down a young Irvine couple is an ex-LAPD cop w... More >>

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  Christopher Jordan Dorner, Disgraced LAPD Cop, Suspected In Irvine Murders

  published Feb 07, 2013

  UPDATED BELOW with a list of dead and wounded police and other victims, and comments by Chief Charlie Beck on the LAPD's accidental predawn shooting of paper delivery women at a staked-out site in the... More >>

• Christopher Dorner: Cops Shoot Newspaper Delivery Ladies In Similar Truck

  published Feb 07, 2013

  Cops looking for disgraced LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner fired on two women who were in a pickup similar to the one the suspect was believed to be driving. It happened in Torrance early this mornin... More >>

• Marijuana Smoking Could Double Your Risk Of Stroke

  published Feb 07, 2013

  Bad news for Los Angeles, the medical marijuana capital of the nation. A new study says using weed could more than double your chance of having a stroke. Maybe. According to the fresh research from ... More >>

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  UCLA Is A Top 5 Value Among American Public Universities, Princeton Review Says

  published Feb 07, 2013

  There are times in life when cheaper is not necessarily better: when you're choosing a doctor, a life-mate or, perhaps, an institution of higher learning. In this case, we'll give UCLA props. It keep... More >>

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  Los Angeles Is A Boss-Dating Capital

  published Feb 07, 2013

  The firm PayScale, which calculates market salaries for employees and employers, didn't rank L.A. as a top city in America for finding love at work. Nor did we make the list of top towns even for find... More >>

• Elisa Lam: 21-Year-Old Missing From Downtown L.A. Possible Victim Of Foul Play

  published Feb 07, 2013

  Cops were searching for a missing 21-year-old, Elisa Lam, who came to Los Angeles from Vancouver as a tourist. Unfortunately, investigators believe that her case is "suspicious" and might involve "fou... More >>

• Daniel Villasenor: Postal Worker Chokes 11-Year-Old Girl At Eastside Park, Cops Say

  published Feb 06, 2013

  Updated at the bottom with the U.S. Postal Service launching its own investigation. Also, charges have been filed. First posted at 6:09 a.m. If he was vying to prove that postal workers are well-adju... More >>

• Marijuana Legalization Across America Possible Under Federal Bill Proposed Today

  published Feb 06, 2013

  Marijuana could be legalized across America under a set of bills proposed by two congressman from decidedly liberal states. Yes, these guys -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Rep. Jared Polis of t... More >>

• Lunch Money Intended For Poor Students 'Misappropriated' By LAUSD, State Says

  published Feb 06, 2013

  Stealing poor kids' lunch money has to be up there with greed, gluttony and ganging up on Frank Ocean on the list of top sins. But the California Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes says the L.A.... More >>

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  L.A. City Hall Wants To Shut Down Most Marijuana Dispensaries (Again)

  published Feb 06, 2013

  During one of the lowest-turnout elections of the year, L.A. voters will get to vote on three marijuana dispensary measures for the city. The City Council approved putting its own measure before vote... More >>