Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Los Angeles City Fire Departments work to extinguish fires that destroyed several mobile homes at 23621 Woolsey Canyon Road in Los Angeles County January 30, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 30, 2009
Girls Hoops
Saugus High School's Gabby Conn #3 and Valencia High School's Starla Wright #34 go to the floor after a loose ball during their girls basketball game at Saugus High School in Saugus CA Friday, January 30, 2008. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 29, 2009
No Cuts
Katlynn Slayton, 9-years-old, helps arts teachers perform (Death March for the Arts) during a rally at Pershing Square. Thousands of teachers, parents, health and human services professionals marched from LAUSD headquarters at 333 S. Beaudry to Pershing Square at 532 S. Olive St in Los Angeles CA Thursday, January 29, 2009. A rally was held at Pershing Square to protest the proposed budget cuts to education. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 27, 2009
Lakers vs Bobcats
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant #24 reacts from the bench after fouling out of the game against Charlotte Bobcats during their NBA match up at the Staples Center in Los Angeles January 27, 2009. The Bobcats defeated the Lakers 117-110 in double overtime. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
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January 24, 2009
TeasUm
Model Natalie Nelson waits as photographer Michael Bell adjusts his lights during a photo shoot for TeasUm Bikini in Beverly Hills. (Hans Gutknecht)
January 23, 2009
SWAT
LAPD SWAT team members use an armored car as cover as tear gas fills Lurline Ave at the corner of Saticoy St in Winnetka. Officers fired several rounds of tear gas in to a home where man wanted for 12 counts of burglary of motor vehicles and receiving stolen property barricaded himself. (Hans Gutknecht Staff Photographer)
January 22, 2009
Protest Hospital Closing
Carolyn Nelson holds a sign during rally to protest the closing of the Motion Picture & Television Fund hospital and the moving of long term care residents due to lack of funds outside of the Woodland Hills hospital Thursday, January 22, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 21, 2009
Sam Ball
Westlake High School soccer player Sam Ball at Westlake High School in Westlake Village, CA Wednesday January 21, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 17, 2009
UCLA vs ASU Basketball
UCLA's Josh Shipp #3 grabs a loose ball away from a diving Arizona State's Ty Abbott #3 in the first half during their game at Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, CA Saturday January 17, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 16, 2009
Magic Block
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant #24 has his shot blocked by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard #12 in the second half during their game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA Friday January 16, 2009. The Magic defeated the Lakers 109-103. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 15, 2009
Bruin Fans
UCLA fans cheer as their team takes the court against Arizona at Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, CA Thursday January 15, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 13, 2009
GVHS Basketball
Golden Valley High School bench reacts as their team takes the lead over Hart High School in the 3rd period during their game at Golden Valley High School Tuesday January 1, 2008 in Santa Clarita, CA. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photogrpaher)
January 10, 2009
Shoes
Shoes and golfballs line the driving range at Rancho Park Golf Course. TV Celebrity Talk Show Host Janeen Mansour, Dubai.TV, held the first ever celebrity Shoe Throwing Benefit and Drive at the Rancho Park Golf Course driving range Saturday January 10, 2009. The Janeen Mansour Celebrity Shoe Drive featured celebrities and was open to the public. People brought shoes to donate to the Salvation Army and competed in a shoe throwing contest during the event. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
January 9, 2009
Fireman
Xol Torres, 4-years-old, walks back to his seat after having a look at Los Angeles City Fire Department truck 98. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and members of communities recently devastated by recent Marek and Sayre fires honor first responders with a BBQ at El Cariso park in Sylmar CA. Friday, January 9, 2009. (Hans Gutknecht)
January 8, 2009
David Serby & The Sidewinders
David Serby & The Sidewinders perform during the 23rd Annual Elvis Birthday Bash at the Avalon in Hollywood CA.(Hans Gutknecht)
January 6, 2009
Long Shot
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant hits a a long three point shot as time expires in the first half against the New Orleans Hornets during their NBA game at the Stales Center in Los Angeles CA. January 6, 2009. (Hans Gutnecht/Staff Photographer)
Protest
A protester lays on the ground after being hit during a protest over Israel's conflict in the Gaza Strip. Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters line opposite sides of the side walk outside the Israeli Consulate at 6380 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles January 6, 2009. Both sides carried signs and shouted as the voiced their opinions on the current Israeli–Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip. (Hans Gutnecht/Staff Photographer)
January 1, 2009
USC vs Penn State 95th Rose Bowl
USC Mark Sanchez #6 points to fans after scoring a 2nd quarter touchdown against Penn State during the 95th Rose Bowl in Pasadena CA. January 1, 2009. USC defeated Penn State 38 to 24. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)