May 29, 2009
May 28, 2009
May 25, 2009
May 21, 2009
Kobe Dunk

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant #24 dunks the ball as Denver Nuggets' Linas Kleiza #43 and Chris Andersen #11 defend in the second half during game 2 of the Western Conference Finals Thursday May 21, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 106-103. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
May 20, 2009
Big Dog

Ross Levy plays with dogs at Laurel Canyon Park in Studio City CA Wednesday May 20, 2009. Kelly’s Pet Care owners Kelly and Ross Levy bring their four legged clients to run and play off-leash at the 3 acre park. Recently the City of Los Angeles limited the number of dogs a person is allowed to bring to a dog park to three creating a debate among dog walkers and some dog owners using the parks. Dog walkers say they buy pooper scoopers and hoses and press for park improvements. Both sides demand more regulation, such as special permits and hours when the dog walkers can use the parks. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
May 19, 2009
May 18, 2009
May 15, 2009
Dogs

Yorkshire Terriers Twinkle and Endeavor and Dachshund Terrier mixes Chloe and Tyler strike a poses during a training session at William S. Hart Park in Newhall CA. The dogs are being trained for Birds & Animals Unlimited a company that provides animal talent to the production of films, television and commercial programming. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
May 14, 2009
$50,000 Reward

LA City Council member Wendy Greuel hugs Peter Calderon, brother of Alvaro Ely Calderon, as LAPD Captain Jon Peters hugs Beulah Sakai, sister of Alvaro Ely Calderon, after a press conference at the Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division. The press conference was held to announce a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the January 25, 2008 murder of Alvaro Ely Calderon. Calderon was walking near the intersection of Strathern St and Bellaire Ave in North Hollywood at approximately 11:30 PM when he was shot in the upper torso killing him. Witnesses reported seeing a white 4-door compact vehicle fleeing the scene. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
May 12, 2009
May 11, 2009
May 8, 2009
Baby Chacoan

A Chacoan peccary baby, born on Friday May 1, 2009, makes it's way around their enclosure at the Los Angeles Zoo Friday May 8, 2009. The Chacoan peccary is a distant relative of the wild boar and are native to Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay. The endangered species was thought to be extinct until being rediscovered by scientist in 1972. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)
May 7, 2009
Dodgers vs Nationals

Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores #3 goes under a leaping Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin #55 to score the game tying run in the eight inning during their game at Dodger Stadium. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)Los Angeles Dodgers' Casey Blake #23 beats the tag at home by Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores #3 to score on a Randy Wolf #21sacrifice fly in the first inning during their game at Dodger Stadium. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer)

















