Good morning -- here's what's happening 5.15.08

A massive water conservation plan is in the works at L.A. City Hall. We'll have the usual measures, like fining those who waste water, limiting how much you can use to water your lawn or wash your car. Most controversial, though, is a proposal to recycle wastewater. Will Angelenos go for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's $2-billion plan? Rich Connell explains all.

Expect a ruling on gay marriage from the state's Supreme Court today.

Dump a patient, risk a $25,000 fine. That's the new law that just got preliminary approval from the L.A. City Council. Cara Mia DiMassa has the details.

Did you feel that? Teensy (3.3) earthquake in Paso Robles last night. No reported damage or injuries. AP via LAT.

Lakers win! A squeaker? No, but a bit of a thriller. Get the details from Mike Bresnahan. And how did Kobe do? Bill Plaschke is so glad you asked.

Check in with Mark Ridley-Thomas and Bernard Parks as the two candidates for county supervisor in  the 2nd District talk about health care in the area (Mar Vista through South L.A. to Compton and into Carson) they want to help govern. Q&A here.

Did Blackwater use  some sleight-of-hand to get their training facility in San Diego County? Some angry locals say you betcha. Tony Perry looks into it.

Last year, CBS wanted to stir things up. This year, it's all about "balance." Matea Gold and Maria Elena Fernandez give a rundown of what you can expect to see next season.

--Veronique de Turenne

Photo: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[Jim Burks]

That's an interesting solution to the homeless problem above... if you drill down in the article, the proposed law says "you can't discharge a patient anywhere but their home without their consent."

If that's the case, any homeless person, once hospitalized, can refuse consent, and stay in the hospital FOREVER. Wow. At one stroke, you've solved the homeless problem but broken the back of the already struggling hospitals, like King/Drew.