Top of the Times: February 18, 2015

Wednesday, February  18,  2015

Top of the Times

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Small but powerful union is at center of port dispute Tim Logan, Andrew Khouri The International Longshore and Warehouse Union represents 20,000 'lords of the docks' who earn as much as $41 an hour, with free healthcare. Talks have dragged on since May.   Water main break floods Hollywood Hills neighborhood, submerges vehicles   Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, first lady leave lofty post and vision behind   County approves $1.5-million settlement in deputy-involved shooting   US & World   Obama answers immigration ruling with vow to fight courts and Congress   UMass Amherst, Iranian students spar over admissions, sanctions   President Obama wants broad effort to prevent spread of extremist ideas     Business   Forecasted L.A. County tourism surge to create mostly low-wage jobs   'American Sniper' gives Warner Bros. a needed boost Hearings planned on PUC, Edison roles in San Onofre settlement   Obama administration to allow allied countries to buy military drones   Sports   As NFL scouting combine looms, is Mariota or Winston the better prospect? UFC grapples as positive drug tests come to light after lucrative fights As Chargers' future in San Diego hangs in balance, tempers rise Paraplegic gold-medal swimmer Amy Van Dyken embraces every challenge As San Diego Chargers seek to resolve stadium issue, tension rises Bill Haas might have to leave Northern Trust Open in a hurry — for baby   Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic, reportedly looking for trade, likes Lakers   Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to start season on DL after foot surgery     Health   Meditation booms as people seek a way to slow down    Anna Kendrick seeks pitch-perfect balance of work, workouts and sleep     Opinion   President Obama: Our fight against violent extremism   Immigration debate slowed by another partisan sideshow