Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:21 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :

As of 10:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Times

Obama judicial nominee Morgan Christen confirmed, at last

Dec 15 9:51 PM EST

After a 202-day delay, the Senate confirms Alaska Supreme Court Justice Morgan Christen to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Alaska Supreme Court Justice Morgan Christen won confirmation to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, ending a lengthy congressional standoff to become the second jurist approved for the powerful Western appeals court during the Obama administration.

A medical miracle poses ethical dilemma

Dec 15 8:59 PM EST

Melinda Guido weighed nine ounces when she was born at L.A. County/USC Medical Center on Aug. 30. Doctors saved her life, but she still faces a possible future of lifelong health problems. Only 24 weeks into her pregnancy, Haydee Ibarra's doctors told her that her baby wasn't getting the blood and oxygen she needed to survive.

Blocked 60 Freeway doubles and triples drivers' commute times

Dec 15 8:58 PM EST

Motorists taking alternate routes find other freeways and surface streets clogged. Engineers continue assessing damage to the bridge burned by the truck fire and vow to reopen the 60 by 5 p.m. Friday. With patience, frustration and a lot of help from their GPS devices, L.A. commuters faced down a true "carmageddon" as a spectacular tanker truck explosion kept a key freeway closed and turned the ...

Immigrants' road has grown longer and rougher

Dec 15 7:44 PM EST

A columnist returns to the East Hollywood apartment where his parents settled after arriving from Guatemala in 1962. Over the years, each wave of newcomers who followed them into that building found a little less opportunity. Madison Avenue in Los Angeles doesn't look anything like its New York counterpart.

Porn actor condom rule sparks legal battle

Dec 15 11:06 AM EST

A fight is brewing at Los Angeles City Hall over whether voters can legally consider a ballot measure that would make adult film actors wear condoms during filming.


Canyon News

Canyon News - Governor Brown Issues State of Emergency

Dec 15 5:54 PM EST

LOS ANGELES —California Governor Jerry Brown issued a state of emergency for Los Angeles County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, December 10 due to major damage the areas sustained from intense winds in late November.

Canyon News - Inmates Create Toys for Needy Children

Dec 15 4:09 PM EST

LOS ANGELES — More than 1,550 dolls and wooden toys handcrafted by Los Angeles County Jail Inmates are to be distributed to less fortunate children throughout L.A. County this holiday season.

Canyon News - Shootings Across LA

Dec 15 1:39 AM EST

SHERMAN OAKS–Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to reports of shots fired on Sunday, December 11. Around 2:15 A.M., officers arrived in the 13500 block of Rye Street.

Canyon News - Snow In The 90210

Dec 15 12:54 AM EST

BEVERLY HILLS–Who says it never snows in LA? Snow 90210, an event happening Thursdays and Fridays throughout December, brings snow to Rodeo Drive. Three blocks will be showered with snow to encourage and entertain shoppers this holiday season.

Canyon News - Council Prefers U.S. Seal Phrase Over Motto

Dec 14 4:54 PM EST

MALIBU— On Monday, December 12, members of the Malibu City Council reached a consensus on putting up for discussion at a later meeting whether to display "E plurbus unum," a phrase on the U.S. Seal which in Latin means "Out of many, one," in the council's office.


Beverly Hills Courier

Environmental Drilling Begins At BHHS

Dec 15 9:46 PM EST

Drilling began yesterday for the seismic studies of Beverly Hills High School. The work, done by Leighton Consulting, Inc., will form the basis for the BHUSDs defense against the Westside Subway Extension.

Residents Share Concerns Over Proposed Lexus Project

Dec 15 9:45 PM EST

Residents surrounding the Jim Falk Lexus dealership proposed expansion gathered Monday to express concerns and have their questions answered by the Planning Commission and City staff.

Rising Star Rooney

Dec 15 9:32 PM EST

David Finchers The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo costars Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig, who attended the London premiere of the film which opens next week. I didnt think twice about being nudeits such a huge part of the character in Steig Larrsons novel, Rooney tells Allure Magazine. I just showed up and was comfortable. Rooney plays the surveillance agent Lisbeth Salander, with Daniel appearing as ...

Ralph Lauren Names Daniel Lalonde As New President

Dec 15 9:31 PM EST

Ralph Lauren Corp. named Daniel Lalonde president of Ralph Lauren International, a newly created role.

Drug-Resistant Infections: A New Epidemic?

Dec 15 9:31 PM EST

Most people are not aware that colds, flu, most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses. Or that antibiotics do not help fight viruses and that using them for viral infections only decreases their effectiveness overall.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Spanish Teacher, 37, Accused Of Having Sex With A Student

Dec 15 9:00 PM EST

A 37-year-old high school Spanish teacher in San Juan Capistrano has been arrested for having sex with one of his students, according to officials.

Shooting Reported At Chinese Consulate In Los Angeles

Dec 15 6:46 PM EST

Shots were fired Thursday at the building where the Chinese consulate is housed, police said.

'Occupied' State? Anti-ICE Rally Among Nearly 150 Protests In California

Dec 15 5:57 PM EST

Social media has spawned an estimated 150 "Occupy" protests in California, including the latest one aimed at immigration reform.

Police: Suspects In LA Jewelry Store Robbery Held Security Guard At Gunpoint

Dec 15 4:47 PM EST

Police asked the public for help on Thursday in finding three men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in the mid-Wilshire area.

60 Freeway Will Be Closed Until At Least Friday After Tanker Truck Inferno

Dec 15 4:40 PM EST

Commuters are still experiencing freeway gridlock after Wednesday afternoon's tanker truck inferno on the eastbound 60 Freeway.


Orange County Register

Clean water in pipeline for residents

Dec 15 8:59 PM EST

One of my earliest memories is standing at the end of our dirt driveway and watching my father and a neighbor man working in a trench connecting a pipe. Our old two-bedroom house was finally being hooked up to city water.As I stood on Pomona Street in Santa Ana on Thursday, I saw a couple of...

Hundreds of kids receive gift of Etnies skate shoes

Dec 15 8:36 PM EST

LAKE FOREST - Nearly 700 kids unwrapped new Etnies skate shoes Thursday during the 8th annual Etnies Holiday Festival and shoe giveaway.The giveaway, sponsored by Etnies CEO and owner Pierre-André Senizergues, featured appearances by Etnies team pro skaters Devine Calloway, Andrew...

Kelly Thomas' mother sues D.A. to hand over evidence

Dec 15 8:06 PM EST

In an attempt to learn more about the death her son, the mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after confronted by Fullerton police has filed a lawsuit against District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.His office has declined to hand over records to her, saying that could hurt a criminal case....

Fire damages historic Tustin building

Dec 15 7:53 PM EST

TUSTIN - One of Tustin's oldest buildings went up in flames Thursday afternoon.The blaze was at The Vintage Lady antiques store and garden at 434 El Camino Real in

Woman with disability shares her gift of hair

Dec 15 7:34 PM EST

At age 20, Chelsea Howells of San Clemente can't walk, talk or scratch an itch. She can't swallow on her own. Can't use her hands. Can't use sign language to communicate.One thing she can do, despite her neurological disorder known as


The Press-Enterprise

UPDATE: Woman ejected, killed in crash

Dec 15 1:15 PM EST

The investigation closed Winchester Road until about 8:30 a.m. south of French Valley Airport

ADELANTO: Mom hurt, fetus dead after domestic fight

Dec 15 12:12 PM EST

Homicide detectives are seeking the man they've been told was the baby's father, sheriff's officials say

MURRIETA: Single-vehicle crash kills woman

Dec 15 9:49 AM EST

Winchester Road expected to be closed until about 8:30 a.m. south of French Valley Airport

CALIMESA: Woman arrested after hit-run, chase

Dec 15 2:13 AM EST

Cathedral City resident's motive for fleeing remains unknown; no one hurt

HIGHLAND: Burglar brandishing BB gun botches break-in

Dec 15 12:25 AM EST

Deputies quickly arrest two suspects, one armed with replica .45-caliber handgun


Los Angeles Daily News

Iraq War formally ended with little fanfare

Dec 15 8:29 PM EST

BAGHDAD -- Nearly nine years after American troops stormed across the Iraq border in a blaze of shock and awe, U.S. officials quietly ended the bloody and bitterly divisive conflict here Thursday, but the debate over whether it was worth the cost in money and lives is yet unanswered.

End of the road for the Ford Ranger pickup

Dec 15 8:29 PM EST

DETROIT -- It's the end of the road for the Ranger in the U.S.

Economy shows signs of life: Unemployment claims at lowest in 3 1/2 years

Dec 15 8:29 PM EST

WASHINGTON -- The job market is healthier than at any time since the end of the Great Recession.

UTLA signs contract with LAUSD that holds teachers accountable for student performance

Dec 15 8:29 PM EST

The Los Angeles teachers union has overwhelmingly ratified a landmark agreement that gives the district's individual campuses the freedom of charters, but also holds them accountable for how well students perform.

Secret Santas: Anonymous donors pay off Kmart layaway accounts

Dec 15 8:29 PM EST

OMAHA, Neb. -- The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter, wearing dirty clothes and worn-out boots. With him were three small children.


NBC Los Angeles

Freeway Closure Sends Commuters to Metrolink

Dec 15 9:45 PM EST

Metrolink trains were busy Thursday, as commuters affected by the 60 Freeway closure looked for new ways to get around.

Closed 60 Freeway Hurting Nearby Businesses

Dec 15 9:00 PM EST

Businesses adjacent to the 60 Freeway say the shutdown has cost them customers.

Los Angeles' Most Googled Search Terms for 2011

Dec 15 7:15 PM EST

Can you guess what was the most LA-specific search term?

2011 Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Dec 15 4:30 PM EST

Check out this list of volunteer opportunities in the Los Angeles area.

Third-Smallest Baby 'Looks Like a Fighter'

Dec 15 3:00 PM EST

Melinda Star Guido was born 16 weeks early, weighing a little more than half a pound.


Daily Breeze

4 Carson men arrested on pimping and pandering charges

Dec 15 9:57 PM EST

Five men, including four from Carson, have been charged with transporting minors from the Inland Empire to Long Beach to work as prostitutes in North Hollywood, police said Thursday. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK

Mother's Christmas play encourages kids to appreciate all presents

Dec 15 9:56 PM EST

At Eucalyptus Elementary in Hawthorne, Christina Zavala and friends performed the play she wrote encouraging kids to appreciate all the gifts they receive.

LAWA to re-examine closing a terminal at Ontario airport

Dec 15 9:12 PM EST

Officials at Los Angeles World Airports will once again examine whether to close one of the terminals at LA/Ontario International Airport as a way to save money in the face of rapidly declining passenger traffic.

2011 a record-setting year for exports at Port of L.A.

Dec 15 9:11 PM EST

The Port of Los Angeles on Thursday reported a record-setting year for exports, buoyed by an all-time monthly high of goods shipped overseas in November.

With no obvious signs, shoppers continue to feed free San Pedro meters

Dec 15 8:41 PM EST

In the spirit of the season, San Pedro's $1-an-hour parking meters are free to shoppers through the end of the year. But many are feeding the meters anyway.


Ventura County Star

Takasugi could face five more years in new theft case

Dec 15 9:34 PM EST

The 57-year-old son of Nao Takasugi — a late assemblyman and Oxnard mayor — will remain in jail pending sentencing early next year for embezzling from an estate and will probably get five years in prison, according to prosecutors.

Three arrested on suspicion of theft

Dec 15 9:32 PM EST

Three Oxnard men were arrested Thursday in connection with the theft of steel poles and stakes from farms near Camarillo.

Ventura Planning Commission delays decision on Mosler quarry

Dec 15 9:24 PM EST

The Ventura County Planning Commission decided Thursday to give Ojai quarry owner Larry Mosler two more months to get in the good graces of county planners before it considers revoking his mining permit.

Iraq veteran killed by SUV in Fillmore mourned

Dec 15 8:59 PM EST

An Iraq War veteran who after serving in the Marines cared for a relative with cancer, Sergio Mendez was a regular customer at the Fillmore Starbucks where he was killed, a cousin said Thursday.

Original Tommy's opens in Ventura

Dec 15 8:15 PM EST

They bill themselves as a "Southern California tradition," but until 10:30 a.m. Thursday that tradition had bypassed Ventura. "Hey, you guys! Welcome to Ventura," a man shouted from his pickup to Robert Castaneda, who was preparing to open an Original Tommy's Hamburgers at 5663 Valentine Road. "I grew up eating Tommy's," the man yelled before speeding off.


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