Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Yahoo! Alerts - Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:21 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :

As of 10:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Times

Open the discussion on dying

Dec 27 9:59 PM EST

Taboos shouldn't prevent us from having important conversations about end-of-life issues to spare loved ones the trauma of making difficult decisions alone. Last week, my dad was taken on a practice run from his Northern California nursing home back to his house. He'd had recent hip surgery, and the idea was that if he could master the challenge of getting in and out of the car and the ...

Vernon's problems lead to huge legal fees

Dec 27 9:29 PM EST

Latham & Watkins, which helped coordinate Vernon's battle against disincorporation, was paid nearly $7 million this year. 'The law firm is running the city,' one councilman said. Vernon has long spared no expense when it comes to hiring attorneys.

Heavy D died from blood clot, coroner finds

Dec 27 9:29 PM EST

The rapper, 44, had deep leg thrombosis, which caused a fatal clot in his lung, officials say. The clot probably formed during a plane flight from London. Rapper Heavy D died last month of a blood clot in his lung that was likely formed during a long flight home from London, where he had performed a tribute to Michael Jackson, according to the L.A. County coroner's office.

A vast child obesity gap between affluent city, lower-income one

Dec 27 8:44 PM EST

Manhattan Beach has the lowest child obesity rate in L.A. County, Bell Gardens the highest. Their demographics are starkly different, and residents' perceptions on the issue can contrast sharply. Doris Chang limits her three sons' intake of sweets and doesn't feed them any processed or frozen food. At their Manhattan Beach home, she monitors the boys' time in front of the television and keeps ...

Man who sexually assaulted chihuahua gets jail

Dec 27 10:44 AM EST

A Sacramento parolee convicted of sexually assaulting a chihuahua was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison and must now register as a sex offender.


Canyon News

Canyon News - Public Christmas Displays Challenged

Dec 27 1:24 PM EST

SANTA MONICA — Tempers ran high in Santa Monica this December, where atheists and Christians sought to display their exhibits on Ocean Avenue. City officials doled out 18 of the 21 available slots to atheist groups such as the American Atheists.

Canyon News - Rapper Tyler, The Creator Arrested

Dec 27 2:54 AM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Friday, December 23 in the city of West Hollywood Rapper Tyler, The Creator was arrested on vandalism charges after allegedly destroying a soundboard at the Roxy Theatre. He was performing with his group Odd Future at the time.

Canyon News - Griffith Park Light Festival Canceled Again

Dec 24 4:24 AM EST

LOS FELIZ — According to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival, which was traditionally held throughout December, will not take place for the second year in a row as a major water infrastructure project continues on the street where the event takes place.

Canyon News - Santa Arrived At The Pier

Dec 23 3:39 PM EST

SANTA MONICA — On Saturday, December 17, Santa made his grand entrance at the Santa Monica Pier on a dory as he was escorted by lifeguards. Santa's grand entrance on the pier brought a smile to the faces of several children and adults who waited impatiently.

Canyon News - WeHo Defers Talking Food Truck Limits

Dec 22 10:09 PM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD — On Monday, December 19, the West Hollywood City Council voted unanimously to defer discussing whether to impose parking restrictions individually tailored to gourmet, catering and ice cream trucks to its January 17, 2012 meeting.


Beverly Hills Courier

Police Standoff on Sunset

Dec 27 2:24 PM EST

A man carrying what turned out to be a toy pellet gun was detained today in the east Hollywood area.

Lawmakers Get Richer as Voters Struggle

Dec 27 1:55 PM EST

The wealth gap between members of Congress and ordinary Americans is growing larger, with nearly half of all lawmakers now worth more than one million dollars, according to US media reports Tuesday.

Firefighters Fight Blaze in Hollywood Hills Today

Dec 27 1:40 PM EST

A fire burned today near some brush in the Hollywood Hills, but no one was harmed, a city fire official said.

Coroner Says Heavy D Died of Cardiovascular Disease

Dec 27 1:10 PM EST

The rapper Heavy D died of cardiovascular disease, a coroner's spokesman said today.

Ex-"SNL" Writer Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel

Dec 27 12:55 PM EST

A former 'Saturday Night Live' writer was found dead in a hotel near Hollywood Boulevard in what appears to be a suicide, authorities said today.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

iPad Tracking Device Leads Police To Christmas Gifts Burglar

Dec 27 9:00 PM EST

The "pinging" of an iPad led police to a burglary suspect and more than 40 stolen Christmas presents.

Six Appointed As Los Angeles Superior Court Judges

Dec 27 8:53 PM EST

A half-dozen people were appointed today as Los Angeles Superior Court judges by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Police Say Man Shot Dead Outside Home May Have Been Burglar

Dec 27 8:16 PM EST

A man who may have been burglarizing a home or business was found shot to death in Pasadena Tuesday, and police were looking for the shooter.

City Measure Mandating Condom Use In Porn Qualifies For June Ballot

Dec 27 6:48 PM EST

A proposed ballot measure that would require porn actors to wear condoms while filming in the city of Los Angeles has qualified for the June ballot.

Skydiver Dies Following Accident At Perris Valley Airport

Dec 27 6:05 PM EST

A skydiver has succumbed to his injuries Tuesday afternoon following a hard landing at Perris Valley Airport.


Orange County Register

Rancho couple get their ' Christmas miracle'

Dec 27 9:47 PM EST

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - While Christmas may be wearing off for some, it's only beginning for Michelle and Steve Key.A week ago the couple celebrated what they call their own Christmas miracle with the birth of their son, Ethan Joseph at

Family still frets over missing prof

Dec 27 8:47 PM EST

For the next few days, we'll catch up with some of the people I wrote about in 2011. Folks I reconnected with were pleasant, if not gracious, when I called this week, even when they didn't have a good-news update to share. To each, and to all my sources: Thank you for trusting me with...

Teen charged as adult in fatal stabbing

Dec 27 7:34 PM EST

SANTA ANA - Prosecutors charged a teenager as an adult Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man during a fight in a Huntington Beach park.Jesse Shockey, 16, of Garden Grove faces one felony count of murder and a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon in connection...

BBQ restaurant offers 50% off menu tonight

Dec 27 7:14 PM EST

The owners of Shortstop BBQ, an Orange County-based food truck, plan to "soft" open their new restaurant for two days this week.On Tuesday and Wednesday, the owners are offering 50% off the menu for...

Some incredibly huge divorce payouts

Dec 27 7:00 PM EST

Late last week a judge finalized the divorce of Mel Gibson and his wife of more than 31 years, Robyn Denise Gibson. She gets half his fortune, estimated at $850 million. What are the largest divorce settlements of all time? Ones paid by Gibson, Sir Paul McCartney or Tiger Woods? Click on the...


The Press-Enterprise

UPDATE: Skydiving death is year's fifth in Perris

Dec 27 8:18 PM EST

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and is the fifth to die in 2011

UPDATE: Skydiver dies in Perris

Dec 27 6:01 PM EST

The adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene

JUST IN: Skydiver down in Perris

Dec 27 5:28 PM EST

Firefighters are performing CPR

HEMET: Police shoot armed man

Dec 27 4:11 PM EST

Suspect is expected to survive the officer-involved shooting

SAN BERNARDINO: Slaying victim ID'd

Dec 27 11:01 AM EST

Darnell Polidore was found shot to death Monday night on the city's westside


Los Angeles Daily News

Long Beach, L.A. ports tout completion of clean truck program, cleaner air

Dec 27 10:05 PM EST

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Jan. 1 will officially complete an effort to ban all trucks with engine models older than 2007, characterized by local officials as the strictest clean air standard of any major port in the world.

Mann Westlake Village theaters close

Dec 27 10:05 PM EST

The curtains came down Tuesday night on Mann Westlake Village, which is shuttering after more than a decade in operation.

Thousands of public school buildings not certified to withstand earthquakes

Dec 27 10:04 PM EST

LONG BEACH -- State regulators responsible for enforcing earthquake safety laws have failed to certify more than 16,000 construction projects in California public schools, increasing the risk that some projects may be unsafe, according to a state audit report.

Food & Dining classes and events: Asian Lite cooking at California Health & Longevity Institute, Sauces workshop at ...

Dec 27 8:49 PM EST

Click for this week's classes and events, including a number of place to dine on New Year's Eve.

Matthew McConaughey engaged to girlfriend and mother of his 2 children Camila Alves

Dec 27 7:19 PM EST

Matthew McConaughey is engaged to marry his longtime girlfriend, Camila Alves. The 42-year-old actor proposed to the Brazilian model on Christmas Day.


NBC Los Angeles

OC City May Nix Man's Pet Chickens

Dec 27 7:56 PM EST

A Corona del Mar man is fighting to keep his pet chickens after a warning from Newport Beach that the birds are in violation of city code.

Judged: Celebrity Court Cases in 2011

Dec 27 7:11 PM EST

From record-setting divorce settlements to tax evasions and name changes, celebs certainly had their day in court in 2011.

Device Foils Suspected iPad Thief: Deputies

Dec 27 6:56 PM EST

A Southern California family receives a pleasant surprise when deputies find their stolen iPad, a Christmas gift, in a nearby home.

Man Dies in Perris Skydiving Accident

Dec 27 6:41 PM EST

A skydiver died Tuesday afternoon after suffering critical injuries from a hard landing at Perris Valley Airport.

Soldier Remains in Critical Condition After Shooting

Dec 27 4:11 PM EST

Christopher Sullivan was shot Friday at the party in San Bernardino.


Daily Breeze

Car crashes into Hermosa Beach carpet store

Dec 27 10:08 PM EST

An elderly couple were hospitalized Tuesday after the husband passed out at the wheel of their car and crashed into a carpet store in Hermosa Beach.

Thousands of school construction projects lack earthquake safety certification

Dec 27 10:07 PM EST

State regulators responsible for enforcing earthquake safety laws have failed to certify more than 16,000 construction projects in California public schools, increasing the risk that some projects may be unsafe, according to a state audit report.

D.A. Cooley warns residents about robocall scams

Dec 27 9:52 PM EST

An elaborate phone scam aimed at stealing credit card and ATM information is targeting Los Angeles County residents, District Attorney Steve Cooley warned Tuesday.

Skate and dog park advocates keep pushing in Rancho Palos Verdes

Dec 27 9:52 PM EST

With the recent Rancho Palos Verdes City Council election, separate moves to establish skate and dog parks could see a bit of a slowdown as three new council members get caught up on the proposals.

Carson's city clerk resigns after 37 years

Dec 27 5:22 PM EST

Carson's City Clerk will resign on Dec. 31 after nearly four decades in office due to undisclosed health reasons, the city said today.


Ventura County Star

Man taking steps to end homelessness

Dec 27 8:30 PM EST

Not even a broken foot has kept Stephen T. Millhouse from trekking 1,400 miles since Aug. 3 to bring attention to homelessness. He may not have come close to reaching the $1 million goal he set for his "One Man March for the Homeless," having raised $3,000 so far. But he said he has increased awareness and plans to keep advocating community support for solutions to the problem.

Ventura mediator appointed to Superior Court bench

Dec 27 8:05 PM EST

Matthew P. Guasco, a Ventura mediator and arbitrator, has been appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to the Ventura County Superior Court bench.

Fillmore drags down county's third-quarter taxable sales

Dec 27 7:42 PM EST

Dragged down by a $1 million negative adjustment in Fillmore, third-quarter taxable sales in Ventura County increased 0.9 percent compared with the same period last year, according to an analyst.

Nonprofit helps homebound seniors get their groceries

Dec 27 7:39 PM EST

Thousand Oaks resident Rita Vashti is grateful for the nonprofit grocery shopping and delivery service Shop Ahoy. At 79, she no longer drives, and her closest family member lives in Encino. Even if she takes Dial-A-Ride to the market, carrying the packages and putting away her purchases is a hardship.

Knife sharpener takes his mobile business to farmers markets

Dec 27 7:32 PM EST

After about 10 years of running American Flags and Cutlery in downtown Ventura, Gary Parker was tired of the daily grind. Faced with slowing sales, he put the business up for sale in 2010 so he could concentrate on a mobile knife-sharpening operation. But weeks after he made the decision, his wife, Jennifer Parker, 61, decided she and co-worker Robin Douglas wanted to take over the shop.


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