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Yahoo! Alerts Monday, January 2, 2012 3:48 AM EST Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : As of 3:48 AM EST Resolutions for a better 2012 Los Angeles Times - Jan 1 10:19 PM EST Small cases are big business in California courtrooms Los Angeles Times - Jan 1 9:04 PM EST Canyon News - Two New Year's Eve WeHo Arsons Canyon News - Jan 1 7:24 PM EST Canyon News - Search Called Off For Missing Kayaker Canyon News - Jan 1 5:54 AM EST Katy Perry and Russell Brand Announce Split Beverly Hills Courier - Dec 30 4:40 PM EST Magician Celebrates Sold-Out Year With New Years Eve Shows Beverly Hills Courier - Dec 30 1:54 PM EST Los Angeles Times Resolutions for a better 2012 Jan 1 10:19 PM EST The governor, legislators, voters and even journalists could benefit from some New Year's pledges. By now, everyone should have made a few New Year's resolutions and broken at least half. Small cases are big business in California courtrooms Jan 1 9:04 PM EST Lawyers often do better financially than their clients. Many other states apply stricter judicial standards. Like any concerned mother, Athena Hohenberg wanted to be sure her 4-year-old was getting a good breakfast. Environmentalists hope to turn the tide against use of sea walls Jan 1 8:49 PM EST The longtime practice of dumping huge rocks and chunks of concrete along the coastline to stop erosion is coming under fire from those who favor letting the shoreline retreat naturally. San Francisco's efforts to protect Ocean Beach is the latest battleground. For years, San Francisco's Ocean Beach has been under assault by such powerful surf that a fierce winter storm can scour away 25 feet of ... Students sample the large shelf of California literature Jan 1 7:20 PM EST The Golden State's reputation as a fantasized place of new beginnings and harsh disappointments — expressed in the writings of Steinbeck, Twain, Didion and Mosley, among others — is being explored on college campuses across the nation. Marietta College, a small liberal arts school in southeastern Ohio, is 2,200 miles and a cultural universe from San Francisco. Rash of arson fires continues, spreads across wider area Jan 1 12:19 AM EST The attacks range from the Westside to Hollywood and from the San Fernando Valley south to Lennox. The Los Angeles police and fire departments lead a multi-agency campaign across the county. A rash of arson fires in the dark of night set Los Angeles on edge over New Year's Eve, and authorities deployed hundreds of extra firefighters, patrol cars, undercover officers and helicopters to stop the ... Canyon News Canyon News - Two New Year's Eve WeHo Arsons Jan 1 7:24 PM EST WEST HOLLYWOOD — On Saturday, December 31, two more arson fires occurred in the City of West Hollywood less than 24 hours after five other arson fires were reported. In total, the seven acts of arson have caused a total of $425,000 in property damage. Canyon News - Search Called Off For Missing Kayaker Jan 1 5:54 AM EST MALIBU— During the afternoon of Friday, December 30, the U.S. Coast Guard called off its almost 24-hour search for a 65-year-old man who went missing while kayaking near Malibu. His disappearance was reported the day before at 3 p.m. Canyon News - Smoking Ordinance Kicks Off New Year Jan 1 5:24 AM EST WEST HOLLYWOOD—The West Hollywood City Council has recently passed an ordinance amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in outdoor dining and other public areas and eliminate existing regulations that are duplicative of state law. Canyon News - WeHo Arsons Among 21 In L.A. Jan 1 2:54 AM EST WeHo Arsons Among 21 In L.A. WEST HOLLYWOOD — During the early morning hours of Friday, December 30, West Hollywood deputies and Los Angeles firefighters responded to calls alerting them about five separate blazes that began when vehicles in car ports caught fire. Canyon News - Several Burglaries Attempted In Last Week Dec 29 3:39 PM EST SHERMAN OAKS —Two burglaries, one successful, the other failed, have taken place within days of each other in the last week within the Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys areas, respectively. Beverly Hills Courier Katy Perry and Russell Brand Announce Split Dec 30 4:40 PM EST Actor/comedian Russell Brand filed for divorce today from his wife of about 15 months, singer Katy Perry. Magician Celebrates Sold-Out Year With New Years Eve Shows Dec 30 1:54 PM EST Magician Ivan Amodei has been packing them in at The Beverly Wilshire. The First Grader, Now On DVD, Celebrates The Power Of Education, Foundation Helps Awards Bid Dec 30 1:39 PM EST This week, resident and producer Richard Harding saw his film The First Grader released on DVD. Happenings Dec 30 1:24 PM EST Events and opportunities around town. The Couriers Restaurant Review by MERV HECHT-LA SEINE Dec 30 12:10 PM EST Only in America! Well, maybe something like it exists in Israel, or New York City, but it would be hard to beat the quality of the kosher food at La Seine in Beverly Hills. I dont know why it was such a surprise, but it was. CBS 2 Los Angeles LAPD Releases Video Of Person Of Interest In Rash Of Arsons Jan 1 10:03 PM EST Los Angeles police released two surveillance videos at a 5:15 p.m. Sunday news conference as they investigate the string of 40 arsons that blistered the Hollywood and North Hollywood areas over three nights at the end of 2011. 100 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Vacant 2-Story Apartment Building In Hollywood Jan 1 9:32 PM EST One hundred firefighters are battling a blaze inside a vacant two-story apartment building in Hollywood. Woman, 65, That Allegedly Caused Casino Crash That Injured 14 Says Her Accelerator Stuck Jan 1 9:15 PM EST Officials said the 65-year-old Corona woman whose car caused a chain reaction accident inside a parking structure at the Pechanga Casino and Resort blamed a stuck accelerator pedal as the cause of the crash. Pasadena Convention And Visitors Bureau Provides Free Smartphone App Jan 1 8:37 PM EST Looking for even more information about the Rose Parade? 5 Injured – 2 Children Critically – In Murrieta SUV Rollover Crash Jan 1 7:51 PM EST Five people were injured -- two children critically -- when the SUV they were riding in overturned on Interstate 15 in Murrieta, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday. Orange County Register Record-tying New Year's heat in O.C. Jan 1 9:52 PM EST Orange County residents experienced one of the hottest New Year's Days in almost 50 years as unusually warm weather continued to smack the region.By Sunday afternoon, temperatures in Santa Ana reached a high of 81 degrees, tying the previous record documented on Jan. 1, 1964, according to... Buena Park eyes Beach Boulevard takeover Jan 1 8:14 PM EST BUENA PARK - Buena Park may receive a belated Christmas gift that City Hall has sought for years: taking over control of Beach Boulevard from the state.The boulevard, also known as state Highway 39, is currently owned and maintained by Caltrans. Under a deal awaiting approval by the state, the... 2012 New Year's pictures from O.C. Twitter Jan 1 7:32 PM EST Orange County Twitter users shared these pictures with the public as they celebrated New Year's Eve and the first day of 2012. The slide show can also be viewed in... Tax tips: How to figure taxes on stock dividends Jan 1 6:36 PM EST Raphael Tulino is a spokesman for the IRS for the Orange County-San Diego region and answers questions from readers:Q. I purchased several shares of a utility stock on Feb. 28, 1990 and had the quarterly dividends reinvested in the same stock. Each year I paid taxes on the dividends... Autopsy planned in apparent murder-suicide Jan 1 5:31 PM EST ANAHEIM HILLS - An autopsy is planned this week for the bodies of two people found shot to death inside an Anaheim Hills condominium in what was likely a murder-suicide, police said Sunday.Anaheim police responded to reports of shots fired about 7:40 p.m. Friday at a residence in the 1000 block... The Press-Enterprise BARSTOW: Rialto man killed in off-roading crash Dec 31 6:32 PM EST Authorities said he died in a dune buggy while making a jump MORENO VALLEY: Husband arrested in wife's shooting Dec 31 6:32 PM EST Police arrested a man following a shooting and domestic fight at their home COLTON: Mt. Vernon bridge to reopen from sinkhole Dec 30 9:50 PM EST Road reopens, but will close again Tuesday for a permanent fix COLTON: Mount Vernon Avenue bridge over I-10 closed through weekend Dec 30 4:48 PM EST Large sinkhole on the roadway in colton led to closure this morning SAN BERNARDINO: Woman, 87, beaten with hammers; defendants get life Dec 30 2:40 PM EST The two killers, who were 16 at the time of the home-invasion attack, will not be eligible for parole in the brutal beating death Los Angeles Daily News Reg Green: Float will honor the gift of life Jan 1 6:50 PM EST WHEN Roxanna Green, the mother of the 9-year-old girl who was killed in the Gabby Giffords shooting rampage last January, takes her honored place in the Rose Parade in Pasadena Monday, she will be among a group of people who feel the special blend of anguish and inspiration that her family Suspected jewelry thief nabbed near Calabasas home Jan 1 1:06 PM EST A suspected jewelry thief who tried to break into a Calabasas home was behind bars today, sheriff's deputies in Malibu said. Motorcyclist dies in 118 Freeway crash Jan 1 1:06 PM EST A 56-year-old motorcycle rider became one of the first people to die on a Los Angeles County freeway this year, a California Highway Patrol officer said today. Summer-like weather ushers in 2012 Jan 1 1:06 PM EST An offshore wind will blow 2011 out to sea, making for a warm, sunny New Year's Day in Los Angeles with highs forecast to top out in the low 80s. Grudge suspected in Northridge arson fire Jan 1 1:05 PM EST A man with a can of lighter fluid was arrested after allegedly dousing some outdoor furniture in the courtyard of a Northridge apartment, but police said he was not suspected in a string of some 40 arson fires set around the city since Thursday night. NBC Los Angeles Stray Bullet Strikes Man on New Year's Eve Jan 1 6:31 PM EST A man in South LA rang in the new year when a stray bullet grazed his leg. Rose Parade Basics: Rules, Directions, Map, FAQ Jan 1 4:16 PM EST If you're attending the parade -- whether it's your first time or an annual tradition -- here are a few helpful answers to some frequently asked questions. LA County's First Newborns of 2012 Jan 1 3:31 PM EST The first newborns of 2012 in LA County arrived just a few minutes after midnight. Sunny, Warm Days to Start 2012 Jan 1 1:16 PM EST Angelenos can shed their sweaters for the start of 2012 as warm weather arrives just in time for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Video Shows Person of Interest in Fires Jan 1 12:31 PM EST Crews responded to more fires Saturday night in Hollywood and West Hollywood carports. Daily Breeze Limits on coastal fishing take effect Jan 1 4:13 AM EST Waters off Peninsula are among newly protected areas. John Bogert: A few things I forgot to say in 2011 Jan 1 4:12 AM EST Column writing is a demanding occupation that requires a precise filing system and a sharp mind able to organize and utilize the many ideas that might be developed into an enjoyable reading experience. Float On Jan 1 12:28 AM EST Even as decorators put the finishing touches on Torrance's 2012 Rose Parade float, fundraising efforts have begun for the 2013 version. Catalina's one-room schoolhouse harkens back to Old West Jan 1 12:27 AM EST MULTIMEDIA: On a brisk Wednesday morning on Catalina Island, teacher David Morse starts the school day by raising the flag and ringing the brass bell. New state laws promote gay history, illegal immigrant students Jan 1 12:12 AM EST Laws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid take effect today in California, even as opponents seek to overturn the legislation at the ballot box. Ventura County Star Police investigate stabbing in Oxnard Jan 1 2:40 AM EST Oxnard police were on the scene of a reported stabbing in the 500 block of South Fifth Street that occurred after 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Prowling suspect arrested in Ventura Jan 1 1:25 AM EST Ventura police officers have a suspect in custody on suspicion of prowling on New Year's Eve. According to Ventura police Commander Juan Reynoso, officers were called to the 800 block of Main Street at 7:40 p.m. Saturday night after reports of a man in the area with bolt cutters. The suspect was reportedly prowling around an RV park there. Many felt disconnected from Iraq War Jan 1 1:18 AM EST Margaret Mehrali remembers the day the Iraq War started nearly nine years ago. The 19-year-old was in fifth grade and can recall her teachers talking about the invasion and seeing images of the troops moving across the desolate desert. Over the years, she would pay attention to the war when a Ventura County soldier died, but otherwise it generally slipped from the conscious of her daily life. In your face, or role model? Tebow debate scrambles on Jan 1 12:46 AM EST When it comes to God, quarterback Tim Tebow and football as a way to testify, Brad Steward is a believer. The Ventura High School football coach advises high school athletes in a Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter and is the proud owner of a University of Florida polo shirt bought in Tebow's honor. When players on Steward's team make it into the end zone, some decide to offer a prayer or ... Laser pointed at drivers on highway Jan 1 12:19 AM EST California Highway Patrol officers were unable to find a person reported to be shining a green laser into drivers' eyes from an embankment off Highway 101 in Ventura.

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