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Yahoo! Alerts Tuesday, January 3, 2012 6:05 AM EST Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : As of 6:05 AM EST Activists collect signatures to get condom measure on Los Angeles County ballot Los Angeles Times - Jan 2 10:04 PM EST Villaraigosa delays payment of $100 million in personnel costs Los Angeles Times - Jan 2 9:50 PM EST Canyon News - Person of Interest Arrested for L.A. Arson Fires Canyon News - Jan 2 7:54 PM EST Canyon News - Task Force Arrests Human Trafficking Suspect Canyon News - Jan 2 6:54 PM EST "The Bachelor" Begins New Season Tonight With Three Southland Bachelorettes Beverly Hills Courier - Jan 2 3:30 PM EST 123rd Rose Parade Comes Off Without a Hitch Beverly Hills Courier - Jan 2 3:15 PM EST Los Angeles Times Activists collect signatures to get condom measure on Los Angeles County ballot Jan 2 10:04 PM EST The measure is aimed at protecting pornography performers. To qualify it for the November election, supporters need more than 200,000 signatures by June 5. An AIDS activist group will begin circulating petitions Tuesday asking Los Angeles County voters to require porn performers to wear condoms during filming. Villaraigosa delays payment of $100 million in personnel costs Jan 2 9:50 PM EST Police overtime, unused sick time, agreed-upon wage hikes and an early retirement program are not going to be paid until after the mayor leaves office. Despite critics, the plan is supported by most on the City Council. To weather the Great Recession, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pushed thousands of employees out the door at City Hall in what he has described as one of the tougher ... Hard times for a tower and its murals Jan 2 9:49 PM EST Faced with complaints from neighborhood groups, docents and even one of the artists' descendants, San Francisco has stepped up efforts to restore the landmark Coit Tower and its historical Depression-era frescoes. The frescoes encapsulate Depression-era California: Scenes depicting idyllic farm and factory life roll out beside those of grueling economic hardship. Urban shoppers browse for toys ... A child needs a family Jan 2 9:49 PM EST Natalia, lovely and loving, is 11, speaks little English and has only a few days left in her quest for a home before she returns to Colombia. Kidsave is trying to help. Natalia has two weeks to find a family in America. She is 11, speaks almost no English and is visiting from Colombia, where she has spent almost all her life parent-less, in government care. Seeking clues in the ashes of an L.A. arson spree Jan 2 1:49 AM EST As authorities probe at least 39 arsons in the Los Angeles area that began Thursday morning, a 'person of interest' is seen on a video from a Hollywood garage. Inside a mobile command center parked in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles City fire captains huddle around a bank of radios, monitoring six frequencies used by local law enforcement agencies. Canyon News Canyon News - Person of Interest Arrested for L.A. Arson Fires Jan 2 7:54 PM EST LOS ANGELES —A person of interest that was detained for questioning early this morning in connection with the 53 arson fires in the Los Angeles area over New Year's weekend has been arrested. Canyon News - Task Force Arrests Human Trafficking Suspect Jan 2 6:54 PM EST LOS ANGELES — A year-long criminal investigation that was conducted by a multi-agency task force into a human trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of a local man on Wednesday, December 21. According to a Los Angeles Police Department news release, the arrest of 23-year-old Michael Vincent Pree for sexual assault of a minor was the result of an ongoing investigation by the Los Angeles ... Canyon News - Arson Damages Jim Morrison's Old House Jan 2 3:09 AM EST LAUREL CANYON— During the early morning of Friday, December 30, it took 56 Los Angeles firefighters 35 minutes to put out a fire that damaged the former Laurel Canyon home of Jim Morrison, who was the lead singer of The Doors. 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. Beverly Hills Courier "The Bachelor" Begins New Season Tonight With Three Southland Bachelorettes Jan 2 3:30 PM EST 'The Bachelor' begins its 16th season tonight with Sonoma winemaker Ben Flajnik having two Los Angeles women and one from San Gabriel among the 25 bachelorettes to chose from in the episode airing from 8- 10:01 p.m. on ABC. 123rd Rose Parade Comes Off Without a Hitch Jan 2 3:15 PM EST The 123rd edition of Tournament of Roses Parade came off without a hitch today and was followed by a roughly 5,000-strong demonstration organized by activist fed up with the national malaise that some blame on corporate greed. 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. CBS 2 Los Angeles Suspect Arrested In Connection To Rash Of Arsons Jan 2 9:30 PM EST A suspect has been arrested by authorities in connection to the suspicious fires set across LA and the San Fernando Valley. Brush Fire Near Acton Burned 5 Acres Jan 2 8:33 PM EST A brush fire erupted Monday afternoon near the intersection of Bent Spur Road and Briar Glen Road, south of Acton. Unlicensed Driver Allegedly Runs Red Light, Plows Into Police Van Carrying Inmates Jan 2 7:54 PM EST Authorities say an unlicensed driver ran a red light, colliding into a police van carrying inmates to an Orange County jail Monday. 2 Shot, 1 Critically, Outside Nail Salon Near Beverly Hills Jan 2 7:29 PM EST Investigators are searching for the shooter who injured two people outside a nail salon, one critically, Monday morning. Riverside Man Wanted In Mount Rainier Park Ranger Killing Found Dead Jan 2 6:13 PM EST Police confirm a body found Monday in Mount Rainier National Park was that of Benjamin Barnes, who was wanted in the shooting death Sunday of a park ranger. Barnes was reportedly from Riverside. Orange County Register Wood-burning stove may have started house fire Jan 2 8:47 PM EST Huntington Beach - A fire that officials suspect was started by a wood-burning stove caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to a home in the 16600 block of Marie Lane early Monday morning. There were no injuries.The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but residents stated that a... Good weather brings out New Year's exercisers Jan 2 6:59 PM EST So far, 2012 has been a banner year for weather in our corner of the world - the kind of balmy, sunny days that make Easterners watching the Rose Bowl parade curse California, then make secret plans to retire here.The postcard weather is also ideal for those who swore on New Year's Eve,... Gas leak shuts down busy street in Santa Ana Jan 2 4:55 PM EST A gas leak on the 3200 block of Westminster Avenue in Santa Ana on Monday forced a three-hour shutdown of the busy street between Harbor Boulevard and Clinton Street.At 11:27 a.m. Monday, construction workers ruptured a one-inch gas line in the street, causing the evacuation of two businesses... Retro rules at toasty Rose Parade Jan 2 4:51 PM EST PASADENA - The theme of a very warm 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade was "Just Imagine ..." Several floats zipped into the future with planets spinning, aliens dancing and... Unseasonable heat battles fog in O.C. Jan 2 4:00 PM EST Inland Orange County continued to experience warm temperatures Monday after the hottest New Year's Day in almost 50 years.Temperatures reached the upper 60s to lower 70s near the coast Monday, and hit the upper 70s to mid-80s further inland. However, no records were matched on Monday. On... The Press-Enterprise REGION: Mt. Rainier shooting suspect appears to be local Jan 2 9:55 PM EST Benjamin Colton Barnes had the city's trademark raincross tattooed on his stomach INLAND: Mt. Rainier shooting suspect may be from Riverside Jan 2 9:15 PM EST Benjamin Colton Barnes has a tattoo of the city's trademark raincross on his stomach REGION: Fatalities identified in Victorville wreck Jan 2 8:13 PM EST Authorities say driver traveling at high speed lost control and the vehicle rolled over several times Sunday morning 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 Los Angeles Daily News Rose Parade features pageantry, protest Jan 2 5:35 PM EST Blue skies and Occupy protesters greeted parade fans as the 123rd annual Tournament of Roses Parade kicked off today. | PHOTOS Occupy movement follows Rose Parade with protest Jan 2 5:35 PM EST The 2012 Tournament of Roses parade went off without a hitch Monday morning in Pasadena, then thousands of protesters followed in its wake carrying a 250-foot-long banner representing the U.S. Constitution and a 70-foot-long octopus representing corporate greed. Fire, police say arsonist in custody Jan 2 4:20 PM EST Police and fire officials confirmed Monday they have arrested a man wanted in connection with igniting 53 fires across Hollywood and surrounding areas over a four night span, leaving a trail of fear among residents and causing $2 million in vehicle and structure damage. Photo gallery: Arsonist hits Sherman Oaks, West Hollywood, other areas on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 Jan 2 1:50 PM EST The serial arsonist that has now set 55 fires in the Los Angeles area struck Sherman Oaks, West Hollywood and other areas on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. A "person of interest" was detained. After another night of cars set ablaze in Sherman Oaks and elsewhere, 'person of interest' detained Jan 2 1:05 PM EST Twelve more suspected arson fires broke out early Monday in the Los Angeles area, and a "person of interest" was taken into custody for questioning in connection with the dozens of suspicious car fires that have hit the city since last week. | Photos NBC Los Angeles Rose Parade Photos Jan 2 8:16 PM EST Tens of thousands of people attended the 123rd Annual Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 2, 2012. LA DUI Arrests Up Jan 2 6:01 PM EST Two motorists died during the holiday weekend in Los Angeles County. That's the same number of people who died on freeways in the same period last year. Suspect in 53 Arsons Identified Jan 2 1:31 PM EST Authorities are interviewing a person of interest early Monday in connection with a series of fires that have burned vehicles and carports in Hollywood, West Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley and other areas. Tens of Thousands Attend Rose Parade Jan 2 1:16 PM EST Thousands of protesters with the Occupy Rose Parade gathered with their float against corporate greed. 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. Daily Breeze Nice day for an ocean swim Jan 2 6:27 PM EST Hundreds of swimmers turn out for the 60th annual Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears' New Year's Day swim. | PHOTOS ASK THE LAWYER: A brief rundown of tax code changes Jan 2 2:57 PM EST I am trying to keep up with changes to the tax code. Can you hit the highlights as we hunker down to get our records in order? We are me, my wife and our 15-year-old. El Segundo pet photographer's studio goes to the dogs Jan 2 2:12 PM EST Andy Sheng was down on his knees with his camera pointed inches from his young subject when she seemed to give him the shot he needed. From Manhattan Beach council to Occupy protests Jan 2 1:58 AM EST Mitch Ward has taken role in the movement since leaving politics. Boy's pain eases from podiatrist's treatment Jan 2 1:58 AM EST The 14-year-old Torrance resident has missed more than a year of school due to a mysterious disorder that had him writhing in chronic pain. | Family hails doctor's method. Ventura County Star Computer donations sought for Goebel Senior Center Jan 2 9:30 PM EST The Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks is seeking laptop computers with the latest operating systems for classes that serve older adults. New year, new Highway 101 construction project to get under way Jan 2 9:26 PM EST Consturction on the Highway 101/Wendy Drive interchange is expected to get underway in January. Camarillo pageant winner has a passion for helping foster children Jan 2 9:22 PM EST Dedria Brunett's passion for helping foster children has its origins in her own life in the system. Zeta Chi helps keeps meetings in order Jan 2 9:17 PM EST Zeta Chi, a unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, helps people learn and follow the rules of meetings. Senior advocate to offer information monthly at Moorpark Active Adult Center Jan 2 9:12 PM EST Senior advocate Brenda Birdwell will offer free information and referral services at the Moorpark Active Adult Center on the fourth Wednesday of the month starting Jan. 25.

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