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Yahoo! Alerts Monday, February 27, 2012 10:21 PM EST Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : As of 10:21 PM EST Website matches targets and hit man Los Angeles Times - Feb 27 9:44 PM EST Learning to let the kids go Los Angeles Times - Feb 27 8:57 PM EST Canyon News - Drugs and Weapons Seized by L.A. Authorities Canyon News - Feb 27 2:26 AM EST Canyon News - Fatality In Freeway Crashes Canyon News - Feb 25 11:41 AM EST Elton John Party in WeHo Raises $5.25 Million for AIDS Beverly Hills Courier - Feb 27 12:43 PM EST Smartphone Meets Tablet as Makers Look at Big Picture Beverly Hills Courier - Feb 27 12:42 PM EST Los Angeles Times Website matches targets and hit man Feb 27 9:44 PM EST The case began with a website called HitmanForHire.net . The designer thought it was a joke, but the FBI and Irish police soon learned that Essam Ahmed Eid, a Las Vegas poker dealer, was in business. As with other online businesses, the site promised convenience and efficiency. Learning to let the kids go Feb 27 8:57 PM EST One of the toughest challenges for a parent is knowing when. A month ago, I could go for days without checking my email or updating my Facebook status. Gov. Jerry Brown still a rock star after all these years Feb 27 7:57 PM EST The California governor visits Washington, D.C., and the White House and raises money for his fall tax initiative. One aide to another governor gushes Brown's 'kind of a rock star.' Reporting from Washington -- The governor of the largest state in the nation flew Southwest Airlines last week to get to meetings at the White House and a conference of his counterparts from around the country. Girl killed in school fight with girl over boy Feb 27 11:42 AM EST An 11-year-old girl who died after a fight with a classmate in Long Beach cried, complained of a headache and vomited after the altercation, friends and family said. Candidates in South Bay district court newly important centrist voters Feb 27 1:42 AM EST The newly drawn 66th Assembly District in the South Bay 'is a classic swing district,' one political consultant says. Candidates — Democrat and Republican — even downplay party affiliation. Lots of candidates need a Rob Katherman this year. Canyon News Canyon News - Drugs and Weapons Seized by L.A. Authorities Feb 27 2:26 AM EST LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. IMPACT) seized over 150 gallons of Phencyclidine (PCP) along with gallons of precursor chemicals that can be used to compose an additional 500 gallons of PCP and two assault weapons on February 15. Authorities of L.A. IMPACT also found and recovered $389,000 of United States dollars. Canyon News - Fatality In Freeway Crashes Feb 25 11:41 AM EST STUDIO CITY —On February 23, a morning crash involving multiple vehicles occurred on Studio City's westbound 101 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at Coldwater Canyon Ave., causing temporary lane blockages. Canyon News - LAUSD Athletics Employee Arrested Feb 25 11:41 AM EST LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Unified School District's woes continue to pile up. On February 23, a 27-year-old athletic assistant was arrested and accused of conducting an " inappropriate relationship with a student." Canyon News - Fatal Crash Sets Malibu Canyon Ablaze Feb 25 11:26 AM EST MALIBU — A fatal car crash sparked a two-acre blaze in the Santa Monica Mountains on Wednesday, February 16. Shortly after, California firefighters and law enforcement managed to contain the fire. Canyon News - City Forms Committee To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Feb 25 11:26 AM EST BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills has formed the Blue Ribbon Committee to honor the city's 100th anniversary. Beverly Hills was founded on January 28, 1914. The city is known for movie stars and glamor. Beverly Hills Courier Elton John Party in WeHo Raises $5.25 Million for AIDS Feb 27 12:43 PM EST The 20th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party has raised $5.25 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS, organizers announced today. Smartphone Meets Tablet as Makers Look at Big Picture Feb 27 12:42 PM EST Mobile phone makers used to sell the 'small is beautiful' concept but at this year's world mobile fair, some are inching towards tablet sizes amid a shift towards a new hybrid category. Syria 'Yes' for New Charter, World Pressure Mounts Feb 27 12:28 PM EST EU foreign ministers agreed to freeze assets of Syria's central bank, impose a travel ban on seven Syrians close to Assad, ban cargo flights into the 27-nation bloc and restrict trade with Damascus in gold and precious metals. "The Artist" Dominates Oscar Night Feb 27 12:28 PM EST Hollywood has a bit of a French twist today, thanks to the dominating Oscar-night showing by 'The Artist,' a silent black-and- white homage by French filmmakers to Hollywood's early days, which won Oscars for best picture, best director for Michel Hazanavicius, and best actor for Jean Dujardin. Courier to Cover The Night of 100 Stars LIVE from the Red Carpet Sunday Feb 24 8:43 PM EST For 22 years Norby Walters has produced the Night of 100 Stars, an exclusive gala event unlike any other in the world. On the night of February 26, 2012, top celebrities from around the world will converge at the Beverly Hills Hotel to take part in Hollywoods #1 Oscar Gala. Celebrities will include nominees and winners of Oscar®, Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Screen Actors Guild® awards, and many ... CBS 2 Los Angeles LA Eateries May Now Offer Doggie Dining Feb 27 10:01 PM EST At many Los Angeles County restaurants, dogs will be made to feel as welcome as their owners under a new policy announced Monday. Coroner: Girl, 10, Died From Fatal Blow To Head After Fight With Classmate Feb 27 9:00 PM EST A fifth-grade student died from blunt force trauma to the head following a fight with a fellow student, the Los Angeles County Coroner said Monday. 'Blade Runner' Actress Arrested Following Fight At Post-Oscars Bash Feb 27 9:00 PM EST Actress Sean Young is free on bail Monday morning following her arrest at a post-Oscars bash Sunday night. 'The Artist', 'Hugo' Dominate; Streep Surprises At 84th Academy Awards Feb 27 7:28 PM EST For the first time since the show's inception in 1929, a silent film won Best Picture Sunday night at the 84th Academy Awards. Snow Shuts Down Lanes Along 5 Freeway In Tejon Pass Feb 27 6:00 PM EST A winter storm moving through the Southland shut down lanes on the Golden State (5) Freeway in both directions on Monday afternoon. Orange County Register Agency: Judge sought preferential treatment for wife's ticket Feb 27 9:04 PM EST SANTA ANA - A state agency is investigating an Orange County Superior Court judge, alleging he sought preferential treatment in the handling of a traffic ticket issued to his wife.The Commission on Judicial Performance is charging that Judge Salvador Sarmiento's actions constitute willful... Xbox, Playstation, computers, cash stolen from school Feb 27 9:00 PM EST MISSION VIEJO - Police are investigating a burglary that occurred over the weekend at Carl Hankey K-8 School in which computers and game systems were taken from the YMCA facility on site and cash was stolen from the school cafeteria, according to police.About 6:30 a.m. Monday, Orange County... Police: Homeless man in fight with officer showed signs of drug use Feb 27 8:43 PM EST FULLERTON - A transient involved in an altercation with two officers investigating reports of a home burglary Sunday afternoon appeared to... The goal? Real homes for the working poor Feb 27 7:55 PM EST When I first met Andrea Whipple, four years ago at a homeless shelter, she was barely out of her teens. But she behaved and spoke with wisdom you acquire after a long life of tough knocks.That's what growing up homeless can do to a kid.She understood then that the odds were stacked against... In cod they trust? They do at HB fish fry Feb 27 7:26 PM EST Six or seven years ago, a woman named Julie Sawyer left me a message, asking me to come to the Lenten Fish Fry at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, where she was a volunteer. The best Lenten fish fry in OC, she promised.I made note of it, but didn't get out there... The Press-Enterprise FONTANA: Coroner releases name of blast victim Feb 27 11:46 AM EST The body of Luis Diaz was found after fire crews extinguished the 8:15 p.m. blaze Feb. 16 along the 14400 block of Southwood Drive. SAN JACINTO: Pedestrian accident killed Moreno Valley woman Feb 27 11:45 AM EST Karla Bracamonte was struck by an SUV last night near Seventh Street and Grand Avenue, coroner's officials say. SAN BERNARDINO: Gang fight sparked 'West Side Story' Feb 26 1:48 PM EST A 1955 gang fight on San Bernardino's west end re-energized development of one of history's most famous musicals and movies RIVERSIDE: 'Violence has got to go,' marchers declare Feb 25 9:50 PM EST With emotions running high over 14-year-old Lareanz Simmons' shooting, about 100 people from throughout the city were joined by city officials and community leaders to march down Kansas Avenue to Patterson Park RIVERSIDE: March today for shooting victim Feb 25 12:09 PM EST Up to 200 people were expected to march this morning to demand an end to the senseless gang violence Los Angeles Daily News Editorial: Change it or cut it -- Lieutenant governor position is pointless now Feb 27 10:06 PM EST Over time, many California public servants, political analysts and smart alecks have advocated scrapping the position of lieutenant governor. But few have spoken in favor of the idea with the credibility of the elected official who did so last week: Gavin Newsom, the current lieutenant governor. No more incentives for illegal immigrants: Letters to the Editor for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 Feb 27 10:06 PM EST Providing another incentive to those who break federal immigration laws is stupid and irresponsible. Providing a legal driver's license to one who has broken federal law so one can legally "understand the rules of the road" is an oxymoron. Grapevine open in both directions after closure for snow Feb 27 9:21 PM EST The Golden State (5) Freeway has been reopened in both directions through the Grapevine, according to the California Highway Patrol, which says officials will continue to monitor roadway and weather conditions. 7 Dodgers bidders to interview with Major League Baseball Feb 27 9:06 PM EST Seven groups of bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers, including Magic Johnson and Stan Kroenke, will interview with baseball's ownership committee in the next step toward selling the bankrupt team by the end of April. Prosecution rests in Van Nuys murder case against ex-LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus Feb 27 8:51 PM EST LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors have rested their murder case against former Los Angeles police detective Stephanie Lazarus after testimony from 51 witnesses. NBC Los Angeles Strawberries Threatened by Winter Weather Feb 27 9:40 PM EST When cold snaps hit the Southland, it's not just Angelenos who feel uncomfortable. Winter weather could mean freeze damage for strawberries. Chinatown Wrestles With Proposed Walmart Feb 27 8:41 PM EST Local Chinatown advocacy groups plan to fight Walmart's plans to open a supermarket in fear that the world's largest retailer will edge local businesses and sour the historic district's unique flavor. Match.com Daters Won't Be Fooled Again Feb 27 8:40 PM EST Women found out they were being duped by online dating scams after watching an NBC4 report on Match.com Assemblyman Feuer Gets Baca's Endorsement Feb 27 6:11 PM EST California State Assemblyman Mike Feuer has garnered support from major politicians and raised over $300,000 in his run for Los Angeles City Attorney. Girl's Death Ruled Homicide Feb 27 1:11 PM EST The death of an 10-year-old girl who suffered blunt force trauma to her head in a fight with a classmate and later died has been ruled a homicide, coroner's officials said Monday. Daily Breeze 10-year-old Long Beach girl's death after fight ruled a homicide Feb 27 10:04 PM EST What started as an after-school fight in Long Beach between two young girls over a boy turned into a homicide investigation Monday, when authorities said a 10-year-old died of a head injury after the confrontation. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Port officials celebrate SA Recycling's 50th year on Terminal Island Feb 27 10:04 PM EST Fifty years ago, the facility with the first car shredder in California was a dirt lot with uncontrolled storm water runoff and shredder-generated emissions. Giant boulder begins journey from Riverside to LACMA Feb 27 9:49 PM EST A huge boulder that will become part of an art installation at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art begins its 11-day journey tonight from a quarry in Riverside County through 22 cities, including some in the South Bay. A medical team's desperate struggle to save a 10-year-old victim of violence Feb 27 9:34 PM EST No one is stopping. No one is leaving. No one gives up. We try everything. Every drug. Every shock. This is all accompanied by the ceaseless dark metronome of chest compressions. New county policy allows dogs onto outdoor restaurant dining areas Feb 27 8:49 PM EST The new policy, which goes into effect immediately in county restaurants that are inspected by the Department of Public Health, gives restaurants the authority to allow pet dogs onto outdoor dining areas. See video inside. Ventura County Star Burglars targeting tented Oxnard homes, police warn Feb 27 6:00 PM EST Burglars are targeting Oxnard homes tented for fumigation, police warned Monday. Cowboys say they will hold camp in Oxnard this summer Feb 27 3:47 PM EST The Cowboys will be in Oxnard for a summer training camp in 2012, though plans beyond that aren't yet clear. Cafe Society: Romance blooms between Oscars, Ventura County farms Feb 27 1:56 PM EST The use of Ventura County-grown produce at the Academy Awards and other Hollywood soirees puts a glamorous exclamation point on the recent Ventura County Agricultural Summit, where the theme was "How the Local Food Movement Can Support Ventura County Agriculture. Morning Report: Cold storm to bring light showers Feb 27 9:52 AM EST Light showers and strong winds are expected today as a cold storm rolls into the region, the National Weather Service reported. Teen arrested in connection with Oxnard carjacking Feb 27 12:12 AM EST A 15-year-old teen was arrested in Oxnard Sunday in connection with a carjacking, police said

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