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Yahoo! Alerts Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:21 PM EDT Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : As of 10:21 PM EDT Trutanich hazy on details of gang attack, but campaign is not Los Angeles Times - May 10 9:02 PM EDT Cops to question Pepperdine president's son in woman's overdose death Los Angeles Times - May 10 12:17 PM EDT Canyon News - Kardashians DASH Store Coming to Melrose Canyon News - May 10 5:41 PM EDT Canyon News - Next Phase of Temescal Cyn. Project to Begin Canyon News - May 10 5:26 PM EDT National Art Honor Society Beverly Hills Courier - May 10 10:17 PM EDT Modern Family Beverly Hills Courier - May 10 10:16 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Trutanich hazy on details of gang attack, but campaign is not May 10 9:02 PM EDT Prosecutor's tale of a 1985 incident in which he was under fire from gang members is a centerpiece of his campaign for district attorney, but he has told various versions over the years. It's a heroic narrative that Carmen Trutanich has used while running for election: As a young prosecutor nearly three decades ago, he was investigating a murder in a South Los Angeles park when he was surrounded ... Cops to question Pepperdine president's son in woman's overdose death May 10 12:17 PM EDT Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives are seeking to question Christopher A. Benton, the son of Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton, in connection with the death of a Malibu woman almos Cop demanded sex photos from teenager, DA says May 10 8:19 AM EDT A Long Beach police officer charged with multiple counts of possessing child pornography was arrested again on suspicion of committing additional sex crimes, authorities said Wednesday evening. House vote threatens new L.A. federal courthouse operations May 10 8:18 AM EDT Republican Rep. Jeff Denham of California has pushed to sell the site and scrap the $400-million project. WASHINGTON — In a potential threat to the long-stalled new downtown Los Angeles federal courthouse, the Republican-controlled House voted Wednesday night to prevent the Justice Department from spending money to staff the building. Californians' enrollment in UC, CSU declines, study finds May 10 8:18 AM EDT As the numbers of eligible high school graduates and applications increase, fewer Californians are enrolling in the state's public universities. The number of eligible California high school graduates entering the state's public four-year universities has plunged in the last five years, as budget-strapped institutions increasingly adopt practices to reduce enrollment, a new study has found. Canyon News Canyon News - Kardashians DASH Store Coming to Melrose May 10 5:41 PM EDT MELROSE —The Kardashians are bringing one of their many business ventures closer to home. In a recent blog post, Kourtney Kardashian announced DASH, their clothing and accessories store, is moving from its current location in Calabasas to Melrose Avenue. Canyon News - Next Phase of Temescal Cyn. Project to Begin May 10 5:26 PM EDT PACIFIC PALISADES —The next phase to construct a storm water diversion structure on Temescal Canyon Road is scheduled to begin later this month and continue through October. Canyon News - Amanda Bynes Involved in Alleged Hit-and-Run May 10 5:26 PM EDT MELROSE —"Easy A" and "Hairspray" star Amanda Bynes was involved in a hit-and-run accident on the afternoon of Friday, May 4. Multiple reports indicate the 26-year-old actress allegedly sideswiped a pick-up truck with her black Range Rover at the intersection of Crescent Heights and Melrose Blvd. and continued driving. Canyon News - Immigration Sheriff Backs CA Rep May 10 12:11 PM EDT BEVERLY HILLS — Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a well known Arizona law man, is backing a conservative house hopeful for the California State House. Canyon News - Vidal Sassoon Dead At 84 May 10 12:11 PM EDT BEL AIR — London-born celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon has died at the age of 84. According to police, Sassoon died of natural causes at his home on the morning of Wednesday, May 9, surrounded by his family at his Mulholland Drive home. Beverly Hills Courier National Art Honor Society May 10 10:17 PM EDT The first gallery created by the newly formed Beverly Hills High School National Arts Honor Society, opened at the beginning of the month. Founded by junior Matthew Hankin, approximately 30 founding members contributed to the gallery, Spring: A Breath of Fresh Art, currently on display outside of the Peterson Auditorium at the Heath Avenue entrance of the school. Modern Family May 10 10:16 PM EDT Christopher Lloyd, co-creator of Modern Family spoke at the Sports and Entertainment Forum Club at BHHS on Monday. He spoke to the students about how he decided to become a screenwriter and the behind the scenes work involved with his job. Pictured (from left) are club VP Michael Yosef, Eli Lloyd, Christopher Lloyd, club president Benjamin Hannani, and secretary Ramtin Mobasheri. Fire Service Day May 10 10:16 PM EDT Annual Fire Service Day will be held Saturday at the Beverly Hills Fire Department at 445 N. Rexford Dr. From 1 to 4 p.m., the fire department will be hosting activities for all ages including fire engine rides, rescue demonstrations and safety activities. For more information, call Kerstin Leavitt at 310-288-1755. Pictured from left are Capt. Dean Viana and Sparky. Adopt me May 10 10:16 PM EDT Floyd is an 8-month old Border Collie mix who was found in La Puente and brought to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center. He walks well on a leash, appears to be housebroken and knows his basic commands. Floyd will weigh about 40 pounds when fully grown. He likes other dogs and is exceptionally affectionate with people. Those interested in adopting Floyd contact Kira Lorsch at 4dogs@r hlgroup.com ... Theater Scene - Last Chance For American Premiere of August G. May 10 10:16 PM EDT This weekend is the last chance to catch Casa 0101s challenging American premiere of Armand Gattis Everymanesque The Imaginary Life of the Street Sweeper, August G . CBS 2 Los Angeles Valet Parking Service Owner Accused Of Sexual Assault May 10 9:20 PM EDT Investigators say the owner of a valet parking service accused of sexual assault may have other victims. Kobe Bryant Comes Down With Gastroenteritis Before Game 6 Against Denver Nuggets May 10 9:10 PM EDT Just hours away from a pivotal game 6 in Denver, Kobe Bryant has reportedly missed the team's shootaround Thursday morning because of a bout with gastroenteritis. Construction Worker Killed In Bel Air Estates Trench Collapse May 10 7:42 PM EDT LA City firefighters tried to rescue a trapped construction worker Thursday after the man apparently was buried in an eight-foot deep trench in Bel Air Estates. For Britney, It Looks Like 'X' Marks The Spot May 10 7:27 PM EDT Britney Spears is coming to the rescue of Fox's "The X Factor," the singing contest in search of a ratings boost. 405 Freeway In Fountain Valley Shut Down After Power Lines Fall On Lanes May 10 7:11 PM EDT Traffic has been shut down on the San Diego (405) Freeway after downed power lines at Magnolia in Fountain Valley have caused several traffic collisions. Orange County Register D.A.: Woman beat victim with a rock, shoe May 10 9:37 AM EDT WESTMINSTER - A 50-year-old woman who prosecutors say beat with a rock and shoe another woman to whom she owed money is expected to be arraigned Thursday at the West Justice Center. Minh Tam Thi Phan of San Diego County is charged with one felony count each of premeditated attempted murder,... Tustin woman arrested in prostitution sting May 10 9:35 AM EDT POMONA - Police arrested eight women in a prostitution sting Tuesday night, including a 32-year-old woman from Tustin. Officers with the Pomona Police Department conducted the sting Tuesday night and early Wednesday evening along Holt Avenue in Pomona, authorities said, from Indian Hill Boulevard... 1 seriously injured in rollover crash along 241 toll road May 10 12:37 AM EDT IRVINE - A crash on the 241 toll road left one person seriously injured after a vehicle went off the roadway Wednesday night, authorities said. Witnesses about 8 p.m. reported a pickup losing control while traveling southbound on the 241 near Alton Parkway, said Gabe Montoya, a CHP officer and... Court clears way for Alcala extradition May 9 11:33 PM EDT SANTA ANA - The California Supreme Court denied a petition Wednesday from convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala to block his extradition to New York to face murder charges in that state. "That's actually really good news," said Orange County Deputy District Attorney Matt Murphy, who... Fire burns brush in park along Santa Ana River May 9 11:24 PM EDT Crews extinguished a vegetation fire in the Talbert Regional Park area Wednesday night that left one to two acres burned and one person injured, authorities said.Costa Mesa and Orange County Fire Authority crews responded to the fire near Victoria Street at the Santa Ana River about 7 p.m.... The Press-Enterprise UPDATE: 3 more suspected bombs found in P.S. May 10 10:15 AM EDT The discovery comes a day after a man brought a pipe bomb to police for disposal, prompting officers to cordon off an area near their headquarters HEMET: Man accidentally runs over, kills girl, 1-1/2 May 10 10:01 AM EDT The 1-1/2-year-old child walked toward the SUV while it was being parked, investigators say RIVERSIDE: Woman's body found in parked vehicle May 9 11:01 PM EDT Coroner says remains found in video store parking on La Sierra Avenue were decomposing; no foul play suspected INLAND: Child-molester priest arrested for probation violation May 9 5:35 PM EDT The Rev. Alejandro "Alex" Jose Castillo was booked at the county jail in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, May 9 MORENO VALLEY: Rios left meeting after asking about pay May 9 4:28 PM EDT School board member Mike Rios asked if he would receive his stipend if he left the meeting early, board colleague says Los Angeles Daily News Buzz building in Studio City neighborhood hosting Obama fundraiser May 10 9:33 PM EDT With President Obama's arrival at hand, the buzz was slowly building in the Studio City neighborhood where actor George Clooney will host a multi-million-dollar campaign fund-raising bash tonight. Editorial: Proposition 28 is fix for term limits -- Legislators would quit looking for their next job May 10 7:57 PM EDT Term limits remain popular with many Californians, those who think the only good politician is an ex-politician. But even people who like the concept must admit that the term limits imposed on state legislators in a 1990 ballot initiative have not noticeably improved the government. Editorial: State Senate should pass bill that would make copper sellers be paid by checks May 10 7:57 PM EDT The economic costs that thefts of copper and other metals impose on our communities and businesses have been an ongoing frustration. Suicide caused by juicing up? Letters to the Editor for Friday, May 11, 2012 May 10 7:57 PM EDT While concussions are responsible for many problems, how many of the suicides were caused by the use of performance-enhancing drugs that were used several years ago? -- Bill Corrigan, Los Angeles Construction worker dies after trench collapses, burying him alive, on Benedict Canyon in Beverly Hills May 10 7:48 PM EDT BEVERLY HILLS -- A construction worker was killed today when an 8-foot- deep trench collapsed at a Beverly Hills construction site. NBC Los Angeles Got Your 6: Celebs Join Forces for Veterans May 10 10:01 PM EDT Hollywood heavy hitters join forces with two dozen nonprofits hoping to raise public awareness through the Got Your 6 campaign of veterans' needs. Commercial Spaceflight Expo in LA May 10 9:31 PM EDT For years flying in space has been a government endeavor, but no longer. Now more and more commercial companies are working to make space travel a profitable business, and some of those companies are... Worker Dies in 8-Foot-Deep Trench May 10 7:32 PM EDT A worker trapped in an 8-foot-deep trench died Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. Occupy LA Costs Could Hit $5M May 10 7:01 PM EDT Occupy LA policing, cleanup and other related costs could reach total $5 million, nearly doubling from the initial $2.6 million estimate, a Los Angeles City Councilman said on Thursday. Photo Credit: Getty Images Abused Puppy "Gordo" Doing Well, Says Animal Care May 10 5:46 PM EDT Gordo, an abused pit bull puppy with a fractured elbow, is out of surgery and one step closer to being adopted, the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation announced Thursday. Photo Credit: LA County Animal Care Foundation Daily Breeze Man ordered to stand trial for 1981 killing of Torrance woman May 10 8:31 PM EDT A Huntington Beach man on Thursday was ordered to stand trial for the 1981 killing of his wife, a Torrance woman whose body was never found. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Friday's police log: Lomita and the Palos Verdes Peninsula May 10 7:46 PM EDT Recent police activities in Lomita and on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Downed power lines close 405 in Orange County for almost 2 hours May 10 7:31 PM EDT Downed power lines across the San Diego (405) Freeway at Magnolia Street near Fountain Valley today caused collisions, led to the shutdown of the highway in both directions, and knocked out power for almost 2,500 customers. | Los Angeles area traffic California joins states seeking No Child Left Behind exemption May 10 7:16 PM EDT California education leaders agreed Thursday to join 37 other states that have sought relief from the most strenuous requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind law, which expects all students to be at grade level in math and reading by 2014. Torrance to purchase new fire truck May 10 5:31 PM EDT The city of Torrance will spend $830,000 to purchase a new fire truck that's scheduled for delivery next year. Ventura County Star Artistic Touch: Artist uses symbolism May 10 9:25 PM EDT Life, death and the afterlife are common themes in the artwork of Dawn Nori Feeney of Thousand Oaks. Often through personal experience, Feeney engages viewers on mystical and metaphysical levels. Thousand Oaks oversight board approves debt payment list May 10 9:14 PM EDT A board overseeing the dismantling of Thousand Oaks' redevelopment agency has approved a list of $54.6 million in redevelopment projects, debts and contracts the city says it's obligated to pay. Businessman pays fine after agency alleges money laundering in Simi campaign May 10 8:48 PM EDT A businessman has paid a $25,000 fine to the California Fair Political Practices Commission after allegations he laundered $5,000 in donations to Simi Valley Councilwoman Barbra Williamson's 2008 re-election campaign. Women teaching more than beading to Cabrillo Village residents May 10 8:46 PM EDT Driving the streets of Cabrillo Village in Ventura, on a recent Sunday afternoon, Christine Wood explained that she uses two tools to make a difference in the lives of those living there. One is jewelry and the other is the golden rule. No tax increase to pay for affordable housing, Moorpark residents told May 10 8:44 PM EDT Moorpark is looking to ask voters in November for permission to build and maintain affordable housing but won't be asking taxpayers to pay for the homes, city officials said this week.

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