Monday, May 14, 2012

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Monday, May 14, 2012 10:21 PM EDT

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :

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Los Angeles Times

The Crown Vic is dead; long live the Crown Vic

May 14 8:29 PM EDT

The iconic cop cars no longer roll off production lines, and eventually will pass into legend. But the ultimate grandma car — affordable, reliable and fast — now inspires driver fan clubs. My neighbor's Honda was stolen from our street — twice. The second time it was recovered, its rear windshield had been blown out in a gang shooting.

Cop: Antidepressant pills made me rape woman

May 14 5:30 PM EDT

A former Westminster police detective accused of kidnapping a woman from Ontario Mills mall in 2010 and raping her at gunpoint will try to convince a jury Monday that he was under the influence of an

Jerry Brown's plea to voters: 'Please increase taxes temporarily'

May 14 4:59 PM EDT

Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal for closing California's $16-billion funding gap includes 4-day state workweeks and Medi-Cal cuts. He warns that cuts will be even more severe if voters reject tax hikes on the November ballot. SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday released his plan to contain California's rapidly growing deficit by closing state offices one day a week, deepening healthcare cuts ...

Mother had sex with daughter's teen boyfriend, gave birth to son

May 14 10:03 AM EDT

L.A. NOW Southern California -- this just in « Previous Post | L.A. NOW Home | Next Post » Mom has unlawful sex, baby with daughter's boyfriend, 16, police say May 11, 2012 | 8:08 am increase tex

Journalist expelled from China reflects on experience

May 14 3:31 AM EDT

Melissa Chan of Walnut is the first accredited foreign correspondent to be barred from China in 14 years. She is not sure what prompted her expulsion. After filing 400 stories from China, reporter Melissa Chan never thought she'd wind up in the headlines herself.


Canyon News

Canyon News - Local Museum For Rent

May 13 2:41 PM EDT

LAUREL CANYON—There's lots of brouhaha going on about the IPO for Facebook. The investment newspapers are reporting about it as if this will be a new high watermark in the annals of iGen - that's the new tech savvy generation.

Canyon News - $39.5 Million Claimed To Clean Up Water

May 13 2:11 PM EDT

SANTA MONICA—The City Attorney's Office announced a $39.5 million settlement reached with the Boeing Company will be paid over the course of ten years in order to clear out the toxins from the local groundwater which was contaminated by the former McDonnell Douglas Aricraft Company, succeeded by Boeing Co. since 1997.

Canyon News - EV Manufacturer Opens Factory

May 13 1:56 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced ON May 7, that established vehicle manufacturer Boulder Electric Vehicle will open a new factory in L.A.

Canyon News - Search Continues For Arson Suspects

May 13 1:56 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES — While many NBA fans might be busy drafting brackets and placing bets, one Lakers fan is in custody for an act of arson committed almost two years ago.

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.


Beverly Hills Courier

Peter Copping Captures The Feminine Spirit of Nina Ricci

May 14 6:58 PM EDT

Despite several attempts by several designers to forge an updated brand for Nina Ricci, the iconic French fashion house continues to be identified with the heavenly perfume LAir Du Temps (launched in 1948) over its couture collections. However, British-born creative director, Peter Copping is trying to change all that by striving to close the gap between runway fantasy and modern-day reality.

Phil McGraw and other Celebs List Local Homes for Sale

May 13 5:14 PM EDT

Psychologist Phil McGraw of television's 'Dr. Phil' fame has listed his 2,300-square-foot home near Chateau Marmont for $2.7 million, it was reported today.

Embattled Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson Steps Down

May 13 5:14 PM EDT

Yahoo! boss Scott Thompson stepped down on Sunday in the face of controversy about his allegedly inflated resume, leaving the struggling Internet pioneer seeking its sixth CEO in five years.

Lakers Defeat Denver in Game 7 of First-round Playoff

May 13 5:14 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets, 96-87, tonight at Staples Center to win their first-round playoff series, four games to three, despite squandering a 16-point third-quarter lead.

Beverly Hills Resident To Debut Work At City Sponsored Art Show

May 11 8:16 PM EDT

Beverly Hills resident and mother of two, Kathy Neman will be showing her art for the first time next weekend at the Beverly Hills Art Show. What began as a family activity, with her 9-year-old daughter Taylor and 5-year-old son Kyle, has turned into an exciting passion.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Residents Claim UCLA Students Illegally Using Disabled Parking Placards

May 14 9:50 PM EDT

WESTWOOD (CBS) — The illegal use of disabled parking placards is at the center of controversy in a Westwood neighborhood near the UCLA campus. Residents on Hilgard Avenue have been complaining that healthy students are [...]

Santa Ana Mother Accused Of Having Sex With Tenth Grader

May 14 8:52 PM EDT

A Santa Ana mother accused of having a baby with a tenth grader made her first court appearance Monday, but did not enter a plea.

Family Mourns Mother Of 6 Struck, Killed By Riverside Police Cruiser

May 14 8:16 PM EDT

An investigation was under way Monday after an Inland Empire mother of six was struck and killed by a police cruiser.

Crash Shears Fire Hydrant, Geyser Damages Arco Station

May 14 7:47 PM EDT

A two-car accident in Panorama City has sheared a high-pressure fire hydrant.

Deputies Freeing Dog From Hot Car Find Marijuana, $10K Cash

May 14 6:54 PM EDT

Sheriff's deputies called out to free a dog from a hot car in West Hollywood Sunday discovered several bundles of sealed marijuana and $10,000 worth of cash.


Orange County Register

2 kids hurt when Jeep, pick-up crash

May 10 1:23 PM EDT

ANAHEIM - Two children were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning, police said. Shortly before 9:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the 1900 block of S. Haster Street near Katella Avenue regarding an injury crash. The initial investigation revealed a Jeep Grand...

Tustin pays for Caltrans equipment to ease traffic

May 10 12:27 PM EDT

Q. Traffic is always backed up on southbound Red Hill Avenue in Tustin as you approach the Santa Ana Freeway, because the light at El Camino Real turns green before the off- and on-ramp lights do. Can't the lights at El Camino be delayed so more cars can get on the freeway and clear the way?...

Faces of Immigration: She helps take the dead home

May 10 12:23 PM EDT

ORANGE - Couples plan for weddings. Teens and their families arrange elaborate quinceaƱeras or sweet sixteens. Few, however, prepare for their funerals, especially those who wish to return to their native land in death. That's when Guillermina Reyes steps in. The 46-year-old with a...

O.C. Entrepreneur of the Year finalists named

May 10 11:43 AM EDT

Sixteen Orange County entrepreneurs are finalists in the local Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards for 2012. The awards, given for 26 years, honor...

At least 1 hospitalized in Huntington Beach rollover crash

May 10 10:04 AM EDT

HUNTINGTON BEACH - At least one person was hospitalized after a car rolled over in a crash Thursday morning, authorities said. The crash was reported at 6:07 a.m. at Gothard Street and Heil Avenue, said Lt. Tom Donnelly of the Huntington Beach Police Department. Details on how the crash occurred...


The Press-Enterprise

COACHELLA: 2013 festival dates, prices announced

May 14 1:01 PM EDT

Organizers announced the dates for the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Monday, May 14

SAN BERNARDINO: Gunshot victim found dead in SUV

May 14 11:43 AM EDT

Michael Espino is believed to have been slain between 2 and 3 a.m. Sunday, May 13

MURRIETA: Bomb squad destroys iPad, mix machine left at Starbucks

May 14 10:48 AM EDT

A guitarist inadvertently left his briefcase in a Murrieta parking lot, prompting a bomb squad callout, police said

RIVERSIDE: Green guilty of Bonaminio murder

May 11 4:41 PM EDT

Jury deliberates for little more than two hours before announcing they had reached a verdict in the death penalty case | Video analysis | Raw video: Verdict | Timeline | Crime blog

PALM SPRINGS: Fifth pipe bomb found in residential neighborhood

May 11 10:43 AM EDT

Police and mounted patrol search finds no more


Los Angeles Daily News

County foster care system looks to LGBT parents for homes for children

May 14 9:33 PM EDT

Sonia, who lives in the eastern San Fernando Valley, is among roughly 2 million children across the nation being raised by gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender parents.

Facebook IPO shares tough task for small investors

May 14 9:26 PM EDT

CHICAGO - Hoping to get in on Facebook's hotly anticipated public stock offering? You'll need Facebook friends at very high levels - or a lot of money.

Dog locked inside Nissan Pathfinder rescued; owner sought

May 14 9:18 PM EDT

WEST HOLLYWOOD - The rescue of a dog locked inside an older-model Nissan Pathfinder with Arizona license plates resulted in the discovery of drugs and cash inside the SUV, whose owner was being sought today.

Revolving door: Yahoo ushers out another CEO

May 14 8:57 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo still has credibility issues, even after casting aside CEO Scott Thompson because his official biography included a college degree that he never received.

Editorial: It's too early to say 'yes' before raising state taxes, reform pensions

May 14 8:57 PM EDT

It was revealed over the weekend that California's budget deficit is much deeper than feared. Naturally, Gov. Jerry Brown says this is all the more reason for state voters to approve higher taxes. But is it? No, no, 15.7 billion times no.


NBC Los Angeles

Gas Prices Spike, Southern Californians Not Thrilled

May 14 9:14 PM EDT

The price for gasoline on the west coast has jumped roughly 16 cents since last week. Oil companies blame it on a shortage of fuel, but some Southern Californians aren't buying it.

Women Help Women Grow Their Businesses

May 14 8:44 PM EDT

California is home to more women-owned businesses than any other state in the nation. But the Golden State ranks 27th place for growth of these businesses, according to a American Express OPEN report. Count Me I

CA Chefs "Battle" for Foie Gras

May 14 8:14 PM EDT

Celebrity chefs from across the state are coming together in praise of foie gras, the fatty delicacy made from the livers of geese and ducks that many believe is made using inhumane methods.

New "Greedy" Santa Monica Smart Meters

May 14 6:29 PM EDT

Thousands of new "smart" parking meters being installed in Santa Monica are designed to recognize when a car leaves a spot and a new car pulls in, resetting the time and fare to zero.

Cop Car Fatally Wounds Pedestrian

May 14 5:59 PM EDT

A Riverside police car hit and fatally wounded a female pedestrian who was trying to cross a street early Sunday.


Daily Breeze

Untitled

May 14 10:13 PM EDT

By Larry Altman Staff Writer Sept. 15 loomed large for Ken McRoyal and his family. His University of Idaho Vandals were scheduled to meet Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

Voting begins in Toyota's annual charity car giveaway program

May 14 9:28 PM EDT

On Monday, online voting started for Toyota's 100 Cars for Good, a program that awards a vehicle to 100 charities nationwide. Four South Bay nonprofits are participating in this year's program. See inside for video.

Torrance to honor 4 officers killed in line of duty at memorial ceremony

May 14 9:14 PM EDT

The city of Torrance will remember four police officers killed on duty at its annual Police Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday.

Palos Verdes Peninsula school district settlement preserves parcel as open space

May 14 9:13 PM EDT

A longtime legal land dispute pitting the Palos Verdes Peninsula school district against a powerful neighborhood association and a city on The Hill has come to an amicable end.

Tuesday's police log: Carson and Torrance

May 14 9:13 PM EDT

Recent police activities in Carson and Torrance. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK


Ventura County Star

Retired Ventura County firefighter wins $1.7 million jury verdict

May 14 8:44 PM EDT

A retired Ventura County firefighter has won a $1.7 million jury verdict for injuries caused by a 17-year-old driver found liable for negligence after running a red light.

Heroin prevention group to hold first public meeting

May 14 7:48 PM EDT

Not One More, a Simi Valley-based heroin prevention group that formed in the wake of a string of deaths attributed to the narcotic, will hold its first public meeting Wednesday night.

Proposed Measure O spending on tap for Oxnard council

May 14 3:20 PM EDT

A proposed $4.3 million in new Measure O spending will go to the Oxnard City Council on Tuesday.

Ventura County canine rescue league puts out call for funds

May 14 2:24 PM EDT

The Ventura County Canine and Adoption Rescue League needs money.

Tom Glancy resigns from Thousand Oaks City Council

May 14 1:27 PM EDT

Thousand Oaks Councilman Tom Glancy has resigned from office effective immediately because of health problems.


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