Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:21 PM EDT

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :

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Los Angeles Times

Assisted suicide or a show of love?

May 15 7:06 PM EDT

Alan Purdy, 88, sat by while his beloved Margaret, 84 and in unrelieved pain, killed herself. San Diego County authorities arrested him, but the issue is tough for everyone involved. SAN MARCOS, Calif. —When paramedics arrived at the Purdy home March 20, Margaret was seated in her favorite chair in the living room. The morning sunshine streamed in through a picture window that overlooked a ...

Pro wrestler guilty in MySpace rape of 12-year-old girl

May 15 4:21 PM EDT

A parolee was convicted Monday of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Santa Ana girl he met on MySpace.

Mother, 32, who gave birth to teen's baby faces prison if convicted

May 15 12:51 PM EDT

A Santa Ana woman accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with her daughter's teenage boyfriend appeared in court Monday but did not enter a plea.

Cop: Depression drug made me rape woman

May 15 9:38 AM 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

Software made L.A. fire response times untrustworthy, report says

May 15 9:38 AM EDT

The report on emergency response times by a nationally recognized statistics expert calls on the LAFD to stop using the software until the problem is fixed. Emergency response times provided by Los Angeles fire officials to the public and City Hall leaders cannot be trusted because of problems with software used to prepare the numbers, according to a report by an expert assigned to audit the ...


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

Metro Blog Admits They Have No Idea About Century City Subway Costs

May 15 9:05 PM EDT

Metro today admitted it has no idea of its proposed real estate acquisition costs for its proposed Century City subway station. Its captive blog, LA.Streets Blog, disputed  The Courier 's exclusive report that JMB Realty will receive $38.7 million for a tiny portion of JMB's property at the corner of Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars.

Justice Dept. Investigates JPMorgan Chase: Reports

May 15 2:35 PM EDT

The US Justice Department has opened an investigation into JPMorgan Chase's more than $2 billion trading loss that the Wall Street bank announced last week, media reports said Tuesday.

Greece Faces New Elections as Government Talks Collapse

May 15 2:21 PM EDT

Debt-stricken Greece must hold fresh elections after talks on forming a new government broke up without agreement Tuesday, prolonging a tortuous crisis which could see Athens exit the troubled eurozone.

Theater Scene 'Modigliani' Brings Perspective To Troubled Artist's Life

May 15 2:21 PM EDT

A song from Stephen Sondheims Sunday in the Park with George says Art Isnt Easy, Nothing proves that notion more than Modigliani , a play about tortured painter Amedeo Modigliani, now on stage at the Open Fist Theatre.

Dog Rescue in WEHO Leads to Drugs

May 15 2:21 PM EDT

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.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Firefighter Injured While Battling Blaze At Wendy's Restaurant

May 15 8:50 PM EDT

Crews are battling a fire at a Wendy's restaurant in the high desert, near Kern County.

Investigators Search OC Landfill Second Time For Missing Boys

May 15 8:21 PM EDT

Police say they're searching a second Southern California landfill for the bodies of two boys believed to have been murdered by their father.

Basketball Players Arrested, Coach Removed From Classroom After Fight At Cleveland High School

May 15 7:21 PM EDT

Two basketball players have been arrested on suspicion of felony battery and vandalism and a Cleveland High School teacher removed from the classroom after a verbal altercation turned into a violent fight.

Gang Of Robbers Wearing Same Distinctive Hoodie Believed To Be Behind Rash Of OC Thefts

May 15 5:45 PM EDT

Authorities believe a man wearing a hoodie during a Stanton convenience store robbery is the same robber arrested for a holdup at a nearby store.

'My Son': Man Claims Ex 'Kidnapped' Puppy In Move To LA

May 15 5:37 PM EDT

A New York City blogger claims his puppy was "kidnapped" by his ex-girlfriend when she moved to Los Angeles.


Orange County Register

No clear favorite in 74th Assembly race

May 15 6:57 PM EDT

With the primary around the corner, a favorite has yet to pull ahead in what appears to be a close race among the three candidates vying for the 74th Assembly District seat. Incumbent Assemblyman Allan Mansoor (R-Costa Mesa) is going up against...

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...


The Press-Enterprise

RIVERSIDE: Witness says boy assaulted at Bible study

May 15 3:13 PM EDT

A judge unseals affidavits written in support of search warrants in the case of Corona Pastor Lonny Remmers

FONTANA: DEA, police shut down pot dispensary

May 15 1:31 PM EDT

Local and federal narcotics officers shut down first marijuana dispensary in the city noting there are seven others

REGION: Ex-Palm Springs man extradited in sexual assault

May 15 12:12 AM EDT

He is accused of brutal attack on ex-wife 10 years ago; extradition's approval unusual for Guatemalan officials

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


Los Angeles Daily News

Senior living centers across US accept more pets

May 15 9:26 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition - they weren't going anywhere without their dog.

Firefighter injured battling blaze at Wendy's in Lancaster

May 15 9:18 PM EDT

LANCASTER - A firefighter was hurt today battling a blaze that heavily damaged a fast-food restaurant in Lancaster.

L.A. levels new rules on banks

May 15 9:11 PM EDT

Banks that do business with City Hall will have to start providing detailed information on their economic activities in Los Angeles, such as loans and employment, under a responsible banking ordinance approved 13-0 by the City Council on Tuesday.

Cassidy: How Philz Coffee became the official beverage of IPO darling Facebook

May 15 8:42 PM EDT

Phil Jaber sees the marriage of Philz Coffee and social networking juggernaut Facebook as a match made in heaven. And it's hard to deny that the two Silicon Valley companies, with their fiercely loyal customers, young CEOs and emphasis on socializing, have every reason to friend each other.

Is Facebook a good investment?

May 15 8:42 PM EDT

By one standard measure, Facebook's anticipated public offering will be priced far above other high-flying tech stocks, at a level that's prompted some naysayers to wonder if the stock is already overinflated.


NBC Los Angeles

High Gas Prices and the Holiday Impact

May 15 9:36 PM EDT

As Memorial Day approaches, many Inland Empire residents say a recent spike in local gas prices will not affect their holiday travel plans.

Wife of Missing FBI Agent Seeks Help

May 15 9:06 PM EDT

He would "never hurt" anyone, Stephen Ivens' wife said in a statement a day after authorities stopped searching the Verdugo Mountains for the missing agent.

Crews Fight Flames at Fast Food Restaurant

May 15 8:50 PM EDT

A firefighter was injured as crews worked to battle a blaze that engulfed a Wendy's fast food restaurant in Lancaster Tuesday afternoon.

IE Residents Fined For Brush Clutter

May 15 8:05 PM EDT

The Chino Valley Fire District on Tuesday began inspecting 49,000 potential trouble spots, including residential areas, making sure the areas were free of debris, vegetation and combustible materials.

Reports: O.J. Seeking Freedom

May 15 6:50 PM EDT

The Associated Press is reporting that a new lawyer for O.J. Simpson is trying to gain the former football star's release from Nevada state prison, where he is serving nine to 33 years for kidnapping and... Photo Credit: Getty Images


Daily Breeze

LAX releases updated plan dealing with flight delays on tarmac

May 15 9:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles International Airport this week met a federal deadline to update its plan on how to deal with diverted flights and keep travelers from enduring lengthy waits on the tarmac.

In-home caregivers ask supervisors for raise

May 15 9:35 PM EDT

One day after Gov. Jerry Brown proposed slashing the budget for In-Home Supportive Services, dozens of caregivers delivered a petition to the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday asking for a raise.

Students file lawsuit claiming state law protects bad teachers

May 15 9:20 PM EDT

In a sweeping challenge of teacher employment rules, eight students have filed suit claiming that California law violates their right to a quality education by protecting bad teachers from being fired or laid off.

Bill expanding powers of LAX police officers being considered in Sacramento

May 15 8:50 PM EDT

A protracted effort to expand the powers of Los Angeles International Airport's police force has moved to Sacramento, where state lawmakers are considering a bill strongly opposed by the LAPD.

For the record: Jefferson Elementary, Riviera Garden tour, Lakers photo

May 15 8:50 PM EDT

Due to misinformation contained in a press release, an article in Monday's School Notebook incorrectly stated that Jefferson Elementary in Lennox was one of just three schools statewide to receive an award from the California Business for Education Excellence for the second year in a row.


Ventura County Star

Cutbacks made in nutrition program

May 15 9:30 PM EDT

Cutbacks are being made in a nutrition program because participation is down. A program site in Camarillo will close.

EARTHS club gets students off to a running start

May 15 8:59 PM EDT

Students at EARTHS — Environmental Academy for Research Technology of Earth Sciences — Magnet School in Newbury Park are literally getting a running start on their day.

Thousand Oaks City Council will again consider options for open seat

May 15 8:43 PM EDT

For the second time in three months, the Thousand Oaks City Council will have to determine how to fill a vacant seat on the dais.

Camarillo inventor honored for medical device

May 15 8:38 PM EDT

Paul Dwork is something of a tinkerer. He has been since he was 11. "The first thing I invented was a lighting box that you could plug a stereo into and the lights would react, dim and pulse to the music," the Camarillo pharmacist, inventor and magician said.

Man who killed parents asks to be released from mental hospital

May 15 8:37 PM EDT

A man who killed his parents in Santa Paula 36 years ago asks to be released from a state mental hospital.


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