Thursday, December 26, 2013

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Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 10:22 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :


Los Angeles Times

'Men are stuck' in gender roles, data suggest

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 09:46 PM EST

Even as society encourages women into typically male roles, research shows it holds rigid gender stereotypes for men — probably to everyone's detriment. Brent Kroeger pores over nasty online comments about stay-at-home dads, wondering if his friends think those things about him. The Rowland Heights father remembers high school classmates laughing when he said he wanted to be a "house husband ...

Southland's Christmas present? Warm weather

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 12:46 AM EST

Long Beach sees a record-high temperature of 83 as Santa Ana winds push hot, dry air across the region. As temperatures hovered around freezing across much of the United States on Christmas Day, Southern California basked in unseasonably warm weather as Santa Ana winds pushed hot, dry air across the region.        

Soil contamination a hurdle for new Jordan Downs housing plan

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 12:31 AM EST

The L.A. city housing authority has promised to remove contaminated soil, but some argue the chemical levels will still be too high. As if the task of transforming one of the city's most notorious housing projects into a new "urban village" wasn't daunting enough, Los Angeles has run into another hurdle in the redevelopment of Jordan Downs: concerns over contaminated land.        

Giving thanks to all this Christmas, one cookie at a time

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 12:17 AM EST

The Cookie Project encourages people around the world to spread the Christmas spirit to those who spend their holiday serving others. Outside a Subway restaurant in West Hollywood, Michael Hope adjusted his Santa hat, stuffed a festive Christmas bag with cellophane-wrapped cookies and prepared to make his first delivery.        

DWP is moving ahead with plans for Owens Valley solar plant

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 12:16 AM EST

The agency wants to erect 1 million photovoltaic panels on 1,200 acres. But critics worry it will mar historic elements of the Manzanar internment camp and harm wildlife. MANZANAR, Calif. — Over the objections of critics, Los Angeles is moving ahead with plans to build a $680-million 200-megawatt solar energy plant within view of this desolate Eastern Sierra site that was a Japanese American ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Rainbow Key 2014 Nominations Are Open

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 08:49 AM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood is now accepting nominations for the Rainbow Key Award 2014. The award has been around since 1993. The city spotlights people who have made amazing contributions, whether in a group or as an individual, to the Gay and Lesbian community.

Canyon News - Man Saved From Fiery Crash

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 08:49 AM EST

SHERMAN OAKS―An LAPD officer and others rescued a man's life after he crashed into the center divider on the 405 freeway on Wednesday, December 25. Just before 2:00 p.m., a car collided with the divider while traveling northbound on the freeway south of the exit.

Canyon News - La Brea Gateway Is Back In Action

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 08:34 AM EST

MELROSE —The La Brea-Willoughby project continues plans to build apartments where the old KCOP television studio once stood. The Martin Group carries on their agenda to create the La Brea Gateway.

Canyon News - Monique Holt To Perform One-Woman Show

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 08:19 AM EST

LOS ANGELES—Monique Holt will be performing a one-woman show called “Men Don’t Listen to Naked Women” at the GLAD auditorium on January 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. The performance will be directed by Timothy Chamberlain and costs $35 when purchased online.


Beverly Hills Courier

Rose Bowl Coaches Will be in Disneyland Today

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 03:08 PM EST

Posted Thursday, Dec. 26 – 11:10 AM (CNS) – Win or lose in the Rose Bowl, Stanford and Michigan State football players will get a free ride at Disneyland today. Stanford head coach David Shaw, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, and members of both teams are scheduled to make a 2 p.m. appearance at

Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin return to co-host CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 03:08 PM EST

Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin will co-host CNN’s coverage of […]


CBS 2 Los Angeles

UPS, FedEx Apologize For Failing To Deliver Packages On Time For Christmas

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 08:42 PM EST

UPS and FedEx apologized Thursday for failing to deliver packages on time for Christmas.

Man, 18, Pleads Not Guilty To Spray Painting Hate Messages In Burbank

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 07:23 PM EST

Drew Benda, of Burbank, was taken into custody Monday at Wilbur Avenue and Bel Aire Drive for felony vandalism and hate crimes.

UC Riverside, Irvine Students To Be Among First To Try Online Classes At Other Campuses

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 07:18 PM EST

University of California students in Riverside and Irvine will soon have the ability to take online courses offered by other campuses within the system.

Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Big Rig On 22 Freeway In Orange

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 06:03 PM EST

Authorities say a 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning when he crashed into a big rig truck on the Garden Grove (22) Freeway.

NBA: Blake Griffin Shouldn’t Have Been Ejected

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 06:01 PM EST

Golden State forward Draymond Green was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Thursday for failing to leave the court in a timely manner after his ejection Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.


Orange County Register

Man killed in motorcycle crash on 22 ID'd

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 06:40 PM EST

SANTA ANA - A 30-year-old man from Orange was killed Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash on the 22 near Santa Ana, according to officials.

Building a beach to last the winter

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 06:27 PM EST

If you walk the beach north or south of the San Clemente Pier, you'll notice the city has been bulldozing sand from the shore up onto the back part of the beach.

Rolex stolen in Seal Beach armed robbery

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 06:22 PM EST

SEAL BEACH A Los Alamitos man reported that a gold Rolex watch he was selling on Craigslist was stolen at gunpoint Christmas night when he met a prospective buyer.

Whiting: Top reader adventure is tank of gas away

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 05:26 PM EST

The best outdoor adventure of the year was the one you actually took.

Teen musician to attend national festival of arts

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 02:25 PM EST

Phoebe Pan, a 15-year-old piano prodigy from Irvine, will soon stretch her fingers and pack her bags as one of a select few who will attend the 33rd annual YoungArts Week, Jan.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Rose Parade volunteers begin float decorating

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 09:36 PM EST

As New Year's Day inches closure, volunteers have begun decorating their floats for the 125th Rose Parade.

Torrance arson suspect Asa Dolak killed at Madrona Middle School

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 09:11 PM EST

A 19-year-old Torrance arson suspect was killed in a police shootout at Madrona Middle School on Thursday, police said.

Santa Anita racetrack sees sunny opening day, high attendance

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 09:11 PM EST

Santa Anita Park racetrack's opening day stirred up excitement as 30,000 fans attended the event in Arcadia Thursday.

Driver who was rescued from burning car arrested for DUI

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 06:06 PM EST

A 72-year-old man who was rescued from his burning car on the 405 Freeway has been arrested on suspicion of DUI.

President Obama signs bipartisan budget deal easing cuts

Thursday, Dec 26, 2013 04:35 PM EST

President Barack Obama has signed a bipartisan budget bill easing automatic spending cuts over two years.


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