Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 10:22 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :


Los Angeles Times

State justices signal support for naming officers in shootings

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:33 PM EST

The state Supreme Court presses Long Beach to justify withholding names of officers involved in shootings in a case brought by The Times over the killing of a man by officers in 2010. SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court appeared to be headed toward a ruling Tuesday in favor of requiring police agencies to make public the names of officers involved in shootings.        

Oscars: '12 Years a Slave' puts spotlight on Hollywood's approach to race

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:48 AM EST

From the ad campaign for the film to a joke by host Ellen DeGeneres, issues of racial sensitivity and righting historical wrongs surround the picture. Was it ultimately a race about race?        

Judge erred in opening dependency court to media, appeals court rules

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 01:03 AM EST

In a 2-1 decision, appellate panel says L.A. County judge's order interfered with individual judges' discretion in juvenile hearings. A California appeals court ruled on Monday that a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge erred when he decided to open juvenile dependency court hearings to the press.        

Ex-UCLA water polo player accused of raping three women

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 12:48 AM EST

Officials say at least one of the assaults occurred in a UCLA residence hall. A former UCLA water polo player has been indicted on charges of raping and sexually assaulting three women between October 2012 and last April.        

Newhall Land's gift of trucks to Fish and Wildlife raises concerns

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 12:48 AM EST

Some environmentalists view the gift vehicles as a symptom of what they say is a coziness between the developer of the Newhall Ranch development and the agency. The two California Department of Fish and Wildlife scientists charged with doing environmental work on the proposed Newhall Ranch development had a daunting task.        


Beverly Hills Courier

Fire Commission Orders Investigation of Firefighter Recruitment

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:07 PM EST

The city Fire Commission directed its official watchdog today to conduct an investigation into the way the Los Angeles Fire Department recruits and hires firefighters.

Lawmakers, US Drug Enforcers Clash Over Marijuana Rules

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:07 PM EST

US lawmakers supportive of steadily relaxing state marijuana laws sparred Tuesday with Obama administration officials who continue to label pot in the same high-danger category as killer drugs like cocaine and heroin.

Questions Raised Over California Treasure Trove

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:06 PM EST

A US couple who unearthed gold coins worth more than $10 million might have to return them as they may have been stolen, a report said.

US Stocks Soar As Ukraine Tensions Ease

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:06 PM EST

US stocks soared on Tuesday and investors pushed the S&P 500 to its second record close in three days on signs of easing tensions over Ukraine.

UN Chief In Sierra Leone To Shut Down Peace Mission

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:06 PM EST

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in Sierra Leone Tuesday to oversee the closure of the organisation's peace mission, with the nation in recovery after a brutal civil war.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Israeli Prime Minister Making California Swing

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:45 PM EST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew Tuesday from Washington, D.C., to California — trading a focus on the geopolitics of the Middle East for a Hollywood screening and visits with Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs.

Man Pleads No Contest To Sexually Assaulting 3 Women In LA

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:41 PM EST

A man has pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting three women who were attacked on Los Angeles streets two years ago — one so violently that her teeth were knocked out.

More Than 100 Evacuated After Chemical Spill In Carson

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:36 PM EST

Los Angeles County Fire spokesperson Scott Miller says a 55-gallon drum in the back of a big rig spilled 5-10 gallons of a type of benzyl chloride inside the trailer.

Search Is On For 1 Of 2 Drivers Who Hit Teen Girl Running Through Santa Ana Traffic

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:29 PM EST

Santa Ana police are searching for one of two drivers who hit a teenage girl as she was running through moving traffic.

Auditor Says Calif. Public Utilities Commission Accounts Are Poorly Managed

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 07:53 PM EST

California's state auditor says utility regulators are not doing enough to protect ratepayers from possible unfair hikes to gas and electric bills.


Orange County Register

UCI officials optimistic Obama will speak at UCI graduation

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 09:07 PM EST

WASHINGTON - UC Irvine officials on Tuesday said that their visit with Obama administration officials went well, but it is too early to determine whether the president will speak at the June commencement ceremony.

Community meeting addresses recent shootings in North Long Beach

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 09:04 PM EST

More than 50 residents and community leaders turned out for a town hall meeting in North Long Beach on Monday to address a string of fatal shootings in the area.

Local Democratic reps support president's budget

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 09:02 PM EST

WASHINGTON - Long Beach area representatives followed the party line and praised the budget President Barack Obama released Tuesday.

First O.C. trial testing higher penalties for human trafficking begins

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:24 PM EST

The trial of a suspected pimp accused of forcing a 14-year-old girl into prostitution began today in Santa Ana.

Man arrested in alleged indecent exposure in Long Beach

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:00 PM EST

A man was taken into custody Tuesday for allegedly exposing himself to a child in West Long Beach, police said.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Teen darts in front of traffic, hit by 2 vehicles in Santa Ana

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 09:32 PM EST

(WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO) A teen who darted across a Santa Ana street was hit by two vehicles. Both drivers left the scene.

HIV prevention shot may be on the horizon, studies say

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:58 PM EST

New research shows that a shot may be a possible alternative to pills some take to reduce their risk of contracting HIV.

80-year-old tree falls into North Hollywood homes

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 07:45 PM EST

Several North Hollywood residents had to evacuate after an 80-year-old tree fell into their homes.

Heroic dog shot by intruder reunites with family

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:50 PM EST

A heroic dog who took a bullet while protecting her owners is back home with her family and recovering from surgery.

Disney, DISH Network announce groundbreaking deal

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:49 PM EST

Disney and DISH Network announced on Tuesday a groundbreaking deal that provides DISH customers with Disney content.


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