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Yahoo! Alerts Saturday, November 26, 2011 10:21 PM EST Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : As of 10:21 PM EST NASA launches largest-ever Mars rover Los Angeles Times - Nov 26 9:45 PM EST Some vow civil disobedience at Occupy L.A.; others plan to leave Los Angeles Times - Nov 26 9:45 PM EST Canyon News - Motorist Rescued After Crashing Down High Cliff Canyon News - Nov 24 12:39 PM EST Canyon News - Large Vehicles Banned From Beverly Glen Blvd. Canyon News - Nov 24 4:24 AM EST Bocelli Launches Foundation With Beverly Hilton Concert Beverly Hills Courier - Nov 23 9:21 PM EST Are You Hearing Holiday Bells Ringing? Beverly Hills Courier - Nov 23 9:21 PM EST Los Angeles Times NASA launches largest-ever Mars rover Nov 26 9:45 PM EST The one-ton, car-size Curiosity rocketed from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. The vehicle is on a mission to determine whether life could have existed on Mars. With the roar of an Atlas 5 engine, NASA on Saturday began its boldest venture yet to another planet — sending the Mars Science Laboratory on an eight-month journey expected to provide more detailed information about whether the Red ... Some vow civil disobedience at Occupy L.A.; others plan to leave Nov 26 9:45 PM EST Leading activists hope most people will stay and practice nonviolent resistance; getting arrested is a clear goal for some in the camp. The opposite is the case for others. Inside his plywood "Temple of the Collective Consciousness," Victor Pantoja said the city's plan to evict Occupy L.A. was just the latest thing to create an ornery mood among some of the counterculture veterans, young ... U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific Nov 26 9:45 PM EST The $4.3-million project between Tijuana and Imperial Beach aims to seal off space that opens when the waters recede at low tide. A steel fence 18 feet tall will replace a gap-riddled barrier. Pounding surf and corrosive sea air have stymied efforts for years to erect a sturdy fence at the westernmost edge of the U.S.-Mexico border. Geriatric doctor doesn't shy from tough talk Nov 26 9:45 PM EST Gene Dorio, an old-school practitioner in Santa Clarita, insists families — and physicians — have honest discussions about end-of-life issues with those in failing health. Too often the difficult conversations are put off for too long. Gene Dorio, an old-school doctor who makes house calls in Santa Clarita, drives a 1990 Volvo with 362,000 miles on the clock and duct tape holding things together ... Nonprofit website helps teachers buy classroom supplies Nov 26 9:29 PM EST Donors Choose is using a $4-million Wasserman Foundation donation to help support L.A. schools. It has long been common practice for teachers to spring for a few items for their classrooms: a pack of highlighters, a ream of paper, art supplies for a class project. Canyon News Canyon News - Motorist Rescued After Crashing Down High Cliff Nov 24 12:39 PM EST HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On November 18, a man drove his vehicle over a high cliff and crashed at least 200 feet down, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Canyon News - Large Vehicles Banned From Beverly Glen Blvd. Nov 24 4:24 AM EST Large Vehicles Banned From Beverly Glen Blvd. Canyon News - LEED Certification Awarded to LAFD Station Nov 24 1:54 AM EST LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday November 16, the LAX Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility, better known as LAFD Station 80, was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. Canyon News - Crime Spikes This November Nov 24 1:09 AM EST SHERMAN OAKS–November has seen a rise in violent crime, according to the Sherman Oaks Police Department, especially from November 8 to 14. The week experienced four crimes per 10,000 residents, a 250 percent increase in violent crime from the past three months, where crime remained low with around 1.5 weekly violent crimes per 10,000 residents. Canyon News - Rained Out, But Not Run Out Nov 24 12:54 AM EST VAN NUYS/STUDIO CITY–Occupy San Fernando Valley (SFV) protesters braved the rain at Studio City's Farmer's Market on November 20 to promote their cause and hand out fliers and other educational material to the public. Beverly Hills Courier Bocelli Launches Foundation With Beverly Hilton Concert Nov 23 9:21 PM EST Andrea Bocelli will celebrate the launch of The Andrea Bocelli Foundation with cocktails, dinner and a live performance at The Beverly Hilton on Dec. 9. Are You Hearing Holiday Bells Ringing? Nov 23 9:21 PM EST Heidi Klum celebrated gift shopping on QVC at the Four Seasons Hotel. Not to be missed are the beautiful shops in Beverly Hills offering exciting new merchandise for the season. More photos in George Christys page . Planning Commission Denies Gateway Project Application Nov 23 9:21 PM EST The Beverly Hills Planning Commission voted unanimously 4-0-1, with Commissioner Nan Cole absent, to deny a four-story, 65-foot-tall, mixed-use project proposed for the former railway property at the west corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevard. Commissioner Noah Furie made the motion and Commissioner Brian Rosenstein seconded the motion to deny the project. First Rodeo And Now On Cañon, Carroll & Co. Leaves Its Imprint Nov 23 9:07 PM EST If Fred Hayman is rightfully described as the father of Rodeo Drive, perhaps Beverly High alumnus John Carroll might arguably garner the same title when it comes to the new- look Cañon Drive. Board Of Education Approves First Interim Budget Nov 23 9:07 PM EST The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Educated voted 4-1 to pass the first interim budget with a positive certification. CBS 2 Los Angeles Woman Killed In Crash On I-15 In Corona Nov 26 9:58 PM EST A 67-year-old woman from Arizona was killed early Saturday morning when the car she was riding in slammed into a stalled vehicle in Corona, according to the county coroner. 2 Demonstrations Expected To Take Place Monday In LA Nov 26 9:19 PM EST Two potentially unruly demonstrations are expected to take place Monday in the Southland -- one at L.A. City Hall and the other at UCLA in Westwood. Man, 29, Suffers Severe Burns In Explosion At El Sereno Home Nov 26 9:11 PM EST A 29-year-old man has been hospitalized with second and third-degree burns following an explosion at his home in El Sereno. NBA Settlement Comes As Welcome News To Local Businesses Nov 26 9:03 PM EST The proposed NBA settlement is good news for restaurants and other businesses near Staples Center that rely on potential business from the nearly 19,000 basketball fans who fill the arena. Woman Suspected In Pepper Spray Melee At Walmart Surrenders Nov 26 8:34 PM EST A woman believed to have used pepper spray on shoppers this week at a Walmart store in Porter Ranch has reportedly turned herself into authorities. Orange County Register Boat explosion injures 8 in Huntington Harbour Nov 26 3:46 PM EST HUNTINGTON BEACH - A boat exploded in Huntington Harbour about 11:30 a.m. Saturday, injuring eight people aboard, the Sheriff's Harbor Patrol said.Nine people, ranging in age from teens to 50, were on the 26-foot power boat when it exploded, Sheriff's Deputy William Nelson said. Eight... Rock this: San Clemente Ukulele Troubadours Nov 26 3:05 PM EST For Terry Tucker and Will Johnson, it's all about having fun on four strings.Stop into a senior center or a retirement home around south Orange County some afternoon, and you're apt to hear eight to 12 men and women - united by their love of the ukulele - performing songs from... Saturday hours for O.C. stores, malls Nov 26 1:32 AM EST Click on your favorite Orange County malls in the interactive map above or in the links below to find out what times they and their retailers will open their doors on Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27. Also, check out parking tips offered by the Orange County shopping centers listed... Authorities ID pedestrian struck and killed in H.B. Nov 25 11:42 PM EST HUNTINGTON BEACH - Authorities have identified a man who was struck and killed while crossing Beach Boulevard on Thursday night.Orange County Coroner's Office officials Friday said Marcos Stead, 48, was the man struck by a BMW X5 sedan as he crossed Beach Boulevard between Edinger Avenue and... Ice rink, sans ice, part of transforming Kaleidoscope Nov 25 9:43 PM EST MISSION VIEJO - There may not be a chill in the mid-morning air on Saturday at the Kaleidoscope center - the forecast puts the temperature at a sunny 73 degrees - but there will be snow and ice ... sort of.The opening of a synthetic ice rink at the vertical shopping plaza on Crown Valley Parkway... The Press-Enterprise UPDATE: Boy was shot during hunting trip Nov 26 5:45 PM EST The 14-year-old died at the scene; deputies said the shooting was accidental RUPDATE: Suspect arrested in Redlands triple-shooting Nov 26 2:45 AM EST Tips lead police to Randy Otis, 22, who is taken into custody in killing of 1, wounding of 2 CAJON PASS: Barstow man killed in I-15 wreck Nov 24 9:12 PM EST Coroner identifies Jamar Taylor, 36, as driver of car HEMET: Gas geyser forces evacuation of homes Nov 23 8:45 PM EST A construction crew breaks a line gas in East Hemet, prompting neighboring homes to be cleared while repairs are made MORENO VALLEY: Grinch steals family's Christmas decorations Nov 23 6:28 PM EST About $2,000 worth of the Rudd family's Christmas display items were stolen during the night this week Los Angeles Daily News Woman who pepper sprayed Black Friday Wal-Mart shoppers surrenders to police Nov 26 1:25 PM EST NORTHRIDGE - The woman who shot pepper spray at fellow Wal-Mart shoppers on Black Friday Eve has surrendered to Los Angeles police, officers said today. Occupy LA shows no signs of leaving City Hall lawns Nov 26 1:25 PM EST LOS ANGELES - All was quiet before dawn at Los Angeles City Hall, where "Occupy" demonstrators have been camping since Oct. 1 and are now under threat of arrest if they don't clear out after noon Monday. Motorists rescue driver from burning truck on 101 Freeway in Calabasas Nov 26 1:25 PM EST CALABASAS - A rental truck smashed into a freeway bridge column and caught fire in Calabasas today, and passersby shattered glass to pull the driver out, the California Highway Patrol said. Drivers headed through I-5's Grapevine warned of damaging winds Nov 26 1:25 PM EST The California Highway Patrol is warning of windy conditions along the Grapevine section of Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles near Gorman, with potentially damaging gusts up to 45 mph or more. 80th Hollywood Christmas Parade to wind through Tinseltown on Sunday Nov 26 1:24 PM EST HOLLYWOOD - The 80th anniversary Hollywood Christmas Parade will make its way through the streets of Tinseltown Sunday, led by grand marshal Marie Osmond. NBC Los Angeles NBA is Back and Occupy L.A. is Gone Nov 26 9:57 PM EST Five months of contentious negotiations between NBA owners and players could come to an end in December, while two months of Occupy L.A. will close its encampment on City Hall Park Monday. Photo Credit: Getty Images Double Shooting in Long Beach Nov 26 9:27 PM EST One person has been shot and another killed in Long Beach tonight. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Scott Olson Security to Be Tight at USC-UCLA Game Nov 26 8:12 PM EST The Trojans and Bruins will face off tonight against the backdrop of a heightened security force. The intense rivalry between UCLA and USC will play out on the gridiron of the L.A. Coliseum at 7 p.m. Photo Credit: Getty Images Who Shopped Small on Saturday? Nov 26 6:42 PM EST With all of the holiday shopping attention usually placed on the day after Thanksgiving, a small business initiative was launched to now leave mom and pop shops out of the retail loop. Photo Credit: Julie Brayton Merry XMAS, LKRGRL! Nov 26 4:46 PM EST On Twitter, Facebook and even -- gasp -- in person, local basketball fans had one thing on their minds on Saturday: the presumptive reboot of the National Basketball Association after nearly five months of... Photo Credit: Getty Images Daily Breeze Torrance food-truck raid outrages fundraisers Nov 26 1:52 AM EST Police ticketed some owners at school as others fled. Parents blame city's procedures. Red Car provides free waterfront rides Nov 26 1:37 AM EST To celebrate the holiday season, the Port of Los Angeles is offering free rides throughout December on the Red Car. Vandals uproot saplings planted by youngsters Nov 26 1:37 AM EST Graffiti on a gazebo and tree trunks was also found at Malloy regional park. Santa's schedule for Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro Nov 25 5:23 PM EST Santa Claus is coming to Lomita and a portion of Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes (weather permitting) from Dec. 4 to Dec. 23. The visits are sponsored by and coordinated through the Lomita sheriff's station. Scuffles, elbows greet South Bay Black Friday shoppers Nov 25 4:52 PM EST They lined up by the thousands for the opportunity to fight over $2.44 waffle makers and $4 children's pajama sets at Walmart in Harbor Gateway late Thanksgiving night. | PHOTOS Ventura County Star Along with friends and family, congressman prepares gift bags for military kids Nov 26 9:00 PM EST Children of active-duty and activated reserve military personnel will be getting a special visit from Santa this holiday season, courtesy of U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly , R-Simi Valley, and his wife, Janice. High school interns learn about flu, diabetes and the world at free clinic Nov 26 8:44 PM EST The 19-year-old man was quiet and looked stressed. His forehead burned with fever. His gums ached. The volunteer doctor examined him in a cordoned-off corner of a Methodist church and said he needed to go to an emergency room. Quickly. Then the physician turned to the high school students who come to the free clinic to learn about medicine and the world. College Notebook: Dunaj part of San Diego's title team Nov 26 8:40 PM EST The University of San Diego football team did some visualization techniques before the season began. The Toreros saw themselves playing against Jacksonville in the final game of the season with the Pioneer Football League title on the line. It played out exactly how they envisioned as USD beat Jackonsville to claim a share of the PFL title. Child abuse cases up almost 30 percent in Ventura County Nov 26 8:09 PM EST Child abuse cases have risen by almost 30 percent in Ventura County, an increase officials tie to the lackluster economy and rising domestic violence. County social workers were monitoring a little more than 1,000 neglected and abused children in a 12-month period ending in August, compared with 775 in the previous 12 months, a county report states. Defense attorneys say Ventura County DA's office misled them on malfunctioning breathalyzers Nov 26 8:07 PM EST Defense attorneys say the Ventura County District Attorney's Office misled them about the number of malfunctioning breathalyzers that were used in DUI arrests in the county between January and March.

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