Yahoo! AlertsThursday, December 1, 2011 10:22 PM ESTToday's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :As of 10:22 PM EST
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles is a city of contradictions and hypocrisiesDec 1 8:47 PM ESTIf an LAPD officer stops a driver with shovels and rakes in his pickup truck, it isn't necessarily evidence of inherent racism or maliciousness. More often, it's simply a reflection of the way ethnic and class divisions have permeated our collective psyche. Drivers with shovels and rakes in the beds of your pickup trucks, beware. Devotees of the Virgin of Guadalupe, be on the lookout: That ... Unusual weather system produces destructive windsDec 1 8:32 PM ESTThe gusts that pummeled the western San Gabriel Valley, including Pasadena and La Cañada-Flintridge, were produced by two separate weather systems that channeled cold air from the north into the L.A. area. The winds reached 97 mph at one mountain peak. More than 380,000 homes lost power. Thousands of trees snapped, blocking roads and damaging property. Scores of schools were closed, as was ... Snipping the bud: Prep work is a payday in the marijuana businessDec 1 8:10 PM ESTAn international, countercultural labor force prepares pot on its path to market. Trimmers can make $200 a day plus lodging, sometimes 'with a crazy guy in the middle of the woods with an AK-47.' Reporting from Sebastopol, Calif. -- In an old, shingled house not far from the center of town, the trim crew hunkered over trays in the living room, snipping away at the strain of the day, Blue Dream ... Snake infestation hits high schoolDec 1 11:39 AM ESTAbout 500 high school students in Central California had something extra to be thankful for after a snake infestation gave them an extra-long holiday break. Eviction pushes Occupy protesters in new directionsDec 1 1:24 AM ESTActivists in L.A. and around the country weigh new strategies to continue momentum after the loss of City Hall and other sites, and a possible end to using camps as a primary tactic. Within hours of the dismantling of the largest of the remaining Occupy Wall Street-inspired encampments outside Los Angeles City Hall, organizers were framing the eviction as a new beginning. Canyon NewsCanyon News - LASD Begins Using New Mobile ComputersDec 1 9:09 PM ESTLOS ANGELES – Several Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicles are now equipped with new mobile data computer systems according to a community message issued by the LASD on Monday, November 28. Intended to protect residents, the in-car vehicle systems increase access for 2,400 field units to include new public safety technologies. Canyon News - LAFD Discusses Importance of Wind SafetyDec 1 8:54 PM ESTLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Fire Department offered wind safety tips on Tuesday, November 29 to the public in light of the recent return of local winds. According to a message posted on the LAFD's blog, residents should exercise caution at home, in the workplace and on the road. Canyon News - Occupy LA Protesters EvictedDec 1 4:39 AM ESTLOS ANGELES—Authorities from the city of Los Angeles including the LAPD, Department of General Services Police Department (DGSPD) and the Los Angeles City Fire Department have all made efforts to clear out the Occupy LA (OLA) protesters that have been camping out in tents at the City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Canyon News - Robbery & Kidnapping Suspects ArrestedNov 30 11:54 PM ESTWEST HOLLYWOOD — Three men that were suspected of robbery and kidnapping at the Farmacy-Medical Marijuana Dispensary on Saturday evening have been arrested by Lancaster Sheriff's Station deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Canyon News - LA City Council Approves Banner ProgramNov 30 11:39 PM ESTSTUDIO CITY — The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to approve a street banner program that will help to promote the Studio City Neighborhood Council and encourage members of the public to become involved. Beverly Hills CourierHighlights ExcellenceDec 1 10:05 PM ESTBHHS newspaper Highlights won 7th place in the Best Show Newspaper at this years National Scholastic Press Association Fall National High School Journalism Convention. Pictured are Oliver Gallop, Nathan Ong, Austin Grant-Dixon, Mallika Sen, Danny Licht, Benjamin Hannani, Zoe Kenealy, Julia Waldow, Candice Hannani, Dami Kim, Sasha Park, AJ Parry, Vincent Brock, and Ryan Feinberg. Signing UpDec 1 10:05 PM ESTThe Actors Fund hosted a reception and booksigning Wednesday night at Nonna of Italy celebrating the release of a new novel Emeralds Never Fade by Beverly Hills-author Stephen Maitland-Lewis (left). More than 150 were on hand for the event including actress Mitzi Gaynor shown getting an autographed copy from the novelist. Proceeds went to The Actors Fund which aids performers and crews with ... George Christy Talks About Mara Acampo, Sfixio, Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack And More!Dec 1 8:35 PM ESTThe e-mail is signed Mara Acampo, and the message arouses our interest. We call. A chat or two, and were charmed. What is it about our Italian brothers and sisters? Were they born on the Planet of Charm? So it is with Mara Acampo of Milan and her Florentine husband, chef Massimo Denardo, who boasts a Sicilian heritage, and has been cooking since age 15. Mara and Massimo are the attractive and ... Rodeo Drive Named One Of America's Best Shopping StreetsDec 1 5:50 PM ESTRodeo Drive was just named one of America's best shopping streets by U.S. News and World Report. 'Once you get past the fact that Christmas lights hang atop palm trees instead of pine ones, the snow-less holidays can be quite enjoyable,' the report said. 'There is no better way in L.A. to prep for the gift-giving season then to motor your convertible down to Rodeo Drive for some designer duds.' Kanye West Tops Grammy Nominations With SevenDec 1 4:20 PM ESTKanye West earned a leading seven nominations for the 54th annual Grammy Awards , followed by Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars, who each collected six. CBS 2 Los AngelesCharges Filed In Occupy LA ArrestsDec 1 9:26 PM ESTThe City Attorney's Office filed misdemeanor charges Thursday against 19 people arrested during Wednesday's Occupy L.A. police raid, with dozens more cases expected to be filed tomorrow. Violent Winds Wreak Havoc On Southern CaliforniaDec 1 9:07 PM ESTNearly 200,000 customers are without electricity as violent winds continue to whip the Southland. Big Rig Driver Killed In Fiery Crash On 10 Freeway In PomonaDec 1 9:02 PM ESTA truck driver was killed Thursday when his big rig burst into flames after colliding with another large truck that was stopped on the side of the San Bernardino Freeway. School Districts Announce Friday Closures Due To WindDec 1 8:48 PM ESTSeveral school districts will be closed Friday due to the wind, according to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. They include: Judge Rules Bell City Council Corruption Case Will Go ForwardDec 1 8:21 PM ESTA judge refused Thursday to dismiss a corruption case against five former Bell City Council members charged with misappropriating funds to overpay themselves. Orange County RegisterDrive kicks off for Seal Beach shooting memorial fundsDec 1 8:30 PM ESTSEAL BEACH - John Fox has a request for anyone in Orange County or beyond who wants to honor the victims in the Salon Meritage shootings.Go online and cast a... Case dismissed in 1980 shooting death of sheriff's sergeantDec 1 8:19 PM ESTTwo ex-convicts arrested a year ago and charged with murdering an Orange County Sheriff's Department sergeant who died 30 years after he was shot are being released from custody after Orange County prosecutors announced Thursday they are unable to proceed with their case because of an... $100 million Filmmakers Village announcedDec 1 7:45 PM ESTORANGE - Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts announced plans Thursday for a $100-million Filmmakers Village, a housing complex that will double as film locations for student films.Bob Bassett, dean of the 15-year-old film school, said construction on the 3.5-acre... 2 O.C. firms make Forbes 'most promising' listDec 1 7:28 PM ESTTwo Orange County companies are on Forbes' list of 100 most promising privately owned U.S. companies.The website and magazine best known for such lists as the world's 400 wealthiest people and 500 biggest U.S. companies has pulled together a list of 100 most promising companies based... Beach Pit BBQ in Huntington Beach closingDec 1 7:19 PM EST Many of you have been asking about the future of the Beach Pit BBQ in downtown Huntington Beach. Some have heard rumors of a possible closure.Today, Beach Pit owner Tim DeDinces finally confirmed that the rumor is true. He sold the location to the owner of Laguna Beach's Perry Pellegrini attempted to cut his wrists after his wife made an accusation, the Sheriff's Department said The Pala man stabbed an aspiring singer to death at a Temecula mall in 2009 Uprooted trees crushed cars, ripped off roofs at San Bernardino condo complex Karena Chuang allegedly helped foreigners obtain visas to enter the U.S. and enrolled them in her non-certified school The Wednesday morning operation was peaceful and most protesters complied, but three were arrested Several Lowe's employees were at Castlebay Lane Elementary School in Northridge on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 to help with a campus beautification project. LOS ANGELES - NBA player Kris Humphries asked a judge Thursday to annul his 10-week, highly publicized marriage to Kim Kardashian on the basis that it was fraudulent. LOS ANGELES - The private world of Michael Jackson, fiercely shielded by the superstar in life, was exposed in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. If you wander The Green at The Americana at Brand, beginning Dec. 9, you'll probably ask: Why are all these giant pinwheels here? Our circulation service center is experiencing a power outage due to today's extreme weather. If you did not receive delivery of your newspaper this morning, you can access a replica version online. Click the headline above for instructions on how you can see today's newspaper via the e-Edition. Areas around the Southland took a beating from Wednesday morning's wind storm. Photo Credit: Scott Weber In the wake of Wednesday's wind storm, many wonder what damage will insurance actually pay for. Photo Credit: Julie Brayton Brazen hold-up man stages a daylight robbery of an UPS store in the city of Orange. Now police hope their main clue--surveillance video--will lead them to him. Photo Credit: Scott Weber The state of California has filed a civil suit against a ring of alleged "palm rustlers," that it claims stole palm trees from public land along the Santa Monica Freeway. Photo Credit: Olsen Ebright A Los Angeles man who shot and killed his childhood friend, an NBC Universal executive, was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday, according to James Blatt, the man's defense attorney. Photo Credit: Getty Images An article Monday about a Leuzinger High School sophomore who is a finalist for a full-ride scholarship incorrectly said she had turned down another full-ride scholarship. The South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach kicks off the holiday season with its 1,000 Points of Light holiday lighting celebration on Saturday and is seeking volunteers to sing Christmas carols. After less than a year-and-a-half on the job, the head finance person at the Centinela Valley high school district serving Hawthorne and Lawndale has moved on. Entries will be accepted until Dec. 23 in three categories: traditional, religious and humorous. Winning homeowners will be announced at a Wilmington Neighborhood Council meeting on Jan. 25. Two storm drains near the Paseo del Mar landslide in San Pedro have been relocated and are now fully functional, county officials said. Local artist Jeremy Lipking will host an exhibit of his work and that of 17 other artists at his Agoura Hills studio Saturday. Lipking, whose art is considered realism, paints in oils. Art collectors such as George Lucas , Joel Silver and Barbra Streisand have bought his works, and his piece "The Lonely Maiden" was at the center of the 2009 film "The Maiden Heist." Having loved singing since she was a child, Mary Ann Cralley jumped at the chance to write a script for this year's holiday musical at the Simi Valley Senior Center. If Simi Valley proceeds with plans to leave the Ventura County library system, it expects the county to turn the Simi library building over to it to continue providing library services, City Manager Mike Sedell said. A roundup of weekend events across Ventura County. A fundraiser held Saturday night for the disabled wife of an Iraq War veteran was so successful her medical bills will be paid for about a year, according to one of her sisters. "We don't have a final count, but I'm guessing it was more than $20,000," said younger sister April Nelson, 24. |
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