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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Overspending isn't California's problem Los Angeles Times - Jun 27 09:40 PM EDT Orange Line busway is Metro's quiet success story Los Angeles Times - Jun 27 09:39 PM EDT Canyon News - Death Row Inmate Sentenced To Death Canyon News - Jun 27 08:11 PM EDT Canyon News - Rodney King Memorial Scheduled For Saturday Canyon News - Jun 27 05:26 PM EDT TMZ: ‘My Three Sons’ Star Dies At 68 CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 27 09:30 PM EDT Ojai Youth Football Group’s Ex-Treasurer Accused Of Embezzling More Than $35K CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 27 09:28 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Overspending isn't California's problem Jun 27 09:40 PM EDT Face it: More budget cuts won't pay for everything the state needs. SACRAMENTO — It's budget time in Sacramento, so conservative politicians are dusting off an old shop-worn mantra. Orange Line busway is Metro's quiet success story Jun 27 09:39 PM EDT The Orange Line in the San Fernando Valley, which will soon be extended, has prompted a new focus on the role of rapid buses in L.A.'s transit plans. As Los Angeles County pumps billions of dollars into its expanding commuter rail network, a different kind of mass transit has become an unlikely hero of the San Fernando Valley. Little Free Library brings neighbors together through books Jun 27 09:39 PM EDT A nationwide movement, Little Free Library prompts bibliophiles to put up small shelved structures outside their homes where people can take books and leave some too. The result can be conversation, friendship and a sense of community. Jonathan Beggs wanted an easy way for his neighbors to share books. Baby chimp killed at L.A. Zoo as visitors watch in horror Jun 27 06:39 PM EDT L.A. Zoo officials expressed shock after a baby chimpanzee was killed Tuesday afternoon by an adult male chimpanzee as visitors watched the attack. Porn star Jenna Jameson charged with DUI Jun 27 09:56 AM EDT Former porn actress Jenna Jameson was charged this week with driving under the influence in Orange County after wrapping her car around a light pole in Westminster. Canyon News Canyon News - Death Row Inmate Sentenced To Death Jun 27 08:11 PM EDT HOLLYWOOD HILLS —A 60-year-old man who was convicted in 1984 received the confirmation for his death sentence by the California Supreme Court on Monday, June 25. Canyon News - Rodney King Memorial Scheduled For Saturday Jun 27 05:26 PM EDT HOLLYWOOD HILLS —Rodney King's family have scheduled a public memorial service for Saturday, June 30 at the Forest Lawn Hall in Hollywood Hills at 2 p.m. Canyon News - City Council Approve Expansion Of Synagogue Jun 27 04:41 PM EDT SHERMAN OAKS —The city's Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) voted in favor of the expansion of a synagogue in Sherman Oaks on Tuesday, June 26. The 2-0 vote will allow Chabad of North Hollywood to continue building a 12,000-square-foot synagogue on Chandler Boulevard. Canyon News - Flight Reduction Plan Vote Postponed Jun 27 02:56 PM EDT SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a flight reduction incentive program, but the Council soon realized they needed at least 6 members to vote on the issue. Councilmen Richard Bloom and Bobby Shiver were absent from the meeting, making the vote invalid. Canyon News - Lights Approved For Malibu High School Jun 27 02:26 PM EDT Malibu—The Malibu City Council approved two permits on Tuesday for 70-foot tall lights at the athletic fields at Malibu High School. The affirmative vote followed a five-hour public hearing where over 60 speakers took the opportunity to express their opinions to the council. CBS 2 Los Angeles TMZ: ‘My Three Sons’ Star Dies At 68 Jun 27 09:30 PM EDT Don Grady, who played one of the sons on the classic TV sitcom "My Three Sons," has died. Ojai Youth Football Group’s Ex-Treasurer Accused Of Embezzling More Than $35K Jun 27 09:28 PM EDT Authorities say the treasurer of a local youth football league embezzled more than $35,000 from the non-profit group. Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Released From Hospital Following Heart Attack Jun 27 08:16 PM EDT Which game show host has been released from the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend? Report: Hawks Pursuing Josh Smith For Pau Gasol Jun 27 07:31 PM EDT The latest trade rumor for the Los Angeles Lakers is shipping out the Spaniard Pau Gasol in exchange for Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks. Suspect Arrested In North Hollywood After High-Speed Freeway Chase Jun 27 06:21 PM EDT A high-speed pursuit along two freeways ended on Wednesday with the driver in custody. Orange County Register Register parent company to lay off 66 Jun 27 08:28 PM EDT Freedom Communications Inc. in Irvine, the owner of The Orange County Register, is preparing to downsize and has notified 66 employees they will be laid off in 60 days, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Development Department. <a... Man guilty in killing over argument about best state in Mexico Jun 27 08:00 PM EDT SANTA ANA - An Orange County jury Wednesday found a gang member guilty in the fatal shooting of an innocent man whom he believed fought in an argument over the best state in Mexico. The panel of seven women and five men deliberated two days before convicting Ricardo Guerra Rocha, 19, of murder and... Long Beach calls Seal Beach racist, pulls buses Jun 27 07:25 PM EDT Amid allegations of racism, Long Beach transportation officials say they are pulling their bus service out of Seal Beach in August because some community members "made it clear that our customers are not welcome." Long Beach transportation officials were offended by "deep seated... We fish 'Oven Field' at Lake Mission Viejo Jun 27 07:12 PM EDT I've always thought it would be nice to be able to claim a world record for something that small-minded people would not consider a vice. When I learned that UCI and Orange County Breakers tennis coach Trevor Kronemann passionately believed that the world record largemouth bass was living in... June 29: The Register hosts Social Media Day Jun 27 06:53 PM EDT On Friday, The Orange County Register is hosting its third annual Social Media Day in conjunction with Mashable's global event. The day is... The Press-Enterprise CORONA: Soccer coach accused of sexual assault Jun 27 04:16 PM EDT Ontario Christian High School junior varsity coach accused of kissing and touching 14-year-old player RIVERSIDE: Accuser in gay-slur case has record Jun 26 06:54 PM EDT A gay Riverside couple said they were criminally threatened by two Lowe's Home Improvement workers, but one of the plaintiffs has a criminal past himself VICTORVILLE: Child suffers head injuries, parents arrested Jun 26 05:38 PM EDT Neighbors told deputies of seeing the child’s mother repeatedly drop the boy on his head REDLANDS: Man rescued from burning truck Jun 26 02:17 PM EDT Head-on collision closed a section of San Timoteo Canyon Road CORONA: Man who assaulted fiancée to be sentenced Jun 25 10:19 PM EDT Amanda Pratt was unable to speak or move after brain surgery in 2011 when her future husband violated her Los Angeles Daily News At 102, North Hollywood man is happy to be an American Jun 27 10:45 PM EDT Joaquin Arciago Guzman could barely recite the Oath of Allegiance but did get up from his wheelchair and put his hand over his heart to become - at age 102 - a naturalized American citizen Wednesday. LAUSD sees fewer dropouts, but graduation rate dips Jun 27 10:25 PM EDT Los Angeles Unified's graduation rate took a slight dip while its dropout rate improved as the district succeeded in keeping more struggling students in school, according to a state report released Wednesday. Primrose Schools to open preschool centers in Eagle Rock, San Gabriel Jun 27 10:16 PM EDT A nationally franchised network of preschools plans to expand into the Southern California market, with centers in Eagle Rock and San Gabriel, company officials said Wednesday. Audit finds $225K overpayment in city workers' comp system Jun 27 10:15 PM EDT After an audit uncovered a double payment of $225,000 to a rehabilitation clinic under the city's workers' compensation program, City Controller Wendy Greuel is calling for greater oversight of outside contractors. 2 men, woman arrested for violent attack of suspect's pregnant wife in Chatsworth Jun 27 09:54 PM EDT Two men and a woman face attempted murder charges for the violent attack of a pregnant woman in Chatsworth. NBC Los Angeles No Large Cuts to Public Services in LA Budget Jun 27 10:27 PM EDT The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $24.5 billion budget Tuesday for fiscal year 2012-13, a move that represents a $150 million increase from the 2011-12 fiscal budget and, for the... OC's Chloe Sutton Qualifies for Olympics Jun 27 09:42 PM EDT Swimmer Chloe Sutton, of Mission Viejo, became the first American Olympian to qualify for the games in both open water and the pool. Photo Credit: Getty Images Disney Meets Reagan in New Exhibit Jun 27 09:12 PM EDT More than 500 items of Disney memorabilia, including the first ticket issued at Disneyland, will be on display at a new exhibit of Disney archives on display at Reagan Library. Mother Chases Would-Be Burglar From Home Jun 27 07:57 PM EDT A Palmdale mother chased a suspected burglar, who was subsequently arrested, after her daughter noticed signs of entry into her bedroom Tuesday, police said. Photo Credit: NBC10Philadelphia.com Chemical, Fuel Storage Tanks Investigated: Meeting Jun 27 07:42 PM EDT Tanks that store chemicals and fuel have raised fears among neighbors in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. They'll be discussed at a Wednesday meeting organized by City Councilman Joe Buscaino. Photo Credit: KNBC Daily Breeze Torrance racks up legal fees defending itself in lawsuits Jun 27 10:37 PM EDT Torrance taxpayers are on the hook for at least $460,000 in legal fees stemming from a lawsuit filed against the city by a cop who alleges he was Tasered by his boss. Hermosa Beach councilman wants answers from Edison after recent outage Jun 27 10:07 PM EDT A Hermosa Beach councilman is demanding answers from Southern California Edison after a recent power outage left many of the beach town's businesses and residents in the dark. 2 women arrested on suspicion of being lookouts for Carson burglars Jun 27 09:37 PM EDT Two women arrested Wednesday admitted they were acting as lookouts for several men burglarizing Carson homes, deputies said. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Students, parents stand up for Parras Middle School band teacher at meeting Jun 27 09:22 PM EDT Parents and students descended on Redondo Beach Unified School District headquarters this week for the second time in eight days to protest what they see as the forced resignation of a popular band teacher at Parras Middle School. | PHOTOS Manhattan Beach man's 100-mile run to honor sister who died of brain cancer Jun 27 09:07 PM EDT If David Richman makes decent time, he expects to reach Manhattan Beach by late afternoon on Sunday after leaving Santa Barbara at 3 p.m. the day before. Ventura County Star Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in case of former Ventura developer Jun 27 09:57 PM EDT A judge declared a mistrial after jurors told him Wednesday afternoon they were deadlocked in the grand theft trial of James "Jimmy" Mesa. Earthquake reported near Fillmore Jun 27 09:49 PM EDT A magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit 11 miles from Fillmore on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Legislature's budget actions set stage for fall campaign on tax initiative Jun 27 09:01 PM EDT The campaigns for and against Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax initiative on the November ballot began in earnest Wednesday as lawmakers approved a package of bills to implement next year’s budget. Ojai woman accused of embezzling at least $35,000 from youth football group Jun 27 08:45 PM EDT An Ojai woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of embezzling at least $35,000 from the Ojai Eagles Youth Football group, authorities said. Hands-on training experience exposes girls to the magic of construction Jun 27 08:43 PM EDT More than 30 girls are participating in MAGIC Camp this week. No, there are no magic hats involved but there are hard hats. MAGIC, stands for Mentoring a Girl in Construction.

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