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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Former Harbor-UCLA chief medical officer files $50-million suit Southland prepares for fire season Canyon News - Summer Events At The Beverly Cañon Gardens Canyon News - Spotlight: Annenberg Community Beach House San Fernando City Councilman Mario Hernandez Resigns In Wake Of Alleged Affair Report: Officer Charged In Kelly Thomas’ Death Leaves Fullerton Police Department Los Angeles Times Former Harbor-UCLA chief medical officer files $50-million suit Dr. Gail V. Anderson Jr., former chief medical officer at Harbor-UCLA, files the lawsuit against two L.A. County health officials who he claims conspired to leak news about his suspension to The Times and other media outlets. The former chief medical officer at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center has filed a $50-million lawsuit against two Los Angeles County health officials who he claimed conspired to ... Southland prepares for fire season Crews are battling three brush fires as officials warn that high temperatures and lack of rainfall offer ideal conditions for major blazes. With temperatures on the rise, Southern California was bracing for the arrival in earnest of fire season. Captain at L.A. County jail denies protecting abusive deputies L.A. County Sheriff's Capt. Daniel Cruz, speaking publicly for the first time, declines to discuss specific allegations against him but accuses his critics of wanting 'to be in the limelight.' A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department captain accused of protecting brutal and dishonest jail deputies has spoken out publicly for the first time, saying the allegations are untrue. Oceanside police chief's wife who attempted suicide is arrested Brinda Sue McCoy, 49, wife of Oceanside's police chief, was released from a medical center and taken to a jail ward. She was convicted June 18 of shooting at police during a standoff in 2010. The embattled wife of Oceanside's police chief has been taken into custody following a suicide attempt last month after she was convicted of shooting at police during a standoff. Sheriff looks to Central Valley to hold L.A. County jail overflow The influx of inmates being moved to decrease crowding at state prisons is forcing Los Angeles County to seek other facilities or use electronic monitoring. The population of Los Angeles County's jails has swelled significantly in the last few months due to an influx of prisoners, forcing officials to look as far as the Central Valley for places to house them. Canyon News Canyon News - Summer Events At The Beverly Cañon Gardens BEVERLY HILLS — The Beverly Cañon Gardens continue to host an array of events over the course of the summer. Canyon News - Spotlight: Annenberg Community Beach House SANTA MONICA—There are few experiences that mark summer like a trip to the beach. Indeed, for many Angelinos, some of the fondest memories growing up come from time spent on the hundreds of miles of coastline available to Californians. Canyon News - Parking Rates May Change SANTA MONICA—Finding a spot to park in Santa Monica can be a challenge, particularly during the summer months, a problem that the Santa Monica City Council will attempt to alleviate on Tuesday by voting on changes to current parking rates. Canyon News - Smoking Ordinance Changes Put To Vote SANTA MONICA—The city council will vote Tuesday July 10 on modifications to the current smoking laws for all units in multi-unit residential properties. The proposed ordinance would require the disclosure of the smoking status of all units. Canyon News - Saving Chain Reaction SANTA MONICA—Donations can now be made to help save the sculpture entitled “Chain Reaction” which is being threatened with decommissioning due to wear caused by salt erosion. CBS 2 Los Angeles San Fernando City Councilman Mario Hernandez Resigns In Wake Of Alleged Affair San Fernando City Councilman Mario Hernandez resigned from office just hours before Tuesday night’s meeting, according to the San Fernando Sun. Report: Officer Charged In Kelly Thomas’ Death Leaves Fullerton Police Department One of two officers accused in the beating death of Kelly Thomas is no longer employed by the Fullerton Police Department, according to the Orange County Register. Twilight Fan Killed Outside Comic-Con A Twilight fan was struck by a car and killed while waiting in line to get into a Comic-Con session Tuesday. LAUSD Teacher Under Investigation For Lewd Acts With A Child Crashes After Wild Pursuit An LAUSD teacher under investigation for lewd acts with a child has been taken to the hospital following a police chase that ended with the suspect's truck flying off Crenshaw Boulevard and crashing near a Palos Verdes office building. ACLU Claims DA, Sheriff Sit On Evidence That Could Help People Charged With Crimes The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County District Attorney and the Sheriff’s Department --- claiming both agencies sit on evidence that could help criminal defendants get a fair shake. Orange County Register Body found in water off Balboa Island NEWPORT BEACH - A male died after a reported drowning in the waters off Balboa Island on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Firefighters and lifeguards about 4:30 p.m. responded to reports of a drowning in the water off Bay Front near Collins Avenue, a written release from the Newport Beach Fire... Irvine land deal would build huge sports complex at Great Park IRVINE - A plan to double the number of homes to be built at the former El Toro Marine Corps base to as many as 10,700 residences would fund and accelerate construction of a large public sports complex with as many as 24 soccer fields. In the deal - which is still being negotiated - developer Five... Another Mission Viejo fish tale Remember my column... All lanes on 57 reopened after truck fire ANAHEIM - A vehicle fire and explosion forced the temporary closure of multiple lanes on the 57 freeway, authorities said. Witnesses shortly after 4 p.m. reported that there were flames coming out the bottom of a truck on the 57 just north of the Ball Road onramp, according to CHP logs. An... Mission Viejo homebuying soars 36% Mission Viejo real estate for sale looks up recently. For the 22 business days ending June 21 -- latest DataQuick stats -- 140 residences sold in Mission Viejo vs. 103 deals closed in the matching period a year ago -- a 35.9% increase over the past 12 months. At the community level, for this... The Press-Enterprise MURRIETA: Bar owner sues county, deputy over killing A lawsuit alleges Spelly’s Pub and Grille has suffered $20,000 in lost revenues monthly since the December 2011 shooting CORONA: Doctor pleads guilty to Rx fraud Lisa Michele Barden faces the imposition of a seven-year suspended sentence for impersonating another doctor to get a prescription LAKE ELSINORE: Man arrested in kidnapping Police said he held a woman and child captive in a home where an explosive device was found JURUPA VALLEY: Car slams into house; no injuries Five juveniles in a stolen vehicle slam into two bedrooms; youths taken into custody OLYMPICS: Phelps' teammate questions his work ethic Riverside Poly's Olympian has issues with Michael Phelps, specifically his work ethic Los Angeles Daily News Suit accuses Angeles National Golf Course of retaliation; course denies claim Trial began Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a former Angeles National Golf Course drink server who says supervisors retaliated against her after she reported a customer for fondling her. Chevy offers money-back guarantee on new vehicles DETROIT - Chevrolet is trying to pull more customers into its dealerships this summer by offering a money-back guarantee on new cars and trucks. Target, Neiman Marcus join for holiday collection NEW YORK - They may make an odd couple, but discounter Target and luxury merchant Neiman Marcus are jointly offering a limited collection spanning from fashion to sporting goods for the winter holidays. Money Manners: Split the tab three ways if sharing a room with a couple Question: Two of my co-workers frequently travel together. One usually brings her husband, while the other travels solo. To save on expenses, the co-workers often share a room, with the husband and wife sleeping in one bed and the solo traveler in the other. Nothing to brag about: Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Once again, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gets his face in the newspaper and U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer gets to pretend she is serving the people of California. NBC Los Angeles London Olympics Take Cue From LA With the Opening Ceremony a mere weeks away, London is taking advantage of the lessons learned during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Getty Images Businesses, Utilities Prepare for Blackouts Hot weather means lots of air conditioning, and lots of air conditioning means using lots of power. Throw in a shut down nuclear power plant, and officials say blackouts are a real possibility this summer. Councilman Resigns Amid Scandal The San Fernando councilman who admitted last year to an affair with a fellow council member with whom he alleged allegedly had a violent confrontation last month reportedly resigned his post Tuesday. Manuel Ramos No Longer City Employee: Police The Fullerton Police Department no longer employs one of the two officers charged in the beating death of Kelly Thomas, an official has confirmed. Photo Credit: Getty Images Santa Monica Encourages Flight-School Flight Santa Monica City Council is poised to offer flight schools incentives to send some of their business out of town. Noise reduction is the goal. Daily Breeze Supervisors appoint Spiller as new head of Social Services The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint Sheryl L. Spiller to serve as the Director of the Department of Public Social Services. Police seek gunman who robbed Hawthorne teens of their cellphones Detectives asked for the public's help Tuesday to identify a gunman who robbed two teenagers of their cellphones last month in Hawthorne. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Wednesday's police log: El Segundo and the beach cities Recent police activities in El Segundo and the beach cities.| POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Registration opens soon for Torrance after-school program registration is about to begin for a city-run after-school program in the elementary and middle schools of the Torrance Unified School District. Air pollution plan focus of Thursday workshop in San Pedro The region's pollution control agency is hosting a series of workshops to get feedback on its draft 2012 Air Quality Management Plan, a document outlining measures for managing pollutants to meet state and federal health standards. Ventura County Star Job fair at Navy base aims to help those leaving military service Scores of job seekers were at a hiring fair at Naval Base Ventura County on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Navy and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Firefighters battle grass fire in Simi Valley Ventura County firefighters were battling a small grass fire this evening off Heyneman Lane in Simi Valley. Fire destroys parked vehicle in midtown Ventura Fire destroyed a vehicle parked Tuesday in midtown Ventura, authorities said. Rancho Simi Park District receives three state-level honors As the assistant general manager of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, Ed Hayduk is honored to have been recently named Outstanding Professional by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts. British motorcycles invade Santa Paula museum An exhibit of vintage British motorcycles is on display at the California Oil Museum in Santa Paula.

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