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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Compton on brink of bankruptcy California's funding mechanism is fundamentally cockeyed Canyon News - Battle Splits Los Feliz Church In Two Canyon News - Relic or Art? Arraignment Postponed For LAUSD Teacher Accused Of Molesting 14-Year-Old Girl Police Release New Details In Kidnap, Sexual Assault Of Santa Ana Girl Los Angeles Times Compton on brink of bankruptcy The city is the latest to fall victim to questionable financial practices. It could run out of money by the end of the summer. Compton this week became the latest city in California to find itself on the brink of bankruptcy, and as with others in crisis, much of the blame lies with questionable financial practices. California's funding mechanism is fundamentally cockeyed Local governments' fiscal crises have many contributing factors, but the systemic issues go way beyond a bad economy, pension liabilities and corruption. SACRAMENTO—San Bernardino, Stockton and Mammoth Lakes all screwed up and became bankrupt. But the rest of us shouldn't get sanctimonious. Dealing with possessions of homeless a big problem for cities Across California, officials struggle to balance safety and sanitation issues against the property rights of the growing homeless population. SAN JOSE — Everything in the warehouse mattered, at some point, to someone. A ceramic urn sprouting peacock feathers. A tool chest held together with duct tape. An oak table. A purple bike. Boxing coach molested boy at boxing club A 45-year-old coach at the Santa Ana Boxing Club has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy who boxed at the club, police said Monday evening. Halle Berry suffers head injury on movie set Actress Halle Berry was released from a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a "minor head injury" on set, her publicist confirmed Wednesday. Canyon News Canyon News - Battle Splits Los Feliz Church In Two LOS FELIZ —A battle between two factions of an Anglican church's congregation continues as they dispute whether or not to join the Roman Catholic Church. Canyon News - Relic or Art? Relic or Art? SANTA MONICA — Once a gift for the city from famed Los Angeles Times political cartoonist, Paul Conrad, the artistic piece that has been four blocks from Santa Monica’s beach for more than two decades may come down to forego its tumbling descent, as the years have worn it away. Canyon News - Actress Halle Berry Hospitalized LOS ANGELES—Academy Award actress Halle Berry was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, July 17 after an accident on the set of her new movie. TMZ reports Berry , 45, was filming a scene for the thriller “The Hive” when she took a fall striking her head on concrete. Canyon News - Drug Smuggler Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison MALIBU —A man who was guilty of trying to smuggle bales of marijuana into the United States was sentenced on Monday, July 16 to six years in federal prison. Canyon News - Window Smash Suspect Captured SHERMAN OAKS —A man allegedly responsible for a series of window smashes along Ventura Boulevard since the beginning of 2012 has been arrested by Los Angeles Police Department detectives. CBS 2 Los Angeles Arraignment Postponed For LAUSD Teacher Accused Of Molesting 14-Year-Old Girl An arraignment was postponed Wednesday for a LAUSD teacher accused of molesting a 14-year-old girl. Police Release New Details In Kidnap, Sexual Assault Of Santa Ana Girl Police released new suspect information in the abduction and sexual assault of a 6-year-old Santa Ana girl July 15. Man, 72, Allegedly Kills Wife With Hatchet Before Taking His Own Life Authorities are trying to determine why a 72-year-old man killed his 69-year-old wife with a hatchet before taking his own life in Huntington Park. Long Beach’s Azevedo Will Try To Lead USA Water Polo To Olympic Gold For 1st Time Since 1904 Long Beach’s Tony Azevedo, known as the Michael Jordan of his sport, scored 17 goals in the Beijing games to lead the U.S. to a impressive silver medal-finish. The heart of that team, a veteran group filled with world-class players, is back and hungry for gold. City Of Compton To Consider Bankruptcy The city of Compton is reportedly facing bankruptcy following an announcement at a City Council meeting Tuesday night. Orange County Register Newport Beach police recruiting video goes viral A Newport Beach Police Department recruiting video that was uploaded in 2008 to YouTube has gone viral and was mocked on news aggregator Huffington Post and other websites. Huffington Post... 71-year-old man charged with molesting 10-year-old girls SANTA ANA - A 71-year-old Fountain Valley man was arrested and charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting two 10-year-old girls and having pornographic photos of one, the Orange County District Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors said defendant Donald Roy Shipley raped one of the girls at his... D.A.: Victim had right to defend, not the killer SANTA ANA - The actions and words of an Anaheim gang member and his friends show they knew what would happen at a party they crashed and where he later gunned down its host, a prosecutor argued in front of jurors Wednesday. "Take a good look at this m----------- so we know who to come back... Who's that on the celeb wheel? Me! The OC Fair is of limited interest to me unless there's some controversy - particularly if I can create some where none need exist. I went the first night with great hope. Saw Todd Spitzer and did my best to bait him. Nothing. Went to see Willie Nelson, hoping he'd toke up on stage. The... Olinda School demolition leaves questions for resident BREA - After weeks of preparation, construction crews started demolishing the vacant former Olinda School campus off of Carbon Canyon Road on Wednesday so the Brea Olinda Unified School District can sell the land it sits on. The district built a <a... The Press-Enterprise CHINO: AK-47 bandit strikes again; reward offered The FBI believes a bank robber may have held up his latest target in Seattle ANGER RISES: Dark Knight fans lash out at negative reviews Popular movie site shuts off commenting tool after fan venom rises | VIDEO: Official trailer | REACTION: A sampling of the nasty responses | TEMECULA: Donate your body, get free memorial Temecula company will cover cremation and memorial expenses in return for donation of the full body for medical research | Video CORONA: Church Pastor charged with kidnapping False imprisonment, other charges made against the pastor; the officer, a church member, failed to report abuse, the DA says LAKE ELSINORE: Suspect shot by police twice, chase ensues Lake Elsinore police confronted a suspicious suspect, leading to an officer involved shooting Los Angeles Daily News Officials all aboard for California's high-speed rail Gov. Jerry Brown joined local and state officials in downtown L.A. on Wednesday to cheer legislation authorizing billions for the state's high-speed rail system. Fox News interview: George Zimmerman says he was not pursuing Trayvon Martin SANFORD, Fla. - George Zimmerman says he would tell Trayvon Martin's parents: "I'm sorry," and says he's open to talking with them. Inspections find problems at two San Fernando Valley nursing homes Residents at two San Fernando Valley nursing homes suffered from untreated bedsores, were at risk of contracting infections or were drugged when they didn't have to be, according to state inspection reports released this week by a nonprofit advocacy group. Bob Hope Airport in Burbank ranked No. 1 on nation's most affordable list Bob Hope Airport ranked the most affordable U.S. airport in the U.S., with an average ticket cost of $221, according to a recent survey. City Controller Wendy Greuel questions LACCD on inspector general hire City Controller Wendy Greuel on Wednesday criticized the Los Angeles Community College District's hiring process for an inspector general to oversee its $5.75 billion building program. NBC Los Angeles Drought Expected to Send Food Costs Soaring The lack of rainfall has created dry conditions across the United States and that could soon dry up American’s wallets. Focus on London for Teen Table Tennis Star The demands of a fast-paced sport like table tennis leave Westridge School student and U.S. Olympic team member Erica Wu without time for excuses. Kings' Doughty Won't Face Sex Assault Charges LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will not face sexual assault charges after the Los Angeles County District Attorney found there is insufficient evidence to support the claims. Photo Credit: Getty Images LAFD Aims to Improve Response-Time Data The Los Angeles Fire Department has convened a task force to address ongoing concerns brought up over the past few months about its reporting tactics and response time during emergencies. New Campaign Strategy for Berman Pitted against another popular Democrat and fighting for his political future, Southern California Congressman Howard Berman has pushed aside his longtime strategist – his brother, Michael – in favor of one... Daily Breeze Chivas hosts Kids Day Out at weekday soccer game Chivas USA hosted Kids Day Out, a special midday MLS soccer game that was highly attended by youth camp members at the Home Depot Center in Carson on Wednesday. Aspiring lifeguards do battle in San Pedro Nearly 300 aspiring young lifeguards went toe to toe, on land and in sea, Wednesday as they competed in the ninth annual Battle of the Beach competition in San Pedro. | PHOTOS Manhattan Beach offers library options to residents during construction Manhattan Beach residents have wanted a state-of-the-art library for years. But the two-year wait for the new building's construction and the proposed temporary service plan have riled some residents who feel a temporary facility should be provided. DWP presents Scattergood plant repowering project to El Segundo council The Scattergood generating plant near El Segundo is gearing up for a repowering project that will result in the demolition of an old steam boiler unit and trigger a series of changes at its coastal property. Landmark Torrance bridge to get nighttime lights Torrance's most recognizable landmark will be bathed in warm white lighting at night once a rehabilitation of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge over Torrance Boulevard is completed later this year. Ventura County Star County pension fund fits the trend with flat returns The pension fund covering county employees posted a dismal 1.3 percent return for the past fiscal year, according to results reported this week. Thousand Oaks Council candidates begin to pull papers The period to pull nomination paper's for two seats open on the Thousand Oaks City Council began this week. District attorney's real estate fraud unit a model for other counties The Ventura County District Attorney's efforts to fight real estate fraud have been such a success that other counties are looking at Ventura County as a model. Woman treated at hospital after being injured while fishing at sea Woman treated at hospital after being injured while fishing at sea. Red Cross offers block party to get neighbors prepared for disasters The American Red Cross of Ventura County invited those living and working near its Camarillo headquarters to a community block party on Wednesday.

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