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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Zev Yaroslavsky criticizes term limits proposal; action postponed Clayton Library's goal: preserving African American history Canyon News - Latest: Power Still Out For Thousands Canyon News - New Apple Store To Open On Promenade 405 Freeway Closure Begins Tuesday In The Sepulveda Pass LA City Council Votes To Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Los Angeles Times Zev Yaroslavsky criticizes term limits proposal; action postponed Los Angeles County board delays action on Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich's move to place term limit extension on November ballot. Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky delivered pointed criticism Tuesday of a move to place a measure on the November ballot that would ask voters to extend term limits that now stand to oust four members of the board. Clayton Library's goal: preserving African American history The Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum in the decommissioned Culver City courthouse has gone from being one woman's personal mission to something of a miracle. Up the street from the old MGM lot, a tale of miracles is playing out at what was once the Culver City courthouse. Police called as Michael Jackson family fights at mother's home Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have been investigating allegations since April that Michael Jackson's mother was being exploited by family members, officials said. El Monte seeks sugary-drink tax to shore up budget El Monte leaders plan to consider declaring a fiscal emergency and asking voters to tax sugar-sweetened beverages, which could raise $7 million a year. Faced with a crippling combination of low revenues, high labor costs and decreasing funding from the state, El Monte is moving to declare a fiscal emergency and seek a tax on sugary beverages sold within the city. Anaheim residents angry after rash of officer-involved shootings The city has had five fatal police shootings this year. Two officers have been placed on administrative leave, and the mayor has asked for an independent investigation. A recent uptick in officer-involved shootings in Anaheim has prompted outrage from residents concerned about police conduct. Canyon News Canyon News - Latest: Power Still Out For Thousands MALIBU — Power was lost to approximately 3,000 customers today after a a vehicle collided with a power pole this morning. Canyon News - New Apple Store To Open On Promenade SANTA MONICA—Apple will open a new store on Third Street Promenade by year’s end. Although just one block from the current store, the building that previously housed Border’s book store has been sold to Nakash Holdings under the condition that it would house the new apple store. Canyon News - Man Arrested In Connection With Stabbings LOS ANGELES—Courtney A. Robinson, was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder on July 20 th in connection with three homeless stabbings in the LA area. Canyon News - Community Activists Seek Term Limits WEST HOLLYWOOD—Community Activists in West Hollywood will push for a term limit ballot to be voted on by the City Council by March 2013. The ballot is still being penned but is expected to introduce a three, four-year term limit on city council member terms. Canyon News - City Council Votes On Dispensary Ban LOS ANGELES—The city council will vote today on whether to ban marijuana dispensaries throughout the city. The council will vote on an ordinance by Councilman Jose Huizar, which seeks to impose a “gentle ban,” on dispensaries. CBS 2 Los Angeles 405 Freeway Closure Begins Tuesday In The Sepulveda Pass Portions of the 405 freeway near Skirball Center Drive will close Tuesday night and continue for about two weeks as workers prepare to conduct the demolition of the south half of the Skirball Bridge. LA City Council Votes To Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries The L.A. City Council voted Tuesday to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. Homeless Stabbings Suspect Misses Arraignment A man charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of three homeless people has failed to appear for his arraignment, and a judge has cited medical reasons. LA City Council Votes To Ban Marijuana Shops The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to ban hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries that have cropped up across the city. 3-Acre Fire Burning Near Construction Site In Sylmar A three-acre fire is burning near a construction site in Sylmar. Orange County Register Waldorf-Astoria seeks decades of pilfered items Calling all ashtrays, silverware and coffee cups - please come home, all is forgiven. The storied Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City is seeking items that, uh, walked off in the years between the current building's opening in 1931 and the year 1960. Management is urging past customers to... Man, boy arrested in carjacking at Buena Park gym BUENA PARK - Police on Monday arrested a man and a juvenile suspected of carjacking and assaulting a woman and stabbing a bystander in a gym parking lot, authorities said. The woman was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot of a 24 Hour Fitness at the Buena Park mall about 10:20 p.m. when a... 'Plain Jane' bandit sought in robberies BUENA PARK - Authorities seek a woman suspected of robbing six banks, including a Buena Park branch and two others within a 24-hour period.The woman police are calling the "Plain Jane Bandit" is suspected of carrying out two bank robberies in Moreno Valley on Monday and a U.S. Bank Branch... Roosters group gives grants worth more than $135,000 Roosters Foundation of Orange County, a philanthropic group of 100 professional men that supports outreach to at-risk and needy children, recently awarded $137,500 to 16 local charities. The awards took place July 12 at the Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse in Irvine and are part of $150,000 in... Anaheim police union statement backs officers ANAHEIM - The Anaheim police officers union has taken the rare step of releasing a detailed statement regarding a pair of officer involved shootings that have angered some residents and led to <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/news/officers-365268-police-statement.html"... The Press-Enterprise COLORADO: "Dark Knight" shooting hero is Hemet native Stephanie Davies, 21, helped save her friend's life during Aurora theater assault; President Obama praises her heroism in emotional tribute. UC Riverside grad suspected in deadly attack at theater. | UPDATE: Families prepare to say goodbye | INLAND: 66ers' Batman costume promotion goes on | SPECIAL REPORT: Complete coverage, images, video Two in Indio stung more than 100 times by bees Firefighters and paramedics are treating several people stung by bees in a medical emergency UPDATE: Fire along freeway in Perris contained Cause of wildfire that burned west of southbound I-215 near Fouth Street not determinedSend your video and photos to webteam@pe.com. SAN BERNARDINO: 66ers Batman costume promotion won't be canceled Officials considered canceling the promotion in the wake of the Colorado shootings | POLL TEMECULA: DNA spurs charges in 'grand theft goat' San Diego County authorities say a Temecula man tried to steal a pair of goats from Fallbrook High School, killing one in the process Los Angeles Daily News Firefighters knock down blaze at 2-story home in Echo Park ECHO PARK - A fire in a two-story home in Echo Park was confined to the first floor this afternoon. Magnificent melons: Savor the surprise when sweet meets spicy There are few things more quintessentially summer than an icy wedge of watermelon, with its green striated rind, crimson flesh and inky seeds just ready for spitting. Turning lunch box drudgery into a pleasant picnic Most people consider packing lunch a chore. But I've always thought there is something exciting about brown-bagging it. Authorities ask for public's help in finding 50 bags of fertilizer stolen from Pelona Vista Park in Palmdale PALMDALE - Sheriff's deputies in Palmdale asked the public's help in locating 50 bags of fertilizer stolen from Pelona Vista Park. LAUSD faces Dec. 4 deadline for launching new teacher evaluation system Los Angeles Unified has until Dec. 4 to implement a system for including student test scores in teacher evaluations, under an agreement negotiated Tuesday by attorneys for the district, its unions and a parent advocacy group. NBC Los Angeles Anaheim Police Protest Swells Into Streets A crowd of protesters gathered at Anaheim City Hall to rally against recent fatal officer-involved shootings are now marching on some city streets, impacting traffic in the area. Storify: Getting to Know London NBC4’s Robert Kovacik is getting the lay of the land and shaking off jet lag to send back Olympic behind-the-scenes news from across the pond. Olympic Icon Continues to Advocate for Athletes An athlete and an advocate, Anita DeFrantz has played an important role in the Olympic Games for over three decades. Photo Credit: Getty Images Pot Shop Ban Passes; Exemptions Possible The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to approve the "hard ban" on pot shops. It also voted 9-5 to direct city staff to draw up a new ordinance that could allow 182 existing shops to continue operating... Photo Credit: AP Donna Jou's Killer Arrested Again John Steven Burgess was taken into custody by law enforcement officers in Los Angeles. Daily Breeze Portion of PCH in Torrance closed following accident A portion of Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance is shut down while police investigate a traffic accident. 3 charged in LAX drug smuggling case involving bribery of TSA employees Two former transportation security officers at Los Angeles International Airport - and a third person who allegedly smuggled marijuana to Boston - were charged Tuesday with conspiring to pay bribes to TSA employees. Manhattan Beach eatery hopes to serve wine with breakfast dogs A Manhattan Beach eatery wanting to serve beer and wine with its deep-fried, bacon-wrapped and chili-topped hot dogs will get a hearing tonight before the city Planning Commission. 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 Los Angeles tentatively votes to ban pot dispensaries The Los Angeles City Council tentatively voted today to ban storefront medical marijuana dispensaries, citing a shifting and uncertain legal landscape that has made it nearly impossible for the city to control the number of pot shops, estimated to be around 1,000. Ventura County Star Crash traps two in Simi Valley At least three people were hurt in a serious traffic collision in Simi Valley. County's crop value dips to $1.84 billion Ventura County's crop value slipped 1 percent to $1.84 billion in 2011, according to a report released Tuesday. Redevelopment aftermath causes Port Hueneme to put capital projects on hold The uncertainty created by the dissolution of redevelopment agencies caused the Port Hueneme City Council to put off discussing some capital improvement projects. Santa Paula officer killed in DUI crash died of blunt-force neck injuries A 33-year-old Santa Paula police officer killed Sunday in an off-duty DUI crash died of blunt-force neck injuries, officials said Tuesday. Port Hueneme man sentenced for domestic battery A judge has sentenced a Port Hueneme man to five years and four months in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of felony domestic battery involving two victims.

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