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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : On the L.A. club scene, it's all in the dress rehearsal L.A. County computer screening could produce get-out-of-jail card Canyon News - 100-Year-Old Man Crashes Into Children Canyon News - Euripides’ Helen Showing At The Getty Villa Thunderstorms, Hail, Flooding Hammer Areas Of Southland Spotlight On Senior Drivers After Crash Involving 100-Year-Old Outside South LA School Los Angeles Times On the L.A. club scene, it's all in the dress rehearsal The really cool hipsters don't hit the underground clubs until shortly before closing. The rest of the evening is for primping, 'pregaming' and texting. The cabs lined up Sunday outside the One-Eyed Gypsy saloon, letting out leggy women in diaphanous tops and shorts. "Lil Death" club night was just starting. And it was almost midnight. L.A. County computer screening could produce get-out-of-jail card Under pressure to release inmates early, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is using a computer program to help identify inmates at low risk of committing crimes if let out of jail. In a jail system facing overcrowding and under growing pressure to release inmates early, one of the most difficult questions confronting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is: Who do you let out? Life on Mars time A JPL scientist's family joins him on his mission to live sol by sol – and discovers a new sort of life around Los Angeles. David Oh's eldest son taped aluminum foil over his windows. His daughter painted a sign warning visitors away from the front door. His wife pulled the phone cord out of the wall and turned the couple's cellphones off. Married teachers guilty of having group sex with student Two married teachers in Huntington Beach were convicted Thursday of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a 17-year-old high school student they repeatedly invited to their home. Leonardo DiCaprio movie producer drives off cliff; suicide suspected Documentary film producer Brian Gerber took his own life late Tuesday or early Wednesday by steering his car off a cliff on Angeles Crest Highway, according to county officials. Canyon News Canyon News - 100-Year-Old Man Crashes Into Children SOUTH LOS ANGELES—On Wednesday, August 29, afternoon class was out at Main Street Elementary School when nine children were hanging out across the street from the elementary. Canyon News - Euripides’ Helen Showing At The Getty Villa BRENTWOOD—This month the Getty Museum and Playwrights’ Arena announced in a press release the cast for Euripides’ "Helen" showing during the seventh annual outdoor theatrical production in the Getty Villa’s Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater. Canyon News - Police Seek Stabbing Suspect SANTA MONICA — On August 24, police reported the stabbing of a 19-year-old man during an unprovoked attack in Santa Monica. Police are requesting the public's help in identifying the suspect. Canyon News - Los Angeles State Historic Park LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles State Historic Park is a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon; with a dirt track hugging the entire park you can jog, cycle or walk. Visitors can play sports, fly kites, or play fetch with your dogs the center of the park is open for just about any activity. Canyon News - 4.1 Earthquake Hits Yorba Linda LOS ANGELES —A 4.1 earthquake struck two miles northeast of Yorba Linda at a depth of five miles on Wednesday, August 29 at 1:31 p.m. that could be felt throughout the Los Angeles area. A 2.1. magnitude quake followed about three minutes after. CBS 2 Los Angeles Thunderstorms, Hail, Flooding Hammer Areas Of Southland At least one Southern California neighborhood was ankle-deep in water and parts of Pasadena were stunned by midsummer showers as a series of thunderstorm cells pass over the region. Spotlight On Senior Drivers After Crash Involving 100-Year-Old Outside South LA School Senior drivers are in the spotlight Thursday after a nearly 101-year-old man backed his car into several children and adults near a South Los Angeles elementary school on Wednesday. 6 Yosemite National Park Visitors Have Rodent-Borne Virus Two more Yosemite National Park visitors have been found with a mouse-borne virus blamed for the deaths of two people, bringing the total number of infections to six, state health officials said Thursday. Brush Fire Burns Close To Homes, 118 Freeway In Simi Valley Crews are responding to a brush fire burning close to some homes in Simi Valley. Soccer Coach Charged With Sexually Abusing 5 Boys Faces More Allegations An Antelope Valley American Youth Soccer Organization coach facing sex abuse charges involving five underage boys was charged again Thursday with child molestation involving eight other boys. Orange County Register Challenger wins ballot-order drawing in battle of Bob Bakers There will be no more bobbing up and down the ballot this election season in San Clemente. By luck of the draw, it's official - candidate "0 Robert 'Bob' Baker" will appear on the Nov. 6 City Council ballot ahead of candidate "1 Robert 'Bob' Baker." San... Labor Day crowds expected at Disney parks Anaheim - A final spurt in attendance is expected at Disneyland Resort parks this Labor Day weekend, as a record-breaking summer season ends. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will see an uptick from visitors in town for the Disneyland Half Marathon weekend. About 23,000 people are... Taxpayers group sues San Juan over water rates A San Juan Capistrano taxpayers group upset with increasing municipal water rates filed a lawsuit and a petition for a court order Wednesday to try to stop the city's tiered water-rate structure, which the group alleges violates state law. The city was served with the suit Thursday. "The... Pension reform proposal: Much ado about nothing? This is a longer version of the print story, with more voices. By... Man convicted again of raping women he met on MySpace A Yorba Linda man was convicted Thursday of raping three women, two of whom he met on MySpace, marking the second time he has been convicted in the case after withdrawing his previous guilty plea, authorities said. An Orange County Superior Court jury found Jason Ara Erpinar, 23, guilty of two... The Press-Enterprise FONTANA: Robbery suspects speed toward officers, police say At least one man who took a woman’s purse then trying to ram deputies with their car is still at large, sheriff’s officials say FONTANA: Robber gets away with $1, twice A robber who acted as if he had a gun demands money from a man walking along a hiking trail and an hour later from a woman in the same area RIVERSIDE: Mom, two children stabbed to death The suspect, an ex-boyfriend or ex-husband is found in Corona where he is shot during a confrontation with police COLTON: Man convicted of hourslong sexual assault He lured a woman to his home on the pretext of helping her then attacked, police say HEMET: Home-invasion robbery leads to standoff Several suspects are taken into custody after fleeing to a mobile home park south of downtown | Video | Photo gallery | Related: A draining day at a police standoff Los Angeles Daily News Major traffic delays on 118 freeway as firefighters tackle 20-acre blaze About 100 firefighters from Ventura and Los Angeles county fire departments fought a blaze that scorched 31 acres and caused major traffic delays on the 118 freeway, Ventura County Fire Department officials said. Public fundraising appeal aims to pay bills of good Samaritans electrocuted in Valley Village STUDIO CITY - The handwritten notes, taped around the accident scene and surrounded by pillar candles and pink roses, defined the women they were written for. Woodland Hills man creates 'Lily's Library,' community book exchange It wasn't enough for Gary Platt to put in a park bench for weary neighbors and a fountain for their thirsty dogs. Last week, he installed "Lily's Library" - a community book exchange by the curb named for his granddaughter. | See photo gallery. If LAPD officers involved in alleged use-of-force case are punished, public might not know This week, as Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced the planned demotion of a supervisor following a controversial traffic stop, he sent a message. `Teletubbies' instigator Kenn Viselman tries hand at kids' movie 'Oogieloves' The marketing genius behind "Thomas the Tank Engine" and those scandalous "Teletubbies" knows how to capture the hearts and minds of toddlers. Now he's after their feet. NBC Los Angeles Teachers Get Help Paying For School Supplies Teachers are getting a helping hand and the rare chance to save money thanks to consumer shopping website, www.oo.com, which began operating in November 2011 and has since given $1.2 million to teachers... Helping Autistic Adults Become Independent The rate of autism continues to rise, with latest figures showing that 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with the disorder. So, what happens when these kids grow up? For Ben Verheiden, 20, a Culver... Issa: Romney Needs to Show Vision As the Republican party began its lead-up to Mitt Romney's speech accepting the party's presidential nomination Thursday night, it was clear that one of the goals of the evening was to reach out to Latinos. Flash Floods, Mud in Moreno Valley Heavy rain in Moreno Valley caused flash floods that trapped cars and mud flows that cascaded into homes. Coroner: Sage Stallone Died of Heart Attack The 36-year-old actor died of natural causes, and no drugs were found in his system other than a small amount of hydrocodone that didn't contribute to his death, coroner's officials said. Photo Credit: Getty Images Daily Breeze Manhattan Beach union limits activities, hours of teachers School began in Manhattan Beach this week with some unsettling news for students - teachers will not write letters of recommendation for college, they will not advise or host any clubs at the middle or high school, they will avoid arriving at school significantly early or staying late, and classrooms will be closed during snack and lunch. Friday's police log: Lomita and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Recent police activities in Lomita and on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Gov. Brown pushes for tax initiative during Hawthorne school visit Gov. Jerry Brown visited a Hawthorne elementary school on Thursday seeking to build support for a controversial tax measure aimed at restoring funds cut from California's public education system. Inglewood police seek missing 61-year-old man with medical issues Inglewood police today sought a 61-year-old man suffering from a number of medical conditions who was last seen Tuesday, a lieutenant said. South Bay sobriety checkpoints set for Labor Day Weekend Police have scheduled operations in the South Bay this weekend to prevent drunken driving. Ventura County Star Ventura city manager leaves behind detractors, supporters? NOTE: Follow story, so needs second day headline To Ventura Councilman Carl Morehouse, Rick Cole did exactly what he was brought in as city manager to do — and then some. Roadwork timed around high school's start in Camarillo The major phase of improvements to the intersection of Adolfo and Santa Rosa roads in Camarillo has been completed, and there will be no more construction until the new school year is under way, city officials said. Firefighters making progress against several brush fires in Simi Valley Firefighters are battling several brush fires that ignited along Highway 118 in Simi Valley about 5:30 p.m. today and say they are making good progress. Lawmakers tackle health care issues, parks funds as end of session nears Working to meet a midnight Friday deadline, lawmakers sent to Gov. Jerry Brown scores of bills on Thursday. 50-year-old bicyclist killed in Moorpark crash A 50-year-old bicyclist was killed after he was struck by a vehicle this morning in Moorpark, Ventura County sheriff’s officials said.

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