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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : 'Petty pace' of politics tempers Gov. Jerry Brown's big ideas For Sun Village and Littlerock, historic distrust persists Canyon News - Beer and Wine Tasting Bar Project OK'd Canyon News - Amanda Bynes Parents Move Back to California 60 Acre Brush Fire Reported In Murrieta 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Los Angeles Times 'Petty pace' of politics tempers Gov. Jerry Brown's big ideas Brown retains some of his old eccentricity but, after decades in politics, he moves more deliberately. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown had been plowing through the hundreds of bills on his desk, many involving what he calls the "vast tracts of unknown" in state bureaucracy, when one caught his eye. For Sun Village and Littlerock, historic distrust persists When Littlerock town leaders decided to hold meetings in their neighbor's high school, it was the last straw for some in the originally all-African American Sun Village. When Virginia Jo Miller first saw the high desert community of Sun Village in 1962, her heart sank. There were no streetlights, no paved roads. Many homes had no electricity. The setting was desolate, "nothing but tumbleweed ... San Francisco experiments with 300-square-foot micro-apartments Compact San Francisco's rental market is pricing out many residents, so developers begin to offer the most compact of apartments. SAN FRANCISCO — The tiny apartments are touted as "affordable by design." Richard Alarcon faces tough campaign in bid for Assembly seat San Fernando Valley lawmaker Richard Alarcon is trying to fend off felony charges of perjury and voter fraud as he battles Raul Bocanegra for an Assembly seat. For nearly two decades, winning political office has come easily for veteran San Fernando Valley lawmaker Richard Alarcon. Until now. Downtown L.A. art that's less — and more — than it appears A street artist brings a heavy dose of irony and new intepretations to some tattered corners of downtown Los Angeles. Four straight rows of four palm trees each stand on the northeast corner of 2nd and Spring streets downtown — a block from Los Angeles City Hall, right alongside LAPD headquarters. Canyon News Canyon News - Beer and Wine Tasting Bar Project OK'd WEST HOLLYWOOD —Fans of beer and/or wine rejoiced recently when the West Hollywood Planning Commission approved plans for a beer and wine tasting bar. Canyon News - Amanda Bynes Parents Move Back to California SHERMAN OAKS —The parents of actress Amanda Bynes have decided to move back to California from their home in Texas in order to take care of their daughter. Canyon News - DNA Sample Ordered for Tennis Umpire WOODLAND HILLS —In an emergency hearing held on Wednesday, September 19, tennis umpire Lois Goodman, accused of killing her husband, was ordered to provide a DNA sample. Canyon News - Lohan Fails Drug Tests, Arrest Issued HOLLYWOOD—The rebellious actress Lindsay Lohan has a bench warrant issued for her arrest with the Los Angeles County. She is expected to be in Los Angeles on Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. for her court appearance where she has charges against her for failing two drug tests. Canyon News - Enriching Lives Through Law BEVERLY HILLS—At the Law Office of Karen S. Brown, Karen dedicates countless hours to the practice of Family Law in order to improve the lives of those who seek her assistance. CBS 2 Los Angeles 60 Acre Brush Fire Reported In Murrieta A growing brush fire is reportedly burning rapidly in Murrieta, according to authorities. 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Records could be set and hearts definitely will be broken at the Emmy Awards. Homeless Man Arrested After He Allegedly Assaults Firemen, Deputies Authorities say a homeless man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted firefighters and sheriff's deputies when they tried to respond to a "man down" call. 2012 Primetime Emmy Nominees Here is a list of nominees for the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Romney Reportedly Knocks California While Attending Del Mar Fundraiser Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney came to the Golden State for a two-day series of high-profile fundraisers and reportedly took a shot at California in front of a $25,000 a ticket crowd in Del Mar. Orange County Register O.C. group's fundraiser supports victims of human trafficking SANTA ANA - In response to less state funding for the nonprofit Casa de la Familia's community counseling services, supporters turned out Sunday to raise money for victims of human trafficking. Organizers expected about 100 people at Spoons Grill & Bar in Santa Ana for the event,... Man surrenders after SWAT team standoff in H.B. HUNTINGTON BEACH - A report of a stolen vehicle led to a three-hour police stand-off near Heil Avenue and Gothard Street, police said. Huntington Beach police officers approached a man suspected of being in a stolen vehicle around 9:45 a.m. at the intersection, but he fled on foot into a nearby... Dogs, owners go all out 'Walk for the Animals' fundraiser Paws of all persuasions gathered in Huntington Beach to go for a walk Sunday morning. But this wasn't just any stroll. Pooches from 6 to 160 pounds convened by the hundreds for the 15th annual Walk for the Animals. The event at Huntington's Central Park was the yearly fundraiser for... At O.C. graves: 'Showing that we haven't forgotten' COSTA MESA - Millie Vogel sat by the graves of her husband and her daughter Sunday afternoon. "You're not with me," she said to one and then the other, "but you're with me in my heart." These are the "Days of Awe" in Judaism, a time between the High Holy... Decked in pink, 18,000 'Race for the Cure' NEWPORT BEACH - With 33 pink bead necklaces hanging from her neck, Sue Fitzgerald wrapped up her thoughts on the Susan G. Komen Race for the... The Press-Enterprise Woman skydiver hurt attempting a record in Perris After the fall at Perris Valley Airport, she was unconscious but in stable condition with moderate injuries, fire officials say HIGHLAND: Woman’s death prompts parolee boyfriend’s arrest James David Jackson was arrested Saturday soon after the death of Victoria West PERRIS: Coroner IDs crash victims Corina Jara and Jose Martinez Jr. died at the scene of the Friday evening wreck along Highway 74 COLORADO RIVER: Jet ski accident kills woman Deanna Loy Lewis was struck by another personal water craft, coroner’s officials say FONTANA: Surgeon restores a soldier’s face Octavio Sanchez was severely burned in an IED blast and lost most of his nose Los Angeles Daily News Emmy Red Carpet: Bright colors, classic silhouettes The stilettoed celebrities arrived Sunday afternoon at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre dressed to impress. As they walked down the red carpet, luminaries opted for classic silhouettes, from the ethereal Heidi Klum to the sculpted Tina Fey. Endorsement: No on Proposition 33 -- One company returns with same self-serving insurance measure voters already ... Didn't Californians already vote down Proposition 33 -- the measure to make changes to the state's auto insurance law on the Nov. 6 ballot? NFL stadium belongs in South Bay: Letters to the Editor for Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 I cannot understand why there has not been a big push to build a first-class football stadium in the South Bay. It is quite obvious that stuffing a stadium in downtown Los Angeles would be a traffic nightmare and tailgating in a parking structure would not be fun (cough, cough). -- Don Cluff, Del Aire Rick Orlov's Tipoff: Pension reforms may jeopardize privatization plans Behind the scenes, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's pension reform proposal released last week could put plans to privatize the Los Angeles Zoo and the Convention Center on hold. Safety enforcement operation aims to prevent car-vs.-pedestrian collisions on Tuesday morning in Northridge Police will conduct a safety enforcement operation Tuesday near Cal State Northridge, where there has been a 57 percent increase in traffic collisions between pedestrians and vehicles. NBC Los Angeles Ex-Guatemalan Army Officer Charged With Lying A former commander of a Guatemalan special forces unit accused of massacring more than 200 men, women and children in 1982, faces immigration fraud charges in Riverside on Monday, federal officials said... Photo Credit: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement "Smash & Grab" Burglars Sought Police in Beverly Hills are searching for burglars who smashed windows and glass doors of eight businesses in a strip mall, making off with cash, police said on Sunday. USC Institute Mingles Hollywood, Politics The USC Schwarzenegger Institute's inaugural symposium boasts a lineup of political and Hollywood heavyweights chosen to underscore the way policy-makers can learn from filmmakers, according to Nancy Staudt, wit... "Mad Men," "American Horror Story" Lead Emmys Adman Don Draper and madman Walter White will renew their rivalry Sunday, while a couple of upstarts will try find their place in a field that appears unusually wide open. Photo Credit: WireImage Vigil Held in Honor of Slain Girl Family and friends on Saturday held a candlelight vigil for a 17-year-old girl whose body was found burning on a South Los Angeles street on Monday. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Marco Di Lauro KABC-TV Los Angeles Murrieta fire engulfs structures, nears homes A brush fire that started in Warm Springs Creek and moved through Murrieta on Sunday damaged structures and threatened homes. Tree trimmer crushed by palm fronds in Hollywood Authorities said a tree trimmer was killed in Hollywood on Saturday when he suffocated under heavy palm fronds. Free health clinic LA: Care Harbor returning to Sports Arena A massive four-day free health clinic is returning to Los Angeles this week, offering medical, dental and vision services. Human remains found in Pacific Palisades Hikers found what appeared to be human remains near a trail in Pacific Palisades. The remains have not been identified. LAPD chief wants jury to appeal $5.7M award to felon shot, paralyzed by cops LAPD Chief Charlie Beck wants to appeal a jury's decision that awarded $5.7 million to a man shot by cops and paralyzed. Daily Breeze The Freshman: Loving life as a city slicker, college girl There was a distinct moment this past week when I really felt like a genuine city slicker. You know the type: sullen-faced, Starbucks coffee in hand, they strut the streets seamlessly moving through crowds, crossing the street even when the red hand screams otherwise, jumping into cabs, out of buses, onto trains. School notebook: 'The Waltons' fundraiser for charter school, 'fab' labs for middle-schoolers, Comedy and Magic ... Fans of the classic family TV series "The Waltons" are invited to join members of the cast Saturday night for a fundraiser to benefit Environmental Charter Middle School, which is located in Inglewood and is trying to open another campus in Gardena. Living in the shadow of the 710 COMMERCE - Norma Macias has lived in the shadow of the Long Beach (710) Freeway her entire life. Life in La Canada Flintridge means living with freeways LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - The people in this foothill town know something about freeways. The 710: Spine of LA Freeway system and its missing link A dotted line on Los Angeles area maps since at least 1959, the 4.5-mile proposed stretch of the Long Beach (710) Freeway between Alhambra and Pasadena would complete a 22,000-mile Southern California transportation system that daily serves millions of travelers.

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