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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Bill allows Californians to register to vote on election day U.S. agent spent taxpayer funds on prostitutes, lawyer alleges Canyon News - Eight Robberies Of Businesses Canyon News - Human Remains Found On Hiking Trail 2 Plead No Contest To Extorting Stevie Wonder High-Profile Bond Trader Ups Reward To Nearly $1.7M For Stolen Art Los Angeles Times Bill allows Californians to register to vote on election day The measure becomes law on Jan. 1. Gov. Brown also signs a bill that will provide citizens more information on who is trying to influence their vote. SACRAMENTO — Californians eventually will be allowed to register to vote on election day — though not this year — and they will get more information on who is trying to influence their vote, under bills signed Monday by Gov. Jerry Brown. U.S. agent spent taxpayer funds on prostitutes, lawyer alleges An undercover FBI agent investigating weapons smuggling was reimbursed $1,600 for expenses at a club in the Philippines suspected of hiring underage sex workers. An undercover FBI agent investigating weapon smuggling in the Philippines spent taxpayer dollars to pay for prostitutes for the suspects and himself at a club later raided for hiring underage girls, a defense attorney has alleged in ... Body found in home destroyed by Shockey fire in San Diego County Authorities discover the remains in the home of an 82-year-old man who told neighbors that he wasn't going to evacuate. SAN DIEGO — A body believed to be that of an 82-year-old man was found in the burned remains of a home that was destroyed by a brush fire in eastern San Diego County, according to fire and police officials. L.A.'s DWP pays 'significantly' higher salaries, analysis finds As City Council considers upcoming rate increases, a report says key DWP groups earn more and receive health and retirement benefits that appear 'more generous than industry norms.' Salaries at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are "significantly" higher than those paid by other public and private utilities, according to an analysis prepared for city leaders. Man wrongly convicted can sue LAPD, federal court panel rules Harold C. Hall, who spent 19 years in prison for killings he didn't commit, contends officers coerced his confession. A panel of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals says he can pursue his case. A Los Angeles man who spent 19 years in prison for murders he did not commit will be able to sue the LAPD, a panel of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Monday. Canyon News Canyon News - Eight Robberies Of Businesses BEVERLY HILLS—Early Sunday morning in Beverly Hills, eight businesses were burglarized. Police suspect that the same man is responsible for all vandalism of the broken windows, smashed doors, and stolen cash. Canyon News - Human Remains Found On Hiking Trail PACIFIC PALISADES—This past weekend brought a startling discovery of a human skull on the Los Liones hiking trail. The skull was discovered by two hikers walking the trail located off of the 500 block of Los Liones Drive. 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. CBS 2 Los Angeles 2 Plead No Contest To Extorting Stevie Wonder Two people charged with trying to extort millions of dollars from Stevie Wonder pleaded no contest on Monday and were released after being sentenced to time-served in jail. High-Profile Bond Trader Ups Reward To Nearly $1.7M For Stolen Art A high-profile bond trader, whose Santa Monica home was plundered by burglars two weeks ago, has increased the reward to $1.7 million for help getting back 13 pieces of art. 200-Acre Temprano Fire At 90 Percent Containment A wildfire that charred about 200 acres on the northern edge of Murrieta is 90 percent contained Monday, authorities said. AIDS Walk LA Founder Sues Santa Monica For Banning Ads On Buses The founder of AIDS Walk Los Angeles is suing Santa Monica for the city’s decision to ban the organization’s advertisements on its bus system. Chris Brown Tests Positive For Marijuana, Judge Orders Further Review Of Probation A judge has ordered a deeper review of Chris Brown's probation amid questions about his travel and how many community service hours he has completed. Orange County Register OCTA board delays vote on I-405 expansion proposals ORANGE - More than 30 people took time on Monday morning to tell the Orange County Transportation Authority's governing board what they wanted to see in plans to expand the I-405 between the Los Angeles County line and the 55 freeway. It turned out to be a two-hour warm-up for next... Man gets 4 years for assault on O.C. sheriff's deputy LAGUNA NIGUEL - A Mission Viejo man was sentenced Monday to state prison for assaulting an Orange County sheriff's deputy and attempting to take her firearm while resisting arrest. Thomas Andrew Spence, 28, was sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to felony counts of... Mickadeit: Pop Warner response to bounty talk? Mixed Pop Warner youth football is at risk of fumbling away its national franchise. The reaction from its national office Monday to the Tustin Red... Knott's group shutters Windseekers A theme-park company voluntarily closed the Windseeker ride at its parks, even though safety systems worked properly in five recent incidents that stranded passengers high in the air, a company official said. Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., the parent company of Knott's Berry Farm, made the... Driver gets prison for hit-run crash that left man unable to walk, speak FULLERTON - A Huntington Beach man was sentenced to three years in prison for severely injuring another man in a hit-and-run crash while driving on a suspended license, Oscar Paz, 32, was speeding in his Volkswagen Jetta in the slow lane on the 22 freeway about 5 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2011, approaching... The Press-Enterprise IDYLLWILD: Man found with explosives arrested A Fish and Game warden stopped a man with illegal weapons and explosive materials PERRIS: Woman skydiver hurt attempting record 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 Los Angeles Daily News Carmageddon the sequel: Drivers less cautious this time During last year's weekend-long shutdown of the San Diego (405) Freeway, Angelenos heeded the warnings, stayed off the roads, and the city avoided catastrophic gridlock. A traffic "Carmageddon" was averted, thanks in part to dire predictions by city officials. | See photo gallery 'The most American-built truck': Letters to the Editor for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 The gentleman who wrote about how upset he was that a Toyota Tundra would be pulling the space shuttle home should do some research. The Tundra is the most American-built truck in the United States since its inception in 2000. Editorial: Los Angeles was right to fight gang member lawsuit, even if it meant higher jury award LAST spring, Los Angeles officials faced a hard choice. The city had lost a lawsuit by a convicted felon and known gang member who'd been shot and paralyzed by police as he tried to evade arrest. Wrongfully convicted man allowed to revise lawsuit against Los Angeles over confession A South Los Angeles man, who was wrongfully convicted of a murder charge in 1985 and served 19 years in prison, won the right Monday to sue the city of Los Angeles on allegations that police coerced his confession. Longtime activists worry California government is softening on Santa Susana Field Lab cleanup A community group that has fought for 20 years to get the Santa Susana Field Laboratory cleaned up, blasted California's Department of Toxic Substances Control on Monday for appearing to soften its stance on decontamination efforts of the former rocket engine testing site. NBC Los Angeles Food Recall: Peanut and Almond Butter A salmonella outbreak has prompted the voluntary recall of dozens of peanut butter and almond butter products made by Sunland Inc., according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Photo Credit: Getty Images Thousands Turn Out For Free Health Care Care Harbor Los Angeles is hosting its free clinic made up of volunteer doctors, dentists and optometrists. Last year the clinic treated 5,000 patients and similar crowds are expected this time around. Boys Cited in La Puente Hazing Case Four students have been cited and released in connection with hazing allegations at La Puente High School. Welcome Back, Sunset Boulevard Bridge The Sunset bridge above the 405 Freeway reopened Monday morning. Shockey Fire Kills 1, Burns 30 Homes Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning near Shockey Trail and the Campo Indian Reservation in the East County. Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego KABC-TV Los Angeles ABC7 Pay It Forward: Adoptive mother of 3 foster children gets $500 The story we discovered is all about a mother's love. It took us awhile to find it, but it was worth the wait. Peanut butter recall expands to 76 types A salmonella outbreak linked to Trader Joe's peanut butter has forced the maker of the product to recall 76 other types. Beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh expecting 3rd child Kerri Walsh Jennings was 5-weeks pregnant while competing at the London Olympic games in August. Breast cancer research finds treatment clues Scientists completed an analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, and they hope their work will lead to effective treatments. Target recalling dog treats due to salmonella Target is recalling dog treats due to a risk of salmonella contamination, which can sicken animals and humans. Daily Breeze Wrongfully convicted man allowed to revise lawsuit against Los Angeles over confession A South Los Angeles man, who was wrongfully convicted of a murder charge in 1985 and served 19 years in prison, won the right Monday to sue the city of Los Angeles on allegations that police coerced his confession. LAX to begin environmental studies for consolidation project Los Angeles International Airport soon will begin environmental studies on a plan to consolidate aircraft maintenance operations on 75 acres at the southwestern end of its property. Redondo Beach man dies on `Long Ranger' film set A crew member who died during filming of the movie "The Lone Ranger," starring Johnny Depp, was identified Monday as a Redondo Beach resident. Rep. Howard Berman to helicopter pilots during Carmageddon II: 'Think about the neighbors' During the first so-called Carmageddon closure of the 405 freeway last summer, Bob and Jane Anderson drank wine and went to bed, basking in the eerie quiet. Juvenile arrested in rash of residential burglaries in Torrance TORRANCE — A male juvenile has been arrested in connection with a series of recent residential burglaries in Torrance, police said Monday.

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