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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Trutanich's ex-consultant calls city attorney 'an extortionist' Arsonist gets death penalty in fatal Old fire Canyon News - Actor Kills Landlady And Falls To His Death Canyon News - Remains Found Of Missing UCLA Student Male Model Accused Of Being Unruly On OC-Bound Flight Released On Bond Drivers Beware: ‘Carmageddon II’ Is Here! Los Angeles Times Trutanich's ex-consultant calls city attorney 'an extortionist' Trutanich has sued his former consultant, saying John Shallman mismanaged funds in the campaign for district attorney. Shallman denies the claim. Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich has sued the campaign consultant who worked on his unsuccessful bid for county district attorney, saying he had failed to explain tens of thousands of dollars in expenses billed in the wake of that campaign. Arsonist gets death penalty in fatal Old fire Jurors order Rickie Lee Fowler to be executed in the 2003 wildfire, but the judge notes that Prop. 34 to abolish the death penalty could alter sentence. A San Bernardino County jury on Friday ordered a death sentence for the violent methamphetamine addict convicted of setting the catastrophic 2003 Old fire that destroyed 1,000 homes, blackened the San Bernardino Mountains and led to five deaths. Panorama City gives new Wal-Mart grocery a warm welcome Unlike in Chinatown, where some are putting up a fight to Wal-Mart's planned store, a grocery opens to fanfare and relief in beleaguered Panorama City. It wasn't long ago that Liz Lopez watched in dismay as the Vannord Shopping Center in her Panorama City neighborhood went downhill, losing its anchor, Valley Foods Warehouse, among a number of other tenants. Rowland Heights physician charged with murder pleads not guilty Hsiu-Ying 'Lisa' Tseng, 42, is charged with second-degree murder in the overdose deaths of three patients. She has been in custody March 1 and is being held in lieu of $3-million bail. A Rowland Heights doctor charged with murder in the overdose deaths of three patients pleaded not guilty Friday. Prop. 30 isn't perfect, but if it fails, the results will be tragic If funding for public education is devastated, we will all pay the price. It's the kind of education news that never makes headlines: Dozens of teachers and principals from both charter and district-run schools across the Southland gathered last weekend at Loyola Marymount University to talk about what's working in their classrooms. Canyon News Canyon News - Actor Kills Landlady And Falls To His Death LOS FELIZ—"Sons of Anarchy" actor Johnny Lewis was found dead in his driveway after police claim he killed his landlady and dismembered her cat on Wednesday, September 26. Canyon News - Remains Found Of Missing UCLA Student WESTWOOD/PACIFIC PALISADES—Police announced on Thursday, September 27 that the human remains that were found by hikers in Pacific Palisades last weekend were of a UCLA student gone missing in the summer. Canyon News - Free Health Clinic In Los Angeles LOS ANGELES—Thousands are lining up for the four-day free health clinic provided by over 3,000 volunteer doctors, nurses, and medical workers at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, in Exposition Park. The event is purposed to help aid those who do not have medical insurance in the community by offering free medical, dental, and vision assistance. Canyon News - "Eat, Shop, And Play Locally" On Weekend HOLLYWOOD—Trying to think of ways to avoid the I-405 closure this weekend? Metro is promoting an “Eat, Shop, and Play Locally” event this weekend on September 29-30. Canyon News - Student Claims Teacher Assault MALIBU—A fifteen-year-old student alleges that her English teacher slapped her in front of her classmates on May 22 at Malibu High School. CBS 2 Los Angeles Male Model Accused Of Being Unruly On OC-Bound Flight Released On Bond Arash Durrani, the male model/actor accused of being unruly on a flight headed to John Wayne Airport Tuesday, was ordered released after he posted bond. Drivers Beware: ‘Carmageddon II’ Is Here! "Carmageddon II," the scheduled shut down of 10 miles of the 405 Freeway, has begun. Commission Appointed To Probe LA County Jails Releases Report A commission appointed to investigate Los Angeles County jails said the system has shown "a persistent pattern of unnecessary and excessive force" and blamed Sheriff Lee Baca for a "failure of leadership." OC All-Stars To Participate In Football Fundraiser For Fellow Deputy Female members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will take to the football field this weekend to help a fellow deputy. Anaheim Woman, 21, Found Guilty In 2009 Murder Of Her Newborn A 21-year-old Anaheim woman, charged with killing her newborn daughter after giving birth in a Stanton restaurant's restroom, has been found guilty of second-degree murder. Orange County Register What to do when you encounter lightning on the trail Backcountry hiking can bring unexpected sights and pleasures, but along with higher altitudes comes weather which can change abruptly. Be prepared for all trail situations by filling your backpack with proper gear and your head with appropriate knowledge. A bit of knowledge won't add extra... Man convicted of two murders in custody dispute SANTA ANA - A Costa Mesa man faces the possibility of two life terms in prison without parole after an Orange County jury convicted him of murder Friday, killings authorities said were related to a custody dispute. Robert Allan Lehmann, 37, is due to be sentenced Nov. 2. Lehmann, a computer... Mickadeit: Football for 35 pounders? Film Night. That's when this lunacy really hit home to me. I had asked an 11-year-old member of last year's Tustin Red Cobras Pop Warner team when he first heard a coach talk about cash-for-injuries. "At Film Night," he'd said. He became the third player to tell Keith... Candles, bagpipes to recall 'enduring spirit' in Seal Beach shootings SEAL BEACH - Firefighters playing bagpipes and drums will join local residents Oct. 11 in remembrance of the shooting that shook this town nearly one year ago. The Orange County Fire Authority Pipes and Drums, singer Dorothy Wineman and members of the Los Alamitos High School Choir will... Big pay jumps are history, fire authority says Something is clearly out of whack, the Orange County grand jury said,... The Press-Enterprise RIVERSIDE: Falling tree branch kills man Victim walks under working tree trimmers, is struck by huge limb — 14 inches in diameter — that falls 25 feet OLD FIRE: Jury recommends death for Fowler The panel that convicted Rickie Lee Fowler of setting the 2003 wildfire and killing five of its six heart-attack death victims delivers a verdict of death on its eleventh day of deliberations | Video FONTANA: Hazing case teen withdraws sex plea Fernando Salgado, 18, reaches new plea deal with prosecutors to testify against his teacher about the hazing incident last summer POLL: Voters support path to citizenship A newly released survey finds strong backing for legalization of many undocumented immigrants but opposition to issuing them driver’s licenses RIVERSIDE: Van Buren bridge fully open The new spans across Santa Ana River replace older, less sturdy overpasses Los Angeles Daily News $10 million worth of stolen art recovered in San Gabriel Valley, two arrested SANTA MONICA - A San Gabriel man and a manager of a Pasadena store selling car stereos and sound systems were arrested after Santa Monica Police found stolen paintings worth $10 million at the business and a home, officials said Thursday. Carmageddon II shutdown underway The shutdown process has begun on the San Diego (405) Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass with ramp closures, Metro reports. Los Angeles District Attorney race heating up between Jackie Lacey, Alan Jackson With absentee balloting to start Oct. 8, the race for Los Angeles County district attorney is expected to heat up soon as the two leading candidates have been scrambling to win endorsements from key officials. Heartbroken family, friends mourn 19-year-old killed in Van Nuys motorcycle crash Friends, neighbors and relatives of a 19-year-old College of the Canyons student gathered at his family's Van Nuys home Thursday to remember, by all accounts, an inspiring human being. Still hope for L.A. Zoo privatization effort A day after his office was blamed for scuttling a deal to privatize management at the Los Angeles Zoo, City Attorney Carmen Trutanich's office pledged Friday to help resolve problems with the public-private partnership. NBC Los Angeles Teen's Murder Prompts Installation of Park Cameras Several surveillance cameras will be installed in the South Los Angeles where a special needs teenager was gunned down earlier this week, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously decided on LA Zoo Euthanizes Cancerous Lionness The Los Angeles Zoo’s 23-year-old lioness, Cookie, was euthanized Friday after spending a month in veterinary care, the zoo announced. Marine's Fatal Deputy Shooting Was Justified: DA An Orange County sheriff’s deputy was justified in fatally shooting a Marine sergeant, accused of acting irrationally and refusing orders, while his daughters were in the back seat, District Attorney... Note Left in Room of Teen Killed in Police Shooting The boy, 14, was holding a gun when police responded to the 911 call, officers said. Photo Credit: Santa Ana Unified School District Signs of Carmageddon II Images of the Sept. 29 and 30 405 Freeway closure. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS KABC-TV Los Angeles Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill for Ronald Reagan statue in Capitol Gov. Brown has signed a bill authorizing construction of a Ronald Reagan statue inside the California Capitol in Sacramento. Carmageddon 2: Surface street shortcuts around town Do you have a plan to navigate this Carmageddon 2 weekend if you must drive? Here are some alternate routes. Apple CEO apologizes for error-ridden map app Apple is apologizing for the frustrations many iPhone and iPad users have experienced with its new maps application. Jury picks death penalty for 'Old Fire' arson convict A jury recommended the death penalty Friday for the man who started the massive 'Old Fire' that killed five people. James Holmes was barred from school after threatening teacher - court docs The Colorado's theater shooting suspect was barred from university property for threatening a professor, documents show. Daily Breeze Renee Moilanen: Trying to re-institute the family meal I grew up eating dinner together as a family almost every night. I'd always thought my child would have the same experience. But three years into his life, we've yet to have more than the occasional family dinner. And in the rare moments we do sit down together, my son assumes it's his birthday. Cookie, L.A. Zoo's last lion, dies at 23 Cookie, beloved for her fearsome roar and the last lion at the Los Angeles Zoo, has died. She was 23. Out + About: What's happening this weekend in the South Bay Fine art show. The Torrance Art Guild presents Gallery of Fine Art 2012, featuring more than 200 original pieces of art by 80-plus local artists that include painting, photography and more. Longshore and Warehouse Union official guilty of obstructing train in labor dispute The head of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union was convicted of a misdemeanor Friday stemming from a protest staged last summer in the Port of Longview. Carmageddon II: MTA warns of 'real threat of chaos' near closed 405 Freeway Wallet? Check. Cellphone? Check. Car keys? Those can stay at home.

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