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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : 'Paddle the L.A. River' wraps up second season Huge rainbow art piece aims to bring Culver City oohs and Oz Canyon News - L.A. Sparks Beat San Antonio Silver Stars In Game 1 Of Western Conference Semifinals Canyon News - Actor Kills Landlady And Falls To His Death Man Taken To Hospital After Falling Off Steep Hurricane Harbor Water Slide Man, 30, Burned To Death In Fiery Crash On 5 Freeway Los Angeles Times 'Paddle the L.A. River' wraps up second season More than 1,000 people took advantage of Los Angeles Conservation Corps' 'Paddle the L.A. River' program this summer. The group hopes to expand the program next year. The Los Angeles Conservation Corps celebrated the second season of its "Paddle the L.A. River" program last week with a kayaking trip led by its executive director and a local assemblyman. Huge rainbow art piece aims to bring Culver City oohs and Oz Sony Pictures Entertainment is unveiling 'Rainbow,' by Tony Tasset, in what Culver City officials see as a landmark event. What's 94 feet tall, more than 100,000 pounds and made of steel? SoCal Edison to cut management jobs in wake of 2011 shooting Edison is removing 20% of IT department managers after an audit finds that the facility where an employee fatally shot supervisors had an 'unhealthy' workplace climate. Bloated management was one factor in an "unhealthy" workplace environment in a Southern California Edison department where a shooting rampage occurred in December, an investigation found, prompting the utility to cut 20% of the ... Oakland schools to let feds monitor discipline of black students Agreement with U.S. Department of Education is aimed at ensuring that African American students are not disciplined more frequently and harshly than their white classmates. The Oakland Unified School District and the U.S. Department of Education reached an agreement last week that would allow federal officials to monitor the district's efforts to curb the number of out-of-school suspensions of ... Two who perished too early get their due from Cal Poly Pomona Frank Brandt's tribute to his two best friends who died in a plane crash weeks before graduating from Cal Poly Pomona in 1967 inspires the school to honor them. They were the best of friends, a trio of college seniors just weeks shy of graduating from Cal Poly Pomona and bursting into the world. Canyon News Canyon News - L.A. Sparks Beat San Antonio Silver Stars In Game 1 Of Western Conference Semifinals LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Sparks started the WNBA Western Conference Semifinals on a positive note, beating the San Antonio Silver Stars 93-86 at University of Southern California’s Galen Center. 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. CBS 2 Los Angeles Man Taken To Hospital After Falling Off Steep Hurricane Harbor Water Slide A man was transported to a hospital Sunday after falling from a water slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Man, 30, Burned To Death In Fiery Crash On 5 Freeway A 30-year-old Norwalk man burned to death Sunday morning when his stalled Toyota Corolla was hit by a SUV on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights. 7 People Cited For Allegedly Entering Closed Section Of 405 Freeway Seven people were cited on Sunday for allegedly entering closed portions of the 405 Freeway. Gun Owned By Butch Cassidy Auctioned A .45-caliber gun once owned by Butch Cassidy has sold at auction in Southern California for $175,000. Red Flag Warnings In Effect Monday For Local Mountains Red flag warnings are expected to go into effect on Monday for parts of the Southland as a result of a combination hot temperatures and low humidity. Orange County Register Vietnamese Moon Festival in Garden Grove draws thousands GARDEN GROVE - Dragons and kids in martial arts outfits and girls in beautiful dresses gathered Sunday to celebrate the Vietnamese Moon Festival. For Camvan Cao of Laguna Niguel, it was a reminder of home and her culture. "I love it," Cao, 44, said as she helped sell colorful che... Surfing dogs brave the waves in Huntington Beach HUNTINGTON BEACH - As Sugar propelled down the face of a three-foot wave and whitewash crumbled behind her, she clung on tight to the wobbly board beneath her with all four paws. The crowd on the sand hooted and hollered - and a few barked - as the small white dog rode the big wave to shore.... Hot, dry weather Sunday; to continue this week Hot and dry weather will continue through Tuesday, bringing with it a higher risk for wildfires, according to the National Weather Service. On Sunday, temperatures reached the 90s across Orange County, and the agency predicted the region would get even hotter on Monday. Inland coastal areas can... Calvary Church honors those who serve Firefighters, police officers and service members stood with heads bowed as the 3,000-strong congregation at Calvary Church in Santa Ana prayed for them Sunday. The church is studying the Old Testament stories of Elijah - "a regular guy who does some extraordinary things," Executive... Police seeking car owner in fatal hit-and-run LAGUNA NIGEL - Police are seeking the owner of a car connected to a fatal hit-and-run incident that took place at Golden Lantern and Marina Hills Drive three weeks ago. Carlos Eduardo Salas, 20, of Laguna Nigel, was riding a skateboard Sept. 7 around 4 a.m., when he was hit by a car and dragged 25... The Press-Enterprise RIVERSIDE: 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 Southland temperatures to keep rising Monday Get ready for another hot one. The mercury is expected to rise again Monday across the Los Angeles region, and forecasters say temperatures in some places could come close to beating records. Bicyclists arise from Carmageddon II ENCINO - While motorists were told to stay home as part of Carmageddon II, cyclists were encouraged to swarm the streets Sunday to peddle the message that a car can only take you so far. | PHOTOS Fewer services for patients with Down syndrome who are affected by Alzheimer's Those with Down syndrome or other development disabilities are living longer, but in some cases, not necessarily better. More than 90 develop Alzheimer's disease by the time they are in their late 40s. Justin Bieber falls ill but still finishes show GLENDALE, Ariz. - It wasn't just Justin Bieber's fans who had "Bieber Fever" as the teen idol kicked off his national tour in suburban Phoenix. 2 dead, 1 wounded after shooting at Florida VFW WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - Police say two people are dead and another is injured after a shooting at a central Florida Veterans of Foreign Wars post. NBC Los Angeles Mayor: "Carmageddon" "Carma-Heaven" Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said work remains on the closed San Diego Freeway and to expect a 5 a.m. Monday reopening. Fatal Crashes Kill Two Two men died Sunday in separate fatal accidents in Los Angeles County, police said. Photo Credit: NBC10Philadelphia.com Lohan Harassed Inside Manhattan Hotel: Police Lindsay Lohan was assaulted in her Manhattan hotel room early Sunday morning by a man she met at a night club, police sources said. Hot, Dry Weather Brings Fire Warnings The National Weather Service is warning that hot, dry conditions forecast for Southern California over the next several days will increase the danger of wildfires. Fire in Banning Burns 280 Acres Firefighters had a brush fire that was burning in a remote area of Banning 70 percent contained on Sunday. The 280-acre fire threatened several homes, though no evacuations had been ordered as of... Photo Credit: NBC Local Media KABC-TV Los Angeles Michigan lottery winner found dead; drugs likely involved A Michigan lottery winner, who was put on probation for taking food stamps even after her win, has died. Hurricane Harbor accident: Man falls off Black Snake Summit slide A man was transported to a hospital after falling from a slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor on Sunday afternoon. Oxnard shooting probe: 2 killed, 1 injured Two men were killed and another person was injured when a shooting broke out in Oxnard. Ryder Cup: Comeback complete, Europe wins Europe has won the Ryder Cup, completing an historic comeback from a 4-point deficit to beat the United States. LA Triathlon closures clash with Carmageddon 2 The L.A. Triathlon went from Venice to downtown, which meant more road closures during the Carmageddon 2 weekend. Daily Breeze Southland temperatures to keep rising Monday Get ready for another hot one. The mercury is expected to rise again Monday across the Los Angeles region, and forecasters say temperatures in some places could come close to beating records. Palos Verdes man helps kill record-setting Mississippi gator FITLER, Miss. — Four hunters, including Michael Robbers of Palos Verdes, knew there was a huge 'gator in the wetlands where they had hunting permits. Bicyclists arise from Carmageddon II ENCINO - While motorists were told to stay home as part of Carmageddon II, cyclists were encouraged to swarm the streets Sunday to peddle the message that a car can only take you so far. | PHOTOS Fewer services for patients with Down syndrome who are affected by Alzheimer's Those with Down syndrome or other development disabilities are living longer, but in some cases, not necessarily better. More than 90 develop Alzheimer's disease by the time they are in their late 40s. Missing divers found following brief search at Port of Los Angeles Two male divers reported missing Sunday afternoon outside the Port of Los Angeles were located and found to be safe after a brief search, a U.

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