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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : After weeks of heat, a break in L.A.'s hot weather is near Agricultural pest is targeted in Santa Clarita Valley Canyon News - 49ers Rough Up Jets In New York Canyon News - L.A. Sparks Beat San Antonio Silver Stars In Game 1 Of Western Conference Semifinals Banning Wildfire Fully Contained Con Artists Scam 81-Year-Old Glendale Waitress Out Of Life Savings Los Angeles Times After weeks of heat, a break in L.A.'s hot weather is near The near triple-digit heat in downtown L.A. will give way to temperatures in the more tolerable mid-80s, with a deeper migration of sea breezes, the National Weather Service says. In two days, Southern Californians will get to celebrate "Good Wednesday." This is not a religious event, but a day when the scorching, humid temperatures that have afflicted the region for the better part of two ... Agricultural pest is targeted in Santa Clarita Valley Oriental fruit flies pose a threat to fruits and vegetables. About 600 bait stations have been placed across the area where the insects were found. State agricultural officials have declared war on the Oriental fruit fly in the Santa Clarita Valley after five flies were trapped there over two days last month. For notorious L.A. scam artist, the thoughts counted Early last century, A. Victor Segno capitalized on a self-improvement craze by duping thousands into sending him money. In exchange, he'd send out brain waves to help them achieve success. Of all the scam artists to set foot in Los Angeles, one of the most notorious was A. Victor Segno, who duped thousands of people around the world into sending him $1 a month to belong to his Segno Success Club ... Hollywood sign's appearance will once again be letter-quality The iconic sign — which read 'Hollywoodland' until 1949, the year of its first face-lift — is set to undergo its most extensive refurbishing in nearly 35 years. It wouldn't be a true celebrity without a face-lift. 'Sons of Anarchy' actor 'out of control' before deaths "Sons of Anarchy" actor Johnny Lewis struggled with legal problems as well as drug issues in the last year of his life, court records show. Canyon News Canyon News - 49ers Rough Up Jets In New York EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—The San Francisco Forty-Niners traveled across the country to battle the New York Jets and came back home with a 34-0 victory. 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. CBS 2 Los Angeles Banning Wildfire Fully Contained A wildfire that injured four firefighters in inland Southern California has been surrounded. Con Artists Scam 81-Year-Old Glendale Waitress Out Of Life Savings An 81-year-old waitress from Glendale was forced to put her retirement on hold after scammers conned her out of her life savings. Missing Boy, 4, Found Lying In Riverbed Authorities on Monday were searching for 4-year-old Anthony Arellanes after he was reported missing near Santa Paula. Audio Of Confession From Chef Convicted Of Killing, Cooking Wife Released The Los Angeles County District Attorney has released the audio recording of a former Lomita restaurant owner describing to investigators how he killed his wife, then cooked her body. Statue Of West Covina High School’s Bulldog Mascot Defaced With Swastika Police say they’re looking for whoever defaced the statue of West Covina High School’s bulldog mascot this weekend with green paint and a swastika. Orange County Register Lawsuit seeks $10 million in swordfight injury BUENA PARK - A South Dakota man has sued Medieval Times, saying his left eye was irreparably injured when a sliver of metal flew during one of the show's trademark swordfights. In a lawsuit filed in Orange County Superior Court, attorneys for Dustin Wiseman and his wife, Melissa, say he is... Woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle LAGUNA NIGUEL - A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon while crossing an intersection, authorities said.Deputies about 2:45 p.m. responded to reports of an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Moulton Parkway and Aliso Niguel, Orange County... Coastline Community College to unveil new campus When the doors to Coastline Community College's sleek new Newport Beach campus open for the ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, one of the things a visitor might notice is that the concrete walls lean. Inspired by the mast of a sailboat, they tilt at a seven-degree angle, to be exact.... Man working on RV killed when vehicle crashes into it FOUNTAIN VALLEY - A 48-year-old man working on an RV was killed Monday morning when a GMC Blazer crashed into it, pinning the man, police said. Officers at about 7:15 a.m. went to investigate reports of a man trapped beneath a Winnebago RV on Lawson River Avenue, in a commercial area just east of... Lebanese culture on display in Orange ORANGE - St. John Maron Maronite Catholic Church held its annual Lebanese Cultural Festival over the weekend. The event featured food, a beer and wine garden, hookah, rides, children's activities, performances by Samir Edmond and Nasir Mousa and more. Here are some photos from the fair. The Press-Enterprise PERRIS: Home invaders stun gun a 75-year-old man Cynthia Romero Smith, 30, and Abah M. Ahmed Jr., 34, have been arrested in connection with the robbery, authorities said SAN BERNARDINO: Argument sparks double shooting Weekend slaying lands two in jail, police say HIGHGROVE: Man hit, killed by train A pedestrian was hit by a freight train late Sunday night | Video 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 Los Angeles Daily News Bloody clown ads are not ours, Children's Hospital Los Angeles says A memo from Children's Hospital Los Angeles was released late Monday saying that billboards that prominently display the words "Childrens Hospital" and feature a man in scrubs wearing clown make-up, are not associated with the pediatric medical center. It's too darn hot, heatwave leaves Southland residents weary Bake. Sizzle. Broil. Southern Californians were cooked by triple digit temperatures that roasted the region Monday, the first day of October. Hollywood sign getting facelift The Hollywood sign is undergoing a show business inevitability - a face-lift. Bacon shortage bunch of 'baloney,' but prices to rise Bacon lovers can relax. They'll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit. Red Lobster - for the non-seafood lover in you NEW YORK - Red Lobster isn't just for the seafood lover in you. It's also for that eater in every group who just wants a chicken dish. NBC Los Angeles Missing Santa Paula Boy Found Safe After a major search, emergency personnel in Santa Paula Monday found a 4-year-old boy who wandered away from a local residence in the sweltering heat. Baby Rescued From Car in NoHo on Hot Day A baby was rescued from an parked car in a Ralphs parking lot in North Hollywood on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. Photo Credit: KNBC Big Rig "Drove Into" Amtrak Train Near Fresno A big rig and Amtrak train collided near Hanford, according to the California Highway Patrol. October Heat: Viewer Weather Images Viewers sent NBC4 these photos during a hot October day. "Dreamers" to Get CA Driver Licenses A bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown late Sunday will benefit the same group of young undocumented immigrants targeted by President Obama's recent reforms: generally educated residents with no significant criminal... Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images KABC-TV Los Angeles Scammers rob Glendale woman of live savings An 81-year-old woman was robbed of her life savings by over-the-phone scammers. Investigators have few leads. Missing boy, 4, in Santa Paula found safe A 4-year-old boy who went missing Monday from a Santa Paula home for hours in scorching temperatures was found safe. Mom arrested for leaving 1-year-old in hot car in North Hollywood A mother was arrested for leaving her 1-year-old daughter inside a hot car at a North Hollywood parking lot on Monday. Nut product recall expands to major grocery stores including Target, Fresh & Easy, Whole Foods Major grocery stores in the U.S., including Target, Whole Foods and Fresh & Easy, are joining the nut-product recall. Honda recalling Accords due to faulty hoses Honda is recalling 600,000 Accords due to a faulty power steering hose that can leak fluid and cause a fire. Daily Breeze Los Angeles Councilman Rosendahl returns to work after cancer treatment Councilman Bill Rosendahl, undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer, returned to work on Monday and plans to attend the City Council's planned vote Tuesday on a referendum to overturn the city's ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. Music, kids' activities will highlight Sunday festival in Marina del Rey Live music, water events, a pumpkin patch and activities for youngsters will be on tap this weekend at Discover Marina del Rey Day. Los Angeles man pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme that victimized fellow Rotarians A Los Angeles man, who fled the country after the collapse of a $7.6 million Ponzi scheme that targeted his fellow Rotarians, pleaded guilty Monday to federal mail fraud charges and faces up to 20 years in prison. Feds approve loan to build commuter rail line from South L.A. to LAX U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has approved a half-billion-dollar federal loan to build a long-awaited commuter rail line linking South L.A. with Los Angeles International Airport, it was announced Monday. Hermosa Beach skateboarder takes ride of her life during Carmageddon II Former professional skateboarder Cindy Whitehead has ridden down metal rails, wooden ramps and empty swimming pools. But nothing compares to the spot where the lifelong Hermosa Beach resident chose to skateboard over the weekend: an empty stretch of the country's most traveled freeway.

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