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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Chief Beck eases LAPD deport policy Delta, accustomed to water wars, prepares for battle Canyon News - City Of Malibu Directing PCH Safety Meeting Canyon News - L.A. Autumn Garden Party Fullerton Man, 28, Pleads Guilty To Dragging Police Officer With Car Health Officials Launch New Campaign To Fight Obesity In L.A. County Los Angeles Times Chief Beck eases LAPD deport policy Citing an erosion of trust, the LAPD chief says illegal immigrants arrested in petty crimes won't be held for U.S. officials. Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck stepped into the national immigration debate Thursday, announcing that hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested by his officers each year in low-level crimes would no longer be turned over to federal authorities for deportation. Delta, accustomed to water wars, prepares for battle Landowners plan their fight against two 35-mile underground tunnels that would carry water from the Sacramento River to the giant pumps that fill southbound aqueducts. SUTTER ISLAND, Calif. — As a child, Brett Baker learned farming fundamentals from his grandfather, who taught him to drive a tractor and gave him some advice about water. South L.A. shuttle boosters are feeling jettisoned Residents' excitement turns to anger as officials clamp down on security and significantly reduce public access to the route Endeavour will take from LAX to the California Science Center. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa touted it as "the mother of all parades" — a historic celebration in a part of Los Angeles that doesn't get much fanfare. How to know when it's time to say goodbye to an animal companion? Hospice care may be an alternative for some, but in the end, there are no clear-cut answers. We had to put Felix to sleep last month. I say "had to put him to sleep" because I can't bear the thought there might have been an alternative. 8 children found living with 23 cats in filthy home The eight children who were living in a Santa Ana home where 23 cats, a small brown dog and an African parrot were found crammed in a single bedroom Tuesday Canyon News Canyon News - City Of Malibu Directing PCH Safety Meeting MALIBU—The City of Malibu, in collaboration with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is taking public opinion into consideration in regards to the safety concerns of the Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday at 6 p.m. The public meeting is the fourth and final gathering and will be about the entire 21 miles of the highway that runs through Malibu as opposed to more specific ... Canyon News - L.A. Autumn Garden Party WESTWOOD—Garden enthusiasts who are planning or are in the midst of nurturing their own garden must attend the Autumn Garden Party which will take place at the Grown Native Nursery in the Veterans Garden. Canyon News - test Serving Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills. Brentwood, Laurel Canyon, Los Feliz, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Melrose, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Topanga Canyon, West Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Westwood & Hollywood Hills. Canyon News - Edelman Financial Opens New Office WOODLAND HILLS —On Friday, September 28, a new business sprouted up in the city when investment management firm Edelman Financial Services LLC officially opened offices in the area. Canyon News - City Receives Glowing Financial Report WEST HOLLYWOOD —As multiple cities grapple with budget cuts in light of decreased revenues, the City of West Hollywood remains untouched. CBS 2 Los Angeles Fullerton Man, 28, Pleads Guilty To Dragging Police Officer With Car A 28-year-old Fullerton man pleaded guilty Thursday to dragging a Garden Grove motorcycle officer several feet while trying to flee during a traffic stop. Health Officials Launch New Campaign To Fight Obesity In L.A. County With obesity rates continuing to rise in Los Angeles County, officials have launched an awareness campaign to encourage residents to lower the number of calories they consume in each meal. Body Found Floating Off Laguna Beach A 50-something man who had gone snorkeling at Goff Cove Beach in Laguna Beach was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon. Fans Get To Vote For 2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Listen up, rockaholics! For the first time in history, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is allowing fans to be involved in the induction selection process. Panel Recommends Parole For Manson Family Member A California parole board panel recommended parole Thursday for a Charles Manson follower who has been imprisoned for 40 years. Orange County Register Police: Bomb scare was result of prank ANAHEIM - A prank between co-workers resulted in a bomb squad and a hazardous-materials team being called out to the Anaheim Regional Medical Center on Thursday afternoon to investigate a pickup wrapped in plastic, police said.Dispatchers shortly after 4:30 p.m. received reports of a suspicious... Mickadeit: On Day 1, he writes mainstream The last time I covered the Orange County Auto Show, they were still making new Oldsmobiles, Hummers and Corvettes. It had been a tradition: Go to the opening day at the Anaheim Convention Center and put my impressions into a review that Corvette owners invariably found reason to be upset at. I... Candidate forums planned in Laguna Beach LAGUNA BEACH – Voters will have several chances over the next few weeks to learn about the candidates and issues on the November ballot. •The Chamber of Commerce and Laguna Board of Realtors will host a forum 6 p.m. tonight in council chambers at... Coyote attacks spur safety precautions in Tustin TUSTIN - Joyce Germain was with her dog, Flea, on her front lawn about 4 a.m. last month when she saw a coyote heading toward them. She yelled and scared the creature away. As the coyote ran off, Flea took off after it. The coyote turned, scooped up the nine-pound Chihuahua-Papillion mix, and... Anaheim doctor arrested in U.S. fraud sweep An Anaheim doctor accused of committing health care fraud in exchange for kickbacks was arrested Thursday as part of a national sweep, federal officials said. Dr. Sri J. Wijegunaratne is among 18 Southern California residents facing prosecution in connection with six cases of Medicare fraud,... The Press-Enterprise HEMET: Eatery patrons help catch stabbing suspect A man ate dinner at the Florida Avenue Applebee’s, then attacked the manager in an attempted robbery, police say FONTANA: Skull-masked gunman robs gas station Witness jotted down the getaway car’s license plate number which led to the arrest of two suspects, police say RIVERSIDE: Woman run over by own car, dies The gear shifter was in poor condition, police investigators say; the van rolled backward, knocking the woman down RIVERSIDE: UCR scientist cures potato chip disease Entomologist John Trumble is part of a team beating back a disease-carrying bug’s assault on U.S. spuds MENIFEE: Woman, 82, pinned by husband’s truck, dies The 82-year-old victim was killed when her 86-year-old spouse lost control in a garage Los Angeles Daily News One year in to realignment, local law enforcement voice fears A year into the implementation of Gov. Jerry Brown's public safety realignment, dozens of law enforcement officials from across Southern California came together Tuesday to express concerns about its impact on crime and on their scarce resources. LAUSD students can win iPads, cars for perfect attendance Movie tickets. iPads. Bicycles. These aren't the prizes for "The Price is Right," but for students in Los Angeles Unified, which has launched a contest to boost school attendance. Man arrested, cleared in Giants fan beating sues LAPD chief again Giovanni Ramirez, the man initially arrested as a suspect in the brutal beating of San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium last year, has filed another lawsuit against Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck. Florence + the Machine to perform at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, Monday Florence Welch hesitates when asked how long she's been on tour. "I don't know actually," she says with a slight laugh, "about three years." Endorsement: Yes on Prop. 36 -- Make Three Strikes better and streets safer with this sensible measure California's voters absolutely did the right thing in 1994 when they approved the Three Strikes law, which put repeat offenders in jail for life on their third conviction. NBC Los Angeles Get Garcia: Family Business Disputes $80K DWP Bill An outrageous $88,000 bill from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power threatened to shutter a coin-operated Laundromat in Koreatown when the NBC4 I-Team stepped in. Portion Size Is Target of County Health Campaign Los Angeles County officials introduced a new public health campaign on Thursday aimed at reducing a rate of obesity has risen to nearly a quarter of adults in the nation's most populous county. Photo Credit: flikr/frankfarm Coroner: Pilot's Death Not Suspicious An important update in the still-unexplained death of veteran pilot Lee Clifford Morris was released by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, announcing officially that it is not being considered... Gas Prices Spike as Wholesale Supplies Dwindle A dramatic spike in wholesale gasoline prices has made fuel harder to find at some Southern California locations. "Topless Maid" Mobile Ads Prompt City Probe Pink vans emblazoned with "Topless Maids" and the phone number 818-666-HUGE are generating complaints from Burbank residents and businesses who don't want the mobile billboards parked near their homes and stores... Photo Credit: John Cádiz Klemack/NBC4 KABC-TV Los Angeles Endeavour preps for move from LAX to California Science Center Endeavour's cross-town trip is a big deal, but safety concerns are limiting where people can see the shuttle drive by. Honda recalls 820,000 Civics and Pilots Honda says it is recalling more than 820,000 Civic compact cars and Pilot SUVs because the headlights can fail. LAPD chief Charlie Beck proposes changing ICE detainer requests LAPD will limit the types of crimes for which they will honor ICE 'detainer' requests for undocumented immigrants. State Board grants Manson Family member parole; subject to review The California Board of Parole recommended parole Thursday for Bruce Davis, a one-time 'Manson Family' follower. Alaska Airlines pilot's death not suspicious - autopsy An autopsy concluded that the death of an Alaska Airlines pilot was not suspicious, officials said on Thursday. Daily Breeze LAX Holiday Inn workers sue for millions in back wages Bartenders, housekeepers, cooks and other workers at the Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging they are owed millions of dollars in back wages. San Pedro Boys and Girls Club celebrates 75th anniversary of helping kids For 75 years, the San Pedro Boys & Girls Club has been taking youngsters under its wing and turning out teachers, business owners, police officers, attorneys, ballet dancers, lawmakers and doctors. Eastbound Century (105) Freeway near LAX to close for filming on Sunday The eastbound Century (105) Freeway will be closed near Los Angeles International Airport from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday for filming. Dodger great Steve Garvey among inductees at San Pedro Sports Walk Los Angeles Dodger great Steve Garvey will be among the inductees honored Monday during the 2012 Sports Walk to the Waterfront ceremony at an outdoor stage in downtown San Pedro. Carson medical equipment firm owners among those indicted for Medicare fraud Three doctors and a physical therapist are among 18 Southland residents facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in schemes to submit more than $65 million in false billing to Medicare, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced today.

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