Friday, November 30, 2012

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Los Angeles Times

Student scores may be used in LAUSD teacher ratings

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 10:01 PM EST

Union leaders and LAUSD officials agree to make testing data part of evaluations. But some hurdles remain. After months of tense negotiations, leaders of the Los Angeles Unified School District and its teachers union have tentatively agreed to use student test scores to evaluate instructors for the first time, officials announced Friday.

U.S. seeks to protect 66 kinds of coral

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:57 PM EST

The proposal, which covers corals in the Pacific and the Caribbean, lists 19 ways that corals are under assault. The government was prodded into action by the Center for Biological Diversity. The federal government on Friday proposed protecting 66 kinds of corals under the Endangered Species Act, an acknowledgment that these reef-building animals are suffering so many insults they are threatened ...

South L.A. frustrated by delays in building new King hospital

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:27 PM EST

The replacement for the troubled King/Drew Medical Center, originally set to open in 2010, now won't be ready until 2014. Some patients travel quite a distance for inpatient and emergency care. Earlier this year, Joane Austin rushed her elderly mother to the emergency room for fear she was having a heart attack.

Murder case against tennis umpire is dropped

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 07:57 PM EST

Prosecutors abruptly drop a murder charge against Lois Goodman, 70, who had been accused of fatally bludgeoning her 80-year-old husband in their Woodland Hills condominium. From the beginning, the death of professional tennis umpire Lois Goodman's husband was beset by contradictions.

The stereotype and the single mother

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:57 PM EST

A quarter of this country's children are being raised by single mothers. They, and their moms, need support, not judgment. I've been thinking a lot lately about single mothers — the concept and the people.


Canyon News

Canyon News - AIDS Ride & Candlelight Vigil On Saturday

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:26 PM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD —Bikes and Hikes LA will be sponsoring the AIDS Day Ride and Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, December 1 from 1-7 p.m. The event will start and end at the sponsor’s business location on The founder of Bikes and Hikes LA would like individuals who are contemplating about the event to rent a bike and a helmet free of charge.

Canyon News - Halle Berry And Ex Reach Agreement In Court

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:11 AM EST

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Actress Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, have come to an agreement in family court over custody of their four-year-old daughter.

Canyon News - Teacher's Aide Allegedly Molested Student

Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 11:26 PM EST

LOS ANGELES—An LAUSD teacher’s aide may have sexually assaulted a young boy due to recent claims, and on Wednesday the mother has asked witnesses to come forward.


Beverly Hills Courier

Police Blotter – 11-30-12

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 10:06 PM EST

The following burglaries, robbery and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD.

St. John’s Health Center Announces New Leadership Team

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:36 PM EST

St. John’s Health Center has announced the appointment of Mike Wall as acting president/CEO, Ken Meehan as acting COO and Patrick Lash as acting senior financial administrator of the hospital.

Health Happenings—Plastic Surgeon’s Book Signing To Benefit The Mannequins

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 05:06 PM EST

Beverly Hills resident and plastic surgeon Dr. Robin T.W. Yuan will sign copies of his two popular books from 6:30-10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 at Somper Furs, 2270 W. Washington Blvd.

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup—New Trend: Dining With The Stars

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:06 PM EST

Melvyn’s Restaurant, located at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs—a historical landmark if there ever was one—is hosting “Dinner with Margaret O’Brien,” on Dec. 4. She will share show business stories and sign copies of her paper doll book depicting costumes from her various movies.

UCLA Health System Board Members Discuss Care Delivery At Inaugural Meeting

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 01:21 PM EST

The inaugural meeting of the UCLA Health System Board this month at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center heralded an important next step in the health system’s ongoing drive to deliver the most compassionate and comprehensive care in the country.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

LAUSD, Teacher’s Union Tentatively Agree To Factor Student Test Scores Into Teacher Evaluations

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:30 PM EST

The L.A. Unified School District and its teachers union announced a tentative agreement Friday to begin using student test scores to evaluate instructors.

Armed Robbery Suspect Killed By Sheriff’s Deputies In Highland

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:04 PM EST

San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies shot and killed an armed robbery suspect Friday morning in Highland.

Classes Canceled After Power Outage At Glendale College

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 05:19 PM EST

Students and faculty were left in the dark after a transformer malfunction cut power to the entire campus and hundreds of neighboring residents.

United Airlines Flies New 787 Dreamliner To LAX For The First Time

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 05:13 PM EST

United Airlines flew its brand new 787 Dreamliner to the West Coast Friday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport for the first time.

Attorney: ‘Criminal Culpability’ Needed To Fix LAUSD Abuse Scandal

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 03:02 PM EST

An attorney representing alleged child sex abuse victims from Miramonte Elementary School called for a more thorough audit of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Friday.


Orange County Register

Man in custody after fire at motel

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:34 PM EST

SANTA ANA - A man was taken into custody after firefighters extinguished a motel fire Friday afternoon that authorities suspect may have been intentionally set. Crews responding to reports of a fire at the Pueblo Motel in the 1500 block of North Harbor Boulevard around 4 p.m. found "heavy...

Nurse's assistant sentenced for molesting women in his care

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:16 PM EST

SANTA ANA - An Orange County judge sentenced a nurse's assistant Friday to 21 years in prison for molesting two women while they were recovering after surgery in his care in 2008. A jury in July found Alejandro Arias, 39, of Cypress guilty of 15 felony counts, including forcible lewd acts...

O.C. teams earn berths to Pop Warner Super Bowl

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:09 PM EST

ANAHEIM - This weekend, the Canyon Hills Lancers will find themselves in familiar territory. For the fourth year in a row, the team will be in Orlando, Fla. To compete in the week-long 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl. The Lancers' Midget Division, with players between ages 11 and 15 and based in...

Fiscal cliff notes: What could go splat

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:05 PM EST

Over the next 30 days, give or take, the non-Santa segments of this and every other news outlet figure to be dominated by the already tired phrase "fiscal cliff." Technically, the phrase references the Jan. 1 deadline when tax rates for everybody go up and when federal spending, on a...

Ex-gang member cleared in 1996 murder case

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:48 PM EST

SANTA ANA - Two survivors of a car-to-car gunbattle between two gangs in May of 1996 picked Alfonso Frank Gomez as one of the shooters from of a photo lineup. Gomez has been incarcerated ever since, serving a sentence of 41 years to life for murder and for convictions connected to two other gang...


The Press-Enterprise

RIVERSIDE: Woman pepper sprays coffee shop, smashes counter

Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 10:58 PM EST

Five customers were treated at the scene for minor chemical irritation, fire officials say | RELATED: Police arrest woman suspected in bizarre attack


Los Angeles Daily News

Blowtorches, pressure cookers, dehydrators for the modernist cuisine fans on your holiday gift list

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:59 PM EST

Anybody can gift wrap a matching apron and oven mitts. But if you really want to impress the foodie in your life, give the gift of kitchen tech.

Now's the time to get power tools ready for spring

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:30 PM EST

You can avoid the silent treatment from your power tools in the spring by providing some tender loving care before storing them in the fall.

Sen. Alex Padilla will reintroduce bill making it easier to fire teachers for misconduct

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:30 PM EST

State Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, plans to reintroduce legislation Monday that would make it easier for school districts to fire teachers for misconduct.

Chic holiday gifts that give back to charity

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:29 PM EST

Gift giving feels good, and can feel even better if you know your purchase is helping those less fortunate.

Home Items: Lee Anne White's 'Patio & Walkway Ideas That Work,' Kohl's offers Elle tea light candleholder three-piece ...

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 07:45 PM EST

We Southern Californians are in love with our outdoor rooms. It's where we spend a good amount of time cooking, entertaining or relaxing.


NBC Los Angeles

Fired Cancer Patient: "I Would Like My Job Back"

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 07:27 PM EST

A longtime employee of a Jo-Ann craft store in Redlands, Deborah Browning, 60, was devastated to learn she lost her job while undergoing treatment for cancer.

Must-See Cars at the LA Auto Show

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 03:42 PM EST

These cars aren't for everyone, but they will attract a crowd at the LA Auto Show.

SoCal to Get Rainy Weekend, High Surf

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 02:57 PM EST

Either suffering through it or enjoying Friday morning's storm, Southern Californians can look for more of the same in the coming weekend. The stormy weather was expected to continue, with the most...

Tennis Umpire: "I Can Go On With My Life"

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 12:27 PM EST

A tennis umpire whose murder case was dismissed on Friday said she was relieved the case is over so she can go on with her life and her career officiating tennis. "I’ve been treated fairly now," she...

No Decision Friday on Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 10:12 AM EST

Nine Supreme court justices are considering whether to take up a series of cases concerning same-sex marriage as the issues moves from the ballot box to the courts. Photo Credit: Getty Images


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Second man arrested in Ontario triple murder

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:25 PM EST

A second man has been arrested in the botched home invasion robbery that left three people dead in Ontario.

Oceanside couple held Mexican girl captive for domestic work, sex

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:25 PM EST

A San Diego County couple is behind bars, charged with physically and sexually abusing a girl from Mexico.

Missouri Powerball jackpot winners revealed

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 07:25 PM EST

The couple that won half of this week's $588 million Powerball lottery jackpot was introduced Friday at a Missouri high school.

SoCal Edison rate hike approved by state regulators

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:55 PM EST

The California Public Utilities Commission has cleared the way for another rate hike for Southern California Edison.

NYPD officer's act of kindness goes viral on Internet

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 05:10 PM EST

A New York Police Department officer's act of kindness is generating a huge response from around the world.


Daily Breeze

Santa Claus is coming to Lomita

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:50 PM EST

Santa Claus is coming to Lomita and portions of unincorporated county areas near Rolling Hills Estates and San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes starting Sunday to Dec. 23. The visits are sponsored by and coordinated through the Lomita sheriff's station.

Memorial service set for Bob Fish, longtime Mira Costa High School coach and teacher

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:35 PM EST

MANHATTAN BEACH -- A memorial service for longtime Mira Costa High School coach and teacher Bob Fish has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Dec. 8 in the school auditorium.

Manhattan Beach man collecting truckload of supplies for Superstorm Sandy victims

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 09:05 PM EST

Dean "Dino" Geller will be accepting donations Saturday and Sunday in a 26-foot rented Penske truck that will be parked across from the Joslyn Community Center in Manhattan Beach. On Monday, he will embark on his cross-country journey to take the truck full of supplies to New York.

Victim in Gardena hit-and-run is Jonathan Osuna, 19, of Los Angeles

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:35 PM EST

A 19-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Gardena was identified Friday.

North Manhattan Beach Business District holiday open house is Dec. 6

Friday, Nov 30, 2012 08:35 PM EST

The North Manhattan Beach Business District will host a holiday event from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 6.


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