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Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA : Yoga in public schools is not religious instruction, judge rules Los Angeles Times - Monday, Jul 01, 2013 08:20 PM EDT San Diego jury acquits chalk protester in sidewalk graffiti case Los Angeles Times - Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:57 PM EDT Canyon News - Mike Bonin Visits Palisades Library Canyon News - Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:56 PM EDT Canyon News - Television Legend Ed Asner Honored Canyon News - Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:26 PM EDT Happenings—Skirball Launches Annual Sunset Concerts Season With The Belle Brigade Beverly Hills Courier - Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:12 PM EDT L.A. County Fire Capt. Joe Woyjeck Loses Son In Arizona Fire Beverly Hills Courier - Monday, Jul 01, 2013 01:12 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Yoga in public schools is not religious instruction, judge rules Monday, Jul 01, 2013 08:20 PM EDT A San Diego judge rejects a claim that teaching yoga in Encinitas schools violates state law, saying yoga serves as exercise, not spiritual dogma. SAN DIEGO - A San Diego Superior Court judge rejected a claim Monday by parents in the Encinitas elementary school system that teaching yoga in the schools is an improper attempt at religious indoctrination.         San Diego jury acquits chalk protester in sidewalk graffiti case Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:57 PM EDT A San Diego jury acquits a graffiti protester who chalked anti-bank slogans on sidewalks. It's also a win for Mayor Bob Filner, who criticized the city attorney for prosecuting. SAN DIEGO — Score one for Mayor Bob Filner in his continuing fight with City Atty. Jan Goldsmith — this time concerning Goldsmith's prosecution of a man who chalked protest messages on the sidewalk outside branches of ... Pasadena same-sex couple is buoyed by high court's marriage ruling Monday, Jul 01, 2013 03:13 AM EDT Tracey Cooper-Harris is suing the VA over its denial of spousal benefits for Maggie Cooper-Harris. Their attorney is now confident of victory. In the moments leading up to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week overturning the federal Defense of Marriage Act, Maggie Cooper-Harris of Pasadena was nervously awaiting word online.         Yes, Death Valley was hot, but did it set a record? Monday, Jul 01, 2013 03:13 AM EDT The official stats won't be available until Monday, but one reading was 128 — which would tie the June record — and another was 129.9. DEATH VALLEY — Blame it on dueling thermometers.         Garcetti sworn in as L.A. mayor with a 'back to basics' focus Monday, Jul 01, 2013 03:13 AM EDT On a sweltering afternoon outside City Hall, the longtime Silver Lake councilman thanks his predecessor for leaving Los Angeles 'safer, greener and stronger.' Eric Garcetti promised to "work hard on the basics" of running the city as he was sworn in Sunday as the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles in a no-frills ceremony staged to present him as a man of the people.         Canyon News Canyon News - Mike Bonin Visits Palisades Library Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:56 PM EDT PACIFIC PALISADES—Mike Bonin, the 11th district city council representative visited the Palisades Branch Library as well as Station 9, as part of his effort to initiate a transparent, and close relationship with his district on his first day of office. Canyon News - Television Legend Ed Asner Honored Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:26 PM EDT SHERMAN OAKS—The Exceptional Minds Digital Arts Academy for Young Adults with Autism awarded television legend Edward Asner with their highest honor, the first ever Ed Asner Exceptional Minds Award, during the June 21 grand opening of an educational studio in Sherman Oaks. Canyon News - Actor Elliot Reid Dies At 93 Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:26 AM EDT STUDIO CITY —Actor Elliott Reid, who famously starred in classic Hollywood films such as “Gentleman Prefer Blondes” passed away of heart failure at an assisted living facility on Friday, June 21. He was 93. Canyon News - PYFC Losing Funding Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:11 AM EDT SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, June 25, the Santa Monica City Council slashed funding for Santa Monica’s Pico Youth and Family Center. The City Council cut the Pico Youth and Family Center’s by approximately $90,000. Canyon News - Eric Garcetti Sworn In As Mayor Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:11 AM EDT LOS ANGELES—Eric Garcetti, 42, was sworn in as the Mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30. The inauguration began at 6 p.m. outside of City Hall on the Spring Street steps. Garcetti spoke for about 10 minutes and promised to re-boost the economy of Los Angeles . Beverly Hills Courier Happenings—Skirball Launches Annual Sunset Concerts Season With The Belle Brigade Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:12 PM EDT Our picks in the worlds of books, family fun, music, opportunities—like volunteering at the L.A. Zoo— radio and theatre—like Theatre 40's upcoming Shakespeare-inspired "Tanglin' Hearts." L.A. County Fire Capt. Joe Woyjeck Loses Son In Arizona Fire Monday, Jul 01, 2013 01:12 PM EDT One of the 19 firefighters killed while battling the wildfire in Arizona was the son of a Los Angeles County Fire Department captain, authorities said today. Ohio labor watching Right to Work developments in Missouri: GOP promises to try again as governor vetoes Right to Work ... Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:11 AM EDT Missouri Governor Jay Nixon struck down the latest Republican effort... Anthony Foxx’s confirmation leaves BHUSD optimistic for future Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:10 AM EDT With Anthony Foxx confirmed as the next transportation secretary, observers... Jennifer Lopez faces PR pushback after singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Turkmenistan president Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:41 AM EDT Jennifer Lopez’s reps say the singer and actress was unaware that there were... CBS 2 Los Angeles HR Expert: AEG Should Have Conducted $10 Background Check On Conrad Murray Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:11 PM EDT A human resources expert testified Monday that concert promoter AEG should have performed a background check on Michael Jackson's doctor. ‘Terminator 2’ Actor Edward Furlong Sentenced For Assaulting Girlfriend Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:03 PM EDT "Terminator 2" actor Edward Furlong was sentenced to five years of probation Monday for assaulting his girlfriend. Wildfire Alert Level Rises In Angeles National Forest Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:29 PM EDT The wildfire alert level in the Angeles National Forest will increase Tuesday. Fullerton No Longer Prohibits Firework Use For Fourth Of July Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:20 PM EDT Just in time for the Fourth of July, fireworks are no longer prohibited in the City of Fullerton. Personal Data Of 2.5M People Compromised In Calif. Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:16 PM EDT Data breaches put the personal information of 2.5 million people in the California at risk, according to a report released Monday. Orange County Register Conklin overcomes for his first VIC skimboard victory in Laguna Beach Monday, Jul 01, 2013 08:34 PM EDT Blair Conklin carved a line in the sand when he won his first VIC skimboarding contest Sunday: a new generation of skimboarders is taking the skimming world by storm. Is this final year for buying legal fireworks in H.B.? Monday, Jul 01, 2013 08:31 PM EDT The fireworks comeback in Surf City may be short-lived, but some are pushing for a permanent revival. Weintraub: The long-term peril of Prop. 8 ruling Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:55 PM EDT Long after same-sex marriage becomes commonplace in California, last week's U. Westminster superintendent put on leave Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:02 PM EDT WESTMINSTER - The Westminster school board voted 3-2 Monday to place the district superintendent on paid leave. Project 88: She's smart, funny and addicted to heroin Monday, Jul 01, 2013 06:40 PM EDT Of all the letters I've received, the two I think about the most are from the Orange County Jail. The Press-Enterprise CORONA: Two drivers knock down 71 mailboxes Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:17 PM EDT The vandalism happened early Saturday, June 29, on four streets; police are seeking the drivers of two vehicles MEDICAL SCHOOL: Governor’s signature final step in funding quest Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:10 PM EDT Brown signs higher education budget trailer bill that includes language earmarking $15 million for the UCR school of medicine BANNING: Man arrested on suspicion of setting fires Monday, Jul 01, 2013 06:47 PM EDT Bail has been set at $5 million for Steven Taylor Rutherford, 47; Cal Fire said he set several fires, one which injured someone CORONA: Off-duty firefighter used anniversary gift to save driver Monday, Jul 01, 2013 05:03 PM EDT Corona resident Curtis Carter, a Santa Fe Springs captain, was armed with only a pocket knife and received assistance from others GAY MARRIAGE: Inland couples rush to tie the knot Monday, Jul 01, 2013 04:30 PM EDT County clerks’ offices in Riverside, Hemet, Temecula and San Bernardino issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following Supreme Court ruling Los Angeles Daily News L.A. County must pay millions to LAUSD Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:12 PM EDT An appeals court has ordered Los Angeles County to refund the Los Angeles Unified School District millions of dollars in redevelopment area property tax revenues that it had inaccurately withheld for years, and avoid shortchanging the LAUSD in the future. Firefighters tackle 'stubborn' blaze at commercial building in Sun Valley Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:06 PM EDT SUN VALLEY - More than 160 Los Angeles firefighters needed nearly two hours to extinguish a fire in a large commercial structure in Sun Valley today. Former KPMG partner pleads guilty to insider trading Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:50 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - A former KPMG senior partner pleaded guilty today to securities fraud for accepting bribes in exchange for passing confidential information about the accounting firm's clients, including Southland-based companies Herbalife and Skechers USA. Gov. Jerry Brown signs law that gives more money to low-income schools Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:50 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - At a Los Angeles ceremony, Gov. Jerry Brown today signed into law a school-funding measure aimed at directing additional funds to low-income schools across the state. What's open, what's closed on July 4 Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:25 PM EDT Banks: All banks and financial markets will be closed. NBC Los Angeles Prop 8 Supporters Vow to Continue Legal Fight Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:17 PM EDT Ron Prentice, of the Prop 8 Legal Defense Fund, calls the legal battle over same-sex marriage far from over. Photo Credit: Getty Images Vet Honored for WWII Heroics Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:33 PM EDT An American soldier who fought in WWII and some of the prisoners he helped liberate from a Nazi concentration camp were reunited Monday when the veteran was honored for his Photo Credit: facebook.com/simonwiesenthalcenter Fire Severely Damages Commercial Building Monday, Jul 01, 2013 08:47 PM EDT A single-story commercial building was burning in Sun Valley on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Dockworker Dies After Tractor Falls into Water Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:32 PM EDT A dockworker died Monday afternoon at the Port of Los Angeles after a utility tractor rig fell into the water, authorities said. Photo Credit: NBC $25K Reward Offered for "Asian Wig Bandit" Monday, Jul 01, 2013 07:32 PM EDT The LAPD is offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest or identification of the "Asian Wig Bandit," who's wanted for a string of robberies targeting remittance companies since... Photo Credit: LAPD KABC-TV Los Angeles Fire shelters considered 'last resort' for firefighters Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:11 PM EDT A firefighter says the majority of Hotshot crews never have to use fire shelters, which is often considered a last resort. Student loan interest rates double to 6.8 percent Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:41 PM EDT Beginning Monday, it becomes a lot more expensive for students to borrow money for their college education. Therapy dog found beaten up after being reported stolen - owner Monday, Jul 01, 2013 09:11 PM EDT A German shepherd that does a lot of good as a therapy dog has been found after being reported missing. 'Asian Wig Bandit' sought for 15 robberies; $25K offered Monday, Jul 01, 2013 06:26 PM EDT Authorities announced a reward to catch the 'Asian Wig Bandit,' responsible for a series of robberies since December 2012. Multi-vehicle crash in Reseda investigated Monday, Jul 01, 2013 06:21 PM EDT Police are investigating a multiple-vehicle crash in Reseda early Sunday morning. No injuries have been reported. Daily Breeze State Supreme Court upholds death penalty in Harbor City murders Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:10 PM EDT The California Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the death penalty for two Wilmington gang members convicted of a 1998 double murder in Harbor City, but vacated special gang, firearms and multiple murder allegations in the case. Victims of 405 Freeway crash identified Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:09 PM EDT County coroner's officials on Monday released the names of a woman and man who died in a crash last week on the 405 Freeway in Hawthorne. LAPD answering 'man with a gun' call in San Pedro shoot suspect Monday, Jul 01, 2013 11:07 PM EDT The Los Angeles Police Department on Monday still had not disclosed the name of the man who was shot and wounded by a police officer in San Pedro over the weekend. Transformed Plaza Park reopens at San Pedro waterfront overlook Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:39 PM EDT Overlooking the Main Channel in the Port of Los Angeles, the stretch of hillside topped by a long greenbelt and walkway known as Plaza Park fell on hard times some years ago. See videos of the ceremony inside. Kevin Woyjeck, Seal Beach firefighter killed in Arizona wildfire, wanted to follow in father's footsteps Monday, Jul 01, 2013 10:09 PM EDT A 21-year-old firefighter Explorer -- and a popular Los Alamitos High School track athlete -- was one of the 19 killed in a fast-moving wildfire in Yarnell, Ariz., officials said Monday morning. Photo Galleries: Arizona wildfire kills 19 firefighters

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