Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 10:22 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :


Los Angeles Times

Tax system desperately needs retooling

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:48 PM EST

Smoothing out the state's revenue sources, rather than relying on a rainy-day fund, is the best way to rein in the ruinous consequences of boom-and-bust cycles. SACRAMENTO—Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed rainy-day reserve is better than nothing, but it falls far short of what the state really needs to fix its cockeyed tax system.        

California areas brace for water rationing as reservoir levels fall

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 07:54 PM EST

Residents in some Northern California communities are being asked to cut back on water consumption. In one area, marijuana growers are among the biggest users. Officials of the small Mendocino County town of Willits looked at their two municipal reservoirs last week, did some calculating and realized they had enough water to last only 100 days. It was time to adopt the toughest rationing ...

Declaring an impasse, judges to order solution on prisons

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 01:48 AM EST

Gov. Brown and lawyers for inmates miss a court deadline to file negotiated proposals on prison crowding, so jurists say they will make their decision within a month. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown and lawyers for state prison inmates have failed to agree on a plan to handle crowding in the state's prisons, and the judges who ordered the two sides into talks said they would now order a solution ...

L.A. Mayor Garcetti's vehicle hits woman crossing street

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 01:40 AM EST

Garcetti, a passenger in an SUV driven by a police officer, did not see what happened, his office says. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition. A 60-year-old woman was hospitalized Tuesday after being struck by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's vehicle in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.        

L.A. school board moves forward with computer effort

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 01:03 AM EST

The board votes to distribute iPads to 38 more campuses, start purchasing laptops for seven high schools and buy as many tablets as needed for state testing. Continuing its efforts to provide every student with a computer, the Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday agreed to distribute iPads to 38 more campuses, begin the process of purchasing laptops for seven high schools and buy as many ...


Canyon News

Canyon News - Raised Median To Be Constructed

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 11:49 AM EST

SANTA MONICA―Beginning on January 21, a raised landscaped median will be constructed along as part of the city’s plan to improve the walkability and safety of the street. The median will be fronting the Civic Center and will go from Olympic Drive to Vicente Terrace.


Beverly Hills Courier

Watch live stream of the Oscar Nominations right here

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:10 PM EST

The 86th Oscars® Nominations Announcement will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. A live stream of the event will be available here starting at 5:10 a.m.

Latest Breaking from Silicon Beach Clearly

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:10 PM EST

SimpleDeal is a brand-new mobile app that helps you find the best restaurant deals – in real time and in real space. The concept is this: you point your phone at a participating restaurant and simply click.

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Legality of Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 06:26 PM EST

The United States Supreme Court expressed its doubts Wednesday on the legality of a Massachusetts law that creates buffer zones around abortion clinics to allow patients access unimpeded by protesters.In 2000, the Supreme Court upheld a Colorado law, Hill v. Colorado. Five of the current sitting justices decided that case.

Orthodox Union Youth Program To Honor Anne Samson

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 06:26 PM EST

The legacy of the late Anne Samson of Beverly Hills will be celebrated at The Ben Zakkai Honor Society’s NCSY National Scholarship Dinner, Sunday, Jan. 26 in New York. Proceeds from the dinner will enable teens to take part in NCSY summer travel and study programs.

The Razzie Award Nominations are Here!

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 06:25 PM EST

In what is becoming an annual exercise, an Adam Sandler film topped the nominees today for the 34th annual Razzie Awards, which "honor'' the worst in cinema from the past year in a send-up of the Oscars. Sandler's "Grown Ups 2'' earned eight nominations for the dubious honors, which are doled out annually by the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Court: Feds Can Target California Pot Clinics

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:44 PM EST

An appeals court Wednesday affirmed the federal government's long-standing policy that California medical marijuana dispensaries have no protection under state law from drug prosecutions.

Huntington Beach Police Arrest Suspected Cyber Predator

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:36 PM EST

Jackson Roland Westermeyer is accused of posing as a girl on various websites in order to make contact with underage boys.

Man Pleads In Theft Of $8K Rolex From Nic Cage’s Ex

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:05 PM EST

Los Angeles County prosecutors said Wednesday that 39-year-old Ricardo Orozco is expected to get 32 months in prison under a plea deal.

Sun Valley Residents Warned To Keep Pets Inside After Mountain Lion Attacks

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:44 PM EST

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials found mountain lion tracks on Wednesday they believe belong to a cat that killed two dogs in the neighborhood.

Arrest Made In Deadly Panorama City Hit-And-Run Involving Bike Rider

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:21 PM EST

Officials named the suspect as 46-year-old Rene Amaya, of Panorama City.


Orange County Register

Long Beach prosecutor says challenger botched election paperwork

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:35 PM EST

One thing is certain: incumbent City Prosecutor Doug Haubert doesn't think challenger Rosemary Chavez's name should be on the April 8 ballot.

Crews battle fire at Los Alamitos strip mall

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:13 PM EST

LOS ALAMITOS - Crews are battling a blaze that broke out Wednesday evening at a Los Alamitos strip mall, authorities said.

Houses averaging two months on market

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:38 PM EST

The following update on local real estate information is based on Multiple Listing Service data as of Jan.

Business Man: New eateries, new ways to help

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:33 PM EST

Caterina's Club partners with charity startup The Anaheim White House charity organization, Caterina's Club, has partnered with the charity funding startup, Spending Shift.

O.C. toll roads going cash-free

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:32 PM EST

Orange County's network of toll roads will stop accepting cash payments this spring, replacing the old toll booths with transponder readers and a new pay-by-license-plate system.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Los Angeles Police Department officers begin wearing body cameras

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 09:44 PM EST

Los Angeles Police Department officers began wearing new on-body cameras for the first time Wednesday.

Merck issues recall for cholesterol drug Liptruzet

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 08:23 PM EST

The giant drug manufacturer Merck & Co. is recalling a combination cholesterol drug due to a packaging problem.

Monster accused of marketing drinks to children

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 07:37 PM EST

A joint investigation is underway into whether Monster is marketing its highly caffeinated drinks to children.

Eagle Rock named second-hottest neighborhood in US by Redfin.com

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 07:23 PM EST

Eagle Rock is listed as the second-hottest neighborhood in America in 2014 by the real-estate website Redfin.

Air Force: 34 missile officers accused of cheating

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 06:55 PM EST

The Air Force says 34 nuclear missile launch officers have been implicated in a cheating scandal.


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