Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 10:22 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :


Los Angeles Times

L.A. County delays child protection changes

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:56 PM EST

Board of Supervisors votes to wait to revamp child protection system until getting a special panel's final report. Some express dismay. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has decided to delay action on the interim recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection until a final report is issued in April.        

Trial over California teacher protection laws opens

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 12:46 AM EST

Suit contends the laws violate the state's equal protection guarantee by subjecting some students to 'grossly ineffective' instruction. Attorneys seeking to overturn several of California's controversial teacher protection laws argued in court Monday that these statutes prevent the removal of "grossly ineffective" teachers from schools — contributing to an inadequate education for students ...

Assembly OKs beach fire ring, prison condom and gambling measures

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 12:27 AM EST

Fire ring bill is meant to save the beloved California tradition. The measures now move to the Senate. SACRAMENTO — The state Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly passed a measure intended to preserve beach fire rings and, more narrowly, approved a proposal to make condoms available in California's prisons.        

Irvine council to consider issuing subpoenas for Great Park audit

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 12:09 AM EST

The subpoenas would help auditors, who said some of their work was stymied, continue their investigation of the project's management. Irvine city leaders on Tuesday will consider whether to issue subpoenas to help auditors continue their investigation into the financial management of the Orange County Great Park.        

Puzzling silence after woman's fatal beating

Monday, Jan 27, 2014 11:11 PM EST

Witnesses who watched Kim Pham being kicked to death outside a Santa Ana club are clamming up rather than cooperating with police. I can't understand the beating death of Kim Pham, the 23-year-old woman kicked and pummeled to death outside a popular nightclub in Santa Ana.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Venice Stabbing Suspect Apprehended

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 08:53 AM EST

SANTA MONICA —On January 10, LAPD homicide detectives arrested Jorge Nolasco, 23, for the murder of Venice resident Guillermo “Memo” Carmona-Perez, 24, who was stabbed to death last November.

Canyon News - Student Pollworkers Needed

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 08:38 AM EST

MALIBU―Students are encouraged to apply to become a poll worker for the city's General Municipal Election by February 12. The Student Poll Worker program is designed to get high school students to become involved in the election process by having them actually work during an election.

Canyon News - Trafficking Awareness Event For Residents

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 08:38 AM EST

MALIBU―An event designed to bring awareness to human trafficking will be held at the Malibu United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 1.


Beverly Hills Courier

UCLA Men’s Volleyball Takes No. 1 Stanford In Cardinals First Loss

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:03 PM EST

After back-and-forth sets to open the match, the men's volleyball game on Friday, Jan17 came down to the fifth set in a victory that saw the Bruins hand defeat the then-No. 1 Stanford Cardinal by a score of three sets to two.

Syrian Aid Convoy Stalled Again

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 03:33 PM EST

A U.N. convoy bringing humanitarian aid and medical supplies to Homs is stalled. The Syrian government in Damascus is demanding assurances that the supplies will not end up in the hands of "terrorists."

In State of the Union President Expected to Issue Executive Order to Raise Minimum Wage

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 03:33 PM EST

President Barack Obama is expected to bypass Congress to reach his goals tonight at the State of the Union speech, tonight at 6 p.m. He is expected to announce of series of executive actions that do not require congressional approval.

Pete Seeger, Activist and Folk Singer, Dead at 94

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 03:33 PM EST

Legendary folk singer, anti-war protester and social activist Pete Seeger has died of natural causes in New York Presbytarian Hospital, according to Appleseed Recordings, his record company.

Sergeant to be Retried by Marines in Iraq War Crimes Case

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 03:33 PM EST

Sergeant Lawrence Hutchins III will be will be arraigned at Camp Pendleton Marine Base Wednesday for the 2006 death of an Iraq


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Southern California Flu Deaths At 95

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 09:08 PM EST

Despite the above-average temperatures throughout most of the month, doctors say Southern California is in the midst of a flu epidemic with 95 deaths so far this season.

State, Federal Agencies Will Look For Environmental Hazards At SoCal Schools

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 09:04 PM EST

The Los Angeles Unified School District is among several Southern California school districts that will go under an environmental microscope.

Cancer Society, Hollywood Group Joining Forces

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 09:00 PM EST

The American Cancer Society and Stand Up to Cancer are joining forces in the battle against the disease that kills more than half a million people in the U.S. every year.

Body Found In Car At Whittier Shopping Mall

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 08:44 PM EST

SKY2's Kevin Takumi reports authorities responded to the scene at approximately 4:20 p.m. after receiving a call about a body in a car at the Whittwood Town Center.

Calif. Senator Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Perjury

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 08:41 PM EST

California state Sen. Roderick Wright was convicted Tuesday of perjury and voter fraud for falsely claiming he lived in an apartment in the district he represents when he actually lives elsewhere.


Orange County Register

UC chief pushes immigration reform, aid for undocumented students

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 09:15 PM EST

The head of the University of California system pushed back Tuesday against students who've accused her of being hostile to undocumented families, saying during a live webcast that she hoped for federal immigration reform and increased UC access for students without legal residency.

CalOptima oversight problematic for years

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 08:54 PM EST

The serious violations of federal law auditors found at the county's health system for the poor and elderly came at a time of internal upheaval.

School district drops controversial plan to weaken bond oversight

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:49 PM EST

Magnolia School District officials have dropped their plan to weaken ethics rules meant to ensure taxpayer-funded bond money is properly spent.

OCC students return to a treat: open classroom space

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:34 PM EST

Students at Orange Coast College returned to school on Monday and found a surprise: classrooms with open seats available on the first day of the semester.

Teachers of the year honored by union

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:30 PM EST

Kathy Evans and Mary Whitman were teaching their scheduled lesson plans last week at Back Bay High School and Newport Elementary School when a crowd of district and education officials showed up with flowers and congratulations.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

10 coldest states (Photos)

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:59 PM EST

As SoCal enjoys record-breaking high winter temps, we bring you these historic bone-chilling lows from across the nation.

John Scott named Los Angeles County interim sheriff

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:08 PM EST

Orange County Undersheriff John Scott has been named the interim sheriff of Los Angeles County.

28 arrested in Ventura County parole/probation sweep

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 07:02 PM EST

Law enforcement officers arrested 28 people in a countywide sweep Saturday.

Hawaii school shooting: Officer shoots teen runaway after attack

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 05:59 PM EST

An officer shot a 17-year-old in the wrist at a Hawaii high school after the teen cut one officer with a knife and punched two others.

Suspect arranged cash sales online, robbed victims in person

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 05:59 PM EST

A man suspected of robbing victims met online through arranged Craigslist sales was arrested Monday in Lake Forest.


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