Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 10:22 PM EST

Today's Local News for Beverly Hills CA :


Los Angeles Times

District attorney joins battle over DWP nonprofit spending records

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 01:11 AM EST

An official said the agency is 'participating in an effort to obtain the records and determine whether a crime has been committed.' The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has confirmed its prosecutors and criminal investigators are joining a City Hall effort to determine how two controversial Department of Water and Power nonprofits have spent more than $40 million in ratepayer money ...

Hundreds greet Taiwanese president in L.A. Chinatown visit

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 01:00 AM EST

Ma Ying-jeou's unusual U.S. public appearance is seen as a sign of his island's improving relationship with China. Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou greeted hundreds of flag-waving supporters in Los Angeles' Chinatown on Tuesday, an unusual public appearance on American soil that was a sign of the island's improving relationship with China.        

LAFD plans campaign to fight a surge in fire deaths

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 11:56 PM EST

Fire officials note that seven people have died due to fires in January, which is especially surprising because the weather has been mild. In every case, the home has lacked smoke detectors. Los Angeles fire officials plan to launch a safety campaign following an increase in fire-related deaths this year, including one Tuesday in which a man died after a blaze in a Mid-City home that did not ...

Inviting powerful DWP union boss for a drink

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 11:46 PM EST

The district attorney's office has reportedly renewed its interest in two foundations funded with $40 million in DWP ratepayer money. But the union chief appears unperturbed. You can add the Los Angeles County district attorney's office to the long list of agencies and public officials going after one of the most powerful political players in the city.        

O.C. Undersheriff John Scott to be Baca's interim replacement

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014 11:32 PM EST

The former L.A. County sheriff's official, who retired in 2005, vows to begin rebuilding the department immediately. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas abstains from the 4-0 vote. The newly named interim sheriff of Los Angeles County, current Orange County Undersheriff John L. Scott, said Tuesday that he would continue the momentum of reform in the beleaguered department.        


Canyon News

Canyon News - Growing Glorious Grains At Farmers Market

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 09:23 PM EST

SANTA MONICA―The Santa Monica Public Library will be hosting Growing Glorious Grains on Thursday, February 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Growing Glorious Grains is an event in which residents can interact with small farmers who grow and process wheat and barley for the Santa Monica Farmers Market (SMFM) and partake in heritage grain production.

Canyon News - Blocker Beach To Be Renovated

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:53 PM EST

MALIBU―The Malibu Planning Commission approved a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Dan Blocker Beach Project last week. The goal of the project, which will cost $5.5 million is to make the beach fully accessible to the public.

Canyon News - Education Foundation $1 Million Short

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:53 PM EST

SANTA MONICA―The Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation (SMMEF) is approximately $1 million short of its fundraising goal of $4 million, and is seeking donations until its January 31 deadline.

Canyon News - Burglary Suspects Apprehended

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:38 PM EST

BEVERLY HILLS—On Sunday, January 26, at around 1:00 a.m., 18-year-old Nicholas Howell and 19-year-old Louis Taylor were taken into custody by the Beverly Hills Police as suspects in an attempted burglary. Canyon News spoke with Lieutenant Lincoln Hoshino of the BHPD for more details on the incident.

Canyon News - KODA West Hold Family Conference

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:38 PM EST

LOS ANGELES—Kids Of Deaf Adults (KODA) West will host a Family Conference on Sunday, February 9 at the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD). The conference will be an all-day event starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m.


Beverly Hills Courier

Jane Close Conoley Tapped As First Cal State Long Beach’s Female President

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:27 PM EST

Jane Close Conoley, dean of the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara, was chosen today as the next -- and first female -- president of Cal State Long Beach.

2014 Student Academy Awards Competition Now Underway

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:27 PM EST

The Academy is now accepting applications for its 2014 Student Academy Awards competition. Past Student Academy Award winners have gone on to receive 46 Oscar nominations and have won or shared eight awards. Winners include Pete Docter, John Lasseter, Spike Lee, Trey Parker and Robert Zemeckis.

Cheryl Hines To Receive Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:27 PM EST

Cheryl Hines will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, honoring a career best-remembered for her portrayal of Larry David's long-suffering wife on the HBO comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Los Angeles Will Host Trials For The U.S. 2016 Olympic Games

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:26 PM EST

Los Angeles will host the U.S. marathon trials for the 2016 Olympic Games, city and USA Track & Field officials announced today.

Man Pleads Guilty In Girl Scouts Embezzlement Case

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:26 PM EST

A Marina del Rey man pleaded guilty today to laundering $50,000 out of nearly $370,000 he embezzled from the Girl Scouts while employed by the organization.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Suspects Sought In Bike Theft From Special Needs Girl

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 09:15 PM EST

Detectives Wednesday were seeking the public's help in a recovering stolen bike that was custom made for a 12-year-old special needs girl.

Girl, 8, Killed In Palmdale After Car Crashes Into Pole

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:18 PM EST

The driver was also injured.

Academy Rescinds Original Song Nomination For ‘Alone Yet Not Alone’

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:14 PM EST

The Academy said songwriter Bruce Broughton, a former member of its Board of Governors and current member of the Music Branch's executive committee, emailed members of the branch during voting.

Burbank Man Loses Wife To Aneurysm After Giving Birth To 2nd Son

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:35 PM EST

Chris Burgess had just taken his wife home from the hospital where she had just given birth to their second son, and everything seemed so perfect for this Burbank family.

Driver With Man On Windshield Says She Panicked

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:02 PM EST

Sherry Lynn Wilkins testified Wednesday that he seemed to fly onto her car in the 2012 incident in Torrance but the events were a surreal blur.


Orange County Register

Fire ring supporters seek injunction against air quality authority

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:53 PM EST

SANTA ANA - An Orange County Superior Court Judge could decide Friday whether to grant an injunction that will prevent the city of Newport Beach from removing beach fire rings and tie the hands of the regional air quality authority from enforcing their fire pits regulation.

Viewers go gaga over romantic whales

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:52 PM EST

DANA POINT - A video of two gray whales engaged in a lengthy courtship outside the harbor has whale-watch enthusiasts going gaga and marine biologists impressed with the unique viewing opportunity.

D.A.: Man 'blew brains out' for Lexus

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:52 PM EST

SANTA ANA - A real estate agent who wanted a fancy car shot and killed two people for a Lexus, a prosecutor told a jury Wednesday.

Routine traffic stop nets meth, gun and marijuana

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:49 PM EST

FOUNTAIN VALLEY - A 28-year-old Fountain Valley man was arrested Tuesday after police say they found methamphetamine and a loaded handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

O.C. science center to nearly double in size

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:11 PM EST

SANTA ANA - Amid fireworks, confetti and a few jokes about "ground blasting," the Discovery Science Center kicked off a $22.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Ice skating coach convicted of sexual abuse of underage students

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:29 PM EST

An ice-skating coach was convicted Tuesday of 10 felony counts of sexual abuse against two students.

Girl with rare pain disease recovering from surgery in Orange County

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 08:27 PM EST

A young girl living with a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia, or 'the suicide disease,' is recovering from surgery.

Angry defendant throws chair, injures 2 in Los Angeles courtroom

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 07:31 PM EST

A man on trial for murder allegedly threw a chair at an LAPD officer and a deputy district attorney in court on Wednesday.

Bloomington hit-and-run: Victim's family raising funds for burial

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 06:56 PM EST

The family of a tow truck operator who was killed in a hit-and-run crash is trying to raise money for his burial costs.

Los Angeles to host team trials for 2016 Olympic marathon

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 06:56 PM EST

Los Angeles will host the U.S. team trials for the 2016 Olympic marathon, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday.


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