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Click here to start today. www.Blockbuster.com Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EDT Panel to study prison sentencing removed from spending package Los Angeles Times - Aug 25 1:38 AM EDT Desert Hot Springs is fighting for its life Los Angeles Times - Aug 25 12:47 AM EDT Chris Brown sentenced in Rihanna assault; previous violent incidents noted Los Angeles Daily News - Aug 25 7:28 PM EDT Lake LA man sought for questioning in wife's slaying Los Angeles Daily News - Aug 25 1:28 PM EDT Man Wanted After Wife Found Bound, Dead CBS 2 Los Angeles - Aug 25 7:06 PM EDT Milk, Lucas Named To California Hall Of Fame CBS 2 Los Angeles - Aug 25 6:04 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Panel to study prison sentencing removed from spending package Aug 25 1:38 AM EDT The action was taken by Assembly Speaker Karen Bass. It was unclear whether Senate leader Darrell Steinberg would go along with the limited version. The sentencing review is one of his priorities. Assembly Speaker Karen Bass on Monday removed plans to create a commission to reevaluate California's sentencing laws from a package intended to cut spending on state prisons, saying she expected to ... Desert Hot Springs is fighting for its life Aug 25 12:47 AM EDT A military-style police operation has put a dent in crime. The next job is revitalizing the city. For years, Donna Lozano badgered the Desert Hot Springs Police, public officials and anyone else who would listen, trying to get information about her son's killer. Bids pour in, and out, for crypt above Marilyn Monroe's Aug 25 12:47 AM EDT A party from Japan withdraws a $4.6-million bid on EBay to take Richard Poncher's spot at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park. Other top bidders have 24 hours to submit new offers. It was a day of ups and downs when the online bidding ended Monday for the crypt above Marilyn Monroe. On water issue, Democrats try to give up some power Aug 25 12:47 AM EDT To get around Sacramento gridlock, legislators attempt to create an independent body to decide how to restore and upgrade the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Take a good look because you won't see this often: The Legislature's majority party trying to surrender power. Foes criticize mailers sent by L.A. council candidate Galatzan Aug 25 12:47 AM EDT They say the pieces, which were sent in her role as an L.A. school board member and concern school issues, actually promote her bid for the 2nd District seat. Foes of Los Angeles City Council candidate Tamar Galatzan accused her Monday of unfairly promoting her candidacy by sending mailers touting her work as a sitting school board member. Los Angeles Daily News Chris Brown sentenced in Rihanna assault; previous violent incidents noted Aug 25 7:28 PM EDT A judge today sentenced Chris Brown to five years' probation, six months' community labor for the beating of Rihanna and ordered the R&B singer to stay away from his former girlfriend for the next five years. Lake LA man sought for questioning in wife's slaying Aug 25 1:28 PM EDT Authorities are searching today for a 44-year-old man whose wife was found dead with her hands bound and her head covered in their Lake Los Angeles home. Valencia man identified in 'domestic-related' suicide Aug 25 12:59 PM EDT A man who shot his ex-wife in the arm and the buttock, then killed himself with a shot to the head, was identified today as Herbert Nieto, 79, of Valencia. Lotto fever heats up with $252M jackpot Aug 25 12:58 PM EDT Lines will likely be getting longer at lottery ticket retailers across the Southland today, with the 12-state Mega Millions lottery jackpot expected to reach $252 million. Canadian police probe reality TV star's suicide Aug 24 11:58 AM EDT For Ryan Jenkins, life ended in a suicide in a remote Canadian motel room, and police who had sought the reality show contestant in the killing of his ex-wife hunted Monday for someone new: the mysterious woman who accompanied him to his lodgings. CBS 2 Los Angeles Man Wanted After Wife Found Bound, Dead Aug 25 7:06 PM EDT Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators are searching for the husband of a woman found dead in her high-desert home with her hands bound and head covered. Milk, Lucas Named To California Hall Of Fame Aug 25 6:04 PM EDT Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk, "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and feisty football commentator John Madden will be among the newest inductees to the California Hall of Fame. Carbon Canyon Gets Communication Boost Aug 25 5:44 PM EDT Chino Hills is determined to prevent a repeat of the communication problems that firefighters experienced while fighting last year's Freeway Complex Fire. Chris Brown Sentenced In Rihanna Assault Case Aug 25 5:42 PM EDT A judge says Chris Brown must serve five years of probation and perform six months of community labor for beating Rihanna. The 20-year-old appeared in court Tuesday afternoon to be formally sentenced for the February attack on his then-girlfriend. Calif. Hall Of Fame Announces 2009 Inductees Aug 25 5:25 PM EDT Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver today selected and released the names of the 2009 inductees to The California Museum's California Hall of Fame. NBC Los Angeles Bed-Ridden Graffiti Artist Tags LA, One Blink at a Time Aug 25 6:38 PM EDT Local ALS patient proves making art is not reserved for the able-bodied. Governor Mulls Harvey Milk Honor Aug 25 5:38 PM EDT State Senator Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, has again sponsored a bill calling for the State of California to honor the legacy of slain San Francisco Supervisor Harvely Milk each year on May 22nd -- Milk's birthday. Graphic PSA Uses Scare Tactic With Teens Aug 25 4:53 PM EDT Lots of blood. Lots of screaming. And death. But does a PSA about texting hit home? That's Not Just Any Ford Focus Aug 25 3:23 PM EDT This one is signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it's part of the Great California Garage Sale. Do You Feel $252 Million Lucky? Aug 25 2:08 PM EDT Dream a little dream, Angelenos. KABC-TV Los Angeles Body found with hands tied, head covered Aug 25 12:09 PM EDT A woman's body was found bound with the head covered in a Lake Los Angeles home. LAUSD board faces controversial vote Aug 25 10:54 AM EDT LAUSD board faces controversial vote on allowing private groups to bid on schools. Road rage sparks violent street fight Aug 25 8:24 AM EDT One person was stabbed in the back during a street fight in Compton. Write your own caption: Pole climbing Aug 25 7:52 AM EDT Take a look at today's wacky photo, and write your own caption! Cabrera, Guillen help Tigers top Angels Aug 25 3:24 AM EDT Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen helped the AL Central-best Tigers top the AL West-leading Angels 10-7.

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