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Yahoo! Alerts Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:30 PM EST Sponsored Link Special Offer - Free Trial of Blockbuster.com Rent Movies from Blockbuster.com. Delivered Direct To Your Mailbox. Click here to start today. www.Blockbuster.com Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EST 3 Tesla Motors employees die in East Palo Alto plane crash Los Angeles Times - Feb 17 5:38 PM EST LAPD moves 350 officers from specialized units to patrol duty in response to budget cuts Los Angeles Times - Feb 17 5:38 PM EST Beck: Crime down in L.A., but it might not last Los Angeles Daily News - Feb 17 5:46 PM EST It's not a Zamboni unless it's a Zamboni Los Angeles Daily News - Feb 17 5:31 PM EST Zsa Zsa's Husband Joins Calif. Governor's Race CBS 2 Los Angeles - Feb 17 7:25 PM EST Tiger Woods To Break Silence Friday CBS 2 Los Angeles - Feb 17 7:10 PM EST Los Angeles Times 3 Tesla Motors employees die in East Palo Alto plane crash Feb 17 5:38 PM EST he plane crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly before 8 a.m., sparking house fires, downing power lines and damaging several cars, but authorities said no one other than the plane s three o LAPD moves 350 officers from specialized units to patrol duty in response to budget cuts Feb 17 5:38 PM EST About 170 officers have already been moved from the Metro, Gang and Narcotics units, Beck said at his monthly press availability at Parker Center. An additional 180 will be moved in the coming months as part of a second wave of transfers to fill the ranks. Former Riverside police chief was drinking at strip club before accident, club lawyer says Feb 17 5:37 PM EST Just hours before crashing his city-owned vehicle into a light pole and fire hydrant last week, former Riverside Police Chief Russ Leach had been drinking at a strip club in Colton, according to a lawyer for the club and surveillance video. Sheriff Baca to announce new policy meant to reduce violent confrontations between deputies, suspects Feb 17 2:43 PM EST In response to an increase in fatal shootings by L.A. County sheriff's deputies, Sheriff Lee Baca today will announce a revised policy aimed at reducing violent confrontations between deputies and suspects. Rangers to dismantle illegal mountain biking course in Orange County park Feb 17 2:43 PM EST Orange County park rangers, conservationists and volunteers will join forces Saturday to dismantle an illegal mountain bike course built in an off-limits forest area. Los Angeles Daily News Beck: Crime down in L.A., but it might not last Feb 17 5:46 PM EST Despite the recession, Los Angeles saw a 10 percent decline in crime at the beginning of this year, but police Chief Charlie Beck warned today that might not last if budget cuts continue to effectively reduce the size of the force. It's not a Zamboni unless it's a Zamboni Feb 17 5:31 PM EST Recent ice issues at Winter Olympics are linked to rival company, Olympia, not to Paramount firm. Vonn, Mancuso go 1-2 for U.S. in Olympic downhill Feb 17 5:01 PM EST Lindsey Vonn lived up to expectations and won the Olympic downhill Wednesday, and childhood rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso took a surprise silver medal. L.A. County issues new guidelines on armed suspects Feb 17 4:16 PM EST Faced with a string of shootings by deputies, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department disclosed new guidelines Wednesday telling officers it's often better to contain armed suspects and wait for backup than give chase to arrest them. Authorities investigate skull found in Griffith Park Feb 17 3:32 PM EST Police detectives and coroner's investigators had few clues today about how a human skull ended up near Skyline Trail in Griffith Park. CBS 2 Los Angeles Zsa Zsa's Husband Joins Calif. Governor's Race Feb 17 7:25 PM EST Sporting alligator-skin cowboy boots and a bright red campaign cap, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, a flamboyant Los Angeles socialite and eighth husband of Zsa Zsa Gabor, officially joined the California governor's race on Wednesday. Tiger Woods To Break Silence Friday Feb 17 7:10 PM EST Tiger Woods will end nearly three months of silence Friday when he speaks publicly for the first time since his middle-of-the-night car accident sparked stunning revelations of infidelity. However, his agent said Woods will not take any questions from a small group of media. "This is not a press conference," Mark Steinberg said Wednesday. LAPD Unveils 'Nixel' Alert System Feb 17 7:05 PM EST The Los Angeles Police Department unveiled a new communication service Wednesday that can notify the public immediately about everything from evacuations to Amber Alerts via text message or e-mail. LAPD Chief Says Crime Is Down 10 Percent Feb 17 6:47 PM EST LAPD Chief Charlie Beck is working to eliminate crime throughout the city. Quake With Preliminary Magnitude Of 3.4 Hits SoCal Feb 17 6:46 PM EST A minor earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 occurred 5 kilometers south southwest of Redlands. The trembler struck at 1:35 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey . NBC Los Angeles Study Proves Pot is Good Medicine Feb 17 4:51 PM EST Results of a comprehensive medical marijuana study are out, more than 10 years after it began. 24 Hours of Oscar: Best Picture Marathon Feb 17 4:36 PM EST 10 films. 24 hours. 45 bucks. Oscar lovers, you're on. Tesla Workers Killed in Peninsula Plane Crash Feb 17 4:06 PM EST Three who died in a plane crash near Palo Alto worked for Tesla Motors, a high-profile startup. New Plan To Help Deputies Avoid Deadly Confrontations Feb 17 4:06 PM EST L.A. County Deputies have a new policy aimed at reducing violent confrontations between deputies and suspects. County Gets Health Checkup Feb 17 1:51 PM EST If you want to live a healthier life, you may want to consider moving. KABC-TV Los Angeles Speaker Karen Bass announces run for Congress Feb 17 5:12 PM EST California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass is running for a Los Angeles-area congressional seat. Local gas station sells gas at $8.87 a gallon Feb 17 12:12 PM EST Gas prices might be stable in most of Southern California, but not at a gas station in Pasadena. Commuter plane hits LAX walkway, none injured Feb 16 10:57 PM EST A United commuter plane struck a passenger walkway bridge at the Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday morning. Mayor: LAX, others could absorb city layoffs Feb 16 10:13 PM EST Villaraigosa says Los Angeles International Airport is one of the departments that may absorb some layoffs he's ordered. Activists raise $8M to save Hollywood sign Feb 16 8:12 PM EST Preservationists trying to prevent development around the Hollywood sign raised a total of $8 million for their cause.

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