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Yahoo! Alerts Monday, April 25, 2011 7:30 PM EDT Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EDT Reduced charge in Lindsay Lohan theft case brings criticism from prosecutors Los Angeles Times - Apr 25 1:32 PM EDT Venice drum circle stabbing leaves one hospitalized Los Angeles Times - Apr 25 1:18 PM EDT 'Rio' soars at weekend box office again Los Angeles Daily News - Apr 25 6:11 PM EDT Renee and Meyer Luskin to donate largest-ever single gift to LA Orthopaedic Hospital Los Angeles Daily News - Apr 25 5:41 PM EDT Trucker Killed, Pedestrian Critical In Overturned Big Rig Crash CBS 2 Los Angeles - Apr 25 7:10 PM EDT Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? Woman Offers $100K In Dognapping Case CBS 2 Los Angeles - Apr 25 6:30 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Reduced charge in Lindsay Lohan theft case brings criticism from prosecutors Apr 25 1:32 PM EDT There remains much debate over a judge's decision to reduce the charge against Lindsay Lohan, accused of stealing a necklace from a Venice jewelry store, from a felony to a misdemeanor. Venice drum circle stabbing leaves one hospitalized Apr 25 1:18 PM EDT Venice Beach's famed drum circle was marred by an Easter Sunday stabbing that left a 20-year man hospitalized in stable condition. The unidentified man was stabbed twice in the chest around 7:45 p.m. before his attacker fled, said Sgt. Danny Contreras of the Los Angeles Police Department. Playboy Mansion outbreak: Officials use Facebook, Twitter, social media to track mystery illness Apr 25 1:18 PM EDT Health officials investigating a mystery illness that sickened scores of people at the Playboy mansion last year used Twitter, Facebook and an online poll as key tools to track down the source of the illness. Teacher charged with luring student into sexual relationship is placed on leave Apr 25 1:18 PM EDT A teacher charged with having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy has been placed on administrative leave as more details emerge in the case. Teacher accuses councilman of 'chest-bumping' during fun run Apr 25 1:18 PM EDT An Estancia High School teacher accused Costa Mesa Councilman Steve Mensinger of "chest-bumping" him during a weekend community fun run, according to a police report and interviews. Los Angeles Daily News 'Rio' soars at weekend box office again Apr 25 6:11 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - The animated bird romp "Rio" held onto the top spot at the box office, narrowly fending off Tyler Perry's latest entry in the "Madea" film series, according to final figures released today. Renee and Meyer Luskin to donate largest-ever single gift to LA Orthopaedic Hospital Apr 25 5:41 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - Philanthropists Meyer and Renee Luskin have committed $1 million to Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital, it was announced today. Ex-high school athletic director, dean of discipline pleads guilty in child porn case Apr 25 5:12 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - A former Los Angeles high school athletic director and dean of discipline pleaded guilty today to a felony count of possession of child pornography. Los Angeles building inspectors plead not guilty to bribery charges Apr 25 5:12 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - One of two Los Angeles building inspectors caught in a government sting allegedly taking bribes pleaded not guilty today to accepting thousands of dollars for signing off on construction work he never inspected, prosecutors said. Layoff hearings start today for LAUSD teachers Apr 25 5:12 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - Layoff hearings began today for thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District teachers facing the loss of their jobs at the end of the school year, with the union continuing to push for alternatives to cuts in the classroom. CBS 2 Los Angeles Trucker Killed, Pedestrian Critical In Overturned Big Rig Crash Apr 25 7:10 PM EDT A trucker was killed Monday when his big rig overturned and erupted in flames on Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore. Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? Woman Offers $100K In Dognapping Case Apr 25 6:30 PM EDT An Orange County woman is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for the conviction of those responsible for dognapping her Chihuahua. California Bill Bumps Fines For Drivers’ Cell Phone Use Apr 25 6:08 PM EDT The California state Senate has approved a bill that would increase fines for texting or using a handheld cell phone while driving. City Council Panel Moves Forward On DWP Oversight Apr 25 5:42 PM EDT The Energy and Environment Committee gave analysts 30 days to figure out what needs to happen legally for the positions to be created. Trump Bashes Obama For ‘Concealing’ College Transcripts Apr 25 5:41 PM EDT Real estate mogul Donald Trump suggested in an interview Monday that President Barack Obama had been a poor student who did not deserve to be admitted to the Ivy League universities he attended. NBC Los Angeles LAPD Officer Shot in Face Leaves Hospital Apr 25 7:13 PM EDT Jenkins was shot while responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect in both the shooting and domestic disturbance was later found dead. DWP Flubs Bills Apr 25 5:28 PM EDT Customers of the DWP are scrambling to pay sizeable power bills after the agency under-billed them. LA Building Inspectors Arraigned on Bribery Charges Apr 25 4:58 PM EDT Two Los Angeles building officials appeared in Los Angeles Federal Court Monday on charges they allegedly accepted bribes to sign off on building permits without inspections. A Noble's take on the Royal Wedding Apr 25 4:58 PM EDT A local actor and nobleman shares his perspective on the upcoming royal wedding. Lohan Prosecutor Criticizes Judge Apr 25 4:43 PM EDT An LA prosecutor may appeal a judges' decision to reduce charges. KABC-TV Los Angeles Laker forward arrested in New Orleans Apr 25 6:10 PM EDT Los Angeles Lakers Forward Derrick Caracter was reportedly arrested in New Orleans Sunday. LA World Airports converts to green fuels Apr 25 5:40 PM EDT Los Angeles World Airports announced Monday its ground-vehicle fleet was 63-percent converted to alternative fuels. Suspect killed in running gun battle w/ cops in Monterey Park Apr 25 3:10 PM EDT More than a dozen shots were fired in a running gun battle between police and a suspect in Monterey Park on Sunday. 6 suspects sought in Panorama City shooting Apr 25 2:25 PM EDT Police searched for six suspects in connection with a shooting in Panorama City that wounded one man on Monday. Napolitano, mayor look at security at LA port Apr 25 11:25 AM EDT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met with the mayor and police chief about efforts to protect the L.A. port.

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