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Yahoo! Alerts Friday, December 2, 2011 7:51 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:51 PM EST Businessman get 7 years for killing NBCUniversal executive Los Angeles Times - Dec 2 12:09 PM EST L.A. sues to force pot dispensaries to close Los Angeles Times - Dec 2 3:24 AM EST Derek Fisher happy to be at work for Lakers, not union Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 2 6:36 PM EST Sheriff's Department investigating Occupy L.A complaints Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 2 5:51 PM EST Conrad Murray Reportedly Filed Appeal, Is Representing Himself CBS 2 Los Angeles - Dec 2 7:00 PM EST Ex-Border Patrol Agent Sentenced For Harboring Drug-Dealing Illegal Immigrant Dad CBS 2 Los Angeles - Dec 2 6:20 PM EST Los Angeles Times Businessman get 7 years for killing NBCUniversal executive Dec 2 12:09 PM EST A Porter Ranch businessman was sentenced to seven years in state prison and ordered to pay $3.7 million in restitution for fatally shooting an NBCUniversal executive with an assault rifle. L.A. sues to force pot dispensaries to close Dec 2 3:24 AM EST The city is targeting nine stores that are within 600 feet of a school and seeks up to $5,000 a day in penalties if the shops defy the suit and remain open. Los Angeles has sued nine medical marijuana dispensaries to force them to close immediately and permanently, even as more boldly open throughout the city, often in prominent locations. Santa Ana wind damage stuns Southland residents Dec 2 1:47 AM EST The onslaught leaves rooftops shredded and yards littered with downed trees in many communities, especially the foothill cities of the San Gabriel Valley. Residents brace for another night of battering. Southland residents, tens of thousands of them without electricity, braced for a second onslaught of cold and freakishly powerful winds late Thursday, having barely had time to assess the fallen ... More than 200 Occupy L.A. protesters remain in jail Dec 2 1:32 AM EST Civil rights attorneys say many of them may not be charged and should be freed immediately. Most of the arrestees, who face a minimum bail of $5,000, are young, white and male. More than 200 people arrested during the Occupy L.A. sweep remained in jail Thursday night, drawing protests from civil right attorneys who said many may not face charges and should be freed immediately. Pay ban on donor organs doesn't include bone marrow, court says Dec 2 12:32 AM EST With marrow now being extracted from the bloodstream, a federal appeals court calls it blood parts, not organ parts. The new reading of the federal prohibition could attract thousands more donors. A federal law banning compensation for organ transplants doesn't extend to bone marrow harvested from a donor's blood, a federal appeals court said Thursday in a ruling that could attract thousands of ... Los Angeles Daily News Derek Fisher happy to be at work for Lakers, not union Dec 2 6:36 PM EST EL SEGUNDO -- Derek Fisher works his way around the perimeter, hoisting jumpers in a solitary shooting drill at the Los Angeles Lakers' quiet training complex. Ah, the joys of a simple day job. Sheriff's Department investigating Occupy L.A complaints Dec 2 5:51 PM EST The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it would investigate complaints by Occupy L.A. members that protesters' requests for medical attention were ignored following the Wednesday morning sweep of the downtown encampment. Magic Johnson joins list of would-be Dodgers owners Dec 2 3:51 PM EST Former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson said today he has joined a financial team in hopes of purchasing the Los Angeles Dodgers. Westwood temple seeks dreidel spinners for world-record attempt Dec 2 3:36 PM EST An attempt to set a Guinness world record for simultaneous dreidel spinning is planned for Sunday at Sinai Temple in Westwood Child talent manager charged with eight felony sex counts Dec 2 12:37 PM EST VAN NUYS - A manager who represents child entertainers was charged today with eight felony counts, including continuous sexual abuse involving a boy who was an aspiring singer. CBS 2 Los Angeles Conrad Murray Reportedly Filed Appeal, Is Representing Himself Dec 2 7:00 PM EST The web site TMZ is reporting that Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, has filed an appeal. Ex-Border Patrol Agent Sentenced For Harboring Drug-Dealing Illegal Immigrant Dad Dec 2 6:20 PM EST Marcos Manzano, 27, was sentenced to 180 days in a halfway house and placed on two years of supervised release. Clerks, Handlers Close Terminals At Port Of LA; Christmas Cargo Likely Unaffected Dec 2 5:34 PM EST Trade at several terminals at the port came to a halt after union workers took steps to highlight ongoing labor talks. Palm Desert Teen On BMX Bike Robs 13-Year-Olds At Knifepoint Dec 2 4:10 PM EST Deputies on Friday were looking for a teenage male who reportedly robbed two younger kids at knifepoint in Palm Desert. Magic Johnson Joins Investment Team To Make Bid On Los Angeles Dodgers Dec 2 3:49 PM EST Magic Johnson may be the newest owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. NBC Los Angeles Hogwarts Coming to Universal Hollywood Dec 2 6:00 PM EST Universal Studios Hollywood will be getting a version of the "Wizarding World" of Harry Potter, but it won't open until 2015. Photo Credit: Getty Images Wildlife Waystation in Dire Financial State Dec 2 5:30 PM EST Taking care of a population of 400 wild animals is no easy task. Couple that with the impact of a troubled economy and you have an animal sanctuary on the brink of closure. Photo Credit: Wildlife Waystation Occupy Disrupts Foreclosure Sales Dec 2 5:15 PM EST Ousted from their Los Angeles tent city, Occupy L.A. protesters on Friday registered their opposition to a more pervasive type of eviction, disrupting an auction of foreclosed homes. Photo Credit: Sharon Bernstein Anatomy of the Perfect Wind Storm Dec 2 3:45 PM EST Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley were hit especially hard in this week's windstorm, and geography has everything to do with it, said the National Weather Service. Photo Credit: Getty Images Griffith Park to Re-Open Dec 2 3:45 PM EST Officials say they will re-open Griffith Park on at 5 a.m. on Saturday. Many trees fell during the wind storm earlier this week. Photo Credit: Yvonne Beltzer KABC-TV Los Angeles Armed suspect barricaded in La Mirada home Dec 2 7:17 PM EST Police in La Mirada were involved in a dangerous standoff with an armed suspect inside a house on Friday. Body found in Pomona intersection; investigation under way Dec 2 1:02 PM EST An investigation was under way on Friday morning after a body was discovered in a Pomona intersection. Wind cleanup under way; many still without power Dec 2 9:32 AM EST Crews are beginning to clean up after a violent wind storm that carved a path of destruction across Southern California. Fire erupts at commercial building in El Sereno Dec 2 7:47 AM EST A major fire erupted at a commercial building on the 5300 block of East Valley Boulevard in El Sereno Friday morning. Santa Monica talent agent accused of child molestation Dec 2 7:47 AM EST A Santa Monica talent agent who specialized in child actors is behind bars, facing child molestation charges. FOX 11 News Los Angeles It's Time for the Holidays at Disneyland Dec 2 5:40 PM EST The Happiest Place on Earth is even more magical this season with dazzling holiday decor, fireworks, parades, and more. It's time to celebrate the Holidays at Disneyland! Man Gets Life for Trying to Kill Cops Dec 2 5:10 PM EST A man who tried to kill law enforcement officers during a series of failed booby-trap attacks in Hemet was sentenced to four consecutive life prison terms. Lakers to Hit the Court for Christmas Dec 2 4:40 PM EST Santa is bringing the NBA back to action on Christmas Day for what will be a very short season. The Lakers top brass talked about the truncated game schedule earlier today. Los Angeles Area Weather Forecast: 12/2 Dec 2 4:25 PM EST Five-day weather forecast for Los Angeles and surrounding communities from Friday, December 2. Report: Johnson Hopes to Buy Dodgers Dec 2 2:52 PM EST Lakers great Magic Johnson said Friday he is part of a group hoping to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Times reported. Los Angeles Business Journal The Week's Big Movers Dec 2 5:52 PM EST The Los Angeles Business Journal's index of largest local public companies closed up strongly for the week after a drop in the national jobless rate cheered investors. Jacobs Makes Australian Acquisition Dec 2 3:07 PM EST Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has acquired Unique World, an information technology services company based in Sydney, Australia. Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Dec 2 3:07 PM EST Editor Charles Crumpley each week provides highlights from the latest edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for Dec. 5 is now online. UTi Worldwide Shares Fall on Mixed Quarter Dec 1 6:52 PM EST Share of UTi Worldwide Inc. fell 13 percent Thursday after the freight logistics company reported lower than expected fiscal third quarter revenue, and was cautious about results in the current quarter. Cautious Consumer Spending Hits Guess Profit Dec 1 1:37 PM EST Guess Inc. reported a smaller third quarter profit – missing Wall Street expectations – and gave a more cautious forecast for the current quarter. Despite this, shares were up more than 4 percent Friday morning on analyst optimism. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Conrad Murray Appealing Conviction, Seeks to Represent Himself Dec 2 7:18 PM EST It's unlikely he will serve the full sentence due to overcrowding. VIDEO: Watch Brandi Hitt's Report LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Conrad Murray has filed an appeal challenging his conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Teenager Found Hanging From Tree in Park Playground Dec 2 7:18 PM EST SANTA ANA -- Police are investigating the death of an 18-year old woman found hanging from a tree at Santiago Park. East Coast Dog Missing for 8 Years Found in Northern California Park Dec 2 6:18 PM EST A dog missing for about eight years will be spending Christmas with her family, after a journey that took the terrier from Virginia to California. Is Your Smart Phone Tracking Your Every Move? Dec 2 6:18 PM EST Imagine a world where your every move, your every text, or tweet is monitored. It is a world we are living in. Infant's Body Found in Dumpster Dec 2 5:03 PM EST A man searching for aluminum cans in a garbage can discovered a baby's body wrapped in a blanket. LA Weekly The Boy Scouts' Police Problem Nov 30 7:38 PM EST Sgt. Vince Ariaz liked what he saw in 15-year-old "Maggie." Eager to please, in awe of police work, seeking a trustworthy authority figure in her life, the shy brunette was an ideal fit for the Brownwood, Texas, Police Department's Explorer program. With nearly 2,000 law-enforcement ... Bud Bundy, Original Gangsta Nov 30 5:38 PM EST See also " Bud Bundy's Rap Career?! " I t's 4 on a recent Friday afternoon, and David Faustino is chillaxin' as hard as he can. The former ... Pulling the Trigger on Failing Schools Nov 30 5:24 PM EST This time last year, a storm was brewing in northwest Compton. More than 60 percent of parents from McKinley Elementary, guided by a then-unknown nonprofit called Parent Revolution, had prepared a petition for the Compton Unified School District. They hoped to make history by using a contr... Fighting Squatters, South L.A.-Style Nov 30 5:24 PM EST When a quiet neighborhood on the border of South Los Angeles became home to a family of squatters, the peace neighbors enjoyed came to an abrupt halt. It began nearly three years ago. A man who told neighbors his name was Robert Jones moved with his wife and their three young children into... Fairey Tales Nov 30 5:23 PM EST Since last Thursday was Thanksgiving, casual observers might imagine that you, L.A. Weekly's loyal readers , whiled away the hours thanking God over a slice of pumpkin pie — or perhaps channel-surfing in a haze of booze and residual L-tryptophan. That's what holidays are for, right?... The Palisadian-Post Nancy Beamish Soltwedel, 84 Dec 1 11:17 AM EST Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, for Nancy Soltwedel, 84, who died on November 18 shortly after a stroke. 'Nancy was always very kind and a delight to talk to,' said Arnie Wishnick, executive director of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, and her friend for over 30 years. Julie Ann Foster Villablanca, 41 Dec 1 11:17 AM EST Longtime Pacific Palisades resident Julie Ann Foster Villablanca passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 21. She was born September 15, 1970. Rabbi Reuben to Read from His New Book Dec 1 11:17 AM EST 2011-12-01 Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, senior rabbi at Kehillat Israel, will read from and sign his recently published book, 'Becoming Jewish: The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion' from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 at Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset. Palisadians Exhibit New Work at TAG Dec 1 11:16 AM EST 2011-12-01 'Hyper America: Our Manifest Destiny' is featuring work by three artists, two from Pacific Palisades, through December 24 at TAG Gallery at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., D-3. Garden Club Speakers to Delight Kitchen Gardeners Dec 1 11:16 AM EST 2011-12-01 Jimmy Williams and Susan Heeger will talk about their book, 'From Seed to Skillet,' to Palisades Garden Club members and guests at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5 at the Woman's Club, 901 Haverford.

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