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Yahoo! Alerts Tuesday, December 13, 2011 7:40 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:40 PM EST L.A. drives us crazy again Los Angeles Times - Dec 13 4:47 PM EST Atheists take over nativity scene space Los Angeles Times - Dec 13 10:48 AM EST LAUSD will sue to block state budget trigger cuts Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 13 6:14 PM EST Wolverton: Microsoft's Mango update sweetens Windows Phone Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 13 4:44 PM EST 22-Year-Old College Senior, Boy Scout Voted Mayor Of Placentia CBS 2 Los Angeles - Dec 13 6:10 PM EST 'Hugo,' 'The Artist' Top Critics' Choice Award Nominations CBS 2 Los Angeles - Dec 13 5:56 PM EST Los Angeles Times L.A. drives us crazy again Dec 13 4:47 PM EST But maybe all this traffic bustle is an upbeat sign that we're not going bust. Everyone in L.A. complains about traffic — while at the same time bragging that their commute is only 20 minutes. But the truth is that traffic here is unspeakably, irremediably bad for only a few months of the year. Atheists take over nativity scene space Dec 13 10:48 AM EST For nearly 60 years at Christmastime, Christian congregations from Santa Monica have come together to organize a life-sized Nativity scene, using 14 display areas in a city park to illustrate the stor 2 charter schools allowed some families to bypass lotteries Dec 13 3:02 AM EST L.A. Unified will weigh a ban on preferences like those at Larchmont and Los Feliz, which admitted some students in return for special services or volunteering by parents. Two popular Los Angeles charter schools have allowed some families to bypass a lottery for admission in exchange for providing special services or a substantial volunteer commitment. Counterfeit holiday lights seized Dec 13 3:02 AM EST Customs officials say two shipments from China, with an estimated retail value of $173,000, are unsafe. U.S. Customs officials said Monday that they caught someone trying to import counterfeit and unsafe lighting fixtures depicting Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman. Durkee provided accounting services without a license, state investigation concludes Dec 13 2:17 AM EST Officials say they have had trouble finding a prosecutor without ties to the ubiquitous campaign treasurer, who already faces a federal charge of mail fraud. A state investigation has concluded that campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee provided clients with accounting services without a license, officials said Monday. But they have had trouble finding a prosecutor without ties to the ubiquitous ... Los Angeles Daily News LAUSD will sue to block state budget trigger cuts Dec 13 6:14 PM EST Acting on behalf of 38,000 magnet and special-education students, Los Angeles Unified will file a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the state's trigger cuts that would wipe out the $38 million busing program for the rest of the school year. Wolverton: Microsoft's Mango update sweetens Windows Phone Dec 13 4:44 PM EST Hoping to revive its flagging smartphone efforts, Microsoft recently released a significant update for its Windows Phone software. Code-named Mango, it adds a slew of new features. More Tech Files columns Russ Stanton stepping down; Davan Maharaj to become 15th editor of Los Angeles Times Dec 13 3:59 PM EST LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Times announced today that Russ Stanton is stepping down as executive vice president and editor on Dec. 23, to be succeeded by Davan Maharaj. Defense attorney urges jury to consider serial killer's childhood of 'endless violence' Dec 13 3:59 PM EST LOS ANGELES - A defense attorney urged jurors today to consider a dozen years of "endless violence" suffered as a child by a man who could face the death penalty for strangling two women and a 15-year-old girl. $10,000 reward offered in 2009 homicide Dec 13 3:59 PM EST LOS ANGELES - The Board of Supervisors offered a $10,000 reward today for information leading to a conviction in the mysterious shooting of a lawyer in Rolling Hills Estates two years ago. CBS 2 Los Angeles 22-Year-Old College Senior, Boy Scout Voted Mayor Of Placentia Dec 13 6:10 PM EST A 22-year-old college senior and active Boy Scout from Orange County will soon have a new title: mayor. 'Hugo,' 'The Artist' Top Critics' Choice Award Nominations Dec 13 5:56 PM EST LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Director Martin Scorsese's 3-D family adventure "Hugo" and the black-and-white silent movie tribute "The Artist" each received 11 nominations Tuesday for the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards, including nods for [...] Jury Recommends Death Penalty For Man Convicted Of 'Southside Slayer' Murders Dec 13 5:34 PM EST Jurors have recommended the death penalty for a man who strangled two women and a 15-year-old girl between 1986 and 1993. 'Taxpayers Were Duped': Audit Finds Fraud, 'Lavish' Spending At HACLA Dec 13 5:00 PM EST The findings of a CBS2 investigation earlier this month originally prompted the city controller to order a thorough financial audit of the department. California's Mid-Year Cuts Loom For Schools, Services Dec 13 2:29 PM EST Californians will find out Tuesday how much the state will automatically cut from public schools, higher education and a range of state services. NBC Los Angeles Playboy Mag Moving to LA Dec 13 5:55 PM EST Chicago-based operation says editorial, art and photo departments will be moving to Los Angeles by next May. Brown Announces California Budget Cuts Dec 13 4:25 PM EST California Governor Jerry Brown announced $1 billion in midyear cuts to schools and social services. Sheriff Hands Out Toys Made By Inmates Dec 13 4:11 PM EST Sheriff Lee Baca handed out handcrafted toys made by inmates to boys and girls at the Belvedere Early Education Center Tuesday as part of a county wide program that helps needy children around the area. OC Robbery Suspect Shot Dec 13 1:55 PM EST An armed robbery in Lake Forest ended with three separate crime scenes, a crashed car and a suspect in the hospital with gunshot wounds, according to authorities. Losing the Budget Battle Dec 13 12:55 PM EST Sometimes, good state budget news can be more than offset by bad news on the same subject. KABC-TV Los Angeles Fallen LA deputy honored with 101 Freeway dedication Dec 13 12:09 PM EST L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca will participate in a ceremony to dedicate part of HWY 101 to Deputy Sheriff Juan Escalante. Marijuana-growing operation catches fire in Rowland Heights Dec 13 10:24 AM EST Firefighters discovered a large Marijuana-growing operation inside a home that caught on fire in Rowland Heights. 'Virtual Snow LA' helps with snowboarding, skiing skills Dec 13 9:54 AM EST If you've always wanted to ski or snowboard, or maybe just brush up on your skills, Virtual Snow Los Angeles is here to help. Arcadia dad shot, killed while family was inside the home Dec 13 9:09 AM EST The search is on for a suspect who shot and killed a father of three young children at his Arcadia home on Monday evening. Storm brings lots of snow to the mountains Dec 13 9:08 AM EST The wintry weather is good news for skiers and snowboarders. Local mountain resorts reported several inches of fresh powder. FOX 11 News Los Angeles CA to Impose Another $1B in Budget Cuts Dec 13 3:40 PM EST Gov. Jerry Brown says California needs to make about $1 billion in midyear cuts to schools and social services Fresh Powder Equals Happy Skiers Dec 13 1:54 PM EST Skiers live for the day after a good rain storm... but getting up to the slopes can be tricky with slick roads. Rick Lozano was live in Running Springs and has more on the road conditions in this video report. Discussion: Sexual Abuse of Kid Actors Dec 13 1:39 PM EST Three recent arrests have thrown a spotlight on the issue of sexual abuse of children in Hollywood. Hollywood Shootout Victim Dies Dec 13 11:24 AM EST A music-industry executive who was shot in the jaw by a gunman in a Hollywood intersection died today. John Atterberry, 40, died shortly before 5 p.m., according to Simi Singer, spokeswoman for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was shot in the face and neck during the Friday shooting spree at Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street. Father Killed in Home Invasion Robbery Dec 13 11:09 AM EST A search was under way today for a robber who shot and killed a man after ambushing him, his wife and three children as they returned to their home in Arcadia, authorities said. Los Angeles Business Journal Port of L.A. Signs Major Tenant for New Terminal Dec 13 5:39 PM EST Shipping terminal operator California United Terminals plans to occupy a massive new terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's office announced. Editor Russ Stanton to Leave Los Angeles Times Dec 13 5:39 PM EST Russ Stanton, editor and executive vice president of the Los Angeles Times, announced he will leave the publication Dec. 23. Managing editor Davan Maharaj will succeed Stanton. Arizona Company Buys Simi's Nexicore Dec 13 1:53 PM EST Avnet Inc., a Phoenix electronic components maker, has agreed to buy nearly all the assets of Simi Valley's Nexicore Services LLC and its parent, Hartford Computer Group Inc. N.Y. Investors Take Majority Stake in L.A.'s Encompass Dec 13 1:53 PM EST Court Square Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Encompass Digital Media, a Los Angeles provider of services to the broadcast and cable TV industry. Workers' Comp At What Cost? Dec 12 9:53 PM EST L.A. companies that opted for low-cost workers' comp policies have been stung by steep arbitration expenses. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Brown Orders $1B in New State Budge Cuts Dec 13 6:50 PM EST LOS ANGELES -- California Gov. Jerry Brown announced Tuesday almost $1 billion in midyear budget cuts as a result of insufficient state growth. Naked Hummer Thief Caught By Dog After Police Chase Dec 13 3:35 PM EST TUSTIN, Calif. -- A naked man accused of stealing a Hummer limousine at gunpoint was finally cornered by a police dog after a high speed pursuit. FDA Issues Warning For Misleading Lap-Band Ads Dec 13 2:20 PM EST LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Eight Southern California weight-loss centers promoting the Lap-Band surgery are being accused by federal health officials of misleading advertising. Court: Church Can Fire Teacher Living With Boyfriend Dec 13 1:20 PM EST SANTA ANA (KTLA) -- A preschool teacher has lost her fight against a Tustin Lutheran church that fired her for living with her boyfriend while unmarried. Dogs Found Shot, Dumped Near Northern California Train Tracks Dec 13 1:20 PM EST Two more dogs have been found dead near train tracks in Yuba County. LA Weekly Herb Wesson: Will L.A.'s new City Council President Run a Mini State Legislature? Dec 7 8:12 PM EST Had things gone a bit differently, Herb Wesson might have been a comedian. In fact, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy shortly after moving to Los Angeles. "I wasn't a very good one," he says with a laugh. As a politician, Wesson is known as a lighthearted, entertaining glad-hande... LAPD's Choreography of Occupy L.A. Dec 7 8:12 PM EST Brian Hakes occupied City Hall all night on Nov. 27 in anticipation of a police raid after LAPD announced, two days earlier, an eviction deadline of 12:01 a.m. Many were perplexed when the raid never came. But long before that hour, Police Chief Charlie Beck had already decided against acting tha... Catching Up With Grandmaster B Dec 7 8:12 PM EST If you spent the last two decades wondering what the heck happened to David Faustino, the little guy who played Christina Applegate's brother on Married ... With Children — or pondering whether, by chance, Faustino profoundly influenced the West Coast rap scene — well, last w... Wheelchair Hell in Men's Central Jail Dec 7 7:57 PM EST The bullet had a hollow tip. Christian Reyes felt it punch through the skin below his ribs before exploding inside him. Fragments ripped through his organs and ricocheted off his bones. Several bullet shards shattered Reyes' spine — his lumbar vertebrae 1 through 5, to be exact — inju... The Palisadian-Post Janet S. Serra, Longtime Resident, Devoted Mother Dec 8 11:47 AM EST Janet Serra, a 53-year resident of Pacific Palisades, died at her home on November 15 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was 82. Her funeral Mass was held at Corpus Christi Church on November 19 and she was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery. Santa Monica Canyon People Dec 8 11:47 AM EST 2011-12-08 The result of an enchanting alchemy between the beach and the mountains, Santa Monica Canyon has a rustic beauty that draws a breed of its own. Palisades Spelling Bee Seeks Local Students Dec 8 11:47 AM EST 2011-12-08 Elementary-school children in first through fifth grade who live or go to school in Pacific Palisades are invited to participate in the town's first spelling bee on January 22 at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center. Busted 101 to Address Teens and the Legal Justice System Dec 8 11:47 AM EST 2011-12-08 Whether you are a college student occupying the quad, a high school student who gets caught at the wrong party at the wrong time, or you have experienced contrasting treatment from law enforcement based on the zip code you're in, it's important to know your rights. Florman Orthodontics Offers Expert Services for All Ages Dec 8 11:46 AM EST 2011-12-08 Dr. Michael Florman and his wife Dr. Dunia Gailani have opened their third Westside orthodontics office in the 970 Monument building (Suite 214). They also have offices in Santa Monica and West L.A.

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