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Yahoo! Alerts Saturday, January 7, 2012 7:39 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:39 PM EST Wife who cut off penis face life Los Angeles Times - Jan 7 11:59 AM EST Trying to get back to the only life he knew Los Angeles Times - Jan 7 3:29 AM EST Gov. Brown's budget plan sparks fear, outrage in Southland Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 6 11:36 PM EST Julie Ruelas, 1955-2011: Former San Fernando city leader co-founded history museum Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 6 11:36 PM EST Ray Charles Foundation Gives LAPD Cadet Program $1M Grant CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 7 6:07 PM EST Riverside County Jails At 99-Percent Capacity Amid State Realignment Plan CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 7 5:31 PM EST Los Angeles Times Wife who cut off penis face life Jan 7 11:59 AM EST A woman accused of cutting off her husband's penis with a 10-inch kitchen knife was ordered held and will face charges in court Monday, Orange County prosecutors announced Thursday. Trying to get back to the only life he knew Jan 7 3:29 AM EST Luis Luna, 20, was smuggled to the U.S. from Mexico when he was a toddler. Despite holding a job and being a model student, he was deported after a cop pulled him over for a broken headlight. He hopes to return on the undercarriage of a boxcar. The freight train slowed through downtown and screeched to a stop in front of Luis Luna. He scrambled under a boxcar and climbed onto narrow beams that ... Court reverses conviction of Super Bowl plotter Jan 7 1:29 AM EST A man who sent a letter to news media explaining a planned shooting rampage at an Arizona stadium didn't violate a law against threatening people, an appeals panel rules. A federal appeals court Friday quashed the conviction of an Arizona man who plotted to randomly shoot football fans at the 2008 Super Bowl, saying the rambling manifesto he mailed to news media before aborting the attack didn't ... 12 in Southern California and Nevada charged with trafficking in wildlife Jan 7 1:14 AM EST Undercover U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents scour Internet sites for leads as the banned sales increase. Among listings for fraying couches and used television sets, the Craigslist ad stood out — $2,800 for a prized Asian arowana fish, believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Jury chosen for court-martial of Marine in 24 Iraqi deaths Jan 7 1:14 AM EST Four officers and four enlisted men — all combat veterans — will decide Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich's fate in a morally complex case that a general says reflects the 'brutalizing environment of war.' Reporting from Camp Pendleton -- Opposing lawyers Friday asked prospective jurors in the court-martial of an enlisted Marine charged in the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians a series of questions focused ... Los Angeles Daily News Gov. Brown's budget plan sparks fear, outrage in Southland Jan 6 11:36 PM EST Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed state budget elicited dismay and outrage Friday from a wide array of elected officials and advocates for students, the poor and the disabled, who stand to bear the brunt of proposed cuts. Julie Ruelas, 1955-2011: Former San Fernando city leader co-founded history museum Jan 6 11:36 PM EST Julie Ruelas, a former San Fernando city Councilwoman and mayor whose passion for the Valley's first municipality led her to found a history museum, has died. San Fernando family pleads with feds not to deport father of four Jan 6 11:20 PM EST The last time Leslie Parro saw her dad, he was gulping down coffee before bolting out the door for work. Outside his San Fernando home, however, federal immigration agents scooped up Heriberto Parro Thursday after he had unknowingly applied for political asylum. Recovery interrupted: Layoffs hit two San Fernando Valley companies Jan 6 10:50 PM EST While the national and local job outlook is brighter this year, two San Fernando Valley companies are starting off with smaller payrolls after a recent round of layoffs. Obama wants to change rule on waivers for illegal immigrants seeking visas Jan 6 10:05 PM EST The Obama administration wants to more quickly reunite Americans with their illegal immigrant spouses and children in a move long sought by advocates but panned by Republicans as a way to push unpopular policies around Congress. CBS 2 Los Angeles Ray Charles Foundation Gives LAPD Cadet Program $1M Grant Jan 7 6:07 PM EST It's a million dollar weekend for the Los Angeles Police Department's Cadet program thanks to the Ray Charles Foundation. Riverside County Jails At 99-Percent Capacity Amid State Realignment Plan Jan 7 5:31 PM EST Riverside County jails are beginning to see the ugly side of California's prison realignment program. Gusty Winds Expected In Southern California Jan 7 5:30 PM EST Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected across Southern California, along with warm temperatures, dry air and the potential for wildfires. Anaheim Mayor Calls Order To Delete Emails A 'Mistake' Jan 7 5:00 PM EST A member of an employees group is asking for a criminal investigation in the wake of a directive that asked city employees in Anaheim to delete potentially embarrassing emails. Firefighters Rescue 4 Dogs In Huntington Beach Blaze Jan 7 5:00 PM EST Two people, including a firefighter, were injured in a second-alarm blaze at a Huntington Beach home. NBC Los Angeles Two Dead in Separate Police Shootings Jan 7 7:02 PM EST Two men are dead after separate officer involved shootings Saturday. Veteran's Surgery Delayed Jan 7 6:03 PM EST Marine Corps veteran David Phillips is in intensive care at the Long Beach VA hospital and his family says his operation is long overdue. NBC 4's Ana Garcia investigated. Arrest Made in School Porn Case Jan 7 6:02 PM EST A janitor at the Colton Unified School District allegedly sent via social media a link to a porn site to a student he knew. Arson Arrest, State Budget and Record Heat Jan 7 4:47 PM EST This week in Los Angeles, police arrested an arson suspect, Gov. Brown mistakenly released his budget early and Angelenos felt summertime in January. Fast Food Deals Combat Winter Sales Slump Jan 7 3:32 PM EST To combat the usual slump in winter sales, fast food chains are serving up cheap eats to kick off the new year. KABC-TV Los Angeles Christmas tree fire engulfs Sherman Oaks home Jan 7 6:31 PM EST A Sherman Oaks family lost their home, after their Christmas tree caught on fire Friday night for the orthodox holiday. Body found in Alhambra sparks investigation Jan 7 12:24 PM EST Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Alhambra. Montebello school workers win lottery prize for 2nd time Jan 7 11:39 AM EST A group of Montebello school employees are on a roll, having won not one, but two lottery prizes. 5 injured in Sepulveda Pass multi-car crash Jan 7 9:09 AM EST Five people were injured after a violent multi-vehicle crash along the Sepulveda Pass, shutting a major connector road. Anonymous donation saves Los Encinos Park Jan 7 3:39 AM EST Los Encinos State Historic Park will stay open at least for a year, thanks to an anonymous donor. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Two Sought in Store Clerk Assault Jan 6 4:19 PM EST Police asked the public's help today to identify the two young men who assaulted a store clerk and a good Samaritan who tried to help the worker during a beer robbery, and has now stepped forward to identify himself to police. High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect Jan 6 11:19 AM EST A high surf advisory remains in effect through Saturday, mainly for west-facing beaches of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the west shores of Santa Catalina Island, according to the National Weather Service.   Suspicious Package Discovered in Sylmar Jan 6 11:04 AM EST A Los Angeles police bomb squad removed a "suspicious package" found in Sylmar today by officers conducting a burglary investigation, authorities said. LAPD Accused of Racial Profiling Jan 6 11:04 AM EST A crosswalk traffic enforcement operation in East LA leads to allegations of racial profiling -- that LAPD is really targeting unlicensed Hispanic drivers to impound their cars and get around a new law. Los Angeles Area Weather Forecast: 1/6 Jan 6 10:34 AM EST Five-day weather forecast for Los Angeles and surrounding communities from Friday, January 6. Los Angeles Business Journal The Week's Big Movers Jan 6 5:59 PM EST The Business Journal's index of largest local public companies closed up for the first week of the year, as an encouraging national jobs report offset continuing concerns about the European debt crisis. Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Jan 6 5:58 PM EST Editor Charles Crumpley each week provides highlights from the latest edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for Jan. 9 is now online. Image Metrics Plans to Deregister its Stock Jan 6 1:29 PM EST Image Metrics Inc., a Santa Monica provider of digital facial animation technology for the entertainment industry, said that it intends to voluntarily deregister its common stock and suspend its reporting obligations to the U.S. Securities Commission. Aecom Acquires Taiwan Engineering Firm Jan 6 1:28 PM EST Aecom Technology Corp. has acquired Capital Engineering Corp., an environmental and engineering consultancy firm in Taiwan. Enova Sells Shares to Finance Product Development Jan 5 6:29 PM EST Enova Systems Inc. has completed a financing that will be used to further develop hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems, and fund an initiative to make fleet purchases more affordable. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Police Search for Suspects in Beaumont Bank Heist Jan 7 5:13 PM EST Authorities believe robbers made a call just before the robbery to distract officers. BEAUMONT, Calif. (KTLA) -- Police want the public's help in tracking down at least two suspects who staged a daring bank robbery Friday afternoon in Beaumont. Officer Shoots, Kills Man Who Pulled Gun During Foot Chase Jan 7 5:13 PM EST Police have not yet said what led officer to stop the man in the first place. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) -- A police officer shot and killed a man Saturday morning after he allegedly pulled out a gun and fired at the officer during a foot pursuit. San Diego-Based Sailors Capture Pirates Jan 7 3:43 PM EST SAN DIEGO -- The crew of a San Diego-based Navy ship rescued 13 Iranian fishermen and took 15 suspected pirates into custody in the Northern Arabian Sea, the U.S. Central Command and Fifth Fleet announced Friday. New Bill Could Change Transgender Policy in School Athletics Jan 7 3:43 PM EST A recently amended bill by the State Legislature may end up allowing boys and girls to not only play and compete on their opposite gender's sports teams, but also allow access into locker rooms and bathrooms. Garage Fire Destroys Huntington Beach Home Jan 7 2:28 PM EST One resident and one firefighter taken to a local hospital, officials said. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) -- A house fire Friday night sent two people to the hospital and fire officials still aren't sure what sparked the blaze. LA Weekly The End of the World As We Know It Jan 4 8:18 PM EST Welcome to 2012. If the Mayans had any idea what they were talking about, we all have approximately 11.5 months left on this Earth. Happy new year! To kick things off, we'll start with some properly weighty matters: namely, feedback from readers annoyed with our Dec. 23 Film Issue, which r... Bobby Martinez's Rebel Cry Jan 4 8:03 PM EST Bobby Martinez warned them. The day he was banned from surfing's World Tour for causing "damage" to the sport's image, he was back east on Long Island's Long Beach. Although he'd put his sponsor-logo hat on, his personal emblems — the glorious tats that unfurl across his back —... Buscaino vs. Furutani Jan 4 8:03 PM EST Y ou know an endorsement is tepid when it starts, "Citizens should vote, even if they're not wild about the choices they face." So began the Los Angeles Times ' official endorsement of Joe Buscaino, the LAPD officer from San Pedro running for City Council in District 15 agai... Residents Sue OverCrumbling L.A. Jan 4 8:03 PM EST When the Los Angeles City Council approves new condos, office towers and other forms of growth, should it know whether the city's troubled, aging infrastructure can take that extra load? And should city planners make those potentially troubling facts public by combining them all in a single repor... The Palisadian-Post Rosemary Raitt, 91; Pepperdine Regent, Longtime Palisadian Jan 5 11:17 AM EST Longtime Pacific Palisades resident Rosemary Kraemer Lokey Raitt passed away on December 16.'She was 91 years old. Pianist Evan Epstein, 11, Plays at Carnegie Hall Jan 5 11:16 AM EST Evan Epstein has accomplished much in his 12 years since being named the First Baby of 2000 in Pacific Palisades. Art Exhibit Opens at Branch Library Jan 5 11:16 AM EST 2012-01-05 Palisadians Jane Wykoff and Natalie Englekirk will have a show of their paintings with an opening reception scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 7 at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Chamber Music Palisades Debuts Newman's Trio Jan 5 11:16 AM EST 2012-01-05 Chamber Music Palisades will continue its season at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10 in the sanctuary at St. Matthew's Parish, 1031 Bienveneda Ave. The Winter Beach Jan 5 11:16 AM EST (Editor's Note: Wendy Anderson lives immediately above Will Rogers State Beach and offered to share her photographs of the beach in winter with the Palisadian-Post.)

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