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Yahoo! Alerts Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:39 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:39 PM EST Ex-wife's Facebook post 'slanderous,' man tells police Los Angeles Times - Jan 11 3:34 PM EST L.A. assesses costs of shuttering redevelopment agency Los Angeles Times - Jan 11 1:34 AM EST Astronomers see more planets than stars in galaxy Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 11 7:21 PM EST Answer our poll question: Do you think marijuana is mostly harmless? Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 11 6:36 PM EST Former CHP Officer Denied Parole For 1986 Murder CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 11 6:48 PM EST Baca: Video Of LA County Deputy Elbowing Woman's Face 'Disturbing' CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 11 4:44 PM EST Los Angeles Times Ex-wife's Facebook post 'slanderous,' man tells police Jan 11 3:34 PM EST Police in the Central Valley town of Tracy are used to taking a lot of unusual crime reports. But this weekend, they got something new: "A caller reported that his former wife was writing slanderous remarks about him on Facebook," according to the Police Department log. L.A. assesses costs of shuttering redevelopment agency Jan 11 1:34 AM EST If the city keeps its staff and finishes its projects, the price tag would be more than $109 million. City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana is instructed to begin the process of laying off 192 redevelopment employees. Los Angeles officials got their first sobering look Tuesday at the costs of dismantling a multibillion-dollar economic development apparatus that they and cities across ... Judge refuses to release man convicted of dismembering friend Jan 11 12:34 AM EST An L.A. County Superior Court judge questions the credibility of a witness who recanted her testimony about a 1995 murder that occurred during a backyard barbecue in Santa Clarita. An L.A. County Superior Court judge on Tuesday rejected a bid to free a man convicted in a 1995 dismemberment murder, questioning the credibility of a key witness who recanted her original testimony in the case. One bullet shatters a family and a Sun Valley neighborhood Jan 11 12:20 AM EST Three men rob a longtime Sun Valley resident, then kill the grandson who tried to save him. It was a short trip to the supermarket for telephone calling cards, but the errand would leave Manuel Flores' life forever scarred. Daughter searches Downey for father missing since 2007 Jan 11 12:19 AM EST The retired San Diego County deputy was released by local authorities after turning up at a local restaurant. He vanished from Florida when he stopped taking medication for schizophrenia. By Tuesday afternoon, Kiersten Carlin had been driving around Downey for two days in search of her father, a retired San Diego County sheriff's deputy who hadn't been seen in four years — until last week. Los Angeles Daily News Astronomers see more planets than stars in galaxy Jan 11 7:21 PM EST WASHINGTON - The more astronomers look for other worlds, the more they find that it is a crowded and crazy cosmos. They think planets easily outnumber stars in our galaxy and they are even finding them in the strangest of places. Answer our poll question: Do you think marijuana is mostly harmless? Jan 11 6:36 PM EST Smoking a joint once a week or a bit more apparently doesn't harm the lungs, suggests a 20-year study that bolsters evidence that marijuana doesn't do the kind of damage tobacco does. City cuts ties with L.A.'s Community Redevelopment Agency after 67 years Jan 11 5:36 PM EST The city severed ties with the Community Redevelopment Agency of LA on Wednesday, ending a 67-year relationship with a funding tool both praised and criticized for its ability to funnel millions of dollars to developers. After cancer hit, women lobbied for a bald Barbie Jan 11 5:36 PM EST NEW YORK - Barbie has been an astronaut, an architect, a NASCAR driver, and a news anchor. Joran van der Sloot pleads guilty to killing Peru woman Jan 11 4:51 PM EST LIMA, Peru - Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2010 murder of a young Peruvian woman he met at a Lima casino who was killed five years to the day after the unsolved disappearance in Aruba of an American teen in which he remains the main suspect. CBS 2 Los Angeles Former CHP Officer Denied Parole For 1986 Murder Jan 11 6:48 PM EST A former California Highway Patrol officer convicted of murdering a woman motorist while on duty 25 years ago has been denied parole. Baca: Video Of LA County Deputy Elbowing Woman's Face 'Disturbing' Jan 11 4:44 PM EST Sheriff Lee Baca said a cell phone video that shows a deputy hitting a woman in the face may not be enough to warrant an investigation. Panel Removes OC Judge Who Fixed Traffic Tickets For Friends, Pastor Jan 11 4:02 PM EST An Orange County Superior Court judge was removed by a state oversight panel for helping friends and relatives get out of traffic tickets for minimal costs. Man Escapes From Custody At Torrance Court House Jan 11 3:13 PM EST Authorities have called of a search for a burglary suspect who escaped from custody at the Torrance Court House Wednesday morning. 'Social Justice' Group Hosts Interfaith Prayer Breakfast At LA Church Jan 11 2:43 PM EST A coalition of African American and Latino community leaders came together to honor the memory of one of America's most influential civil rights leaders. NBC Los Angeles Puffy Coat Bandit Arrested Jan 11 5:46 PM EST A parolee dubbed the "Puffy Coat Bandit" has been arrested for seven bank heists in Southern California in the past three weeks. Home Alone Teen Foils Burglar Jan 11 5:16 PM EST An alert teen who was home from school heard someone outside his home, then grabbed a phone, hid and called for help. Turning Point for Mars Rover Mission Jan 11 3:16 PM EST A course correction scheduled for Wednesday will put Curiosity on a path to Mars. Woman in Bus Video Had History of Violence Jan 11 2:16 PM EST More details are emerging about a violent skirmish between two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and a woman on a Metro bus in Bellflower. Dodgers, Fox Sports Cover Bases on TV Rights Jan 11 11:01 AM EST The agreement comes about two weeks before a deadline for potential Dodgers bidders. KABC-TV Los Angeles Arson suspect's mom defiant: audio released Jan 11 4:15 PM EST ABC7 obtained the audiotaped recordings from a hearing where the mother of a suspected arsonist was defiant in court. Facebook sex assault suspect's arraignment delayed Jan 11 3:45 PM EST Arraignment for a Santa Clarita man charged with sexually assaulting more than a dozen girls has been continued. Burglary suspect escapes from Torrance Courthouse Jan 11 3:00 PM EST A search was under way in Torrance on Wednesday for a burglary suspect who escaped from the Torrance Courthouse. Elderly woman injured in NoHo house fire Jan 11 1:15 PM EST An elderly woman was hurt during a house fire on the 12400 block of Burton Street in North Hollywood. LA City Council tentatively passes porn condom ordinance Jan 11 12:15 PM EST The Los Angeles City Council tentatively passed an ordinance requiring adult film actors to use condoms during film shoots. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Ford Recalls 450,426 Minivans and SUVs Jan 11 4:40 PM EST Ford says it's recalling nearly half a million minivans and SUVs because of a pair of mechanical issues. Report: No New Natalie Wood Evidence Jan 11 12:25 PM EST Nearly two months of fresh investigation into the 1981 drowning of Natalie Wood failed to turn up any evidence that foul play may have been involved in the actress' death, a sheriff's official said today.   One Injured in Sun Valley House Fire Jan 11 12:10 PM EST A fire damaged a house in the Sun Valley area today and left one person with a burn injury, authorities said.   LAUSD Faces $543M Budget Deficit Jan 11 11:25 AM EST The Los Angeles Unified Schools superintendent says the nation's second-largest school district is facing a $543 million budget shortfall for the next academic year.   Los Angeles Area Weather Forecast: 1/11 Jan 11 10:40 AM EST Five-day weather forecast for Los Angeles and surrounding communities from Wednesday, January 11. Los Angeles Business Journal L.A. City Council Votes to Abandon Redevelopment Program Jan 11 6:44 PM EST The L.A. City Council voted 9-3 to not have the city take over redevelopment responsibilities once the city's Community Redevelopment Agency ceases to exist on Feb. 1. Cool Planet BioFuels to Start Road Tests Jan 11 6:44 PM EST Cool Planet BioFuels has received approval from the California Air Resources Board to begin fleet-testing its experimental "negative carbon" gasoline, which can be made from corn cobs, woodchips or other low-grade biomass. Poll: What Does the Recent Rise in Employment Numbers Mean? Jan 11 6:14 PM EST The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. VCA Antech Purchases Canada's Largest Vet Chain Jan 11 1:14 PM EST VCA Antech Inc. has acquired Associate Veterinary Clinics, operator of the largest network of animal hospitals in Canada. LAEDC Hires New Economist Jan 11 6:14 AM EST The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. is set to announce Wednesday that it has hired real estate economist Robert Kleinhenz as its new chief economist. He replaces Nancy Sidhu, who retired last month to deal with a family health situation. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Burglary Suspect Flees Courthouse Before Bail Hearing Jan 11 2:57 PM EST VIDEO: Watch Dave Mecham's Report TORRANCE, Calif. (KTLA) -- A burglary suspect in court for a bail hearing fled the courthouse before the judge could remand him into custody. Occupy O.C. Leaving Irvine Campsite After 3 Months Jan 11 2:27 PM EST IRVINE, Calif. (KTLA) -- Occupy Orange County protesters are pulling up stakes and leaving their camp at the Irvine Civic Center. Elderly Woman Critically Burned in Pack-Rat House Fire Jan 11 12:42 PM EST VIDEO: Watch Lynette Romero's Report NORTH HOLLYWOOD (KTLA) -- An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital after a fire at a home in North Hollywood Wednesday morning. '90210' Actress Accidentally Tweets Topless Photo Jan 11 11:12 AM EST LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- '90210' actress Anna Lynn McCord has been caught on the web showing a little too much skin. Dodgers Settle with Fox Sports, Abandon Media Rights Sale Jan 11 8:42 AM EST Team agrees to abandon proposed sale of TV rights and the network agrees to withdraw objection to settlement between Major League Baseball and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt. The Dodgers and Fox Sports ended their legal hostilities Tuesday night, with the team agreeing to abandon its proposed sale of television rights and Fox agreeing to withdraw its objection to the settlement between Major League ... 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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