Yahoo! Alerts - Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA

Yahoo! News | My Alerts | Edit Alert

Yahoo! Alerts Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:43 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:43 PM EST Woman offered sex for McNuggets, police say Los Angeles Times - Jan 17 11:42 AM EST Serial killing suspect's life unraveled after Iraq Los Angeles Times - Jan 17 1:42 AM EST Cooking Classes and Events: Week of Jan. 18, 2012 Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 17 6:55 PM EST Elisabeth Hasselbeck shares gluten-free recipes Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 17 6:10 PM EST 2 Arrested In Murder Of High School Soccer Player CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 17 6:44 PM EST Shots Fired In Sight Of LAPD Officer; Students Released After South LA School Lockdown CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 17 5:18 PM EST Los Angeles Times Woman offered sex for McNuggets, police say Jan 17 11:42 AM EST A Los Angeles woman was arrested on suspicion of prostitution after she allegedly offered sexual favors in exchange for Chicken McNuggets, Burbank police said. Serial killing suspect's life unraveled after Iraq Jan 17 1:42 AM EST Itzcoatl 'Izzy' Ocampo once helped the homeless and was a gung-ho Marine, but friends and family say he suffered hallucinations after leaving the service and ignored his own family's hardships. By appearances, Itzcoatl "Izzy" Ocampo felt a deep affinity for the homeless and needy. Friends and family members said the 23-year-old ex-Marine, jobless and often broke, gave money and food to ... Agencies' demise may hurt Pasadena's former YWCA Jan 17 1:28 AM EST Without redevelopment funds, the city appears not to have resources needed to restore and use it. One of the grand buildings erected during Pasadena's ambitious City Beautiful Movement in the 1920s may become a victim of the state's decision to dismantle redevelopment agencies statewide. Military banner program ends in La Crescenta Jan 17 1:27 AM EST The dozens of banners damaged by fierce winds in late November won't be replaced because doing so would be too costly, a Crescenta Valley Town Council member says. The fierce winds that swept through the Crescenta Valley in late November left dozens of banners that honor military veterans in tatters, prompting organizers to end the program along Foothill Boulevard. To honor King, volunteers spruce up a school Jan 17 12:13 AM EST Students, teachers, construction workers, professors and others spend the holiday working at Los Angeles Academy Middle School in the South Park neighborhood. Steel bars and chain-link fences surround most of Los Angeles Academy Middle School. With its tiny windows and high walls, the South Park campus looks as if it could house inmates, not 2,000 students. Los Angeles Daily News Cooking Classes and Events: Week of Jan. 18, 2012 Jan 17 6:55 PM EST Let's Get Cookin': Sauces - A Comprehensive Workshop, 6:30 tonight, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 ($275 for the series); Dim Sum, 6:30 p.m. Friday ($95); Pasta Sauces, 10:30 a.m. Saturday ($85); Winter Macarons, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday ($85); Margaritas and Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 ($85; $150 couples); Crepes, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 ($85; $150 couples); Festive Mezze Table, 4 p.m. Jan. 29 ($85); Super Bowl Fresh ... Elisabeth Hasselbeck shares gluten-free recipes Jan 17 6:10 PM EST According to a 2003 study, more than 2 million people in the United States have celiac disease, a genetic disorder whose only treatment is a gluten-free diet. Austin Beutner: Stop the City Hall gold rush Jan 17 6:10 PM EST CALIFORNIA was once a destination for folks seeking instant wealth - miners hoping to strike it big in the Gold Rush. Recipe Request: Giant Cookies, Gardena Danish Sweet Rolls, Taco Soup, Souffle Crackers Jan 17 5:55 PM EST This week is all about requests. We start with Sharon in the South Bay, who writes: "Many years ago at South High School (in Torrance), the cafeteria ladies used to bake the most yummy giant cookies at snack time. Chinese New Year: A culinary wish for a long life Jan 17 5:25 PM EST Eating long beans to symbolize a long life is a hallmark of Chinese New Year. CBS 2 Los Angeles 2 Arrested In Murder Of High School Soccer Player Jan 17 6:44 PM EST Authorities announced in a news conference Tuesday the arrest of two suspects involved in the murder of a 17-year-old El Camino Real High School soccer player. Shots Fired In Sight Of LAPD Officer; Students Released After South LA School Lockdown Jan 17 5:18 PM EST Students at an elementary school were being released after an LAPD officer reported seeing a gunman fire his weapon at a nearby location. Moorpark College Men's Baseball Program On Chopping Block Jan 17 4:57 PM EST The men's baseball program at Moorpark College, which gave rise to Major League Baseball stars like Dodger Gabe Kapler, may be shut down because of budget cuts. City Council Approves Mandatory Condom Law For Adult Film Stars Jan 17 4:00 PM EST The Los Angeles City Council will vote Tuesday on whether adult film stars should be required to use condoms. Iraq War Veteran Charged In Murders Of 4 Homeless Men Jan 17 2:31 PM EST Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced Tuesday that criminal charges are being filed against an Iraq war veteran accused of murdering four homeless men in Orange County. NBC Los Angeles Pinkberry Co-Founder to Be Arraigned Jan 17 3:39 PM EST Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee is scheduled to be arraigned for allegedly beating a homeless man with a tire iron who he believed was being disrespectful, police said Tuesday. Grim Sleeper Pretrial Held Jan 17 3:09 PM EST A pretrial hearing was held Tuesday for Lonnie David Franklin Jr., the suspect in the "Grim Sleeper" killings. Preliminary Hearing Set in Bryan Stow Case Jan 17 2:54 PM EST A preliminary hearing in the case of two men accused of attacking San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow in the Dodger Stadium parking lot was scheduled for March 13. Nearby Shooting Prompts School Lockdown Jan 17 2:39 PM EST A gunman who fled on foot after shooting at two police officers in South Los Angeles is still on the loose, prompting police to set up a perimeter and lock down a neighboring school, according to authorities. Iraq War Vet Charged in OC Slayings Jan 17 2:09 PM EST Four counts of special circumstances murder were filed against a 23-year-old Iraq war veteran in connection with the deaths of four homeless men. KABC-TV Los Angeles Election Day for Watts-San Pedro district Jan 17 5:23 PM EST It's Election Day for the 15th Council District in Los Angeles. The district stretches from Watts to San Pedro. Man fires at LAPD, prompting South Los Angeles school lockdown Jan 17 4:22 PM EST A South L.A. elementary school was locked down as police searched for a man who allegedly fired shots at officers Tuesday. 2 arrests in murder of high school soccer player Jan 17 12:37 PM EST Two people have been arrested in the murder of a high school soccer player who was lured out of his Winnetka home last week. Judge: Lindsay Lohan doing well w/ probation Jan 17 10:07 AM EST A judge told troubled actress Lindsay Lohan that she was doing well with her probation during a hearing on Tuesday morning. Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee arrested for assault Jan 17 9:07 AM EST The co-founder of the Pinkberry yogurt chain has been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly assaulting a homeless man. FOX 11 News Los Angeles LA 1st City to Approve Condom Ordinance Jan 17 3:48 PM EST The City Council today approved an ordinance requiring actors to use condoms on pornography film sets, making Los Angeles the first city in the nation to do so. Seal Beach Victims' Fund Disbursed Jan 17 3:18 PM EST More than $401,000 dollars have been disbursed from the fund for victims of the Seal Beach shooting rampage. Eight people were killed and one hurt at the Salon Meritage last October by accused gunman Scott Dekraai. Among the eight were Dekraai's ex-wife Michelle Fournier. Study: Freeway Air Bad For Health Jan 17 2:48 PM EST You know pollution isn't good for you... but now a new study finds that the air we breathe on our roads is worse than we thought. Lauren Sivan was in downtown LA and has more in this video report. Retired Cop Sounds Off on Bulger Arrest Jan 17 2:03 PM EST Last summer, when murderous Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was found hiding out in Santa Monica... it made international headlines. For more than a decade, Bulger had a $2 million dollar price tag on his head. Gunman Sought, School Locked Down Jan 17 2:03 PM EST An officer-involved shooting in South Los Angeles today prompted a police search for a suspect and the lockdown of an elementary school. Los Angeles Business Journal L.A. Port Again Breaks Yearly Export Record Jan 17 6:11 PM EST For the second consecutive year, exports through the Port of Los Angeles hit an all-time high last year. Pasadena Chamber Proposes Rose Bowl as Temporary NFL Host Jan 17 5:56 PM EST The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is urging managers of the Rose Bowl to consider offering its venue as a temporary home if Los Angeles is successful in luring a National Football League team back to the region. Disney Launches 'Disney Baby' Site Jan 17 1:26 PM EST Walt Disney Co, has launched DisneyBaby.com, a website for expectant and new parents featuring parenting advice and a collection of products from the Disney Baby brand. Ayzenberg Group Acquires The Social Method Jan 17 1:26 PM EST The Ayzenberg Group has acquired The Social Method, a social media marketing agency based in Tustin. Firm Seeks Safety In Afghanistan Jan 16 7:26 PM EST Aecom looks to reinforce revenue by deploying consultants to high-risk Afghanistan. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Burger King Trying Home Delivery Jan 17 5:49 PM EST Burger King is testing home delivery of its sandwiches, burgers and fries in a few select markets in the U.S. with an eye on possibly expanding the service later. Paroled "Speed Freak Killer" Found Hanged in Trailer at Prison Jan 17 2:20 PM EST A paroled inmate who was once part of the "Speed Freak Killers", was found dead Tuesday morning. SoCal Marks 18 Years Since Northridge Earthquake Jan 17 10:49 AM EST NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (KTLA) -- Tuesday marks 18 years since the Northridge Earthquake rocked the San Fernando Valley. LAPD May Stop Impounding Cars of Unlicensed Drivers Jan 17 9:19 AM EST VIDEO: Watch Eric Spillman's Report LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- The LAPD is looking at changing its policy for towing and impounding cars belonging to unlicensed drivers, and that is sparking outrage among many people. Police: Woman Offered Sexual Favors for Chicken McNuggets Jan 17 8:19 AM EST BURBANK, Calif. (KTLA) -- Burbank police have arrested a woman accused of offering sexual favors in exchange for Chicken McNuggets. LA Weekly L.A. Pedophile Bust Dismantles International Child Porn Ring Jan 11 8:09 PM EST Tucked like a thumbprint inside a bend in the Meramec River southwest of St. Louis, Miramiguoa Park is a remarkably secluded piece of real estate. Surrounded on three sides by the river, the sparsely populated — 127 residents at last count — 200-acre village guards its landward flank ... Should Hollywood Be Skyscrapers? Jan 11 8:09 PM EST Los Angeles city councilman and mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti's dream to re-create Hollywood as a density-lifestyle "regional center" featuring skyscrapers cleared a big hurdle last month when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved its concept to dramatically remake Hollywood's skyli... Parent Trigger's Second Try Jan 11 8:09 PM EST A ways east of Los Angeles, Adelanto is a weathered speck of a town barely surviving the Mojave Desert. It swelters in summer, freezes in winter. Flashes of color amid its mauve grid of tract homes are thanks to Cheetos bags or Burger King cups, entangled in tumbleweed. Desert Trails Eleme... If Everybody Had an Ocean Jan 11 8:08 PM EST Readers thrilled to Tibby Rothman's cover story about 29-year-old surfer Bobby Martinez, who refused to shut up about what he believed to be the stupidity of his sport's governing body ("Bobby Martinez's Rebel Cry," Jan. 6). As Rothman detailed, the Santa Barbara native went off on the Associatio... The Palisadian-Post Jerry Stoeckinger, Engineer, Sports Fan Jan 12 11:17 AM EST Gerald (Jerry) Ralph Stoeckinger, aerospace engineer and longtime sports enthusiast, passed away on December 31. He was 77. Jerry was born on November 16, 1934, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Ralph and Henrietta Stoeckinger, and attended St Joseph's Elementary School. Phyllis Grant, 86; Active Volunteer, 58-Year Resident Jan 12 11:17 AM EST Phyllis Henderson Grant, a longtime Pacific Palisades resident who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, died December 18. She was 86 years old. Grant, whose maiden name was Henderson, was born on May 27, 1925 in Santa Barbara. Palisadians Win Sports Honors Jan 12 11:17 AM EST 2012-01-12 Palisadian Cambria Lagana, a junior for the St. Monica Catholic High School girls volleyball team, was named to the Camino Real League second team by league coaches in December. Brooke King Named New Aquatics Director at PaliHi Jan 12 11:17 AM EST 2012-01-12 Brooke King has been named aquatics director at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Palisades High School, replacing Andrew Cervantes, who had been in that position since the pool opened in October 2010. Baseball Season Underway Jan 12 11:17 AM EST 2012-01-12 Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) tryouts began last weekend at the Recreation Center and will continue this weekend. Longtime commissioner Bob Benton and a large number of parent-coaches were on hand to conduct both hitting and fielding tryouts for the youngsters.

You received this email because you subscribed to Yahoo! Alerts. Use this link to unsubscribe from this alert. To change your communications preferences for other Yahoo! business lines, please visit your Marketing Preferences. To learn more about Yahoo!'s use of personal information, including the use of web beacons in HTML-based email, please read our Privacy Policy. Yahoo! is located at 701 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.