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Yahoo! Alerts Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:30 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EST 6 shot, 2 dead at Thai restaurant, nightclub Los Angeles Times - Jan 28 12:42 PM EST TSA mistakes insulin pump for gun, causing LAX security scare Los Angeles Times - Jan 28 12:27 PM EST Family, friends gather for Etta James' funeral Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 28 4:57 PM EST Remorseful puppy thieves deliver $600 to store, but not the dog Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 28 4:57 PM EST 2 Men Open Fire On Long Beach Neighbors After Ongoing Dispute Erupts Into Fight CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 28 5:46 PM EST Hundreds Pay Tribute To Legendary Singer Etta James At Funeral CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 28 5:20 PM EST Los Angeles Times 6 shot, 2 dead at Thai restaurant, nightclub Jan 28 12:42 PM EST New details emerged Saturday morning in the fatal shooting at the Pink Pepper Thai restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard, one of several shootings overnight in L.A. TSA mistakes insulin pump for gun, causing LAX security scare Jan 28 12:27 PM EST An insulin pump mistaken for a gun at LAX led officials to delay boarding and screening Friday morning at Terminal 4 as airport authorities searched for a woman who they thought had a weapon, law enf Mourners bid passionate farewell to Etta James Jan 28 1:12 AM EST Hundreds of fans swap memories as her songs play in the background during a public viewing at an Inglewood mortuary. The setting sun cast a golden glow Friday over hundreds of mourners who came to pay their respects to singer Etta James at the Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary. Driver won't be charged after wayward ride in Verdugo Wash Jan 28 1:12 AM EST Glendale police say the woman did not break any laws, although officials did send her driver's license to the DMV for review as to whether it will be revoked. A Glendale woman who drove her Mercedes-Benz down the Verdugo Wash at freeway speeds before getting trapped in the concrete-lined waterway will not face criminal charges because she broke no laws, authorities said Friday. California high court backs panel's new state Senate districts Jan 28 12:44 AM EST Even if a GOP-backed proposal to scrap the new plan qualifies for the November ballot, the map produced by a citizens commission is 'clearly the most appropriate' for the election, the court says. The California Supreme Court decided unanimously Friday that candidates for state Senate this year should run in new districts drawn by a citizens commission, a plan that may give Democrats a two ... Los Angeles Daily News Family, friends gather for Etta James' funeral Jan 28 4:57 PM EST GARDENA — Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest. Remorseful puppy thieves deliver $600 to store, but not the dog Jan 28 4:57 PM EST STANTON - The persons who stole a puppy from a Stanton pet store sent an apology and $600 in cash into the business, but are still wanted for theft, a sheriff's spokesman said today. Motorist killed when truck flips near Palmdale Jan 28 4:27 PM EST LITTLEROCK - A motorist in Littlerock was killed today when he flew out of his pick-up truck as it flipped over and landed on him in a desert wash east of Palmdale, a California Highway Patrol officer said. L.A. marine found dead near San Diego Jan 28 4:27 PM EST LOS ANGELES - Marine Corps officials in San Diego today said that a Marine weapons expert from Los Angeles was found dead in La Jolla, but have released no details of the incident. LAPD detective suspected of swiping drug money booked on suspicion of grand theft Jan 28 4:27 PM EST LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles police detective arrested for allegedly stealing money from a drug bust was facing possible criminal charges today. CBS 2 Los Angeles 2 Men Open Fire On Long Beach Neighbors After Ongoing Dispute Erupts Into Fight Jan 28 5:46 PM EST Authorities are searching for two men who shot their neighbors Thursday after an ongoing dispute erupted into an all-out fight. Hundreds Pay Tribute To Legendary Singer Etta James At Funeral Jan 28 5:20 PM EST Hundreds of Etta James' friends, fans and family gathered Saturday at a Los Angeles church to remember the legendary rhythm and blues singer who died this month. Wild Santa Ana Winds Prompt Wildfire Concerns Jan 28 4:45 PM EST A new round of Santa Ana winds is whipping across Southern California and pushing the danger of a wildfire into the red zone Saturday. Woman Found Dead Inside Burning Home Jan 28 4:44 PM EST A woman was found dead inside the bedroom of a burning house in the South Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles Saturday. 1 Killed, 3 Wounded In Reported Gang Shooting At The Mayan Nightclub Jan 28 4:13 PM EST A gang member killed one of his rivals and wounded three others outside a downtown L.A. nightclub Saturday, police said. NBC Los Angeles High Winds Have Fire Officials on Alert Jan 28 5:49 PM EST Santa Ana winds howled through the Southland Saturday, and fire officials added extra engines to compensate for increased fire danger. Clean Cars, Solar Power and the Dodgers' Next Step Jan 28 3:49 PM EST Los Angeles solidified its role as a leader in green energy and the city's baseball team took one step closer to finding a new owner this week in Southland news. OC Cops Hunt for Puppy Napper Jan 28 3:19 PM EST The cops aren't going easy on the remorseful puppy thieves who left $600 in cash and an apology note two days after taking a tiny chow out of a Stanton pet store. State's First Sustainable Utility Campus Jan 28 1:34 PM EST Burbank Water and Power boasts the state's first sustainable campus, a title for which it plans to celebrate on Saturday with a community fair and dedication ceremony. Sex, Lies, and Videotape in San Fernando Jan 28 11:19 AM EST A traffic ticket fixing allegation the latest drama to hit the city KABC-TV Los Angeles Woman found dead inside burning LA house Jan 28 6:38 PM EST A 38-year-old woman was found dead inside a burning house in the South Robertson neighborhood of L.A. on Saturday. Slow chase ends in arrest in Ladera Heights Jan 28 10:53 AM EST A bizarre pursuit took police through Inglewood and West Los Angeles before finally ending in Ladera Heights. Half-ton of marijuana seized on boat in Malibu Jan 28 10:23 AM EST In a major drug bust at Point Dume in Malibu, officials seized a large amount of marijuana in a boat Saturday morning. Santa Ana winds putting SoCal on fire alert Jan 28 10:08 AM EST High winds are sweeping across SoCal, and the dangerous gusts are keeping residents and firefighters on high alert. Local charity volunteer gets Jefferson Award Jan 28 9:23 AM EST An original volunteer of MEND has received a Jefferson Award after being nominated by fellow volunteers. FOX 11 News Los Angeles NACA Mortgage Help Event in Ontario Jan 26 11:10 AM EST Thousands of people trying to hang on to the California dream - home ownership - are lining up at the Ontario Convention Center for free mortgage help. Los Angeles Area Weather Forecast: 1/26 Jan 26 10:25 AM EST Five-day weather forecast for Los Angeles and surrounding communities from Thursday, January 26. Google to Share Your Personal Info Jan 26 10:25 AM EST In a move that could make it harder for its users to remain anonymous, Google said it would start combining nearly all the information it has on its users. Jackson's Kids Cement His Immortality Jan 26 10:10 AM EST Michael Jackson's three children sinked their famous father's shoes and a sequined glove into the cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre today to pay tribute to the late singer and to mark the Los Angeles run of a Cirque du Soleil production featuring his music. Hundreds Protest Corporate Tax Dodgers Jan 25 4:16 PM EST Hundreds of people in Hollywood staged a protest today against "corporate tax dodgers," namely FedEx. The demonstrators included unemployed workers, community groups, and Occupy L.A. activists. Los Angeles Business Journal Improved Ryland Quarter Still Misses Expectations Jan 27 5:58 PM EST The Ryland Group Inc. moved to a profit in the fourth quarter, but the results fell short of Wall Street forecasts. The Week's Big Movers Jan 27 5:43 PM EST The Business Journal's index of largest local public companies gained only slightly for the week, as investors reacted to reports that the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter grew at a slower pace than expected. Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Jan 27 4:58 PM EST Editor Charles Crumpley each week provides highlights from the latest edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for Jan. 30 is now online. Wesco Aircraft Sees Growth in Quarter Jan 27 1:28 PM EST Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. saw 7 percent growth in fiscal first quarter earnings, driven by strong sales of its aerospace equipment outside the United States. Toll Group Drivers File with NLRB Jan 27 1:28 PM EST Truck drivers at logistics firm Toll Group Inc. in San Pedro have filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, the latest action in a months-long dispute between the drivers and the Australian company. KTLA-TV Los Angeles O.C. Puppy Thieves Offer Cash, Apology Note Jan 28 4:59 PM EST Chow puppy is still missing, officials said. STANTON, Calif. (KTLA) -- The two thieves who stole a chow puppy last week from a Stanton pet store sent $600 in cash to the business along with a written apology but law enforcement officials say they're still wanted for theft. UCLA Police Search For Sex Attacker Jan 28 12:59 PM EST Unidentified man sexually assaulted a female student near dormitories on campus, authorities said. LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a female student Friday near the dormitories on the University of California Los Angeles campus. Authorities Seize Massive Pot Haul From Boat in Malibu Jan 28 11:59 AM EST Three suspects were arrested, officials said. A fourth is still at large. MALIBU, Calif. (KTLA) -- Deputies arrested three people early Saturday morning after a boat carrying at least 3,000 pounds of marijuana docked illegally in the Point Dume State Preserve. 1 Killed, 3 Wounded in Downtown LA Nightclub Shooting Jan 28 10:44 AM EST Shooting was likely gang-related, police said. LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- A shooting early Saturday morning outside a downtown Los Angeles nightclub left one man dead and three other people wounded, according to police reports. Catholic Teacher Accused of Sex Acts with Young Girl Jan 27 11:29 PM EST SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (KTLA) -- Deputies have arrested a teacher working at a Catholic high school on suspicion of having sex with 14-year-old girl he met at the school. LA Weekly Stopping 2,000 Barking Dogs Jan 25 7:11 PM EST Los Angeles residents who live within hearing distance of an estimated 2,000 chronically barking dogs go through a private hell, with City Hall policies allowing the barking to continue for months. But things might change with a new law, now in effect, to fine dog owners $250 to $1,000 — th... We Open in Venice Jan 25 7:11 PM EST No more jewelry and trinkets for sale on the east side of the Venice Boardwalk? As Hillel Aron reported last week, the Los Angeles City Council is attempting to force just that, with new rules banning the sale of all art not created by the vendor, among other things ("Venice Boardwalk Trinket Sal... Dodgers Auction: Who Should Own the Team? Jan 24 8:11 PM EST In a perfect world the next owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers would have deep pockets, deep L.A. roots and a deep commitment to better security for fans and the neighborhoods surrounding Dodger Stadium. In the real world, the next owner may have only deep pockets. Getting somebody with deep... The Palisadian-Post Jennie Pastoriza Weese, 82; Nurse and Longtime Palisadian Jan 26 11:20 AM EST Jennie Helen Elms Pastoriza Weese, who lived for over 50 years in Pacific Palisades, died on January 5, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and its complications. She was 82. Teacher Launches 'BookTree' Jan 26 11:19 AM EST 2012-01-26 A Corpus Christi teacher and Pacific Palisades resident is going beyond the classroom to instill a love of reading in local kids; she's started a personalized book-lending business for children from 1 to 7 years old. Jewish Theatre Showcase Features Wendy Graf's Work Jan 26 11:19 AM EST 2012-01-26 One act from Brentwood resident Wendy Graf's play 'Behind The Gates' will be performed as part of 'An Evening of Jewish Theatre: Reflecting and Shaping a Shifting World' at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 5 at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St. Exploring Conservation in China Jan 26 11:19 AM EST Editor's note: Pacific Palisades resident Jack Davis is a 17-year-old junior at Palisades High. He's on the varsity swim team and loves travel, journalism and photography. Palisadians Help Lead UCLA to NCAA Title Jan 26 11:04 AM EST 2012-01-26 When deciding on colleges, Palisadian Meg Norton had one criteria above all: to win a national volleyball championship.

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