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Yahoo! Alerts Sunday, January 29, 2012 7:30 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EST O.C. pet store owner asks that puppy-thief case be dropped Los Angeles Times - Jan 29 7:24 PM EST All things being equine, she's a creature of a different stripe Los Angeles Times - Jan 29 7:24 PM EST Editorial: More women needed in office Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 29 3:27 AM EST America the unfair? Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 29 3:27 AM EST LA Businessman Organizes Tour Of Areas Undamaged By Quake And Tsunami In Japan CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 29 6:49 PM EST Man Killed After Being Struck By 2 Hit-And-Run Drivers In Santa Ana CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 29 6:30 PM EST Los Angeles Times O.C. pet store owner asks that puppy-thief case be dropped Jan 29 7:24 PM EST Thieves who stole a chow puppy from a Stanton pet store have apologized twice and paid for the dog. The owner of Pet City asks the O.C. Sheriff's Department to call off the hounds. An Orange County pet store owner has accepted the apology and restitution from two puppy thieves and has asked authorities to drop criminal charges, a sheriff's spokesman said. All things being equine, she's a creature of a different stripe Jan 29 7:24 PM EST Mona Lisa is a 'zonkey,' a zebra-donkey hybrid. The rare animal lives in Glendale with her owner, Mara Baygulova, who first laid eyes on her 13 years ago. When Mara Baygulova first laid eyes on the "zonkey" 13 years ago in Shadow Hills, she knew she had to have the rare equine — a zebra-donkey hybrid. Police officer kills fellow cop amid sex probe Jan 29 11:09 AM EST A Santa Maria police officer suspected of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed Saturday by a fellow officer as he was about to be arrested, authorities said. 300 arrested at Occupy protests in Oakland Jan 29 4:12 AM EST After clashing with police, demonstrators break into City Hall and burn a U.S. flag. Mayor Quan calls on the movement to "stop using Oakland as its playground." Dozens of police maintained a late-night guard around City Hall in Oakland, California, following daylong protests that resulted in 300 arrests. Earlier, Occupy Oakland demonstrators broke into the historic building and burned a U.S ... Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera sing tributes at Etta James' funeral Jan 28 11:27 PM EST The R&B singer is lauded for overcoming adversity and persevering long enough to see a career renaissance that included multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pioneering R&B singer Etta James was saluted at her funeral service Saturday by fellow musicians, including Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera, and eulogized by the Rev. Al Sharpton as an artist who not ... Los Angeles Daily News Editorial: More women needed in office Jan 29 3:27 AM EST POLITICAL folks talk a lot about whether this group or that community is well-represented in the halls of power. America the unfair? Jan 29 3:27 AM EST A new Gallup poll this past week shows that Americans are divided over whether the American economy is fair or not - 49 percent say unfair, but 46 percent say fair. Change the tax code: Letters to the Editor for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 Jan 29 3:27 AM EST It is a wonderful idea to give the middle class a tax deduction. The wrong way to do it is a payroll tax deduction that steals payments to Social Security and Medicare. Volunteers send troops a piece of home Jan 29 1:12 AM EST When Army Sgt. Phillip Schmidt received his first care package while he was deployed to Iraq in 2005, it was like Christmas. PHOTOS Victim's dad faces his son's murderer after long extradition battle with Mexico Jan 29 1:12 AM EST A Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office website helped change Mexican extradition laws and bring closure to the family of a Burbank High football player who was gunned down by a gang member. CBS 2 Los Angeles LA Businessman Organizes Tour Of Areas Undamaged By Quake And Tsunami In Japan Jan 29 6:49 PM EST A Los Angeles businessman was so touched by a plea for American tourists to visit undamaged sections of Japan near the earthquake and tsunami zone that he is organizing a low-cost tour for fellow Angelenos . Man Killed After Being Struck By 2 Hit-And-Run Drivers In Santa Ana Jan 29 6:30 PM EST Police in Santa Ana say a pedestrian has been killed after being struck by two hit-and-run drivers. Pedestrian Remains Hospitalized Following Hawthorne Hit-And-Run Jan 29 5:38 PM EST A pedestrian who was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Hawthorne remained hospitalized Sunday. Driver Nabbed After Allegedly Brandishing Pistol In Possible Case Of Road Rage Jan 29 5:14 PM EST Authorities have arrested a Costa Mesa driver after he allegedly brandished a pistol at another motorist in a possible case of road rage. 2 On ATV Critically Hurt After Crashing Into Parked Car Jan 29 4:49 PM EST Two people riding on an all-terrain vehicle in Indio were critically injured after apparently crashing into a parked car. NBC Los Angeles Occupy LA to March in Solidarity with Oakland Jan 29 6:45 PM EST The clash between Oakland police and Occupy protesters has inspired Los Angeles demonstrators to express solidarity with their movement's brethren to the north. Mourners Hold Candlelight Vigil for Slain Mom Jan 29 6:45 PM EST As many as 100 family and friends of Bree-Anna Guzman, the 22-year-old mother of two whose body was found on a Los Angeles area freeway after she went missing in December 2011, are expected Sunday to hold a... Hundreds to Rally Against Human Trafficking Jan 29 4:30 PM EST About 300,000 U.S. children are at risk of being swept into commercial sexual exploitation. This figure stands in stark contrast to the idea that human trafficking is not just a problem outside of U.S. Family, Friends Pay Tribute to Etta James Jan 29 3:15 PM EST Hundreds of family and friends on Saturday celebrated the life of legendary R&B singer Etta James. Man Dies in Double Hit-and-Run Jan 29 2:00 PM EST Police were searching on Sunday for the drivers of two vehicles who hit and killed a man who was walking in a residential neighborhood in Santa Ana. KABC-TV Los Angeles Fire danger still high due to Santa Ana winds Jan 29 11:34 AM EST The weekend's windy, warm and dry conditions are raising the threat of dangerous wildfires across the Southland. Man severely hurt in Hawthorne hit-and-run Jan 29 10:48 AM EST A man was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car near Rosecrans and Cordary avenues in Hawthorne. Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder perform at Etta James funeral Jan 28 7:08 PM EST Family, friends and fans gathered for an emotional farewell to legendary rhythm and blues singer Etta James on Saturday. 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. 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 SAG Awards to Bestow Honors to Film, TV Actors Jan 29 6:55 PM EST Best movie cast nods include "The Help," "Descendants" and "The Artist" LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood's awards season nears mid-point Sunday night with the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards -- the only industry honors that solely recognize performers. Police Arrest Man for Driving Half-Naked Jan 29 1:55 PM EST GLENDALE, Calif. (KLTA) -- Police arrested a man Thursday, saying he drove around naked from the waist down because it gave him a sense of "freedom," the Los Angeles Times reported. Police Shoot, Kill Officer While Trying to Arrest Him Jan 29 12:10 PM EST SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KTLA) -- Police officers shot and killed one of their own Saturday morning as they tried to arrest him on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a teenager. Man Dies After Struck by 2 Hit-and-Run Drivers Jan 29 10:30 AM EST VIDEO: Watch Don Guevara's Report SANTA ANA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A pedestrian in his 40s died Saturday night after being hit by two hit-and-run drivers in Santa Ana. 'Silverware Bandit' Sentenced to More Than 200 Years Jan 29 1:14 AM EST LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A man dubbed the "Silverware Bandit" was sentenced Friday in connection with a string of home burglaries targeting elderly women. 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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