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Alerts Monday, January 30, 2012 8:36 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 8:36 PM EST Man hit in head with airplane propeller, dies Los Angeles Times - Jan 30 5:24 PM EST Man arrested for driving in the nude; calls it 'freedom' Los Angeles Times - Jan 30 11:09 AM EST Richard Alan Cohen of Sherman Oaks sentenced to 153 months for boiler-room telemarketing scam, son got 151 months Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 30 6:12 PM EST Poll question: Do you think the SAG Awards are more relevant than the Oscars Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 30 5:12 PM EST Boy, 10, Arrested In Burbank For Pointing Toy Gun At Woman CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 30 6:24 PM EST Soccer Coach At OC Catholic School Pleads Not Guilty To Sex With Student, 14 CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 30 6:15 PM EST Los Angeles Times Man hit in head with airplane propeller, dies Jan 30 5:24 PM EST A man hit in the head by an airplane propeller Monday morning at Gillespie Field in El Cajon has died of his injuries, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said. Man arrested for driving in the nude; calls it 'freedom' Jan 30 11:09 AM EST Police arrested a 34-year-old man Thursday after they say he was driving around naked from the waist down because it gave him a sense of "freedom." Judge may rule on man's innocence in arson deaths Jan 29 11:54 PM EST A federal magistrate heard evidence suggesting that George Souliotes, 71, may have been wrongly convicted in a 1997 Modesto house fire that left three dead. In a case that has highlighted the perils of forensic science, a federal magistrate is expected to rule soon on whether a man convicted of a triple murder arson may be innocent. By any name, it's lobbying Jan 29 11:24 PM EST Gingrich bristled at Romney's L-word tag, but it's all semantics. Without picking a side in the entertaining Republican presidential contest, let us stipulate that Mitt Romney was smack on target when he called Newt Gingrich an influence peddler. South Pasadena buys armored vehicle from Burbank for $1 Jan 29 10:24 PM EST The Peacekeeper armored vehicle is a welcome addition as the South Pasadena Police Department boosts its SWAT training and abilities, the police chief says. These days a dollar can buy a can of soda, a song on iTunes — or, in South Pasadena's case, an armored vehicle. Los Angeles Daily News Richard Alan Cohen of Sherman Oaks sentenced to 153 months for boiler-room telemarketing scam, son got 151 months Jan 30 6:12 PM EST A Sherman Oaks man was sentenced today to more than a dozen years behind bars and ordered to pay millions of dollars in restitution for his part in a telemarketing scheme he ran with his son that cheated about 1,000 victims nationwide out of millions of dollars. Poll question: Do you think the SAG Awards are more relevant than the Oscars Jan 30 5:12 PM EST Click to answer today's poll question. Ex-Redondo Beach officer charged with tipping Torrance officer to drug raid Jan 30 5:12 PM EST A former Redondo Beach police officer was charged today with tipping a Torrance policeman that narcotics officers were about to raid a house where the policeman allegedly went to buy drugs, prosecutors said. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK Woodland Hills Dachshund named Charlie aims to be top dog at Westminster Kennel Club show Jan 30 5:12 PM EST The sign by the front door of Richard Van Elgort's ranch-style house in Woodland Hills reads: "Spoiled Rotten Dachshunds Live Here. Pinkberry co-founder pleads not guilty to attacking homeless man Jan 30 5:12 PM EST The co-founder of Pinkberry pleaded not guilty today to attacking a homeless man with a tire iron along the Hollywood (101) Freeway. CBS 2 Los Angeles Boy, 10, Arrested In Burbank For Pointing Toy Gun At Woman Jan 30 6:24 PM EST A 10-year-old boy was arrested Sunday after reportedly pointing a toy gun at a woman who believed it was a real weapon. Soccer Coach At OC Catholic School Pleads Not Guilty To Sex With Student, 14 Jan 30 6:15 PM EST A soccer coach at a Roman Catholic high school pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of having sex with a 14-year-old student. Burbank Couple Wins $1 Million From Lottery Scratcher Jan 30 5:55 PM EST An early Valentine's Day gift made a Burbank woman and her husband millionaires this week. 'Occupy' Protesters Attempt To Arrest San Diego Mayor On Embezzlement Charges Jan 30 5:12 PM EST Members of Occupy San Diego attempted to make a citizen's arrest of the city's mayor over alleged charges of embezzlement. California Settles With Makers Of Brazilian Blowout For $600K Jan 30 5:08 PM EST Fans of the Brazilian Blowout are going to have to face the truth next time they get their favorite hair treatment: these popular hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas. NBC Los Angeles 'Brazilian Blowout' Has Some Changes to Make Jan 30 7:15 PM EST A settlement was reached Monday with a company that sells hair products that emit formaldehyde gas. Pinkberry Founder Enters Plea in Assault Case Jan 30 4:45 PM EST One of the founders of the Pinkberry yogurt chain accused of beating a transient with a tire iron pleaded not guilty on Monday in a Los Angeles courtroom. Man Sentenced in Foiled Murder-For-Hire Plot Jan 30 4:30 PM EST A man whose murder-for-hire plot to kill a Bel-Air man and two others was foiled when the hitman he contacted turned out to be an FBI agent was sentenced on Monday to six years in federal prison. Fire Burns South LA Furniture Business Jan 30 11:45 AM EST Firefighters responded to a fire Monday at a commercial building in South Los Angeles. Fire Breaks Out in Paramount Building Jan 30 11:30 AM EST More than 60 Los Angeles County firefighters battled an early Monday morning fire at a commercial building in Paramount that housed a leather engraving business and a company that creates cardboard displays. KABC-TV Los Angeles 2 local women awarded $5K by milk board Jan 30 6:19 PM EST Two local women got more than just milk on Monday. They were awarded $5,000 by the California Milk Processor Board. Ex-LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus in court for 1986 murder Jan 30 1:49 PM EST Jury selection began in the trial of a former LAPD detective charged in the 1986 killing of her ex-lover's wife. Paramount business owners devastated by fire Jan 30 12:34 PM EST Business owners in Paramount were devastated on Monday by a fire at a commercial building that grew into a two-alarm blaze. Pinkberry co-founder pleads not guilty to assault Jan 30 10:05 AM EST The co-founder of Pinkberry pleaded not guilty to assaulting a homeless man during an arraignment hearing on Monday. Naked man arrested for 2 murders in Torrance Jan 30 9:04 AM EST A violent rampage in Torrance left a mother and daughter dead. The suspect was arrested naked after an hour-long standoff. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Pinkberry Co-Founder Pleads Not Guilty Jan 30 5:06 PM EST The co-founder of Pinkberry pleaded not guilty today to attacking a homeless man with a tire iron along the Hollywood (101) Freeway. Google Weather Alerts Jan 30 4:51 PM EST Google Maps has taken a giant leap forward in providing alerts on major weather events here in Southern California and around the world. Google's' new Crisis Response project: Google Public Alerts, released this month is designed to bring you relevant emergency alerts when and where you're searching for them. Saving The CA Dream: CA's Tax Burden Jan 30 4:36 PM EST California is near the bottom of states with greatest tax burden. A new report by the Tax Foundation says California ranks 48th out of 50 states for the worst tax climate. Temecula Rock Quarry Appeal Hearing Jan 30 12:51 PM EST More than fifteen hundred people are expected fill the Riverside Convention Center today to square-off at a hearing for a proposed huge rock quarry in the Temecula area.   Los Angeles Area Weather Forecast: 1/30 Jan 30 12:36 PM EST Five-day weather forecast for Los Angeles and surrounding communities from Monday, January 30. Los Angeles Business Journal Ceres IPO Expected Next Week Jan 30 6:13 PM EST Ceres Inc., which is developing seeds to provide specialized crops for the biofuels industry, is scheduled to go public next week in an effort to raise roughly $132 million. BIS Computer Solutions Acquires ResultWorx Technology Group Jan 30 1:58 PM EST BIS Computer Solutions Inc., a global supplier of information technology services based in La Crescenta, has acquired Pasadena technology services firm ResultWorx Technology Group Inc. Gores Group to Buy Pep Boys Jan 30 1:43 PM EST Gores Group has signed an agreement to take private the national auto parts chain Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack in a deal roughly valued at $791 million. Regional Reports Jan 30 3:16 AM EST Regional Reports Calendar & Events Jan 30 3:16 AM EST Calendar & Events KTLA-TV Los Angeles Boy, 10, Arrested After Pointing Toy Gun at Woman Jan 30 6:26 PM EST BURBANK -- A 10-year-old boy was arrested after pointing a toy gun at a 67-year-old woman. Husband Gives Wife $1 Million Lottery Ticket for Early Valentine's Day Jan 30 6:25 PM EST Burbank woman is California's newest millionaire, thanks to husband's California Lottery's $10 Scratchers® ticket. BURBANK (KTLA) - Tina D. of Burbank is California's newest millionaire, thanks to her husband and his California Lottery's $10 Scratchers® ticket. Pilot Struck in Head by Propeller Dies Jan 30 4:11 PM EST EL CAJON -- A pilot trying to manually start the engine of a Piper Cherokee aircraft was struck in the head by the propeller and died. Man Arrested For Driving Naked: Says It Makes Him Feel Free Jan 30 4:11 PM EST Driver said he doesn't wear pants for 'sense of freedom.' GLENDALE (KTLA) -- A 34-year-old man is facing indecent exposure and drug charges after allegedly driving around town naked from the waist down. World War II Vet Has Bike, Mementos Stolen Jan 30 4:10 PM EST A thief takes the belongings of the 86 year-old vet as he gets a haircut LA HABRA (KTLA) - World War II veteran Bob Laher is fighting mad. 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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