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Yahoo! Alerts Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:30 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EST Tsunami debris could reach U.S., experts say Los Angeles Times - Feb 29 8:01 AM EST Teachers' contracts hinder misconduct investigation Los Angeles Times - Feb 29 7:59 AM EST Southland gas prices rise to highest level since 2008 Los Angeles Daily News - Feb 29 6:36 PM EST Sketch released in the hopes of identifying skeletal remains found in Lancaster Los Angeles Daily News - Feb 29 5:22 PM EST Davy Jones Of 'The Monkees' Dies At 66 CBS 2 Los Angeles - Feb 29 6:26 PM EST Chino Elementary School Teacher Arrested On Child Sex Charges CBS 2 Los Angeles - Feb 29 6:01 PM EST Los Angeles Times Tsunami debris could reach U.S., experts say Feb 29 8:01 AM EST Flotsam from Japan's 2011 magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami is predicted to reach Hawaii this year and the West Coast in 2013 or 2014. But good luck telling it apart from the usual dreck. Thousands of tons of debris that have been drifting across the Pacific Ocean since last year's magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami in Japan could reach Hawaii and the West Coast, including California, experts ... Teachers' contracts hinder misconduct investigation Feb 29 7:59 AM EST A 1990s agreement, in exchange for a pay cut, to place 'pre-disciplinary' documents in an 'expired file' after four years complicates L.A. Unified's attempts to review records. The Los Angeles school district's effort to identify teachers suspected of misconduct has been complicated by a little-known clause in the teachers' contracts that limits how long allegations can remain in a teacher's file. An appetite for service Feb 28 9:27 PM EST Three staffers are celebrating half a century — each — at Echo Park's storied Taix restaurant. With its dim warren of dining rooms and hearty menu of ratatouille, filet mignon and duck, Taix feels more Old World than Echo Park. Robbers steal suitcase of cash from Bentley Feb 28 8:27 PM EST Glendale police officers and their dogs are tracking at least three burglary suspects who allegedly kicked in the window of a Bentley and stole a briefcase full of cash, police said. 340-ton boulder begins tortuous trip to museum Feb 28 5:57 PM EST A 340-ton boulder is expected to begin its difficult trek Tuesday night from a Riverside County quarry, rolling to a stop 11 days later in a new art exhibit at LACMA. Los Angeles Daily News Southland gas prices rise to highest level since 2008 Feb 29 6:36 PM EST LOS ANGELES - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 23rd consecutive day, increasing 1.8 cents overnight to $4.357 -- the highest amount since July 26, 2008. Sketch released in the hopes of identifying skeletal remains found in Lancaster Feb 29 5:22 PM EST LANCASTER - Authorities today released a sketch by a forensic artist in hopes of identifying a man whose skeletal remains were found behind a closed Walmart store in Lancaster last summer. Photo gallery: Davy Jones of the Monkees dies at 66 Feb 29 5:21 PM EST Davy Jones, the actor-turned-singer who helped propel the TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts and into rock 'n' roll history, died Wednesday in Florida. He was 66. Jones, lead singer of the 1960s group that was assembled as an American version of the Beatles, died of a massive heart attack in Indiantown where he lived. | Story Palmdale middle school teacher's aide pleads no contest to lewd acts with teen Feb 29 5:21 PM EST LANCASTER - A Palmdale middle school teacher's aide pleaded no contest today to four counts of committing lewd acts on a 13-year-old boy she had been tutoring. L.A. Care Health Plan surpasses 1M enrollees Feb 29 5:07 PM EST LOS ANGELES - The L.A. Care Health Plan announced today it is now providing health insurance to more than one million low-income residents in Los Angeles County, making it the largest public health plan in the nation. CBS 2 Los Angeles Davy Jones Of 'The Monkees' Dies At 66 Feb 29 6:26 PM EST Davy Jones, the former lead singer of The Monkees, died Wednesday morning at the age of 66. Chino Elementary School Teacher Arrested On Child Sex Charges Feb 29 6:01 PM EST An elementary school teacher is facing charges of child sex acts following a two week investigation. More Overnight Closures Planned For 405 Freeway Improvement Project Feb 29 4:40 PM EST More overnight closures are planned on the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, as work continues on a $1.2 billion improvement project. Tonight On CBS2 At 11 P.M. Feb 29 4:26 PM EST Couples are skipping sex for all kinds of reasons… too tired, too stressed out, and more. Find out why experts are advising lovers to put everything on hold and actually schedule sex. After a CBS2 [...] Man In Brazil Tries To Use Jack Nicholson's Face To Open Bank Account Feb 29 4:10 PM EST Actor Jack Nicholson will likely be in his usual seat at Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night – not behind bars in Brazil. NBC Los Angeles Rep. David Dreier Steps Down Feb 29 6:27 PM EST U.S. Rep. David Drier (R-Cali), in charge of the 26th congressional district, announced Wednesday morning that he will be stepping down from Congress after more than 30 years in office. Oscar Auction Generates More Than $3 Million Feb 29 6:27 PM EST A private mail-order auction was held two days after the Academy Awards generating more than $3 million for the statuettes that were originally awarded in the 30s and 40s. LACMA Rock Begins Epic Journey Feb 29 4:10 PM EST LACMA's new giant rock completed the first leg of its journey from Riverside to the museum lawn Tuesday night. Chino Bank Robber Opens Fire on Officer Feb 29 3:11 PM EST Shots were fired during a bank robbery Wednesday at California Bank and Trust in Chino. Kobe Bryant "Doing Great So Far" Feb 29 10:25 AM EST Kobe Bryant suffered a broken nose and concussion during an unusual display of defense Sunday at the NBA All-Star game. KABC-TV Los Angeles Detectives release Lancaster 'John Doe' sketch, hope for identification Feb 29 6:27 PM EST Homicide detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the remains of anonymous man found in Lancaster in July 2011. Vandalism near UCLA campus deemed hate crime Feb 29 4:16 PM EST A hate crime investigation is under way near the University of California, Los Angeles campus in Westwood. Man in Redondo Beach murders caught in Mexico Feb 29 9:46 AM EST A man suspected of killing two women in Redondo Beach was caught across the border in Mexico early Wednesday morning. LA deputy arrested in connection to burglaries Feb 29 7:31 AM EST An L.A. sheriff's deputy was arrested, along with six others, in connection to a string of residential burglaries. Washington High School band director arrested for sex with teen Feb 29 6:46 AM EST An L.A. Unified School District teacher has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 17-year-old female student. FOX 11 News Los Angeles SKYFOX Time Lapse Coastline Flight Feb 29 2:18 PM EST SKYFOX shows off it's Time Lapse Photography skills while taking a morning cruise over the South Bay coastline. Stampede!! ...of Dolphins? Feb 29 2:03 PM EST About two thousand dolphins decided to give people on board this whale watching boat a show. It happened last week off the coast of Orange County near Dana Point. Redondo Beach Killer Arrested in Mexico Feb 29 10:18 AM EST The 'person of interest' in the killing of a Redondo Beach mom and her 19-year old daughter...has been arrested in Mexico.   "The Courage of Hana Hwang" Feb 29 9:48 AM EST Hana Hwang, 13, was diagnosed with Progeria – a genetic mutation that speeds up the aging process - as an infant. Though born normal, her biological clock is now operating at 8-10 times normal speed. Search For Killer In Redondo Beach Feb 28 4:48 PM EST Two women found dead in their Redondo Beach home - police says it's a homicide. PD now looking for "person of interest."   Los Angeles Business Journal Edison Moves to Loss on Power Plant Charges Feb 29 6:15 PM EST Edison International reported a fourth-quarter loss, as the electric utility took more than $1 billion in impairment charges related to power stations at its Edison Mission Energy unit. Poll: What's Your Opinion of Living Wage Laws? Feb 29 6:15 PM EST The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. Activision Blizzard to Cut 600 Jobs Feb 29 2:18 PM EST Santa Monica video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. on Wednesday said that it is cutting 600 jobs globally from its Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment unit. DreamWorks Shares Slide on Disappointing Quarter, Outlook Feb 29 2:17 PM EST DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. shares fell nearly 11 percent Wednesday morning after the film studio reported fourth quarter profit below Wall Street's expectations, and warned that higher costs on its next two releases could affect this year's results. Long Beach Living Wage Measure Scaled Back Feb 28 6:45 PM EST Backers of a living wage ballot measure to benefit hospitality workers in Long Beach have scaled back their initiative to only include workers at the city's largest hotels. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Man Shows up Naked to Job Interview, Gets in Fight with Police Feb 29 6:34 PM EST Making a good first impression is a must when interviewing for a job. Officer Shot Responding to Bank Robbery, Suspect at Large Feb 29 3:08 PM EST Watch Chip Yost's Report CHINO, Calif. (KTLA) -- A manhunt is underway for a bank robbery suspect who shot and wounded a Chino police officer. Monkees Singer Davy Jones, 66, Dies of Heart Attack Feb 29 1:38 PM EST Antenna TV to air the entire Monkees series from start to finish this Saturday and Sunday. STUART, Fla. (KTLA) -- Davy Jones, the lead singer of the Monkees, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning in Florida. He was 66 years old. LAUSD Teacher Contracts Limit Investigations of Misconduct Feb 29 10:23 AM EST VIDEO: Watch Lynette Romero's Report LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The Los Angeles Unified School District's efforts to investigate teacher misconduct have been complicated by a little-known clause in teachers' contracts. Japan Tsunami Debris: 1st Wave Approaches West Coast Feb 29 10:22 AM EST Almost a year after an earthquake sent 130-foot tsunami waves sweeping over the coast of Japan , the debris from ruined fishing boats and washed-out villages is creeping toward the U.S., with the first wave expected to hit northwestern Hawaii any day now. LA Weekly Pot Wars Feb 22 8:29 PM EST Last week's cover story, "L.A.'s Pot Prohibition Playbook," by Hillel Aron, was our journalistic attempt to explain the inexplicable — namely, how is it possible that Los Angeles is considering a ban on medical marijuana? Isn't it 2012? Aren't we in California? City officials claim they hav... Carmen Trutanich, L.A. City Attorney, Tramples the Rights of Pot Smokers, Street Artists and Protesters Feb 22 8:14 PM EST The first offer was ludicrous. Carmen Trutanich, the Los Angeles city attorney, had publicly vowed to get tough on the guys who hang giant, vinyl signs on the sides of buildings. Tempers were hot. But two years in jail? For hanging some ads for Tropicana orange juice? Mark Denny couldn't b... An Assassination in Silver Lake Feb 22 8:14 PM EST The windy backstreets of Silver Lake are pretty quiet in the predawn hours. At around 5 a.m. last Aug. 7, Juan David Vasquez Loma decided to take one of those residential roads — Effie Street — to drive home two co-workers after a late shift at Garage Pizza on Sunset Boulevard near Fo... What's in Pepper Spray? Feb 22 8:13 PM EST W hen seated Occupy UC Davis protesters turned their backs on Lt. John Pike and his UC Davis police squad clad in riot gear on Nov. 18, he had had enough. Pike aimed a large can of First Defense aerosolized Oleoresin Capsicum at two-dozen occupiers, including student David Buscho an... The Palisadian-Post Business Group Seeks Funds for a BID Feb 23 11:12 AM EST 2012-02-23 Residents and members of the Pacific Palisades business community have asked Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl's office to determine whether the city has funds to support the development of a local Business Improvement District (BID).

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