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Alerts Sunday, April 29, 2012 7:30 PM EDT Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:30 PM EDT Bloody note found next to girl, 9, slashed to death Los Angeles Times - Apr 29 1:53 PM EDT 3 crew members die as yacht apparently hits larger vessel Los Angeles Times - Apr 29 6:39 AM EDT 'Avengers' cleans up overseas; 'Man' leads domestic box office Los Angeles Daily News - Apr 29 7:23 PM EDT Homeowners support Valley lawmaker's bill requiring cities to cover sidewalk repairs Los Angeles Daily News - Apr 29 6:49 PM EDT Man Accused Of Kidnap Attempt On Ex, Brawling With Police CBS 2 Los Angeles - Apr 29 7:06 PM EDT Officials: Girl, 9, Was Murdered By Her Stepfather CBS 2 Los Angeles - Apr 29 6:27 PM EDT Los Angeles Times Bloody note found next to girl, 9, slashed to death Apr 29 1:53 PM EDT Police are investigating a note that appeared to be written in blood on a wall next to where a young girl's bloody body was discovered Saturday morning in a Long Beach parking lot. 3 crew members die as yacht apparently hits larger vessel Apr 29 6:39 AM EDT A search is underway for a fourth sailor on the 37-foot boat, which was taking part in the Newport-to-Ensenada race. The accident is California's second ocean racing tragedy this month. A yacht racing off the coasts of California and Mexico apparently collided with a much larger vessel, killing three crew members and leaving one missing, a sailing organization said early Sunday. Readers look back on unforgettable scenes Apr 29 6:39 AM EDT For some, it was a life-changing experience 'End of the world' Upscale restaurants are dressing down Apr 29 6:39 AM EDT To attract younger people, fine restaurants dispense with pristine, quiet formality, revamp their menus, update their decor and extend their hours. Water Grill, with its attentive servers, white tablecloths and hushed formality, was long a stalwart of L.A.'s old-guard restaurant scene. Assemblyman Calderon's son Ian aims to uphold political dynasty Apr 29 6:39 AM EDT Democrat Ian Calderon, 26, is running in the 57th District, and the family name seems to be helping. Since 1983, a member of the clan has served in the Capitol. SACRAMENTO — At a posh downtown sushi bar, Assemblyman Charles Calderon, one of the Capitol's most powerful politicians, tossed back his second Black Russian as a cadre of lobbyists lined up to pay respects. Los Angeles Daily News 'Avengers' cleans up overseas; 'Man' leads domestic box office Apr 29 7:23 PM EDT The superhero saga "The Avengers" lived up to its blockbuster buzz with $178.4 million in overseas ticket sales days before it opens in U.S. theaters. Homeowners support Valley lawmaker's bill requiring cities to cover sidewalk repairs Apr 29 6:49 PM EDT Joe Greblo straddles an A-shaped hump in the sidewalk in front of his Sylmar home that the city has refused to fix. "I have my own private skateboard park in front of my house," Greblo says. Al Martinez: Modern-day piano man plays for you to listen Apr 29 6:38 PM EDT If your image of a bar room piano player is that of an old drunk with a cigar in his mouth pounding away at the old 88 to produce tunes like "Sweet Adeline" and "Show Me the Way to Go Home" you haven't been around much lately. Assessor's office with for-sale sign Apr 29 6:08 PM EDT PERHAPS the most important question in the emerging investigation of Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez is why we elect the assessor in the first place. A bunch of 'knuckleheads': Letters to the editor for Monday, April 30, 2012 Apr 29 6:08 PM EDT Letters to the editor for Monday, April 30, 2012. CBS 2 Los Angeles Man Accused Of Kidnap Attempt On Ex, Brawling With Police Apr 29 7:06 PM EDT A Cathedral City woman's ex-boyfriend broke into her home, tried to kidnap her and then later fought with officers, a police spokesman said Sunday. Officials: Girl, 9, Was Murdered By Her Stepfather Apr 29 6:27 PM EDT Authorities in Long Beach now confirm that the 9-year-old girl who was murdered Saturday was slain by her stepfather. Assemblywoman Karen Bass Shares Her Memories Of LA Riots Apr 29 5:00 PM EDT Twenty years later, Rep. Karen Bass looks back at the tragic unfolding of the Los Angeles Riots. Woman, 25, Found Dead In Garage Of Malibu Home Apr 29 4:54 PM EDT Detectives are investigating the death of a 25-year-old woman whose body was found in a house in the hills above Malibu Sunday. Crash Kills Motorcyclist On 134 Freeway In Glendale Apr 29 4:30 PM EDT A motorcyclist was killed Sunday when he crashed on the Ventura (134) Freeway at the Golden State (5) Freeway interchange near Glendale, the California Highway Patrol said. NBC Los Angeles 3 Dead, 1 Still Missing in Yacht Race Apr 29 6:52 PM EDT Three people were discovered dead and one was reported missing after a sailboat racing from Newport, Calif. to Ensenada Mexico disappeared Saturday. Photo Credit: Getty Images Man Stabs Daughter, Tries to Kill Self: Cops Apr 29 5:07 PM EDT A memorial service was set Sunday for a 9-year-old girl who was stabbed to death allegedly by her father in a murder and attempted suicide in Long Beach. Survey: Future Riot Less Likely Apr 28 5:46 PM EDT Twenty years after the riots, race relations have improved, Angelenos say in a survey published by Loyola Marymount University. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Granada Hills Wins Academic Decathlon Apr 28 3:46 PM EDT The San Fernando Valley school's victory continues California's dominance of the national competition. Photo Credit: KNBC Gunshot Blasts at Cars Prompts Manhunt Apr 28 3:46 PM EDT At least five shotgun shootings at cars and in which one person was wounded over eight days in the Carson-Torrance area may be the work of one person or a group of people, deputies said Saturday. KABC-TV Los Angeles La Brea Tar Pits hosts weekend pet adoption event Apr 29 3:50 PM EDT The Pet Super Adoption event at the La Brea Tar Pits is expected to draw thousands to adopt 1,400 animals. Malibu woman, 25, found dead in her garage Apr 29 3:05 PM EDT An investigation is under way in Malibu after a woman was found dead inside her garage. Redondo Beach yacht likely crashed with bigger vessel during race off CA coast Apr 29 1:20 PM EDT Race officials say a fatal yacht accident off the California coast was likely caused by a crash with a larger vessel. 1 gunman likely behind 110 Freeway shootings, say LA police Apr 29 12:20 PM EDT Los Angeles deputies now suspect one gunman may be responsible for a series of shootings along the 110 Freeway. Granada Hills Charter High wins 2nd National Academic Decathlon Apr 29 3:05 AM EDT For the second year in a row, Granada Hills Charter High is the National Academic Decathlon champion. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Dry & Mild Week Ahead Apr 29 2:21 PM EDT Nice day today -  Mostly Sunny with Temps in the 70s and 80s.  A few morning clouds for the week ahead with slightly cooler temperatures. Have You Heard of Cash Mobs?. Apr 29 3:50 AM EDT Los Angeles Cash Mob Organizer Lisa Gilmore explains what the program does. Today's Earthquake "Not a Surprise" Apr 28 8:06 PM EDT Q & A with Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones of the US Geological Survey talks about this mornings  moderate Southern California Earthquake. Latest Update on Devore Quake Apr 28 1:59 PM EDT A moderate earthquake rattled Southern California on Saturday morning, shaking homes across the Inland Empire region and causing buildings to sway in downtown Los Angeles.   Miramonte Teachers Knit On The Job Apr 28 12:44 AM EDT More tonight on the teachers from Miramonte Elementary School.   Los Angeles Business Journal On Assignment Reports Strong Quarter Apr 27 6:00 PM EDT Shares of On Assignment Inc. gained 8 percent on Friday after the specialty staffing firm said its first quarter profit jumped 54 percent on strong growth in all the industries it serves. FDA Rejects Amgen's Application for New Xgeva Use Apr 27 5:59 PM EDT U.S. regulators have rejected an application by Amgen Inc to expand the use of its drug Xgeva to slow the spread of tumors to the bones of patients suffering from advanced prostate cancer. The Week's Big Movers Apr 27 5:59 PM EDT The Business Journal's index of largest local public companies closed up for a second straight week, with investors responding to positive corporate quarterly reports and economic news. Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Apr 27 4:59 PM EDT Editor Charles Crumpley each week provides highlights from the latest edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for April 30 is now online. LAX Passenger Traffic Up 6.5 Percent in Quarter Apr 26 10:14 PM EDT Los Angeles International Airport is off to a solid start this year, with officials reporting that more passengers and cargo moved through the airport in the first quarter than in the same period a year earlier. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Army Staff Sergeant from Simi Valley Killed in Combat Apr 29 6:46 PM EDT Andrew Britton-Mihalo, 25, was killed while serving in Afghanistan WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense on Sunday announced the death of a soldier from Simi Valley who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Nutella to Pay Up After Lawsuit Questions Nutritional Value Apr 29 6:16 PM EDT SAN DIEGO (KTLA) -- Italian confectioner Ferrero, maker of Nutella, must pay out over $3 million to consumers as part of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that claims the nutty spread has little nutritional value. Report Reveals Data Snooping by Google's Street View Apr 29 5:16 PM EDT SAN FRANCISCO (KTLA) -- Google's Street View crew may have been taking more than just pictures of the road around it, according to an FCC report. Woman's Body Found at Malibu Home Apr 29 4:31 PM EDT MALIBU (KTLA) -- Deputies are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in the garage of a home in Malibu. Viral Video Brings Fame to Boy and his Cardboard Arcade Apr 29 4:01 PM EDT BOYLE HEIGHTS (KTLA) -- Three weeks after Caine Monroy s video went viral, Hollywood came knocking. LA Weekly Academia Semillas, a Failing School, Escapes Closure Apr 25 6:57 PM EDT Marcos Aguilar was dressed in what can only be described as a pretty good Halloween costume of an Aztec warrior, and he had come to the Los Angeles Unified School District board meeting last week ready for battle. "All the noisemakers have to stay out," a policeman told Aguilar, who sighed... A Cancer on the Office Apr 25 6:57 PM EDT As Gene Maddaus reported in last week's cover story, something clearly is rotten at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office ("Let's Make a Deal"). When appraiser Scott Schenter was caught stripping nearly $100 million in value from the property tax rolls, he said he'd done it at the behest of hi... The Palisadian-Post Elizabeth Palmer, 94; Pillar of Local Lutheran Church Apr 26 11:12 AM EDT Elizabeth Reamer Palmer, a former longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, died peacefully April 9 in San Luis Obispo. She was 94. Elizabeth was born August 8, 1917 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Ebern and Lillie Reamer. She was the older sister to Ebern 'Bud' Reamer and Victor Reamer. John Huntzicker, 42-Year Employee, Manager at Rand Apr 26 11:12 AM EDT John Huntzicker, a former 43-year resident of Pacific Palisades and one of the original Rand Corporation employees, passed away from natural causes with his wife Jennifer by his side on February 22. He was 86.

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