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Yahoo! Alerts Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:31 PM EDT Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:31 PM EDT PE teacher sexually abused 2 girls, jury say Los Angeles Times - May 31 9:09 AM EDT Funding for Orange County's planned Great Park is in jeopardy Los Angeles Times - May 31 3:26 AM EDT Photos: Justin Bieber's $6.5 million home in the Estates of The Oaks of Calabasas Los Angeles Daily News - May 31 6:34 PM EDT Gregory J. Wilcox: Justin Bieber single-handedly boosts San Fernando Valley median home price Los Angeles Daily News - May 31 5:43 PM EDT Ruling May Leave SeaWorld Trainers Dry After Killer Whale Accident CBS 2 Los Angeles - May 31 6:06 PM EDT Ex-Warner Brothers Executive Becomes Disney Studio Chief CBS 2 Los Angeles - May 31 5:38 PM EDT Los Angeles Times PE teacher sexually abused 2 girls, jury say May 31 9:09 AM EDT A former middle school teacher in East Los Angeles was convicted Wednesday of sexually abusing two female teenage students. Funding for Orange County's planned Great Park is in jeopardy May 31 3:26 AM EDT California officials have ruled that $1.4 billion in property funds can't be spent to transform the former Marine base into urban parkland. The grand park that officials had promised would be built on a retired Marine base in the heart of Orange County was in jeopardy Wednesday after state officials ruled that $1.4 billion in property funds can't be spent to transform the sprawling stretch of ... Battleship Iowa glimpsed from San Pedro May 31 3:26 AM EDT The ship will open to the public July 7 as an interactive museum San Pedro's Lookout Point Park was the place to be Wednesday morning to catch a glimpse of the battleship Iowa as it headed for its new home at the Port of Los Angeles. Controversial Malibu Lagoon project to begin Friday May 31 3:24 AM EDT State contractors are to drain and reshape the polluted Malibu Lagoon. Activists, who say the project would destroy the salt marsh and flatten Surfrider Beach's waves, pledge to stand in the way. In a battle that has polarized the wealthy beach town of Malibu, activists are pledging to stand in the path of oncoming bulldozers when work begins this week on a controversial effort by the state to ... A naked grab for money? May 30 7:09 PM EDT Nudist resort owners' banning of children riles the naturist community, leaving some suspicious of the motive. PALM SPRINGS — For Elizabeth Young, Desert Shadows was a place where she could shed her blouse, pantyhose, sensible heels — and everything else — and dive into a game of water volleyball. Los Angeles Daily News Photos: Justin Bieber's $6.5 million home in the Estates of The Oaks of Calabasas May 31 6:34 PM EDT Pop star Justin Bieber paid $6.5 million for this custom Spanish style estate with a view located in the guarded/double-gated Oaks community in Calabasas. The home has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, six fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The master suite features endless views and a sitting area with fireplace, balcony and his/hers bath areas. Gregory J. Wilcox: Justin Bieber single-handedly boosts San Fernando Valley median home price May 31 5:43 PM EDT Justin Bieber is making an impact on the San Fernando Valley real estate market. The Biebs purchase of a 9,000-square-foot-mansion in Calabasas helped boost April's median home price by 12.4 percent John Edwards found not guilty on 1 count, mistrial on other 5 May 31 4:57 PM EDT GREENSBORO, N.C. - Former presidential candidate John Edwards was found not guilty on one of six campaign fraud charges Thursday, and the jury could not reach a verdict on the other counts, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on them. CHP says 8 students struck by truck should survive May 31 4:12 PM EDT HEMET, Calif.—All eight students injured when they were struck by a pickup truck that ran a red light outside a Southern California high school should survive, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. House GOP releases details on Obama health-care deals May 31 3:44 PM EDT WASHINGTON - The White House played political hardball with drug industry honchos to get a 2009 deal that helped keep health care overhaul legislation from bogging down in Congress, according to internal emails released Thursday by House Republicans. CBS 2 Los Angeles Ruling May Leave SeaWorld Trainers Dry After Killer Whale Accident May 31 6:06 PM EDT Killer whale trainers may be out of the water for good at SeaWorld after a judge ruled the park must protect its employees from any future accidents. Ex-Warner Brothers Executive Becomes Disney Studio Chief May 31 5:38 PM EDT The Walt Disney Co. said Thursday that it hired former president of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Alan Horn, to lead its movie studio as chairman, in a personnel move that attempts to right the wrongs that led to blockbuster bomb "John Carter." Witness Saw Confrontations Between Dodgers, Giants Fans May 31 4:59 PM EDT A woman who was in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium after the team's home opener last year testified Thursday that she saw two men confront two separate groups of San Francisco Giants supporters the night a Giants fan was severely beaten. Prosecutor: Buena Park Councilman Committed Perjury To Avoid Child Support May 31 3:35 PM EDT A Southern California councilman has been charged with lying on state documents to avoid paying child support. California Bill Would Allow Nurses To Prescribe Birth Control Pills May 31 3:34 PM EDT California women would no longer have to make an appointment with a doctor to get birth control pills under a bill approved by the state Assembly. NBC Los Angeles 6 Vie for LA County District Attorney Seat May 31 6:05 PM EDT Six people are vying to become the next Los Angeles County District Attorney to replace retiring DA Steve Cooley. Students Recovering After Hemet Car Crash May 31 5:35 PM EDT Most of the eight students injured during a car crash outside Hemet High School have since been released from the hospital, although at least two victims remain in critical condition, the school's... Caught on Video: Anti-Gay Attack in Echo Park May 31 2:54 AM EDT Surveillance video captured a man suspected of screaming homophobic slurs before stabbing two men in Echo Park, and police are hoping the footage will solicit information from the public. Porn Filmed Inside LA Coliseum May 31 2:24 AM EDT Nearly an hour of group sex was filmed under the lights of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum by a Chatsworth-based company that obtained a permit to film on the ground intended to honor WWI veterans, the... LA Kings Clean Up The Mess May 31 12:09 AM EDT L.A. wins sloppy affair to draw first blood. Photo Credit: Getty Images KABC-TV Los Angeles LAPD detective attempting Ferris wheel record May 31 4:51 PM EDT An LAPD detective will ride the Pacific Wheel for 25 hours in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. LAUSD found 600 cases of alleged teacher misconduct May 31 1:51 PM EDT LAUSD has unearthed nearly 600 cases of alleged teacher misconduct that they believe merit investigation. Echo Park double stabbing surveillance video released May 31 10:21 AM EDT Police hope newly released surveillance video will help them catch the suspects behind a double stabbing in Echo Park. Compton pursuit suspect caught by deputies May 31 9:51 AM EDT Sheriff's deputies captured a suspect in a pursuit and deputy-involved shooting in Compton. Montebello suspect shooting closes local park May 31 9:21 AM EDT A park in Montebello has been cordoned off following a police shooting near a baseball field. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Americana Music Announces Nominees May 31 2:09 PM EDT John C. Reilly, Grammy, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated artist/actor and music aficionado, will read the list of nominees during the traditional "opening of the envelope" segment of the ceremony. Golden Gate Bridge Celebrates 75 Years May 30 5:22 AM EDT Just in case you missed it.  A spectacular Fireworks Show celebrated the 75th Aniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. 4.1 Earthquake Hits Southern California May 30 2:07 AM EDT A small earthquake has given a jolt to the Southern California coast but there are no immediate reports of damages or injuries.   Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon May 28 6:37 PM EDT They ran the 14th Annual Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon on Monday Local Memorial Day Observances May 28 6:37 PM EDT From Boyle Heights to Riverside to Lauguna Hills, Veterans and their families are taking part in several events to honor fallen U.S. Troops. Los Angeles Business Journal Disney Hires Warner Bros. Veteran to Run Film Studio May 31 5:30 PM EDT Walt Disney Co. said that Alan Horn, most recently president and chief operating officer at Warner Bros. Entertainment, has been named chairman of Walt Disney Studios, effective June 11. SpaceX Dragon Ends Historic Trip to Space Station May 31 2:00 PM EDT Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s Dragon capsule splashed down off the Baja California coast this morning after successfully completing a supply mission to the International Space Station. Teledyne to Buy Marine Instrument Company May 31 2:00 PM EDT A subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc. plans to acquire a Seattle maker of compact high-resolution acoustic imaging and measurement systems used by the marine industry. Largest IHOP Franchisee Buys Applebee's Locations May 31 1:45 PM EDT Summit Restaurant Group LLC, the nation's largest IHOP franchisee, said that an affiliate had acquired 50 franchised Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in Florida and the rights to develop additional locations. School District Sues to Stop Subway Under Beverly Hills High May 30 7:45 PM EDT The Beverly Hills Unified School District has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to overturn the county transportation agency's approval of a plan to dig a subway tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. KTLA-TV Los Angeles State Denies Funding For OC Great Park May 31 5:13 PM EDT IRVINE, Calif. -- The grand park that officials had promised would be built on a retired Marine base in the heart of Orange County was in jeopardy Wednesday after state officials ruled that $1.4 billion in property funds can't be spent to transform the sprawling stretch of land into what had been billed as America's next great urban park. Suspect Wounded in Montebello Officer-Involved Shooting May 31 10:03 AM EDT MONTEBELLO, Calif. (KTLA) -- Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a park in Montebello. Families Displaced by Anaheim Apartment Blaze May 31 8:18 AM EDT ANAHEIM, Calif. (KTLA) -- Several families were displaced following a two-alarm fire at an apartment building in Anaheim Thursday morning. Man Boards Flight Without Ticket or Security Check May 31 8:18 AM EDT SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Hours after being released from jail, a man walked through an emergency door at San Diego International Airport, onto the tarmac and sat down on a United Express plane Tuesday, according to San Diego authorities. Anze Kopitar's Goal Lifts Kings, 2-1, in Overtime May 31 7:03 AM EDT Center scores on a breakaway 8 minutes 13 seconds into the extra period. NEWARK, N.J. -- Dustin Penner had the best imagery, likening the arena to a Russian sauna, and Dustin Brown said the puck behaved more like a bouncing tennis ball than anything else, all greatly testing their poise and patience. LA Weekly Finally: Gay Bullying Gets Recognized as a Civil Rights Issue May 30 7:20 PM EDT Bottle-blond bangs swept over one eye — this, the other boys whispered, was not a man's haircut. One of them — a popular, handsome specimen — grew particularly incensed at his classmate's new look. He formed a posse and found a pair of scissors. After locating the blond boy, the... Howard Berman's Last Stand May 30 7:20 PM EDT The chickens are coming home to roost for U.S. Rep. Howard Berman and his little brother, Michael. For four decades, the Berman brothers dominated California's backroom gerrymandering — a much-pilloried process in which politicians drew up their own voting districts in order to guarantee vi... Eric Bauman v. Gloria Romero in Assembly District 46 May 30 7:20 PM EDT It is truly a curiosity of the June 5 primary that an obscure California state Assembly race in the San Fernando Valley has become a proxy war over which wing of the Democratic Party controls school reform in America. "This is a battle for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party," says ... Richard Alarcon: Good Riddance and Hello May 30 7:20 PM EDT There's plenty in the two-decades-long relationship between term-limited-out Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon and his northeast San Fernando Valley constituents that a political analyst might find dysfunctional. As popular as term limits are among voters, who say they want fresh... Comments: Race to the Finish May 30 7:20 PM EDT Last week's paper was a hotbed of controversy — everyone was pissed off about something! For starters, readers had lots to say about our take on the battle between Betsy Butler and Torie Osborn in the new Assembly District 50 in Sacramento ("Democratic War for L.A.'s Richest," by Pat...

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