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Yahoo! Alerts Monday, June 25, 2012 7:31 PM EDT Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:31 PM EDT 'Bling Ring' pay records contradict LAPD officer advising on film Los Angeles Times - Jun 25 8:06 AM EDT Artist aims for cowboy transcendence in hills above 2 Freeway Los Angeles Times - Jun 25 8:06 AM EDT Lawyer: Jerry Sandusky insists he's not guilty Los Angeles Daily News - Jun 25 7:11 PM EDT Experts say 32-pound, 10-year-old Missouri girl faces long recovery Los Angeles Daily News - Jun 25 6:56 PM EDT Mayor 'Heartened', 'Disappointed' After Immigration Ruling CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 25 6:06 PM EDT Fans Remember Michael Jackson With Twitter Tributes, Thousands Of Roses CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jun 25 4:43 PM EDT Los Angeles Times 'Bling Ring' pay records contradict LAPD officer advising on film Jun 25 8:06 AM EDT An officer who cracked the burglary case is already under investigation for consulting on the movie. Now payroll records suggest he was paid more than he said. Payroll records appear to contradict how much money a Los Angeles police officer who brought down the so-called "bling ring" said he was paid to work as technical advisor on a movie about the case. Artist aims for cowboy transcendence in hills above 2 Freeway Jun 25 8:06 AM EDT Justin Stadel of Glassell Park installed cardboard cutouts of Clint Eastwood, John Wayne and Gene Autry to give motorists on the 2 Freeway a sense of freedom. Motorists on the 2 Freeway for the last couple of months have noticed a shadowy figure or two gazing into the distance from the hills above. Long Beach City College tries an alternative to placement tests Jun 25 8:06 AM EDT The two-year college is making some placement decisions based on new students' high school grades instead of their scores on a standardized exam. Edward Yacuta felt rushed and nervous when he took a test to determine whether he was ready for college-level English classes at Long Beach City College. Jewish group cancels speech by controversial author Pamela Geller Jun 25 8:06 AM EDT Hours before the activist was set to give a lecture, the Jewish Federation cancels the event. She later speaks at a hall a few miles away. Pamela Geller, the controversial author and activist, was set to deliver a lecture Sunday morning to the Zionist Organization of America that she had given many times before, billed by organizers as a revelation of the "root cause of war in the Middle East." Wal-Mart cuts ties with public relations firm over impersonation Jun 25 8:05 AM EDT The retail giant ends its 'business relationship' with Mercury Public Affairs, whose senior associate was found to have posed as a reporter at an event staged by Wal-Mart critics. Retail giant Wal-Mart said that it has parted ways with a public relations firm whose employee was found to have posed as a reporter at an event staged by Wal-Mart critics. Los Angeles Daily News Lawyer: Jerry Sandusky insists he's not guilty Jun 25 7:11 PM EDT STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - As Jerry Sandusky insisted through a lawyer Monday that he is not guilty of sexually abusing children, a juror who voted to convict the retired Penn State assistant coach said she hoped the verdict would help his accusers heal. Experts say 32-pound, 10-year-old Missouri girl faces long recovery Jun 25 6:56 PM EDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A severely malnourished 10-year-old Kansas City girl who was found locked in a closet remained hospitalized Monday and likely faces an extended recovery after an initial "failure to thrive" diagnosis, experts said. State Sen. Alex Padilla elected president of National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Jun 25 6:48 PM EDT State Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, has been elected president of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the first Californian to hold the post in more than two decades. Judge approves $500K settlement between Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events and nearly 2,500 current, former employees Jun 25 6:41 PM EDT LOS ANGELES - A judge today gave final approval to a $500,000 settlement resolving claims by more than 2,400 current and former employees of Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events, who alleged wage and hour violations. Growth of the 'breastaurant': eateries like Santa Clarita and Long Beach's Tilted Kilt, Twin Peaks follow in Hooters ... Jun 25 6:26 PM EDT The waitresses at Twin Peaks wear skimpy plaid tops that accentuate their chests. In case you didn't catch the joke, the chain's logo is an image of two pointy, snow-capped mountains. And the sports bar doesn't stop there: It promises "scenic views." | Photos: Waitresses at the Tilted Kilt CBS 2 Los Angeles Mayor 'Heartened', 'Disappointed' After Immigration Ruling Jun 25 6:06 PM EDT Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was among several public officials who offered mixed reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Fans Remember Michael Jackson With Twitter Tributes, Thousands Of Roses Jun 25 4:43 PM EDT Fans are marking the third anniversary of the King Of Pop's death Monday with a flood of online tributes and thousands of roses sent to his grave. Convicted Riverside Cop Killer Sentenced To Death Jun 25 4:07 PM EDT A parolee who beat and gunned down a Riverside police officer trying to arrest him at the end of a foot chase was sentenced to death Monday. Wife Of Police Chief Hospitalized After Felony Assault Conviction Jun 25 4:02 PM EDT The wife of an Oceanside police chief who was convicted for firing a gun from her Cypress home was hospitalized on Monday. Rodney King's Family Asking For Donations To Help Defray Costs Of $22K Funeral Jun 25 3:30 PM EDT The family of Rodney King is asking the public for donations so they can lay the man, best known for being beaten by Los Angeles police officers, to rest. NBC Los Angeles USC Asks Judge to Drop Wrongful Death Suit Jun 25 6:37 PM EDT USC has asked a judge to dismiss a wrongful death case filed by the parents of two USC grad students who were shot and killed near the campus in April saying the university is not responsible for the deaths. Man Sentenced in Heroin-Stuffed Burrito Bust Jun 25 4:53 PM EDT A former sheriff's deputy from Los Angeles county was sentenced to two years behind bars after getting busted trying to smuggle heroin, concealed in a burrito, into a courthouse jail. Students React to Fontana School Hazing Jun 25 4:07 PM EDT Students at AB Miller High School in Fontana returned to school Monday after learning one of their teachers and four of their classmates had been arrested over the weekend in connection with a hazing incident. Reaction Mixed on Immigration Law Ruling Jun 25 3:08 PM EDT Californians expressed mixed reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law, with the California Attorney General saying she was "pleased," immigrants rights groups saying it's... Photo Credit: Getty Images Death Sentence in Officer's Murder Jun 25 2:22 PM EDT A man convicted in the 2010 slaying of Riverside Officer Ryan Bonaminio was sentenced Monday to death. KABC-TV Los Angeles Pedestrian fatally struck by Metrolink train in San Fernando Jun 25 5:40 PM EDT A person was struck and killed by a Metrolink train at the Brand Boulevard crossing in San Fernando Monday morning. Motorcycle crashes into Gardena hookah lounge Jun 25 5:40 PM EDT A motorcyclist is recovering after he crashed into a hookah lounge in Gardena Saturday. I-5 Grapevine lanes closed at Kern County line for week Jun 25 4:55 PM EDT Crews are closing all but one lane of the I-5 Grapevine in each direction at the Kern County line. Mom abducts 2 sons, may head to Dominican Republic Jun 25 12:55 PM EDT Police need the public's help locating two small boys who are missing and may be in danger from their own mother. USC shooting arraignment postponed again Jun 25 11:55 AM EDT An arraignment hearing for the two men accused of killing two USC graduate students from China was postponed again. Los Angeles Business Journal Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Jun 25 5:36 PM EDT Editor Charles Crumpley each week provides highlights from the latest edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for June 25 is now online. CytRx Shares Boosted From 'Milestone' Cancer Drug Jun 25 1:07 PM EDT Shares of CytRx rose nearly 6 percent after the company announced positive preliminary data in tests on its cancer treatment. Activision, Disney to Collaborate on 'Wreck-It Ralph' Game Jun 25 1:06 PM EDT Activision Publishing and Disney Interactive will collaborate to produce and distribute a videogame that ties in with Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" movie set for release Nov. 2. Was Piano Fit for The King? Jun 25 3:10 AM EDT Warren Liu wants his piano to hit the right notes at auction. After all, Elvis might've played it. Radio Host Talking Up Trinkets Jun 25 3:09 AM EDT Talk radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger hopes her handmade items speak to buyers. KTLA-TV Los Angeles 'Bath Salts' Suspect Charged With Assault in Shovel Attack Jun 25 6:49 PM EDT GLENDALE -- A 20-year old accused of attacking an elderly woman with a shovel while high on "bath salts" was charged with burglary and assault with a deadly weapon Monday. Stanley Cup Heads To Hermosa Beach For Rally Jun 25 4:34 PM EDT HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) -- The Stanley Cup is on the road again just about a week after it rolled through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles. Facebook Quietly Unveils "Stalker" App Jun 25 3:34 PM EDT NEW YORK -- Facebook appears to have quietly unveiled a new feature designed to let people see which Facebook users are nearby at any given time. "Jeopardy!" Host Trebek Recovering After Heart Attack Jun 25 12:06 PM EDT LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Alex Trebek, host of popular game show "Jeopardy!," suffered a mild heart attack on Saturday, but is expected to make a full recovery and return to the game show next month, a Sony Television spokeswoman said. Police Search for Woman Suspected of Abducting Sons Jun 25 8:49 AM EDT CARSON, Calif. (KTLA) -- Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are looking for a woman who allegedly kidnapped her two young sons. LA Weekly License Plate Recognition Logs Our Lives Long Before We Sin Jun 20 7:42 PM EDT The Long Beach Police Department press release in August 2010 was tellingly brief — just 121 words. Franklin Robles, 33, had been shot to death on his way to buy a used Cadillac, a possible robbery attempt turned bloody. There was no suspect, no eyewitness. Investigators had little t... Kings Stanley Cup Tattoo Frenzy: Hermosa Ink in South Bay Shoots to Stardom Jun 20 7:42 PM EDT For 23 often frustrating and always fruitless years, Pam Stence has loved the Los Angeles Kings. For her, being a Kings fan was like being a passenger on the Titanic — it was all good until they hit the ice. "There's been a lot of ridicule over those 23 years," says the Redondo Beach... Comments: Porn Enemy No. 1 Jun 20 7:42 PM EDT Dennis Romero's profile last week of a porn star–turned-activist had readers talking — with zero consensus ("Shelley Lubben, Porn Reformer or Self-Promoter?"). "The irony is that Lubben exploits porn performers more than the porn industry itself does," Bobbybluetoyou writes. " The Palisadian-Post BREAKING NEWS: Power outage hits Palisades Highlands Jun 21 3:12 PM EDT Power to around 690 customers in the Palisades Highlands, including the Casa Nostra Restaurant, went out Wednesday at around 8:30 p.m., DWP officials announced today. Kohn, Spitz and Malaret Elected To Council Posts Jun 21 11:57 AM EDT 2012-06-21 The Pacific Palisades Community Council elected new officers last Thursday in the most contested election since the Council's creation in 1972. Stromberg, Bruner Win Post Cup Awards Jun 21 11:42 AM EDT 2012-06-21 Note: The Palisadian-Post Web site only displays a select number of articles from our weekly publication. 'They're Playing Our Song' Offers a Neil Simon Feast Jun 21 11:27 AM EDT 2012-06-21 I was glad to see Kelly London back on the Theatre Palisades stage in another romantic romp, this time Neil Simon's 'They're Playing Our Song,' at Pierson Playhouse through July 15.

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