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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : L.A. serial rapist attacks 36th victim, police say Wife of ex-SEIU local chief pleads guilty to income tax charge CD reviews: New releases from Motion City Soundtrack, Bouncing Souls, Amanda Mair, Rhett Miller and The Rocket Summer Wrightwood brushfire prompts evacuations in Pinyon Hills Man, 77, Fatally Struck By Car After Falling Onto Roadway Brush Fire Erupts Near Highway 138 In Llano Los Angeles Times L.A. serial rapist attacks 36th victim, police say The so-called Teardrop Rapist, responsible for as many as 35 attacks since 1996, may have struck again this month when a woman was accosted in South L.A. by a gun-wielding man who tried to sexually as Wife of ex-SEIU local chief pleads guilty to income tax charge Pilar Planells, wife of ousted SEIU local president Tyrone Freeman, pleads guilty in connection with more than $540,000 she received in consulting payments from the L.A.-based labor organization. The wife of the former head of one of the nation's largest union locals has pleaded guilty to an income tax charge in connection with more than $540,000 she received in consulting payments from the Los ... Judge delays numbering of California ballot measures Molly Munger, who backs a tax measure that competes with Gov. Jerry Brown's, alleges that lawmakers and election officials broke state law to boost Brown's proposal. SACRAMENTO — A judge here Friday stopped the state from assigning the order in which propositions will appear on the November ballot while he considers a lawsuit filed by the proponent of one such measure. Former Vernon official Eric T. Fresch found dead in park Rangers at Angel Island State Park discover the remains of the former consultant, who had been the subject of a subpoena during an investigation of city's finances. Eric T. Fresch, the former top Vernon official whose tenure became a lightning rod in last year's effort to disincorporate the small industrial city, was found dead at a state park in the Bay Area, officials said Friday. Long Beach to cut Seal Beach bus service after charges of racism Despite heated exchanges with Seal Beach residents, Long Beach Transit says the decision was financial. But bus riders say they're the ones paying the price. Long Beach Transit officials have decided to cut bus service into neighboring Seal Beach, following a series of insults and vague claims of racism hurled between the neighboring cities, which straddle the Orange County and Los Angeles ... Los Angeles Daily News CD reviews: New releases from Motion City Soundtrack, Bouncing Souls, Amanda Mair, Rhett Miller and The Rocket Summer So many quality albums were released in June that it has become necessary to review more than just one or two this week. Wrightwood brushfire prompts evacuations in Pinyon Hills WRIGHTWOOD -- A brushfire raced through the ranches and range land on the northern flanks of the San Gabriel Mountains north of Wrightwood today, and forced the evacuation of some scattered residences in the Pinyon Hills area. Books: Signings and events for the week beginning Sunday, July 1, 2012 Click for book signings, readings, groups and events beginning July 1 and beyond. Getty exhibit: Trace the birth of modernism in 'Gustav Klimt: The Magic of Line' Many are familiar with Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss." But a new Getty Center exhibition shows there is more to the father of Viennese modernism than ornate-style paintings. New DVDs out this Tuesday Here are the new DVDs set for release Tuesday, July 3, 2012. CBS 2 Los Angeles Man, 77, Fatally Struck By Car After Falling Onto Roadway A 77-year-old man was killed in Murrieta after he stumbled on a roadway and a car struck him. Brush Fire Erupts Near Highway 138 In Llano A brush fire that scorched 55 acres near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line was 80 percent contained on Saturday. Tom Morello Of ‘Rage’ Leads Wal-Mart Protest In Chinatown Hundreds of people are marching through the streets of LA's Chinatown to protest against Wal-Mart's plans to open a store in the neighborhood. Jury Awards $36M To Couple Injured In Freeway Crash In Beaumont A Southern California jury has awarded $36.48 million to a couple from Mumbai, India who was injured in a freeway collision two years ago. Restaurant Employee Fatally Shot Inside Hoagies & Wings In Sherman Oaks Five men were being sought on Saturday in connection with the shooting death of a 38-year-old man inside a Sherman Oaks restaurant. NBC Los Angeles Llano Brush Fire: Evacuations Ordered, SR 138 Closed The Saturday afternoon blaze was reported at 11: 43 a.m. Both Los Angeles and San Bernardino county fire departments were responding. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Scott Olson Orange Line Busway Extension Opens Bus enthusiasts on Saturday got free rides on a new route 4-mile route in the west San Fernando Valley. Judge Delays Release of Manson Tapes While the case is on appeal, a federal district court judge has put a hold on the release of audio recordings that police believe could shed light on unsolved slayings by the Manson Family. Suspected Anti-Gay Attack in Hancock Park Police are investigating an attack on an openly gay homeless man in Hancock Park as a hate crime. More Protection Coming for Used-Car Buyers A new state law will give Californians unprecedented protection when buying a used car. KABC-TV Los Angeles Llano brush fire prompts home evacs at LA-San Bernardino County border A brush fire has forced some residents to evacuate their homes by Route 138 at Fort Tejon Road in Llano on Saturday. Sherman Oaks restaurant worker shot, killed during fight A search is under way for suspects behind a shooting that left a man dead outside a Sherman Oaks restaurant. Sylmar woman's family to get $6.6M from LAPD for fatal police crash Los Angeles city leaders voted to pay $6.6 million to the family of a woman killed by a speeding police car in 2010. Puppy stolen from South Pasadena pet store Thieves made off with a puppy from a South Pasadena pet store, and it was all caught on tape. Metro's Orange Line debuts, offers free rides Metro's Orange Line busway is in full swing on Saturday and commuters can ride for free to kick off the grand opening. Los Angeles Business Journal The Week's Big Movers The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies closed up strongly during a week when the overall market also advanced on news of a bailout and stimulus plan in Europe. Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Editor Charles Crumpley each week provides highlights from the latest edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for July 2 is now online. KB Home Narrows Losses KB Home reported quarterly results that beat analyst expectations thanks to increased housing sales and higher home prices. ValueClick Surges on Guidance Update Shares of ValueClick gained nearly 15 percent after the company announced its second-quarter financial results will come in at the top of expectations. Jakks Disappoints Investors in Stock Buy-Back Shares of Jakks Pacific fell more than 10 percent after the company said it will purchase only about 16 percent of the shares tendered in a stock buy-back offer. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Marine Recruit Dies During Boot Camp Training SAN DIEGO (KTLA) -- A marine recruit died after a strength training exercise at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, marine officials said Saturday. Brush Fire Burning Near San Bernardino County Line LOS ANGELES COUNTY (KTLA) -- A small brush fire is burning near the San Bernardino county line. Men Wounded in Screwdriver Robbery Attack SANTA ANA (KTLA) -- Two men were wounded after being attacked with a screwdriver during a botched robbery attempt. Get Ready to Move Your Clocks Ahead -- By 1 Second? Experts say the 'leap second' is needed because the Earth's rotation is slowing down. LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Enjoy the long weekend, if only for an extra second. Thousands Protest Construction of Chinatown Walmart CHINATOWN (KTLA) -- Thousands of people marched through Chinatown Saturday to protest against a proposed new Walmart location. LA Weekly How to Succeed on YouTube: Goof Off in Your Basement ... Only Better Check out our entire YouTube issue here. Daniel Grimes, a high school student from Ypsilanti, Mich., flew to Los Angeles last July for the YouTube convention Vidcon. He came to see his favorite YouTubers, including Toby Turner, a co... Did L.A. Officials Cover Up Manny Figueras' Fatal Mowing Down of Gary Woodford? Gary Woodford and his buddies left tiny Girard in northern Ohio for the City of Angels 30 years ago, chasing the California dream. Woodford, a well-liked, athletic, curly-haired young man, had just learned that he was color-blind and wouldn't be able to follow his chosen career as a pilot. Comments: Inking Again Food critic Besha Rodell had lots to say about ink., Michael Voltaggio's much-vaunted restaurant in Hollywood where, she wrote, "ego and location intersect" ("That Touch of ink.," June 22). And readers had much to say in response. Nick writes, " Terrific review. I couldn't agree mor... The Palisadian-Post BREAKING NEWS: Hiker Lost in Will Rogers State Historic Park 2012-06-28 UPDATE, 4:18 p.m. A female hiker was reported lost today near 1298 N. Will Rogers State Park Road, according to Brian Humphrey of Los Angeles Fire Department. The Town Is Set for the Fourth of July 2012-06-28 Thousands of Pacific Palisades residents and out-of-town visitors will embrace the town's traditional Fourth of July festivities on Wednesday. Annenberg Presents 'Who Shot Rock & Roll' 2012-06-28 The Annenberg Space for Photography's 'Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present' opens on June 23 and runs through October 7 at the museum, 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Rebecca Hamilton, 81; Raised Eight Children In Pacific Palisades Rebecca Hamilton, a former longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away peacefully at home in Manhattan Beach on May 21, with her family at her side. She was 81. PPBA Bronco All-Stars Throw Two No-Hitters, Win a Title 2012-06-28 The Pacific Palisades Baseball Association's 12-year-old Bronco All-Star team advanced to its third straight championship game on Sunday with a win in the West Hills All-Star tournament, defeating host and top-seeded West Hills by overcoming a five-run deficit to win, 8-7.

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