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Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : Sons of Anarchy star 'out of control' before deaths Californians back change on three strikes, but not on death penalty Bicyclists arise from Carmageddon II Most with Down Syndrome are affected by Alzheimer's disease Man, 30, Burned To Death In Fiery Crash On 5 Freeway 7 People Cited For Allegedly Entering Closed Section Of 405 Freeway Los Angeles Times Sons of Anarchy star 'out of control' before deaths "Sons of Anarchy" actor Johnny Lewis struggled with legal problems as well as drug issues in the last year of his life, court records show. Californians back change on three strikes, but not on death penalty Proposition 36 would ease the three-strikes sentencing law. Proposition 34 would replace the death penalty with life without possibility of parole. California voters support easing the state's tough three-strikes sentencing law by a margin of more than 3 to 1 but are reluctant to abolish the death penalty, according to a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll . Robbers hit California State Mining and Mineral Museum Thieves armed with 'pickaxes' may have taken up to $2 million in gold and gems from the Mariposa museum, which will conduct an inventory to determine losses. MARIPOSA — Armed robbers may have made off with as much as $2 million in gold and gems from the the California State Mining and Mineral Museum in Mariposa, a parks spokesman said. Brown signs two bills regulating Buy Here Pay Here used-car lots The governor's approval of the bills is a step in protecting consumers from predatory vehicle loans. He vetoes a third measure that would have capped interest rates the lots could charge. In a landmark step to protect consumers from predatory vehicle loans, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law two bills regulating specialized used-car dealers known as Buy Here Pay Here lots. It's Carmageddon all over again As round two of the 405 Freeway shutdown hits the halfway point, problems are few. The plot is identical to last summer's Carmageddon: Can Los Angeles avoid a traffic apocalypse as officials shut down a 10-mile stretch of the country's busiest freeway for the weekend? Los Angeles Daily News Bicyclists arise from Carmageddon II ENCINO - While motorists were told to stay home as part of Carmageddon II, cyclists were encouraged to swarm the streets Sunday to peddle the message that a car can only take you so far. | PHOTOS Most with Down Syndrome are affected by Alzheimer's disease In 2008, San Fernando Valley nonprofit New Horizons began plans for a group home just for those with Down syndrome who develop Alzheimer's, one of only a handful in California and nationwide. It is expected to be completed in 2013. Justin Bieber falls ill but still finishes show GLENDALE, Ariz. - It wasn't just Justin Bieber's fans who had "Bieber Fever" as the teen idol kicked off his national tour in suburban Phoenix. 2 dead, 1 wounded after shooting at Florida VFW WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - Police say two people are dead and another is injured after a shooting at a central Florida Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Man fatally struck crossing Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys VAN NUYS — A man crossing Victory Boulevard was fatally struck by a BMW, police said today. CBS 2 Los Angeles Man, 30, Burned To Death In Fiery Crash On 5 Freeway A 30-year-old Norwalk man burned to death Sunday morning when his stalled Toyota Corolla was hit by a SUV on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights. 7 People Cited For Allegedly Entering Closed Section Of 405 Freeway Seven people were cited on Sunday for allegedly entering closed portions of the 405 Freeway. Gun Owned By Butch Cassidy Auctioned A .45-caliber gun once owned by Butch Cassidy has sold at auction in Southern California for $175,000. Red Flag Warnings In Effect Monday For Local Mountains Red flag warnings are expected to go into effect on Monday for parts of the Southland as a result of a combination hot temperatures and low humidity. Calif. Will Ban Gay Teen ‘Conversion’ Therapy California will become the first state to ban a controversial form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay teenagers straight. NBC Los Angeles Live Video: "Carmageddon II" Update Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said work remains on the closed San Diego Freeway and to expect a 5 a.m. Monday reopening. Photo Credit: Getty Images Fatal Crashes Kill Two Two men died Sunday in separate fatal accidents in Los Angeles County, police said. Photo Credit: NBC10Philadelphia.com Lohan Harassed Inside Manhattan Hotel: Police Lindsay Lohan was assaulted in her Manhattan hotel room early Sunday morning by a man she met at a night club, police sources said. Hot, Dry Weather Brings Fire Warnings The National Weather Service is warning that hot, dry conditions forecast for Southern California over the next several days will increase the danger of wildfires. Banning Wildfire Burns Out of Control A brushfire in a remote section of Banning threatened several homes on Sunday, though no evacuations had been ordered as of mid-morning, fire officials said. Photo Credit: NBC Local Media KABC-TV Los Angeles Oxnard shooting probe: 2 killed, 1 injured Two men were killed and another person was injured when a shooting broke out in Oxnard. Ryder Cup: Comeback complete, Europe wins Europe has won the Ryder Cup, completing an historic comeback from a 4-point deficit to beat the United States. LA Triathlon closures clash with Carmageddon 2 The L.A. Triathlon went from Venice to downtown, which meant more road closures during the Carmageddon 2 weekend. Late-season heat wave scorching Southland A heat wave is gripping Southern California with some places seeing triple digit temps with October just a day away. Spain protest over austerity measure turns violent Thousands of Spaniards rallied in the streets Saturday to protest deep economic pain from an austerity measure. FOX 11 News Los Angeles History Flows Through Sepulveda Pass A look of the area being shut down this weekend is part of Los Angeles pop culture and lore. Kemp's 2 HRs push Dodgers within 2 of NL wild card Matt Kemp homered twice, Joe Blanton pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed within two games of the second NL wild-card spot with a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday... Maria Sansone Named New Co-Anchor Of Good Day LA We are thrilled to announce Maria Sansone as the new co-anchor of our Good Day LA morning show. Sansone appeared many times on the show along with other candidates as auditions took place on-air during a four-month period over the summer. Her first day will be Monday October 1 and will be joining co-host Steve Edwards. Exclusive FOX 11 DJ: 'NERVO' Behind The Scenes At 'Greystone Manor' in West Hollywood EDM Artist' NERVO recently headed to Greystone Manor Nightclub in West Hollywood to play for another packed house.  FOX 11's Pablo Pereira got a exclusive behind the scenes look at the Twin Sister DJ's From Austrailia. Metrolink Adds 7 Trains to Carmageddon 2 Weekend Service Riders can travel on Metrolink for only $10 all weekend or free with a Metrolink Monthly Pass Los Angeles Business Journal Broadway Financial Moves to Profit Shares of Broadway Financial Corp. soared 124 percent after the struggling Los Angeles thrift said it moved from a loss to a profit. The Week’s Big Movers The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies closed down slightly for the week as the broader markets reacted to signs of weakness in the economy. Podcast: Highlights from the Latest Business Journal Editor Charles Crumpley provides highlights from the upcoming weekly edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The podcast for Oct. 1 is now online. L.A. City Council Approves Farmers Field Project Agreements The Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved a series of agreements with Anschutz Entertainment Group to build a football stadium downtown and replace the West Hall of the Convention Center. Stocks Close Down In Friday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 49 points to 13,437. The Nasdaq lost 20 points to 3,116. The S&P 500 fell 6.5 points to 1,440. The LABJ Stock Index was unchanged at 138. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Report: Lindsay Lohan Attacked in NY Hotel Room NEW YORK (KTLA) -- Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan is making headlines again after she told police she was attacked by a man in her hotel room. Man, 56, Killed in Fountain Valley Hit-and-Run FOUNTAIN VALLEY (KTLA) -- A driver was arrested Sunday after returning to the scene of a hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian dead. Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Ban 'Gay Conversion' Therapy SACRAMENTO (KTLA) -- In a landmark move for civil rights, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that will make the state the first to end attempts to change a minor's sexual orientation, his office announced Sunday. Newport Beach Man Sets Jet Pack Record (VIDEO) NEWPORT BEACH (KTLA) -- A Newport Beach native took to the skies Saturday to set a world jet-packing record. Fire Weather Warnings Issued as Heat Wave Sweeps Southland LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- If you thought the hot weather was over -- think again. LA Weekly The State of the Occupation In late August, the Hernandez family got a notice to vacate. Their three-bedroom house had been sold at a foreclosure auction to Bank of America. They threw an eviction party on the Saturday before they were supposed to leave, but afterward, they decided not to go. Instead, they wou... Endeavour's Tree-Killing Debut "Moving the Endeavour will be a marvel of wonder and ingenuity," Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said at an August press conference, where it was announced that some 212 traffic signals and streetlights would be dismantled to accommodate the shuttle's slow crawl through South L.A. to its new home at t... Gay Happiness, the New Frontier Gay Old Times Do gay men suffer higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide because of the bigotry they face? Or is it a result of bad lifestyle choices? Patrick Range McDonald posed that question in last week's cover story ("Gay Happiness, the New Frontier"). Some readers, like... The Palisadian-Post Human Remains Found in Los Liones Identified as Missing UCLA Student 2012-09-27 The human remains discovered Saturday near the Los Liones Canyon Trail in Pacific Palisades have been identified as that of missing UCLA honors student David John Goeser. Fredrik Gillette, AYSO Coach, Deacon, Assistant Scoutmaster Fredrik Gillette, beloved husband and father, passed away on August 10 during his fifth and final heart surgery, leaving behind a rich and fulfilling life at the age of 47.' Michael O'Keefe, Tax Law Expert, Involved Father Michael E. O'Keefe, 69, passed away on September 16, following a prolonged illness. Born January 15, 1943, Mr. O'Keefe grew up in San Francisco, where he attended local Catholic schools. Sarah B. Cluster, 59; Yoga Expert, Massage Therapist Longtime Pacific Palisades resident Sarah Briane Cluster passed away on September 5 after a hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was 59. Palisadians Row Well at Henley Regatta 2012-09-27 This past June, Palisadians Melissa Schem and Sophia Berman were part of a four-person Junior 16 team that finished seventh out of 16 teams at the Henley Women's Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England.

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