Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 07:31 PM EST

Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA :


Los Angeles Times

Husband who cooked wife on stove wore dresses, jewelry

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 11:12 AM EST

A strange portrait was emerging of a 68-year-old Oceanside man accused of killing his 73-year-old wife, then cooking her body parts on their kitchen stove.

DUI suspect in Torrance pedestrian death was a drug counselor

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 01:27 AM EST

A woman who works at a Torrance drug treatment center allegedly hit a pedestrian while driving drunk and continued to drive with the man embedded in her windshield. Sherri Wilkins wrote in a Myspace profile that "she used to be into drugs very heavy" and "with that came terrible choices."

Schuller, family to be paid a fraction of millions they sought

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 12:27 AM EST

The court gives the family slightly less than $700,000. The daughter of the Crystal Cathedral founder describes the ruling on intellectual property, copyright infringement and contract violations as a 'travesty.' Robert H. Schuller — the founder of Crystal Cathedral and the face of the globally watched "Hour of Power" television program — and his family will be paid just a fraction of the ...

San Bernardino council votes to slash budget more than $26 million

Monday, Nov 26, 2012 11:46 PM EST

Panel votes 5 to 2 for the austerity plan that freezes Police Department vacancies and cuts Fire Department overtime. The City Council of San Bernardino, which is in bankruptcy and facing a $45.8-million budget shortfall, voted Monday to slash more than $26 million in spending and freeze debt payments as the municipality struggles to stay afloat.

Man suspected of plotting to join Al Qaeda is held without bail

Monday, Nov 26, 2012 11:27 PM EST

Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym decides that Arifeen Gojali, 21, of Riverside is too much of a flight risk and danger to the community, based on the allegations by federal investigators. A Riverside man arrested on suspicion of plotting to join Al Qaeda with three other suspects was ordered Monday to be held without bail until trial.


Los Angeles Daily News

L.A. County Supervisors approve creating sex trafficking task force

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 07:24 PM EST

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved creating a task force to protect foster youth from being victimized by sex trafficking rings.

Malibu, Topanga, Marina del Rey, Acton and Val Verde residents to see hike in water bills

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 07:24 PM EST

The county Board of Supervisors today approved water rate hikes that will cost Malibu and Topanga residents nearly 30 percent more over the next five years and also bump up monthly bills in Marina del Rey, Acton and Val Verde.

Moorpark girl wants to collect 1 million bottles, cans by end of the year

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 07:24 PM EST

Avery Sax, the Moorpark girl whose recycling campaign collected 100,000 containers for Earth Day, will be marking her 12th birthday on Sunday with a new goal of collecting 1 million bottles and cans by year's end.

Finding the perfect cookbook for everyone on your list

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 07:14 PM EST

With the holiday season comes an onslaught from the publishing world, with particular interest paid to people who cook.

Spice up the season with a gift of seasoned salt

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 05:46 PM EST

It seemed like a tall order. I wanted an edible gift that was fast and easy to make, inexpensive, wouldn't spoil or need to be refrigerated, and that kids could be involved in.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Senators: ‘Highly Unusual Set Of Events’ Behind Gas Price Spike

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:46 PM EST

Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein are among six Senate Democrats calling for an investigation after last month's record jump in gasoline prices.

Attorneys For Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry Head To Court

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:22 PM EST

Lawyers for Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, attended a hearing in family court Tuesday morning.

Hiker Critically Injured After Falling 30 Feet From Eaton Canyon Waterfall

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:08 PM EST

A 21-year-old Alhambra woman was hospitalized Tuesday after falling 30 feet from a waterfall in Eaton Canyon.

Viens Moves To Represent Himself During Sentencing Phase

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 02:53 PM EST

A judge warned a former Lomita restaurant owner convicted of second-degree murder involving the October 2009 disappearance of his wife against representing himself in court on Tuesday.

Calif. Grad Rate In Bottom Half Of All US; LAUSD’s Even Lower

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 01:18 PM EST

New federal figures ranked California 32nd out of 50 states in graduating high school students - and the Los Angeles Unified School District is even worse.


NBC Los Angeles

Target, Best Buy Gift Card Text Messages Are a Scam

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:12 PM EST

Attention target shoppers! If you get a text message saying you may have won $1,000 gift card from Target, you should think twice about responding. Those messages are a scam.

Baby Airlifted After Near-Drowning in Toilet

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:57 PM EST

A baby girl is in serious condition Tuesday after falling head first into a toilet and nearly drowning at a San Fernando Valley home, according to authorities. Photo Credit: Mike Meadows

Stalker Prompts Ex-Teacher's Warning to Parents

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 03:42 PM EST

A stalker who had harassed the principal at a Whittier Catholic school prompted an ex-teacher to send a mass email warning parents of the situation. Police said children were not in danger.

Yahoo CEO/Mom up for "Person of Year"

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 02:57 PM EST

Marissa Mayer is up against some stiff competition. There's Sheldon Adelson, a conservative casino magnate. There's Ai Weiwei, China's most famous artist and most dogged political dissidents. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Hydrant Geyser Slows 101 Freeway Drive

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 12:57 PM EST

A tower of water from a damaged hydrant slowed the drive through the Universal City area Tuesday morning.


KABC-TV Los Angeles

Pork may be contaminated with bacteria - Consumer Reports

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:40 PM EST

Consumer Reports' lab tests of nearly 200 samples of pork chops and ground pork found cause for concern.

Father admits to setting car with kids inside on fire, gets life in prison

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:10 PM EST

A 61-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the arson murders of two his children.

Giving Tuesday spotlights charity, volunteerism using social media

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 05:10 PM EST

On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Giving Tuesday, a new day designated for giving rather than getting.

Bankrupt San Bernardino slashes $26 million in spending

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:40 PM EST

City leaders approved a plan to slash more than $26 million from the San Bernardino city budget.

Husband fatally shot protecting wife in IE armed robbery

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:25 PM EST

Authorities are searching for the armed robber who fatally shot a San Bernardino man in an attempted robbery.


FOX 11 News Los Angeles

27 Indicted In Mexican Mafia Gang Extortion Case

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 04:21 PM EST

[ PHOTO GALLERY ] Twenty-seven people have been indicted by a Ventura County grand jury in a Mexican Mafia street gang extortion case.

'Two and a Half Men' Star Angus Jones Has Beef With Show

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 03:36 PM EST

The teenage actor who plays the half in the hit CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men" says it's "filth" and through a video posted by a Christian organization has urged viewers not to watch it.

Substance Abuse Counselor Charged In Pedestrian's Death

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 03:21 PM EST

A substance abuse counselor was charged today with murder and other counts for allegedly driving drunk, running into a pedestrian and driving two miles with him embedded in her car's windshield.

FBI: Reward Helped Capture Fugitive In Mexico

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 01:21 PM EST

A murder suspect on the FBI's most wanted list gained weight and switched identities to evade authorities for 14 years, but his notoriety and a $100,000 reward finally led to his capture.

San Francisco Seeks $1.2 Million From Dodgers For Stow

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 11:36 AM EST

San Francisco officials are seeking $1.2 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers to cover the unpaid medical costs for Bryan Stow, a San Francisco Giants fan who was brutally beaten in the parking lot.


Los Angeles Business Journal

Disney Sells $3 Billion in Bonds

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:57 PM EST

Walt Disney Co. has sold $3 billion in bonds, its largest bond sale this year.

Thomas Properties Joint Venture Sells Land in Texas

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:57 PM EST

Thomas Properties Group Inc. has closed the sale of a 14-acre parcel adjacent to the CityWestPlace business park in Houston.

Preferred Bank to Open San Francisco Branch

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:57 PM EST

Preferred Bank said that it has received regulatory approval to open a branch in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Stocks Close Down

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:56 PM EST

In Tuesday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 89 points to 12,878. The Nasdaq fell 9 points to 2,968. The S&P 500 fell 7 points to 1,399. The LABJ Stock Index fell less than 1 point to 133.

Musk Plans for Mars Colony

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 12:12 PM EST

Elon Musk is laying out his plans for a colony on Mars, the Los Angeles Times reports. The SpaceX founder and billionaire told an audience at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London that he's already mapped out an approximate number of people he imagines living in the Mars colony (80,000), as well as how much a ticket to Mars might cost -- $500,000.


KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Dad Sentenced to Life for Burning Children Alive in SUV

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 06:50 PM EST

LOS ANGELES -- A man accused of burning his 2 children alive by setting his SUV on fire pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of first-degree murder.

Officials: Kids at Whittier School Not in Danger from Stalker

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 03:05 PM EST

WHITTIER, Calif. (KTLA) -- Are students at a local school in danger because of a stalker targeting the school's new principal?

Outdoor Fitness Groups May Soon Need Permit in SaMo

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 02:20 PM EST

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KTLA) -- Fitness groups in Santa Monica may soon have to pay the city if they want to work out in public parks or on the beach.

Angus T. Jones Trashes 'Two and a Half Men' as "Filth"

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 11:35 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Another "Two and a Half Men" star is taking cues from Charlie Sheen and publicly trashing the show.

Halle Berry's Ex Claims He Was Victim in Brawl (PICS)

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 09:50 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry will be in court Tuesday to ask a judge to lift an order prohibiting him from seeing his daughter.


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