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Yahoo! Alerts Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:40 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:40 PM EST Snake infestation hits high school Los Angeles Times - Dec 1 11:39 AM EST Eviction pushes Occupy protesters in new directions Los Angeles Times - Dec 1 1:24 AM EST Michael Jackson legacy expected to thrive after trial Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 1 5:21 PM EST Giant art exhibit raises awareness for incurable lung disease COPD Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 1 3:07 PM EST Children's Talent Agent Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Young Clients CBS 2 Los Angeles - Dec 1 6:44 PM EST Pasadena Schools To Remain Closed Friday Due To Wind CBS 2 Los Angeles - Dec 1 5:03 PM EST Los Angeles Times Snake infestation hits high school Dec 1 11:39 AM EST About 500 high school students in Central California had something extra to be thankful for after a snake infestation gave them an extra-long holiday break. Eviction pushes Occupy protesters in new directions Dec 1 1:24 AM EST Activists in L.A. and around the country weigh new strategies to continue momentum after the loss of City Hall and other sites, and a possible end to using camps as a primary tactic. Within hours of the dismantling of the largest of the remaining Occupy Wall Street-inspired encampments outside Los Angeles City Hall, organizers were framing the eviction as a new beginning. Powerful Santa Ana winds sweep across Southland Dec 1 1:24 AM EST Flights are diverted from LAX to Ontario, and power is knocked out in some Westside and San Gabriel Valley areas. A weather service official warns of 'explosive' fire conditions. Fierce Santa Ana winds struck Wednesday evening, knocking out power to parts of Los Angeles International Airport and in several Westside and San Gabriel Valley neighborhoods. Latest drug tunnel, pot seizures may reflect rise of Sinaloa cartel Dec 1 12:40 AM EST Elaborate tunnel and discovery of more than 32 tons of marijuana are the latest in recent record busts as a new group boosts production after the decline of the Arellano Felix cartel. Smugglers stacked the bundles of dope on a freight elevator that descended to an underground staging area, where electric carts whisked the marijuana down a tunnel into California. L.A. porn condom initiative moves closer to ballot Dec 1 12:39 AM EST An HIV-AIDS activist group says it has collected enough signatures to put a measure requiring actors to use condoms in porn films to a vote in June. An HIV-AIDs activist group says that it has succeeded in collecting enough signatures to put an initiative on the ballot to require the use of condoms in the Los Angeles adult film industry. Los Angeles Daily News Michael Jackson legacy expected to thrive after trial Dec 1 5:21 PM EST LOS ANGELES - The private world of Michael Jackson, fiercely shielded by the superstar in life, was exposed in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. Giant art exhibit raises awareness for incurable lung disease COPD Dec 1 3:07 PM EST If you wander The Green at The Americana at Brand, beginning Dec. 9, you'll probably ask: Why are all these giant pinwheels here? Daily News readers: How to access the newspaper online if it wasn't delivered today Dec 1 3:06 PM EST Our circulation service center is experiencing a power outage due to today's extreme weather. If you did not receive delivery of your newspaper this morning, you can access a replica version online. Click the headline above for instructions on how you can see today's newspaper via the e-Edition. Photo Gallery: Grammy nominations concert Dec 1 1:36 PM EST Some of the nominations for the 54th annual Grammy Awards were announced during a concert in downtown L.A. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Grammys will be given out Feb. 12, 2012. Kanye gets 7 Grammy noms; Adele, Mars, Foos get 6 Dec 1 1:06 PM EST It was Adele's year, and when the Grammy Awards are revealed next February, it very well may be her night. CBS 2 Los Angeles Children's Talent Agent Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Young Clients Dec 1 6:44 PM EST A Hollywood talent agent for children has been arrested and charged with eight felony counts of child molestation. Pasadena Schools To Remain Closed Friday Due To Wind Dec 1 5:03 PM EST Schools in the Pasadena Unified School District will remain closed Friday, Dec. 2, officials announced Thursday. Controversial Pastor Behind Koran Burning To Hold Rally At UC Irvine Dec 1 4:08 PM EST A Florida pastor who ignited a national debate over free speech will be on campus at UC Irvine on Thursday. UC Irvine Partially Shut Down After Threats Against Koran-Burning Pastor Dec 1 4:02 PM EST A planned rally held by a controversial Florida pastor was canceled Thursday after suspicious activity was detected near the event. Judge Rejects Defense Effort To Dismiss Charges For Six Defendants In Bell Corruption Case Dec 1 3:44 PM EST A judge Thursday rejected a defense motion to dismiss charges against six former Bell city leaders charged with misappropriation of public funds. NBC Los Angeles Man Sentenced in NBC Universal Executive Death Dec 1 7:15 PM EST A Los Angeles man who shot and killed his childhood friend, an NBC Universal executive, was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday, according to James Blatt, the man's defense attorney. Photo Credit: Getty Images Psych Care at Risk in Cedars Shutdown Dec 1 6:30 PM EST The decision by Cedars Sinai Medical Center to phase out most of its mental health services will rip a hole an already tenuous network of care, rattled providers said Thursday. Photo Credit: Scott Weber Experts Urge Caution During High Winds Dec 1 6:15 PM EST Experts say residents should take extra precautions and be prepared for an emergency as fierce winds around the Southland are expected to continue through Friday. Photo Credit: Scott Weber Griffith Park Closed Due to Winds Dec 1 4:00 PM EST Downed trees and other debris prompted the closure of Griffith Park Thursday after damaging winds swept through the region overnight. Photo Credit: Jonathan Lloyd Mehserle Not Guilty in 2008 Beating: Jury Dec 1 3:30 PM EST A federal jury announced Thursday that former BART officer Johannes Mehserle is not guilty in the alleged beating of an Oakland man in 2008. Photo Credit: Getty Images/OJO Images KABC-TV Los Angeles 'Like' ABC7 on Facebook and $1 is donated to Spark Of Love Dec 1 2:30 PM EST When you 'Like' ABC7 on Facebook, $1 will be donated to the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Already like us? Ask your friends to join you! SoCal road closures due to strong winds Dec 1 12:17 PM EST The following roads are closed around the Southland on Thursday because of damage from hurricane-like winds: Power outages in SoCal due to high winds Dec 1 12:17 PM EST Strong winds knocked down power lines across Southern California, leaving thousands of people without electricity on Thursday. School closures announced due to severe winds Dec 1 11:02 AM EST The following is a list of school closures in Southern California due to severe winds on Thursday. Ferocious windstorm leaves widespread damage Dec 1 8:32 AM EST A ferocious windstorm left widespread damage in SoCal. Trees crushed homes and cars, and thousands were left without power. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Gov Brown to Submit Tax-Hike Initiative Dec 1 7:10 PM EST Facing another budget deficit and the prospect of deep cuts to education, Gov. Jerry Brown plans to file a ballot initiative as early as Friday that asks voters to increase taxes on the wealthy and raise the sales tax by half a cent. County Warns of Wind Health Effects Dec 1 6:10 PM EST The county Department of Public Health warned residents today that food-borne illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning are among the health risks when power is out for more than a few hours. Judge Won't Dismiss Bell Corruption Case Dec 1 5:40 PM EST A judge today rejected a defense motion to dismiss charges against six former Bell city leaders charged with misappropriation of public funds. Pasadena Schools, Others Closed Friday Dec 1 5:10 PM EST All campuses in the Pasadena, South Pasadena, and San Gabriel school districts will be closed again on Friday due to wind damage and the threat of more windy weather. Thousands Without Power Due to Winds Dec 1 3:25 PM EST More than 365,000 customers were without electricity in the Los Angeles area today and thousands of students were kept home from schools, as offshore winds gusting as high as near 100 miles per hour overnight knocked down trees. Los Angeles Business Journal UTi Worldwide Shares Fall on Mixed Quarter Dec 1 6:52 PM EST Share of UTi Worldwide Inc. fell 13 percent Thursday after the freight logistics company reported lower than expected fiscal third quarter revenue, and was cautious about results in the current quarter. Cautious Consumer Spending Hits Guess Profit Dec 1 1:37 PM EST Guess Inc. reported a smaller third quarter profit – missing Wall Street expectations – and gave a more cautious forecast for the current quarter. Despite this, shares were up more than 4 percent Friday morning on analyst optimism. Superior Industries Founder Dies Dec 1 1:37 PM EST Superior Industries International Inc. announced that its founding chairman, Louis L. Borick, died Wednesday. He was 87. Nara-Center Financial Merger Completed Nov 30 6:22 PM EST Nara Bancorp Inc. and Center Financial Corp. have completed their long-awaited $286 million merger, creating the nation's largest Korean American bank. Poll: How Much Holiday Shopping Will You Do This Year? Nov 30 3:37 PM EST The Los Angeles Business Journal has posted a new weekly poll for readers on issues in the news. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Suspicious Package Found at SoCal Congressman's Office Dec 1 6:48 PM EST VISTA, Calif. -- A North County building that houses the local office of Rep. Darrell Issa was evacuated Thursday after a suspicious package was found there, officials said. 2 Arrested After Possible Smuggling Boat Comes Ashore Dec 1 2:18 PM EST SAN PEDRO, Calif. (KTLA) -- Sky5 was overhead Thusday morning off Point Fermin in San Pedro, as officers approached a boat with guns drawn. Grammys: Kanye West Gets 7 Nods, But Adele Gets Spotlight Dec 1 11:35 AM EST Rapper Kanye West nabbed a leading seven nominations for the 54th annual Grammy Awards announced Wednesday, but the rapper ceded the brightest light of music industry esteem to British singer Adele, whose six nominations include the most prestigious categories: record, album and song of the year. IRS Has $7 Million in Undelivered Refunds in L.A. County Dec 1 11:33 AM EST LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Uncle Sam might owe you some money! Children's Talent Agent Arrested in Molestation Case Dec 1 10:03 AM EST Martin Weiss of Santa Monica is held on suspicion of sexually assaulting a boy over a three-year period. Police believe there may be other alleged victims. A Hollywood manager who specializes in representing young actors has been arrested on suspicion of molesting one of his clients, and police suspect there may be other possible victims. LA Weekly The Boy Scouts' Police Problem Nov 30 7:38 PM EST Sgt. Vince Ariaz liked what he saw in 15-year-old "Maggie." Eager to please, in awe of police work, seeking a trustworthy authority figure in her life, the shy brunette was an ideal fit for the Brownwood, Texas, Police Department's Explorer program. With nearly 2,000 law-enforcement ... Bud Bundy, Original Gangsta Nov 30 5:38 PM EST I t's 4 on a recent Friday afternoon, and David Faustino is chillaxin' as hard as he can. The former Married ... With Children star sits on a beach chair in his West Hollywood garage, just off the Sunset Strip. It's quitting time somewhere, and between pot-smoking session... Pulling the Trigger on Failing Schools Nov 30 5:24 PM EST This time last year, a storm was brewing in northwest Compton. More than 60 percent of parents from McKinley Elementary, guided by a then-unknown nonprofit called Parent Revolution, had prepared a petition for the Compton Unified School District. They hoped to make history by using a contr... Fighting Squatters, South L.A.-Style Nov 30 5:24 PM EST When a quiet neighborhood on the border of South Los Angeles became home to a family of squatters, the peace neighbors enjoyed came to an abrupt halt. It began nearly three years ago. A man who told neighbors his name was Robert Jones moved with his wife and their three young children into... Fairey Tales Nov 30 5:23 PM EST Since last Thursday was Thanksgiving, casual observers might imagine that you, L.A. Weekly's loyal readers , whiled away the hours thanking God over a slice of pumpkin pie — or perhaps channel-surfing in a haze of booze and residual L-tryptophan. That's what holidays are for, right?... The Palisadian-Post Nancy Beamish Soltwedel, 84 Dec 1 11:17 AM EST Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, for Nancy Soltwedel, 84, who died on November 18 shortly after a stroke. 'Nancy was always very kind and a delight to talk to,' said Arnie Wishnick, executive director of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, and her friend for over 30 years. Julie Ann Foster Villablanca, 41 Dec 1 11:17 AM EST Longtime Pacific Palisades resident Julie Ann Foster Villablanca passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 21. She was born September 15, 1970. Rabbi Reuben to Read from His New Book Dec 1 11:17 AM EST 2011-12-01 Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, senior rabbi at Kehillat Israel, will read from and sign his recently published book, 'Becoming Jewish: The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion' from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 at Kehillat Israel, 16019 Sunset. Palisadians Exhibit New Work at TAG Dec 1 11:16 AM EST 2011-12-01 'Hyper America: Our Manifest Destiny' is featuring work by three artists, two from Pacific Palisades, through December 24 at TAG Gallery at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., D-3. Garden Club Speakers to Delight Kitchen Gardeners Dec 1 11:16 AM EST 2011-12-01 Jimmy Williams and Susan Heeger will talk about their book, 'From Seed to Skillet,' to Palisades Garden Club members and guests at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5 at the Woman's Club, 901 Haverford.

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