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Yahoo! Alerts Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:31 PM EST Today's Local News for Los Angeles CA : As of 7:31 PM EST Coliseum officials made $1 million in cash payments to union Los Angeles Times - Jan 31 7:20 PM EST Donkey-zebra hybrid is one exotic pet Los Angeles Times - Jan 31 9:39 AM EST Home prices dropped in November in most US cities Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 31 6:55 PM EST Apple names European exec to head retail ops Los Angeles Daily News - Jan 31 6:55 PM EST Public's Help Needed To Identify Winnetka Murderer CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 31 7:04 PM EST Man Suspected Of Robbing Santa Monica Bank CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 31 6:26 PM EST Los Angeles Times Coliseum officials made $1 million in cash payments to union Jan 31 7:20 PM EST Bundles of cash were used to pay wages of IATSE members for concerts and other productions, with no controls on disbursement. The U.S. Labor Department is investigating. For at least five years, officials with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum passed bundles of cash totaling more than $1 million to a union representative, sometimes in a suitcase packed with $100 bills. Donkey-zebra hybrid is one exotic pet Jan 31 9:39 AM EST Zebras and donkeys almost never mate, and even when they do, the odds of procreation are slim, experts say. Their offspring often are sterile. L.A. County supervisors violated open meeting laws, D.A. says Jan 31 3:09 AM EST The supervisors met behind closed doors with Gov. Jerry Brown last fall to discuss a controversial plan to give local governments responsibility for nonviolent prisoners and probationers. Los Angeles County supervisors violated the law last fall when they held a closed-door meeting with Gov. Jerry Brown to discuss a controversial plan to give local governments responsibility for nonviolent ... Friends mourn Santa Maria police officer killed during his arrest Jan 31 1:39 AM EST Albert Covarrubias Jr.'s friends struggle to reconcile memories of him as a class clown and 'awesome person' with the police account that he was suspected of sex with a teen and resisted arrest. Friends of a police officer killed during his arrest for alleged sex crimes were racked with disbelief Monday — at the charges as much as the fatal outcome. Battle intensifies over proposed Temecula rock quarry Jan 30 11:54 PM EST Conservative politicians rail against corporate arrogance and environmental devastation, while union workers push the project as a job creator. The issue is heading toward a vote before Riverside County supervisors. A giant rock quarry proposed in the hills above Temecula had politicians from one of the most conservative corners of the Inland Empire railing Monday against corporate arrogance and ... Los Angeles Daily News Home prices dropped in November in most US cities Jan 31 6:55 PM EST WASHINGTON - U.S. home prices fell for a third straight month in nearly all cities tracked by a major index. The declines show that most homeowners are not reaping the benefits from some signs of an improving housing market. Apple names European exec to head retail ops Jan 31 6:55 PM EST NEW YORK - In its quest to spread its stores around the world, Apple is reaching over the Atlantic to snatch the CEO of a British electronics chain to head its retail operations. Wasserman Foundation's $4M donation for LAUSD classroom projects nearly gone Jan 31 6:54 PM EST The $4 million allocated by the Wasserman Foundation to fund two years' worth of classroom projects through the nonprofit DonorsChoose.org has been nearly exhausted in just 11 weeks, officials said Tuesday. Will Facebook deliver an IPO surprise? Jan 31 6:54 PM EST NEW YORK - Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg turns up at business conventions in a hoodie. "Cocky" is the word used to describe him most often, after "billionaire." He was Time's person of the year at 26. Customs at LAX seizes machinery from Germany infested with wasp larva Jan 31 5:24 PM EST Customs inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport seized machinery from Germany that was infested with the larva of horntail wasps, known to be a timber pest, officials said Tuesday. CBS 2 Los Angeles Public's Help Needed To Identify Winnetka Murderer Jan 31 7:04 PM EST Police need the public's help in identifying a man suspected of shooting a man outside a liquor store in Winnetka. Man Suspected Of Robbing Santa Monica Bank Jan 31 6:26 PM EST Police are trying to find a man they say robbed a bank in Santa Monica. Jury Fails To Reach Verdict In 2010 Death Of 13-Year-Old Girl On PCH Jan 31 6:15 PM EST A hung jury was declared on Tuesday in the trial of a man charged in the death of 13-year-old girl in 2010. Crates From Germany Seized After Timber Pest Infestation Detected Jan 31 6:11 PM EST A wooden crate from Germany was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents because it was found to be infested with larva of the horntail wasp. Former Employee Claims She Was Fired For Complaining About Fraud, Sexual Harassment Jan 31 5:15 PM EST A woman claims a Malibu wedding venue fired her for complaining about sexual harassment and fraud by the property manager. NBC Los Angeles Football Star's OC Home Burglarized Jan 31 7:16 PM EST John Capelleti, former running back for the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers, was robbed of iconic sports memorabilia and family jewelry. Last Pot Shop in Devonshire Area Busted Jan 31 2:46 PM EST The northwest San Fernando Valley has run out of illegal marijuana retail storefronts, according to police. All 37 locations in the Devonshire area have been closed, detectives announced Monday. Ex-Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children Jan 31 12:15 PM EST A former LA elementary school teacher was arrested after an investigation that began when a film processor provided authorities with nearly 40 photographs. College Administrator Lied About SAT Scores Jan 31 10:15 AM EST A "senior administrator" took sole responsibility for the false scores and admitted to doing so since 2005, according to an e-mail from the school president. Local Dog Tries for Top Honors at Westminster Jan 31 2:30 AM EST A Dachshund from Woodland Hills is heading to New York to compete in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show. KABC-TV Los Angeles Witness scares off apartment burglary suspects in Culver City Jan 31 6:55 PM EST Police are searching for three suspects in an apartment burglary who were scared off by a witness in Culver City. Hung jury in trial of fatal Malibu PCH crash Jan 31 5:25 PM EST Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in the April 2010 fatal crash of a 13-year-old girl along PCH near Point Dume. Drivers warned of 210 East Freeway lane closures Jan 31 5:10 PM EST Lanes of the 210 East Freeway will see nighttime closures due to construction of the Gold Line Foothill extension. Michelle Obama promotes 'Let's Move!' campaign in Southland Jan 31 12:19 PM EST First lady Michelle Obama is visiting the Southland for a two-day trip to promote her 'Let's Move!' initiative on Tuesday. LA teacher arrested for molest; allegedly put cockroaches on kids' face Jan 31 11:50 AM EST A former LAUSD teacher was arrested for molestation, accused of gagging kids and putting cockroaches on some of their faces. FOX 11 News Los Angeles Fallen Marine Honored in Los Alamitos Jan 31 3:46 PM EST Family and friends honored a Marine from Temecula who was killed in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Administrator Resigns Over Fake Scores Jan 31 3:31 PM EST A senior administrator at California's Claremont McKenna College resigned after admitting that for years he falsified SAT scores to publications such as U.S. News & World Report to inflate the small, prestigious school's ranking among the nation's colleges and universities, according to the college's president. First Lady on a Two Day SoCal Tour Jan 31 3:01 PM EST First lady Michelle Obama will begin a two-day visit to Southern California today, when she will appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and speak at a Democratic National Committee fundraising reception in Beverly Hills. Los Angeles Area Weather Forecast: 1/31 Jan 31 1:52 PM EST Five-day weather forecast for Los Angeles and surrounding communities from Tuesday, January 31. Keeping Your Kids Safe From Predators Jan 31 1:36 PM EST Whenever there are stories like this in the news, parents always are concerned that talking about it with their kids will only scare them. I agree going through the heinous details in a case like this can be scary. Los Angeles Business Journal Platinum Equity Sells IT Portfolio Company Jan 31 6:41 PM EST Platinum Equity has sold one of its portfolio companies, Canvas Systems, a Georgia supplier of refurbished information technology hardware and services. MannKind Plans Dilutive Stock Offerings Jan 31 6:26 PM EST MannKind Corp. shares dropped nearly 15 percent on Tuesday after the cash-strapped biotech said it plans to sell $50 million worth of stock and warrants in a public offering, part of a fund-raising effort for ongoing clinical trials of its experimental inhaled insulin product. Flat Sales Growth Hammers Avery Dennison's Quarter Jan 31 1:56 PM EST Shares of Avery Dennison Corp. fell more than 5 percent on Tuesday after the Pasadena label maker said fourth-quarter profit slid a worse-than-expected 81 percent on nearly flat sales. The company also provided full-year guidance below analysts' forecasts. Doll Demand Boosts Mattel's Quarter Jan 31 1:48 PM EST Mattel Inc.'s fourth quarter profit rose a better-than-expected 14 percent as the El Segundo company saw strong holiday demand for Barbie and its other dolls. But challenges at its Fisher-Price unit dampened revenue growth. Jacobs Wins Large Air Force Contract Jan 31 1:48 PM EST Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has won a support services contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command that could be worth as much as $1.9 billion over seven years. KTLA-TV Los Angeles Babysitter's Son Arrested, Accused of Molesting 3 Children Jan 31 7:19 PM EST Investigators believe Jorge Hernandez-Oropeza may have victimized other children. BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (KTLA) -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a man last week, suspecting he molested at least three young children and they believe he may have more victims. Mistrial Declared in Trial of Fatal PCH Crash Jan 31 6:19 PM EST MALIBU, Calif. (KTLA) -- A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a man accused of killing a 13-year-old girl on Pacific Coast Highway during a failed suicide attempt. Wife Pleads Not Guilty in Attempted Scissor Castration Jan 31 3:48 PM EST PALM SPRINGS (KTLA) -- A woman accused of trying to cut off her husband's penis with a pair of scissors pleaded not guilty Tuesday to assault with a deadly weapon. 'X Factor' Shake-up: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger Out Jan 31 3:48 PM EST Monday was pink slip day at "The X Factor," with Paula Abdul apparently the latest to get sent packing. Police: Kids Bound, Covered in Roaches, Fed Semen by Teacher Jan 31 11:18 AM EST SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A 61-year-old elementary school teacher is behind bars accused of gagging and blindfolding children and feeding them semen. LA Weekly Stopping 2,000 Barking Dogs Jan 25 7:11 PM EST Los Angeles residents who live within hearing distance of an estimated 2,000 chronically barking dogs go through a private hell, with City Hall policies allowing the barking to continue for months. But things might change with a new law, now in effect, to fine dog owners $250 to $1,000 — th... We Open in Venice Jan 25 7:11 PM EST No more jewelry and trinkets for sale on the east side of the Venice Boardwalk? As Hillel Aron reported last week, the Los Angeles City Council is attempting to force just that, with new rules banning the sale of all art not created by the vendor, among other things ("Venice Boardwalk Trinket Sal... Dodgers Auction: Who Should Own the Team? Jan 24 8:11 PM EST In a perfect world the next owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers would have deep pockets, deep L.A. roots and a deep commitment to better security for fans and the neighborhoods surrounding Dodger Stadium. In the real world, the next owner may have only deep pockets. Getting somebody with deep... The Palisadian-Post Jennie Pastoriza Weese, 82; Nurse and Longtime Palisadian Jan 26 11:20 AM EST Jennie Helen Elms Pastoriza Weese, who lived for over 50 years in Pacific Palisades, died on January 5, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and its complications. She was 82. Teacher Launches 'BookTree' Jan 26 11:19 AM EST 2012-01-26 A Corpus Christi teacher and Pacific Palisades resident is going beyond the classroom to instill a love of reading in local kids; she's started a personalized book-lending business for children from 1 to 7 years old. Jewish Theatre Showcase Features Wendy Graf's Work Jan 26 11:19 AM EST 2012-01-26 One act from Brentwood resident Wendy Graf's play 'Behind The Gates' will be performed as part of 'An Evening of Jewish Theatre: Reflecting and Shaping a Shifting World' at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 5 at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St. Exploring Conservation in China Jan 26 11:19 AM EST Editor's note: Pacific Palisades resident Jack Davis is a 17-year-old junior at Palisades High. He's on the varsity swim team and loves travel, journalism and photography. Palisadians Help Lead UCLA to NCAA Title Jan 26 11:04 AM EST 2012-01-26 When deciding on colleges, Palisadian Meg Norton had one criteria above all: to win a national volleyball championship.

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