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Eleven Occupy LA protesters were arrested today as they demonstrated in the lobby of a Bank of America, according to the AFL-CIO’s twitter feed . The protesters began their march through the financial district at noon, stopping first at Chase bank, according to L.A. Now . more › Continue reading here: Occupy LA Protesters Arrested During Picketing of Financial District
RJ Colleary’s underdog drama, Addition by Subtraction , is currently playing at El Centro Theatre. The plot follows a misunderstood and unlikely avenger as he attempts deliverance through vigilante tactics. Addition by Subtraction lacks originality but does feature capable performers, emotionally charged monologues, and a thoughtful set. more › Continue reading here: Theatre Review: ‘Addition by Subtraction’ at El Centro Theatre
Prosecutors want to show that Dr. Conrad Murray administered the drugs, then failed to monitor Michael Jackson. But the defense claims it was Jackson who self-administered the fatal dose. Excerpt from: Focus Turns to Drugs in Jackson’s System
Eleven retiring members of the Beverly Hills Police Department were honored during a flag ceremony Wednesday for serving more than 350 years combined on the city’s force. “I’m sad I won’t be seeing the same people every day,” Det. James Greene said. “It’s been like a family for 29 years.” A 33-year BHPD veteran, Motor Officer Thomas Gates has spent 27 of those years with the city’s traffic unit. “The department has treated us with such respect,” Gates said. “I started at 19 as a cadet and then made it to the motor squad. It’s been a good ride.” Det. Sgt. Michael Corren has the longest tenure of any sergeant in the city’s detective bureau at 26 years. He started with the BHPD as a jailer in 1975. “The police department has been my family and life for 36 years,” Corren said. Tears were shed and hugs were given as younger officers said goodbye to their mentors: Capt. Edward Kreins—Investigative Services Division, 31 years Det. Sgt. Michael Corren—Detectives, 36 years Sgt. Richard Knudsen—Special Projects, 33 years Sgt. David Perez—Special Tactics Unit, 28 years Det. Albert Lightfoot—Detectives, 38 years Motor Officer Paul Kramer—Traffic, 35 years Officer Ronald Derderian—Special Projects, 35 years Det. Russell Sharp—Detectives, 33 years Motor Officer Thomas Gates—Traffic, 33 years Officer Andrew Serrao—Special Projects, 29 years Det. James Greene—Detectives, 29 years “How many years have these men worked? Add that up,” Police Chief David Snowden said. “That’s the number of years of knowledge, experience and brain trust that the force is losing.” Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook Originally posted here: Officers Bid the BHPD Farewell
Due to employee training, City Hall and the Beverly Hills Public Library are opening late on Monday, Oct. 10. City Hall’s hours will be 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The library will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Note: The library has extended its Thursday hours, now closing at 8 p.m. rather than 6 p.m.) Beverly Hills Unified School District students get Monday off for Columbus Day, but district employees will be celebrating the federal holiday while attending a Staff Development Day. Meant to mark Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492, Columbus Day is celebrated annually in the United States the second Monday in October. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read the original here: City Hall, Library Opening Late Monday, Oct. 10
A person was hit on Amtrak rail traks in North Hollywood and killed. Read this article: Victim Hit By Amtrak Train in North Hollywood
If you were hoping to cast your vote next year in regards to gay marriage in our state, it looks like you’ll have to wait: Equality California has announced that they won’t pursue a ballot measure to repeal Prop 8 in 2012. Instead, the group is launching an education and messaging campaign that will seek to “overcome the psychological, cultural and emotional triggers around lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and kids that continue to impede securing full equality, including the freedom to marry… more › Read the original post: Equality California Will Not Pursue a Ballot Measure to Repeal Prop 8 in 2012
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences agreed Tuesday night to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to establish a movie museum at Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. Go here to read the rest: Movie Museum To Be Established
Non-profits that work with released prisoners are concerned they will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of ex-inmates heading to the city. Read the rest here: Non-profit Agencies Worry About Prisoner Release
Face creams, lotions and potions can get expensive. But it turns out, you can look to the grocery aisle for the secret to clear skin. Visit link: The Secret to Clear Skin is in What You Eat
