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Baldwin Hills Macy’s Robbed by Four

November 22, 2011
Baldwin Hills Macy’s Robbed by Four

A smash-and-grab robbery occurred Monday night at the Macy’s at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza near Martin Luther King and Crenshaw boulevards, LAPD confirmed. Photo Credit: Patti McConville/Getty Images Originally posted here: Baldwin Hills Macy’s Robbed by Four

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Suspected Car Thief Calls 911 During Police Chase

November 22, 2011

LOS ANGELES — A wounded car-theft suspect fleeing police at speeds up to 100 mph surrendered Monday after calling authorities – to help him. The chase through Los Angeles and its northern suburbs ended when the Tucson, Ariz., man, wounded by police gunfire, used a cell phone to dial 911 then pulled over and was taken into custody, said Officer Rick Quintero, a California Highway Patrol spokesman. The man and a second suspect, a woman, also of Tucson, were initially stopped by two park rangers at Hungry Valley state park, north of Los Angeles, on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. Authorities handcuffed the woman and put her in a ranger’s SUV, but the man was able to break away, jumped in the state vehicle and the couple sped away with a park ranger clinging to the side of the vehicle, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Mark Pope said. After a short distance, the park ranger fell off the SUV and onto the ground, Pope said. The man made a U-turn and drove toward the park ranger who opened fire at the driver, Pope said. The man still managed to drive away and the pursuit began. Video broadcast by TV stations showed the white SUV barreling through streets and sideswiping other vehicles before coming to a halt on a freeway in Los Angeles. CHP officers approached the SUV, pulled out the handcuffed woman, 21, and driver, 25, and took them into custody. The woman was taken to a hospital where she was treated for minor injuries, then to a sheriff’s station for booking. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound to his upper torso. His condition was not known, the sheriff’s department said. The names of the man and woman were not immediately released. See original here: Suspected Car Thief Calls 911 During Police Chase

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Villaraigosa Comments on Car Seizures

November 22, 2011
Villaraigosa Comments on Car Seizures

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said he would stop 30-day impounds for first-time offenders and for those without a license, LA Weekly reported Monday. However, a deputy mayor confirmed such legislation… Photo Credit: NBCSanDiego View original post here: Villaraigosa Comments on Car Seizures

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Occupy UCLA Returns, Despite Threat of Arrests

November 22, 2011

Occupy UCLA is back, inspired by students at UC Davis Photo Credit: Bill French Visit link: Occupy UCLA Returns, Despite Threat of Arrests

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WeHo To Say Farewell to Fur

November 22, 2011
WeHo To Say Farewell to Fur

City leaders voted to adopt a fur ban Monday will prohibit businesses from selling clothing and accessories with animal fur. Photo Credit: Getty Images Visit link: WeHo To Say Farewell to Fur

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Extra, Extra: Dwindling Supplies of Marijuana, Increased Supplies of Steak, and Forays Into Digital Romance

November 22, 2011
Extra, Extra: Dwindling Supplies of Marijuana, Increased Supplies of Steak, and Forays Into Digital Romance

In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a city’s last pot shop is raided and closed, Ruth’s Chris might head downtown, and Robbins Brothers displays messages of love over a freeway. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Link: Extra, Extra: Dwindling Supplies of Marijuana, Increased Supplies of Steak, and Forays Into Digital Romance

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Study: Women Speak Less, Are Naked More than Men in Movies

November 22, 2011
Study: Women Speak Less, Are Naked More than Men in Movies

It’s not exactly news that Hollywood doesn’t offer up equal treatment of men and women. For every hulking male that crashes through a plate glass window to save the day, there’s at least one scantily-clad woman whose primary function is to seduce/be seduced/smile and look pretty. But now, for the skeptics in the room who would argue that equal treatment is in the eye of the beholder, we have some numbers… more › Read this article: Study: Women Speak Less, Are Naked More than Men in Movies

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Fault-y Towers: Don’t Mention the Core

November 22, 2011

Beverly Hills , Metropolitan Transportation Authority , Alquist-Priolo , Century City , Los Angeles Faults , Overdevelopment , Puente Hills Fault , Santa Monica Fault Line , Westside Subway , The initial Metro Century City seismological studies were released in October. Original post: Fault-y Towers: Don’t Mention the Core

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Pencil This In: The Music of Bob Mould at Walt Disney Concert Hall and a Beagle Rescue

November 22, 2011
Pencil This In: The Music of Bob Mould at Walt Disney Concert Hall and a Beagle Rescue

So begins the countdown to Thanksgiving. We found a few events tonight that you can take advantage of before leaving town or the guests arrive. Tonight in LA: ALOUD welcomes Margaret Wertheim and Jim Carter on Alternative Science; a beagle fundraiser at Tony’s Darts Away; a documentary panel discussion and seminar; and It’s a School Night at Bardot. Read on for all the details. more › Read more from the original source: Pencil This In: The Music of Bob Mould at Walt Disney Concert Hall and a Beagle Rescue

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Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs Named Executive of the Year by Caucus of Producers, Writers & Directors

November 22, 2011

Kevin S. Bright, Dennis Doty, Syd Vinnedge, Tanya Hart and Philip Hart also have been chosen to receive awards at the Dec. Visit link: Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs Named Executive of the Year by Caucus of Producers, Writers & Directors

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