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Foreclosed Homes Become Haven For Pot Growing

November 13, 2011

A surge in marijuana grow houses is linked in part to the region’s mortgage crisis. Read more here: Foreclosed Homes Become Haven For Pot Growing

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Week in Review: School Board Race, Black & White Ball and Vehicle Charging Stations

November 13, 2011

The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education elections took place last week. Read about that and more in the top Beverly Hills news from Nov. 6-12. 1. The final results have yet to be released in the school board race, though incumbent Brian Goldberg has a commanding lead . 2. Supporters of Board of Education write-in candidate Noah Margo are confident that he will win one of three available Board of Education seats. 3. The 23rd annual Black & White Ball was held at the Beverly Hilton. The fundraising event supports members of the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association. 4. The city has opened a new parking facility on North Crescent Drive that features electric vehicle charging stations  on all three levels. 5. Beverly Hills Porsche announced that it is moving its showroom to Westwood . Also, Beverly Hills High’s football team  lost its final game of the season and will not advance to the playoffs. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on  Twitter  and “Like” us on  Facebook . See the original post: Week in Review: School Board Race, Black & White Ball and Vehicle Charging Stations

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Week in Review: School Board Race, Black & White Ball and Vehicle Charging Stations

November 13, 2011

The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education elections took place last week. Read about that and more in the top Beverly Hills news from Nov. 6-12. 1. The final results have yet to be released in the school board race, though incumbent Brian Goldberg has a commanding lead . 2. Supporters of Board of Education write-in candidate Noah Margo are confident that he will win one of three available Board of Education seats. 3. The 23rd annual Black & White Ball was held at the Beverly Hilton. The fundraising event supports members of the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association. 4. The city has opened a new parking facility on North Crescent Drive that features electric vehicle charging stations  on all three levels. 5. Beverly Hills Porsche announced that it is moving its showroom to Westwood . Also, Beverly Hills High’s football team  lost its final game of the season and will not advance to the playoffs. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on  Twitter  and “Like” us on  Facebook . See the original post: Week in Review: School Board Race, Black & White Ball and Vehicle Charging Stations

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James Bobin at "The Muppets" premiere

November 13, 2011
James Bobin at "The Muppets" premiere

http://www.youtube.com/v/R_vj5ydTpSM?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata James Bobin talks to LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman at the premiere of “The Muppets.” Read more: James Bobin at “The Muppets” premiere

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Confections of perfection

November 13, 2011

It seems these days, to stay afloat, businesses have to diversify, mechanize, franchise and super-size. But I believe to be really good, you’ve got to specialize. See more here: Confections of perfection

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Jason Segel at "The Muppets" premiere

November 13, 2011
Jason Segel at "The Muppets" premiere

http://www.youtube.com/v/b46RTkom63E?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Jason Segel talks to LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman at the premiere of “The Muppets.” Read the original post: Jason Segel at “The Muppets” premiere

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Amy Adams at "The Muppets" premiere

November 13, 2011
Amy Adams at "The Muppets" premiere

http://www.youtube.com/v/LpMg5YOAscw?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Amy Adams talks to reporters at the premiere of “The Muppets.” Read the original post: Amy Adams at “The Muppets” premiere

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Court Requires Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband When He Gets Out of Prison For Sexually Assaulting Her

November 13, 2011
Court Requires Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband When He Gets Out of Prison For Sexually Assaulting Her

A woman in Carlsbad convinced a jury that her husband should be put in prison for sexually assaulting her. But she couldn’t convince a family court judge that she shouldn’t have to pay spousal support to her ex-husband when he gets out of prison. more › Follow this link: Court Requires Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband When He Gets Out of Prison For Sexually Assaulting Her

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Extra, Extra: Kid Gets Into Trouble With Toy Gun, Marijuana Arrests Tick Up & Beverly Hills’ Fears About Public Transportation

November 13, 2011
Extra, Extra: Kid Gets Into Trouble With Toy Gun, Marijuana Arrests Tick Up & Beverly Hills’ Fears About Public Transportation

In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a lesbian is competing in Long Beach’s pageant, Beverly Hills school district doesn’t want a tunnel under its school and marijuana arrests are ticking up. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › See more here: Extra, Extra: Kid Gets Into Trouble With Toy Gun, Marijuana Arrests Tick Up & Beverly Hills’ Fears About Public Transportation

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The Notorious Red Room in ‘Twin Peaks’ Deliciously Rendered in Red Vines

November 13, 2011
The Notorious Red Room in ‘Twin Peaks’ Deliciously Rendered in Red Vines

The TV Show “Twin Peaks” has inspired spoofs , geocities pages lost in obscurity and lots of art — but no piece has been quite as delicious as the red vines mosaic of the notorious Red Room on display in Echo Park. more › Read the original post: The Notorious Red Room in ‘Twin Peaks’ Deliciously Rendered in Red Vines

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