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Police Blotter: An Unlocked Office, Stolen Bike and Gunpoint Robbery

December 28, 2011

A woman was threatened with a gun and robbed of her purse on South Palm Drive in this  Beverly Hills Police Department  blotter set.  Open office Between noon and 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, items were stolen from an office on the 400 block of North Bedford Drive. Someone gained entry through an unlocked door, took property and then fled undetected. A loss of $4,200 was reported.  Emptied  During the night of Dec. 12, property was stolen from a storage container on the 700 block of North Alta Drive. The container’s lock had been cut.  Off the rack  Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 13, a bicycle was snatched from a bike rack on the 9500 block of Wilshire Boulevard. The victim reported a loss of $1,100.  Thieving duo  At about 11 a.m. on Dec. 13, $20,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a store on the 100 block of South Beverly Drive. A man and woman allegedly worked together to remove the items from a display case. At gunpoint Shortly before 10 p.m. on Dec. 13, a woman was robbed at gunpoint on the 200 block of South Palm Drive. An unknown male approached the victim on the street, grabbed her purse as he pointed the gun at her forehead, then fled with the purse. The victim reported a loss of $1,375. This information was provided by the Beverly Hills Police Department. Be sure to follow  Beverly Hills  Patch on  Twitter  and “Like” us on  Facebook . Go here to read the rest: Police Blotter: An Unlocked Office, Stolen Bike and Gunpoint Robbery

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Santa Barbara Wine Stars hold 9th Annual Tasting in Los Angeles

December 28, 2011

I love Santa Barbara wines and every year look forward to the annual tasing conducted by Ian Blackburn’s LearnAboutWine. Continued here: Santa Barbara Wine Stars hold 9th Annual Tasting in Los Angeles

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Midseason TV Preview: What’s New On Returning Shows

December 28, 2011

It’s the second most wonderful time of the year for TV fans: Midseason premieres! The networks are rolling out new offerings to replace failed new shows, sometimes with even newer shows , other times with old favorites that have been gone for far too long. We’re talking to you, “30 Rock” and “Mad Men.” Besides Liz Lemon and Don Draper’s returns, there are new seasons of reality offerings like “American Idol” and “The Bachelor” and critical darlings like, ” Cougar Town ” (we hope) and “Southland.” What’s Liz been up to since last May? Who’s that elder cougar going after the new “Bachelor” Ben Flajnik? Find out the answers to those questions and many more below. See original here: Midseason TV Preview: What’s New On Returning Shows

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Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol and Mike Brown on World Peace’s dunk in win over Utah Jazz

December 28, 2011
Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol and Mike Brown on World Peace’s dunk in win over Utah Jazz

http://www.youtube.com/v/TdBAU-LPBM4?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol and Mike Brown on World Peace’s dunk in win over Utah Jazz More here: Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol and Mike Brown on World Peace’s dunk in win over Utah Jazz

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Expo Line Opening Delayed. Again.

December 28, 2011
Expo Line Opening Delayed. Again.

Hey, guess what? The Expo Line’s opening has been delayed . Again! Now it is semantics and technical issues hanging up the light rail–err, subway?–line. more › More: Expo Line Opening Delayed. Again.

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Man Dies in Perris Skydiving Accident

December 28, 2011

A skydiver died Tuesday afternoon after suffering critical injuries from a hard landing at Perris Valley Airport. More here: Man Dies in Perris Skydiving Accident

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Device Foils Suspected iPad Thief: Deputies

December 28, 2011
Device Foils Suspected iPad Thief: Deputies

A Southern California family receives a pleasant surprise when deputies find their stolen iPad, a Christmas gift, in a nearby home. Visit link: Device Foils Suspected iPad Thief: Deputies

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Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says

December 28, 2011

A new survey shows that consumers have more confidence in our economy. But, despite signs of improvement, it’s still unclear which way our economy will turn. NBC4′s Stephanie Elam reports. See the original post: Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says

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Extra, Extra: The Bon Iver Workout, Unspent Gift Cards, & Where to Eat and Drink On New Year’s Eve

December 28, 2011
Extra, Extra: The Bon Iver Workout, Unspent Gift Cards, & Where to Eat and Drink On New Year’s Eve

In today’s Extra, Extra we’ve got a workout video with an unusual soundtrack, billions in unspent gift card bucks, a few picks for where to go on NYE, and more news bites of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › More: Extra, Extra: The Bon Iver Workout, Unspent Gift Cards, & Where to Eat and Drink On New Year’s Eve

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3 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the City of L.A.

December 28, 2011
3 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the City of L.A.

Christmas has come and gone, and your tree is probably on its way to becoming a fire hazard. So when you’re ready to ditch your spruced up spruce or festive fir and you live in the City of Los Angeles, know that there are three ways to recycle that Christmas tree. more › Read the original: 3 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the City of L.A.

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