A federal judge sentenced Barry Bonds Friday to 30 days’ confinement in his Beverly Hills home, probation and community service, but the sentence was put on hold pending an appeal of Bonds’ felony obstruction of justice conviction, according to the Los Angeles Times . The Dec. 16 sentence came after Bonds was convicted in April on one count of obstruction of justice for his 2003 grand jury testimony regarding an investigation of BALCO, the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative that was selling banned steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs to the nation’s top athletes. A 14-time MLB All Star, Bonds also faced several counts of perjury but was not convicted on those charges. Sports Illustrated describes Bonds’ home as a “six-bedroom, 10-bathroom Beverly Hills estate” in the 90210 ZIP code valued at $10.6 million. To read the Los Angeles Times article on Bonds’ sentence, click here . For the Sports Illustrated story, click here . Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . More: Barry Bonds Sentenced to House Arrest in Beverly Hills Home, Avoids Prison
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Office parties still a little ho-ho-hum
http://www.youtube.com/v/qYiWgzemSTI?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Business reporter Tiffany Hsu says office parties have a little more life in them this year. But cost-conscious companies are still cutting out catered lunches or off-campus bashes and holding potlucks instead — or nothing at all. Read more at lat.ms Read more here: Office parties still a little ho-ho-hum
Metta World Peace wants Blake Griffin to posterize him
Kelly Thomas’ Mother Sues Orange County DA for Access to Records of Her Son’s Death
The mother of Kelly Thomas , a schizophrenic homeless man who was beaten to death by police officers earlier this year, is suing the Orange County District Attorney in order to gain access to records involving her son’s demise. According to the OC Register , Cathy Thomas’ attorney, Brian Gurwitz, claims that Cathy is a victim and so has a right to see the details of what happened to her son that night. more › Read the original: Kelly Thomas’ Mother Sues Orange County DA for Access to Records of Her Son’s Death
Britney Spears engaged to marry Jason Trawick
In this May 11, 2011 file photo, singer Britney Spears , right, and Jason Trawick arrive at an Evening of “Southern Style” in Beverly Hills, Calif. Excerpt from: Britney Spears engaged to marry Jason Trawick
Man Found Guilty of Helping His Heartbroken, Murderous Friend Kill His Ex’s Dad & Sister
A Hollywood man was found guilty of helping his friend murder his ex-girlfriend’s dad and sister (and try to do the same to her mother), after her Hindu parents disapproved of their daughter’s non-practicing Muslim boyfriend. more › Originally posted here: Man Found Guilty of Helping His Heartbroken, Murderous Friend Kill His Ex’s Dad & Sister
Thanks, Wind! Over 6K SoCal Edison Customers In the Dark Right Now
Southern California Edison (SCE) is reporting this morning that they have about 6,600 customers without power in Los Angeles County, according to Altadena Patch , where nearly 900 customers are in the dark today. more › Originally posted here: Thanks, Wind! Over 6K SoCal Edison Customers In the Dark Right Now
‘Octomom’ Doctor Loses Bid to Regain Medical License
The Beverly Hills-based doctor who treated “Octomom” Nadya Suleman lost his bid Thursday to have his medical license reinstated. A judge ruled that the state medical board made the correct decision when it revoked the right of Dr. Michael Kamrava to practice in California. “Revocation is the proper remedy here,” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant said at the end of a hearing in which an attorney for Kamrava sought to have the board’s decision overturned. Kamrava had filed court papers requesting that he be placed on probation with specified terms and conditions rather than lose his license, a decision which an administrative law judge had originally made . The Medical Board of California ruled June 1 to revoke Kamrava’s license based on his treatment of Suleman and two other women. Kamrava admittedly implanted 12 embryos into Suleman prior to the pregnancy that produced her octuplets. She has a total of 14 children, all of whom were conceived as a result of Kamrava’s treatment. In court Thursday, Chalfant said Kamrava committed a “serious breach” of medical standards by failing to refer Suleman for a mental evaluation when she insisted on being implanted with a dozen embryos, even though she already had six children. Kamrava’s attorneys indicated they would appeal Chalfant’s ruling. Kamrava argued in his court papers that losing his medical license “would be detrimental to his ability to earn a living and be gainfully employed.” The revocation of his license took effect July 1. This report was compiled with information from City News Service. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . More: ‘Octomom’ Doctor Loses Bid to Regain Medical License
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Playboy Leases New Space in Beverly Hills
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is consolidating its Los Angeles-area offices and moving to a new location in Beverly Hills. The men’s magazine publisher has signed a lease to rent 45,000 square feet in a building owned by Tishman Speyer, according to the Los Angeles Times . The developer owns the former Hilton Hotels headquarters at 9336 and 9346 Civic Center Drive, just a bunny hop away from City Hall. Founded by Hugh Hefner, the first edition of Playboy came out in December 1953 and featured Marilyn Monroe on the cover. Hefner’s famous Playboy Mansion is located in nearby Holmby Hills. To read more about the magazine’s move to Beverly Hills, check out the Los Angeles Times website . Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . See the original post here: Playboy Leases New Space in Beverly Hills





