BRIEFLY HOME'S RESIDENTS ROBBED OF CASH.NORTH HOLLYWOOD - At least two robbers stole cash early Friday from residents of a home in the 10800 block of Kling Street, police said. No injuries were reported, and there were no immediate arrests. - City News Service Man carrying gun arrested in court WOODLAND HILLS - A man who authorities say entered the U.S. Bankruptcy Court bankruptcy court n. the specialized Federal court in which bankruptcy matters under the Federal Bankruptcy Act are conducted. There are several bankruptcy courts in each state, and each one's territory covers several counties. on Friday carrying luggage containing a handgun was charged with possession of a firearm firearm, device consisting essentially of a straight tube to propel shot, shell, or bullets by the explosion of gunpowder. Although the Chinese discovered gunpowder as early as the 9th cent., they did not develop firearms until the mid-14th cent. in a federal court facility. Roger Wayne Sampson told authorities he was carrying the gun for home protection and intended to take it to a gunsmith gun·smith n. One that makes or repairs firearms. Noun 1. gunsmith - someone who makes or repairs guns smith - someone who works at something specified gunsmith n for cleaning and oiling after going to court, an affidavit states. - City News Service Youth leader gets jail for molesting WESTLAKE VILLAGE - A youth leader at a Westlake Village church was sentenced Friday to a year in county jail and five years' probation for molesting two teen-age boys in the late 1980s. Timothy Bayne Bernstein, 40, was ordered to register as a sex offender sex offender n. generic term for all persons convicted of crimes involving sex, including rape, molestation, sexual harassment and pornography production or distribution. and participate in a counseling program for sex offenders. The judge also told the defendant he cannot be alone with children or work with them. Bernstein pleaded no contest in June to two counts of committing a lewd act on a child while he volunteered at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village in the late 1980s, a prosecutor said. Bernstein, who was still working at the church as a youth leader, was arrested March 30. - City News Service Animal cruelty charges filed SUNLAND - Animal cruelty charges were filed Friday against a Sunland woman in connection with the treatment of more than 50 guinea pigs in her care, city prosecutors said. Carole Darnold, 56, said she had been overwhelmed since the original two guinea pigs had multiplied, a spokesman for the City Attorney's Office said. - City News Service Woman sent to jail for chaining dog VAN NUYS - A Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail for chaining up a friend's rottweiler Rottweiler (rŏt`wīlər), breed of sturdy working dog developed from a Roman cattle dog introduced into S Germany more than 1,900 years ago. It stands from 21 3-4 to 27 in. (55.3–68. , which later had to be euthanized, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is any of a number of animal welfare organisations whose operations include protecting and providing shelter to animals in danger. said Friday. Ursula Marie Roldan, 40, was also ordered to serve three years' probation and pay a $350 restitution fee to spcaLA. - City News Service Posters will honor firefighters, cops WEST HILLS - A Wall of Honor featuring handmade posters honoring local firefighters and police officers will be the centerpiece of a Fall Festival today at Justice Street Elementary School elementary school: see school. . There will be a ceremony in front of the wall at noon, and games, booths, food and speeches from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23350 Justice St. - Daily News Peculiar package shuts police lobby OXNARD - The Police Department was busy Friday dealing with four calls about suspicious packages; one man brought in his package, causing the lobby to be shut down for two hours. Three calls proved to be false alarms, and police were investigating suspicious luggage left outside a store on Esplanade Drive. - Daily News New vehicle limits for today's game PASADENA - Temporary flight and traffic restrictions will be in place at the Rose Bowl for today's football game between UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX and Washington. Vehicles will not be allowed to drop off or pick up people at the venue, officials said. - City News Service |
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