BRIEFLY PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN HIT-RUN CRASH.NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Police were investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision Thursday evening that left a 74-year-old pedestrian dead, police said. The incident occurred about 6 p.m. in the 8900 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard Laurel Canyon Boulevard is a major street in the city of Los Angeles, California. It starts off at Polk Street in Sylmar in the northern San Fernando Valley near the junction of the San Diego (Interstate 405) and the Golden State Freeways (Interstate 5). as the pedestrian crossed the street outside a crosswalk, police said. The driver fled the scene, police said. - Daily News Suspect arrested after brief chase SUN VALLEY - A drunk driving suspect was being held for questioning Thursday night after leading officers on a short pursuit, police said. Police tried to stop the driver near Sheldon Street and the Golden State Freeway The Golden State Freeway is a north-south freeway running through Kern County and Los Angeles County, California. Originally built as U.S. Highway 99, it was re-signed as Interstate 5 in 1964. but a chase ensued before the suspect was apprehended more than 15 minutes later in the 8200 block of Tujunga Avenue, police said. - Daily News Supervisor fatally hit at loading dock PACOIMA - A company supervisor was hit and killed Thursday morning when a truck backed into him, authorities said. Zaven Demirsian, 50, of Pasadena was leaving stove-maker American Range in the 13500 block of Desmond Street, had put his briefcase in his car and walked back to the edge of the company's loading dock to call out to an employee. Driver Joe Reyna, 37, of Chino Chino (chē`nō), city (1990 pop. 59,682), San Bernardino co., S Calif.; founded 1887, inc. 1910. It is the business and processing center of a diversified farming (notably dairying) area. was backing up and apparently neither man saw the other before Demirsian was fatally struck, authorities said. - Daily News Property tax bills due come Monday The first installment of 2001-02 property tax bills is due and payable by Monday, the 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. County Assessor's Office said. Payments can be made in person between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. at the downtown Kenneth Hahn Kenneth "Kenny" Frederick Hahn (August 19, 1920–1997) was a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for forty years from 1952 to 1992. Prior to his election, Hahn served on the Los Angeles City Council. Hall of Administration. Mailed payments must be postmarked before midnight on Monday. Those on active military duty may be able to get late payment penalties reduced or halt the sale of tax defaulted properties. For information call (888) 807-2111 or visit the Web site at http://ttax.co.la.ca.us/main/htm. - City News Service Murdering ex-cop receives 15 to life A former LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. officer was sentenced Thursday to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of a former New Jersey high school basketball star who went on to play for University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission and Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame . Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Larry S. Knupp ordered Angela M. Shepard, 38, to prison for the murder of Audrey Gomez, 28, who once worked for Shepard at a youth counseling center. Shepard pleaded no contest to second-degree murder. Investigators said Gomez was shot Aug. 24 at Shepard's home in Whittier, her body left in her car in the parking lot of a park. The motive for the killing has never been publicly disclosed and investigators have only said it followed a heated argument. Shepard began working as a Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . patrol
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- Associated Press Simi Valley to light its Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. SIMI VALLEY - The city will light its official Christmas tree at 6 p.m. today at Civic Center Plaza. Mayor Bill Davis and several council members will help light the tree, and the Royal High School jazz band and choir will perform. - Daily News Inmate's kin file lawsuit over death The family of an inmate who hanged himself while in custody sued Los Angeles County on Thursday, claiming ``deliberate indifference'' led to his death. The wrongful death The taking of the life of an individual resulting from the willful or negligent act of another person or persons. If a person is killed because of the wrongful conduct of a person or persons, the decedent's heirs and other beneficiaries may file a wrongful death action lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in the Feb. 9 suicide of Joshua Daniel Lee, 22, of Hawthorne. It seeks $5 million in actual damages. - Associated Press Library hosting holiday festival GLENDALE - The fourth annual Holiday Arts Festival at Brand Library and Art Center will be held today through Saturday. Works from more than 40 local artisans will be on sale. The festival is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at 1601 W. Mountain St. - Daily News |
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