Archives for December 2012 | The San Marino Tribune

Facts on the US fiscal cliff, debt ceiling showdowns

The “fiscal cliff” is a combination of dramatic spending cuts and tax increases mandated to take effect beginning in January if President Barack Obama and Republicans cannot bridge their differences on how best to reduce the nation’s budget deficit and debt.

India appeals for calm after gang-rape victim dies

A medical student who was savagely gang-raped in New Delhi died in a Singapore hospital Saturday, triggering appeals for calm from Indian leaders who feared a fresh outburst of violent street protests.

Terminator Actor Nick Stahl Free After Arrest

Actor Nick Stahl was free on his own recognizance today following his arrest by LAPD vice officers in a Hollywood adult store.

US President Barack Obama will Friday press top lawmakers for a deal to avert huge tax hikes and growth-sapping spending cuts next week, but hopes for an end to the fiscal cliff crisis appear thin.

‘Stormin Norman’ Schwarzkopf dead at 78

Norman Schwarzkopf, the US general who led 1991 Operation Desert Storm, which liberated Kuwait from Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, has died at the age of 78, a US official said Thursday.

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has passed the $500 million benchmark at the worldwide box office, it was announced today.

Brown Appoints 11 to New Judgeships

Two Los Angeles County prosecutors and two court commissioners are among 11 lawyers appointed to judgeships by Gov. Jerry Brown, his office announced today.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (In This Week’s Edition…)

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Gun Buyback Today in Los Angeles

A gun buyback will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and the Van Nuys Masonic Temple today in response to the elementary-school shooting in Connecticut.

Jennifer Lopez Dismissed by Judge

A judge has dismissed Jennifer Lopez’s $20 million countersuit alleging she was the victim of extortion by a man she hired to provide driving and protection services for her.

Memorial Day Service at Lacy Park

Memorial Day services at Lacy Park take place Monday, May 27 at the War Memorial. The keynote speaker is Lawrence Fu, a 1999 graduate and United States...

Free Trade Deal Between China and Switzerland is Landmark Achievement

by Jonathan FOWLER BERNE, Switzerland, May 24, 2013 (AFP) – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday hailed a free trade deal with Switzerland as a landmark...

Memorial Day Travel Enforcement in Southern California

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Law enforcement officers around Los Angeles County will be out in force over the Memorial Day Weekend on the lookout for people...

Memorial Day Traffic Expected to be Heavy in Southern California

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Slightly fewer Southern California residents than in 2012 are taking Memorial Day weekend trips this year, but road traffic will...

Arts & Entertainment

New UCLA head basketball coach Steve Alford apologized today for repeatedly defending one of his players at the University of Iowa in 2002 when the sophomore star was arrested and charged with sexual assault....

Business

The Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority board of directors recently awarded a $48.7 million design-build contract to Webcor Builders for the intermodal parking facilities and enhancements project....

Education

The Arcadia and Monrovia Rotary Clubs have joined forces to build a sustainable garden at the Monrovia Boys and Girls Club. With funds donated by both clubs, along with a Rotary District 5300 Foundation Lefler grant, the project will enable children to...

Groups

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY – One day before Southern Californians celebrated Earth Day, they joined together to give their cars a rest to celebrate CicLAvia. What is or was CicLAvia? It’s not just thousands upon thousands of bicyclists pedaling fro...

Los Angeles

Much of Southern California was under a red flag warning today — signifying what the National Weather Service calls “an extremely high fire danger” — as strong Santa Ana winds swept the region, temperatures soared and humidity l...

Politics

• Antonovich on the Passing of Newt Russell

• Obama Fires Head of Internal Revenue Service

• White House Releases Benghazi Emails

• Justice Department Launches IRS Probe

Real Estate

• Dilbeck Appoints Lori Hawkins as New Branch Manager

• Pending Home Sales Mixed in February; Distressed Properties Falling

• California Pending Home Sales on the Rise

• US New Home Sales Dipped in December

San Gabriel Valley

• Memorial Day Service at Lacy Park