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Octuplets mom's doc expelled from organization

The Beverly Hills doctor who gave fertility treatments to octuplets mom Nadya Suleman has been expelled from a professional organization.

Nicole Richie hurt in Beverly Hills fender-bender

Reality TV star Nicole Richie was hurt Monday in a traffic accident in Beverly Hills.

Chef sues Saudi prince over onerous work schedule

A chef is suing a Saudi Arabian prince, alleging that he routinely worked up to 14 hours a day with no overtime pay or time off at the prince's Beverly Hills estate.

Calif. AG sues alleged Madoff associate for fraud

The California attorney general on Tuesday sued a Beverly Hills money manager accused of funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in investments to con man Bernard Madoff.

Calif. house owned by Groucho Marx for sale

A Beverly Hills house owned for two decades by Groucho Marx is on the market for $12.9 million.

Calif. hedge fund manager pleads guilty to fraud

The founder and manager of two Beverly Hills hedge funds has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.

Warrant: Jackson family told cops about drugs

Police who searched Michael Jackson's home the day after he died were acting on information from family members who said they'd found a bag of heroin in his bedroom, but a person with knowledge of subsequent test results on the substance said it turned out not to be the drug.

High-profile Calif. real estate agent acquitted

A high-profile Beverly Hills real estate agent has been acquitted of participating in a massive mortgage fraud scheme that caused federally insured banks to lose more than $40 million.

Mark Wahlberg marries girlfriend Rhea Durham

Mark Wahlberg and his longtime girlfriend, model Rhea Durham, have married in Beverly Hills. People magazine reports the 38-year-old "Boogie Nights" actor tied the knot Saturday in front of about a dozen friends and family at Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Warrants for Jackson's doc call singer 'addict'

Authorities investigating Michael Jackson's death alluded to the singer as an "addict" and were seeking evidence related to the powerful anesthetic propofol, according to search warrants released Thursday.

Coroner: Jackson autopsy results in 2 weeks

The Los Angeles County coroner's office says it will take longer than first expected to complete Michael Jackson's full autopsy report.

Jackson doctor's office reports harassing calls

Police are investigating suspicious calls being made to the office of Michael Jackson's Beverly Hills dermatologist.

Obama touts economy, Sotomayor, at fundraiser

President Barack Obama defended his Supreme Court pick and painted an upbeat vision of the economy Wednesday as he addressed major donors to the Democratic Party in Beverly Hills.

Baylor sues for water damages

Former NBA great Elgin Baylor is suing an insurance and construction company for water damages to his Beverly Hills mansion.

Califorina hedge fund manager arrested

A Beverly Hills hedge fund manager was arrested Friday on a charge he bilked investors out of $44.3 million, including $5 million he lost playing poker, the U.S. attorney's office said.

SoCal fund manager has assets frozen in fraud case

A federal judge on Wednesday froze the assets of a Beverly Hills hedge fund manager accused by the Securities Exchange Commission of duping investors out of $38 million by misleading them about his funds' performance, the commission said in a statement.

Betty Freeman auction includes Hockney, Warhol

Arts patron Betty Freeman was anything but a Beverly Hills housewife.

Silent screen star Fairbanks enjoys new attention

The spirit of Douglas Fairbanks is alive and well and living in Beverly Hills.

'The Ambassador' holds court in the land of 90210

Even amid the overdressed audacity of Rodeo Drive, Gregg Donovan stands out as the only guy on the street in a top hat and tails, silk tie, and a pair of $1,500 shoes that have been glossed to an eye-dazzling shine.

Attorney: Lohan will not appear in court Monday

Lindsay Lohan won't be in court Monday to respond to a warrant for her arrest but her lawyer will be there.

SPIN METER: Oh really? That wasn't bailout cash?

Ask a bailed-out bank about its Las Vegas retreat, its corporate jet or its evening in Beverly Hills and you'll probably get a response like this: Oh that? That wasn't taxpayer money.

Scoop in L.A.: Understated feel for Oscars

Hello from L.A.!

Octuplets' grandmother conciliatory in interview

The mother of the Southern California woman who used a fertility doctor to give birth to octuplets sounded a conciliatory note toward her daughter in a TV interview posted online Monday.

Octuplets mom expected to have no more than twins

The mother who gave birth to octuplets acknowledged in an interview aired Monday that she was "fixated" on having children but said she never expected to have more than twins in her latest pregnancy.

Oscars 2.0: The film academy revamps its Web site

Want to hear Cameron Crowe's thoughts on winning an Oscar or see how king-sized movie posters are assembled? How about a sneak peek at some of the exclusive exhibitions held at the film academy's Beverly Hills headquarters?

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California cities scratch out declawing of cats
Source: msnbc.com

Don't have your cat declawed in San Francisco, or you could go to jail. This month, the city became the first in California to ban the veterinary procedure, and was soon joined by Santa Monica, Berkeley and Beverly Hills. Los Angeles is expected to join suit soon.

Delicious meals made straight from the can
Source: msnbc.com

When it comes to cooking a nutritious meal- for those short on time and money, canned goods save the day.

For Sale: Eternity With Marilyn Monroe... only Half a Million!
Source: ktla

Elsie Poncher wants to sell the crypt, now occupied by her husband, above the actress to help pay off her Beverly Hills mortgage. Her starting price on EBay: $500,000.

65-Year-Old Woman Faces Jail Time For Feeding Cats
Source: 67.59.172.92

Katherine Varjian, 65, had been feeding feral cats, or felines that are not under her ownership, in her Beverly Hills neighborhood for the past 12 years. The Beverly Hills Municipal Court will now decide whether or not her actions are within the confines of the law.

Susan Atkins Parole Hearing September 2, 2009

No Mercy - Ms. Atkins now looks like one of those secretaries in office buildings that you see that have gray hair and look really worried, one that you might go out of your way to avoid. In trying to have a happier day you might do that. The scared eyes peer into yours.

LT. Dan Choi Takes "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Directly To Obama
Source:

President Obama has been adamant about ending Don't Ask Don't Tell, but the longer he languishes, more seasoned, talented specialists like Arabic speaker Choi will be sacrificed by this discriminatory policy.

MySpace victim's mom urges parental action
Source: msnbc.com

After her 13-year-old daughter committed suicide from being cyberbullied online, Tina Meier has been traveling the country "nonstop," doing anti-cyberbullying talks, training and creating the Megan Meier Foundation.

MySpace victim's mom urges parental action
Source: msnbc.com

After her 13-year-old daughter committed suicide from being cyberbullied online, Tina Meier has been traveling the country "nonstop," doing anti-cyberbullying talks, training and creating the Megan Meier Foundation.

From Beverly Hills to shoveling manure on a farm
Source: CNN

They bid farewell to their beloved trips to the opera and museum, the beach and Buddhist temples. They ate one last time at their favorite restaurants serving Indian curried chicken and warm bowls of Vietnamese pho.

Former ICM Assistant to Head Curv's Mobile TV Production Team
Source: Yahoo! Finance

Curv Entertainment Group, Inc. (Other OTC:CEGO.PK - News), a leading producer of original mobile entertainment, announced today that former ICM assistant Adam Michael Campos has joined the company to head its Mobile TV production division as VP of Production.

Michael Jackson Draws Crowds In Beverly Hills In His Latest Disguise
Source: eurweb.com

Michael Jackson – in a head-turning outfit - was spotted running errands Friday in Beverly Hills. The King of Pop had on a blue tunic, a black fedora, a black scarf wrapped loosely around his head and neck, and a black "Zorro" mask.. See more irresistible headlines

Scott Ruffalo (Brother of Mark Ruffalo) shot in head and reportedly critical
Source: Post-Chronicle

Scott Ruffalo, the hairstylist brother of 13 Going on 30 actor Mark Ruffalo, was reportedly shot in the head at his Beverly Hills condominium early Monday morning.

Designer's lawyer: 9 women lied in rape claims
Source: msnbc.com

A defense attorney for fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander told jurors Friday in closing arguments that his client should be acquitted of rape charges because his accusers are lying and seeking revenge.

Michael Jackson took a shopping trip on Robertson Blvd
Source: celebrity-gossip.net

Pictures taken Oct. 23, 2008 Spotted out for the first time in quite awhile now, Michael Jackson visited a cosmetic and medical dermatology office in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday (October 23).

The homeless in Beverly Hills find generosity
Source: msnbc.com

Being homeless in this upper crust enclave is not exactly like living on the street in other places.

Cupcake shops offer 'shots' of frosting
Source: msnbc.com

Think you can handle a shot of the hard stuff? Better belly up to the bar with your toothbrush. For a small fee, many bakeries are offering a delicious dollop of your favorite frosting. Talk about a short but sweet pick-me-up.

Ed McMahon says he 'didn't see' foreclosure looming
Source: msnbc.com

Since 1991, Ed McMahon's mansion in Beverly Hills has been a proud reminder of his long, successful career - but now television's most famous second banana is wondering if it will all slip away. "It's my fault," he said. "I didn't see it coming."

Mega-mansions are L.A.'s really big show
Source: The L.A. Times

Anyone who assumed that the construction of mega-mansions would grind to a halt as the economy worsens must not be familiar with the customs of the very rich.

(Pics) Hollywood's Hottest, Tightest Dress
Source: ABC News

"The Hills" star Heidi Montag arrived at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards June 1, 2008, in an eerily familiar frock. Not only had it just appeared on her reality TV co-star Audrina Patridge just a week before, it's been popping up on red carpets all over Tinseltown and beyond.

Rapper Lil' Romeo signs to play basketball at USC
Source: Yahoo! Sports

The teenage hip-hop performer signed a national letter of intent to attend USC on Monday at a news conference held at a posh hotel near Beverly Hills. His father, hip-hop mogul Master P, had tryouts with two NBA teams in the 1990s.

Catherine by Richard Davies and lil Turkzadeh
Source: authspot.com-richard davies

A romantic fantasy mystery novella. It is unlike any written. A married woman falls in love with a man in her dreams, and tries to find him. An unexpected, shocking, ending.

Montel Williams Marries Flight Attendant In Bermuda
Source: eurweb.com

...The TV personality married his fiancée, Tara Fowler, before a small gathering of friends and family Saturday afternoon on a beach in Bermuda. "I am ecstatic! Unbelievable," Montel told People ...

Greenwich Trails Only Beverly Hills Among Costliest U.S. Cities
Source: Bloomberg.com

Greenwich, Connecticut, became the second-most expensive U.S. housing market in the past year, thanks to hedge fund and Wall Street cash, trailing only Beverly Hills, California, according to a Coldwell Banker survey.

Beverly Hills tops list of most-expensive homes in USA
Source: USA Today

If your vision of domestic bliss is a single-family house with four bedrooms, 2½ baths, 2,200 square feet of space and a two-car garage, you'll pay $2.1 million more to buy the house in Beverly Hills than in Killeen, Texas. Those are the most-expensive and least-expensive U.S.

Catherine by Richard Davies and Lili Turkzadeh
Source: authspot - richard davies

You can read the entire novella 'Catherine' free of charge, until it is published. A mystical love novella unlike any other. Catherine, a happily married woman, falls in love with the man of her dreams, and tries to find him.

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