The Monday Afternoon Cram: Missiles in the Middle East and the Local War on Christmas

Judge: Santa Monica City Can Ban Nativity Scene in Palisades Park
“It’s a shame about Christmas.”
[LAT]

Huntington Beach May Trap, Kill Coyotes
Animal rights activists have a slight problem with this solution.
[NBCLA]

If L.A. Gets a Football Team, The Rose Bowl Might Be Its Temporary Home
If and might.
[KABC]

California Supreme Court Orders L.A. County to Pay Owed Tax Revenue to 47 Cities
A cities’ gain is the county’s loss.
[LADN]

Pets Displaced by Hurricane Sandy Up for Adoption in L.A.
60 dogs and cats with east coast accents arrived at a San Diego shelter this weekend.
[LAist]

Bruins Upset USC in Big Win Saturday
The crosstown rivalry is alive and well. 
[ESPNLA]

Hamas “Dares” Israel to Invade Gaza
Can the U.S. double-dare both side into a peace agreement?
[NYT]