Nearly half the people who had to evacuate their Northern California homes are being allowed to return as firefighters gain control of a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park. California forestry officials...
Nearly half the people who had to evacuate their Northern California homes are being allowed to return as firefighters catch up with a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park.
Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels last night. Charlie Furbush faced only one batter to get the victory,...
A former enforcer for James "Whitey" Bulger is expected to face more tough cross-examination by Bulger's lawyers when he returns to the witness stand.
A former enforcer for James "Whitey" Bulger is expected to face more tough cross-examination by Bulger's lawyers when he returns to the witness stand.
A former University of Southern California professor indicted on child sexual abuse charges has been arrested in Mexico, a day after being added to the FBI's list of the Ten Most Wanted fugitives.
A former University of Southern California professor indicted on child sexual abuse charges has been arrested in Mexico, a day after being added to the FBI's list of the Ten Most Wanted fugitives.
A Los Angeles City Council committee has approved a developer's proposal to cut by 25 percent the height of two towers of a controversial skyscraper project in Hollywood.
A Los Angeles City Council committee has approved a developer's proposal to cut by 25 percent the height of two towers of a controversial skyscraper project in Hollywood.
Authorities say a South San Francisco man and his wife have been charged with bringing women from the East Coast to a circuit of brothels across Northern California.
Authorities say a South San Francisco man and his wife have been charged with bringing women from the East Coast to a circuit of brothels across Northern California.
The Los Angeles Police Department has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for a violent attack on a transgender woman in Hollywood.
The Los Angeles Police Department has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for a violent attack on a transgender woman in Hollywood.
Houston's Astrodome stadium, New York's old Pan Am Worldport Terminal at Kennedy Airport and Montana's one-room schoolhouses are joining a list of the nation's most endangered historic places.
Houston's Astrodome stadium, New York's old Pan Am Worldport Terminal at Kennedy Airport and Montana's one-room schoolhouses are joining a list of the nation's most endangered historic places.
Johnny Rockets, the Orange County-based burger chain with 1950s flair, has been sold to a private equity firm that targets underperforming and specialty companies.
Johnny Rockets, the Orange County-based burger chain with 1950s flair, has been sold to a private equity firm that targets underperforming and specialty companies.
Federal officials say a San Diego hospice owes the government $112 million in false claims for payment.
Federal officials say a San Diego hospice owes the government $112 million in false claims for payment.
A Los Angeles probation official wants state felons to be ordered to serve probation when they are released from local jails under realignment.
A Los Angeles probation official wants state felons to be ordered to serve probation when they are released from local jails under realignment.
While Los Angeles International Airport is a significant source of air pollution for the region, a study finds efforts by the airport and airlines to reduce emissions have been working.
While Los Angeles International Airport is a significant source of air pollution for the region, a study finds efforts by the airport and airlines to reduce emissions have been working.
Sacramento County sheriff's officials say a 50-year-old parolee has been arrested after tossing a firebomb into a house.
Sacramento County sheriff's officials say a 50-year-old parolee has been arrested after tossing a firebomb into a house.
A portion of a Malibu beach has been closed after a sewage spill on Pacific Coast Highway may have entered the ocean.
A portion of a Malibu beach has been closed after a sewage spill on Pacific Coast Highway may have entered the ocean.
Los Angeles officials expect to save millions of dollars on the city's light bill now that more than 140,000 street lights have been retrofitted with energy efficient bulbs.
Los Angeles officials expect to save millions of dollars on the city's light bill now that more than 140,000 street lights have been retrofitted with energy efficient bulbs.
The Los Angeles Board of Education has voted unanimously to approve the purchase of $30 million worth of iPads.
The Los Angeles Board of Education has voted unanimously to approve the purchase of $30 million worth of iPads.
A former Cal Poly professor has been sentenced to three years of probation for exposing himself in the university library last year.
A former Cal Poly professor has been sentenced to three years of probation for exposing himself in the university library last year.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has agreed to pay a $550,000 settlement to a couple who alleged that sheriff's deputies falsely arrested and framed them on drug charges.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has agreed to pay a $550,000 settlement to a couple who alleged that sheriff's deputies falsely arrested and framed them on drug charges.
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Two stranded teenage boys were plucked off a peak at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet by a California Highway Patrol helicopter as it was rocked by gusty winds.
Two stranded teenage boys were plucked off a peak at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet by a California Highway Patrol helicopter as it was rocked by gusty winds.
An Orange County woman has been sentenced to eight days in jail for stealing a former "American Idol" contestant's iPhone while the singer was performing at a Santa Ana elementary school.
An Orange County woman has been sentenced to eight days in jail for stealing a former "American Idol" contestant's iPhone while the singer was performing at a Santa Ana elementary school.
A 6-year-old San Francisco Bay area boy has died after he was attacked by a relative's dog.
A contract psychologist is recovering from injuries she suffered in an attack by an inmate at the state prison in Los Angeles County.
'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.
'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.
Seven construction workers and a firefighter sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at on the seventh floor of a San Francisco General Hospital building under construction.
Seven construction workers and a firefighter sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at on the seventh floor of a San Francisco General Hospital building under construction.
Mississippi's attorney general says he still considers Google's responses on its efforts to prevent illegal sales of online drugs insufficient and says he's sending subpoenas for company documents to...
Mississippi's attorney general says he still considers Google's responses on its efforts to prevent illegal sales of online drugs insufficient and says he's sending subpoenas for company documents to further his...
A married Oregon couple faces charges after authorities say they bought a gun for two people accused of a three-state killing spree face and then helped them avoid capture.
A married Oregon couple faces charges after authorities say they bought a gun for two people accused of a three-state killing spree face and then helped them avoid capture.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is talking about running for governor - again.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is talking about running for governor - again.
A contract psychologist is recovering from injuries she suffered in an attack by an inmate at the state prison in Los Angeles County.
A contract psychologist is recovering from injuries she suffered in an attack by an inmate at the state prison in Los Angeles County.
San Jose city officials are is filing suit against Major League Baseball, saying the organization is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark in San...
San Jose city officials are is filing suit against Major League Baseball, saying the organization is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark in San Jose, 40...
A decade after a conviction for possession of child pornography, a former elementary school teacher from Northern California has been charged with the classroom sexual abuse of a second-grade boy 15 years ago.
A decade after a conviction for possession of child pornography, a former elementary school teacher from Northern California has been charged with the classroom sexual abuse of a second-grade boy 15 years ago.
A California couple is facing prison time after juries convicted them of luring an acquaintance to their home and strangling her to kidnap her 2-month-old boy.
A California couple is facing prison time after juries convicted them of luring an acquaintance to their home and strangling her to kidnap her 2-month-old boy.
The Los Angeles City Attorney wants to crack down on a turf war in Echo Park neighborhoods where six rival gangs have terrorized locals with their bloody feuds, drug trafficking and vandalism.
The Los Angeles City Attorney wants to crack down on a turf war in Echo Park neighborhoods where six rival gangs have terrorized locals with their bloody feuds, drug trafficking and vandalism.
A recent study says California can serve as a national model for the way it reduced the number of juvenile offenders incarcerated in state and county lockups.
A recent study says California can serve as a national model for the way it reduced the number of juvenile offenders incarcerated in state and county lockups.
Kelly Ann Scott, a senior editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal and a 14-year veteran of Gannett Co. Inc., has been named the newspaper's new executive editor.
Kelly Ann Scott, a senior editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal and a 14-year veteran of Gannett Co. Inc., has been named the newspaper's new executive editor.
In the decades after the Civil War, the nation's first black Army regiments guarded Yosemite and Sequoia national parks against poaching and timber thefts, a role that in hindsight made them America's first...
In the decades after the Civil War, the nation's first black Army regiments guarded Yosemite and Sequoia national parks against poaching and timber thefts, a role that in hindsight made them America's first park...
A former Playboy Playmate has admitted helping her Canadian boyfriend after he illegally entered the United States in northern New York last summer.
A former Playboy Playmate has admitted helping her Canadian boyfriend after he illegally entered the United States in northern New York last summer.
Aetna Inc. has notified state regulators that it will stop selling individual health insurance policies in California, just weeks after opting out of the exchange that is being established as part of the national...
Aetna Inc. has notified state regulators that it will stop selling individual health insurance policies in California, just weeks after opting out of the exchange that is being established as part of the national health care...
Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie says Oracle Corp. billionaire Larry Ellison is proving to be good for Lanai one year after buying most of the Hawaiian Island.
Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie says Oracle Corp. billionaire Larry Ellison is proving to be good for Lanai one year after buying most of the Hawaiian Island.
A chef who worked for Michael Jackson has described to jurors the lives of the superstar's children, including what she says was Paris Jackson's last birthday party.
A chef who worked for Michael Jackson has described to jurors the lives of the superstar's children, including what she says was Paris Jackson's last birthday party.
A Southern California surfer who was shot at by Torrance police during the manhunt for rogue ex-cop Christopher Dorner has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles suburb and its police department.
A Southern California surfer who was shot at by Torrance police during the manhunt for rogue ex-cop Christopher Dorner has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles suburb and its police department.
The Forest Service may abandon plans to restore a small lake overlooking Lake Tahoe to the way it was when the rich and famous vacationed at the private enclave a half century ago and instead let it return to a...
The Forest Service may abandon plans to restore a small lake overlooking Lake Tahoe to the way it was when the rich and famous vacationed at the private enclave a half century ago and instead let it return to a natural...
Fire officials say scores of additional homes have been evacuated and hundreds more firefighters called in, as a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park shows no signs of abating. The California Department...
A British woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie has sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress. Eunice...
Yahoo is the latest company to disclose how many requests for user data it has received from U.S. government agencies, putting the number between 12,000 and 13,000 in the six months that ended on May 31.
Yahoo is the latest company to disclose how many requests for user data it has received from U.S. government agencies, putting the number between 12,000 and 13,000 in the six months that ended on May 31.
A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie has sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.
A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie has sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.
A 6-year-old San Francisco Bay area boy has died after he was attacked by his family dog at home.
A 6-year-old San Francisco Bay area boy has died after he was attacked by his family dog at home.
The parents of a man who died when his car burst into flames during a Border Patrol chase in San Diego County is suing the government for wrongful death.
The parents of a man who died when his car burst into flames during a Border Patrol chase in San Diego County is suing the government for wrongful death.
Scores of additional homes have been evacuated, as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park in the Sierra foothills.
Scores of additional homes have been evacuated, as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park in the Sierra foothills.
An Orange County grand jury has indicted a man for allegedly strangling his ex-wife and tossing her off a cruise ship in Italy.
An Orange County grand jury has indicted a man for allegedly strangling his ex-wife and tossing her off a cruise ship in Italy.
Los Angeles may be joining the battle against the bag.
Los Angeles may be joining the battle against the bag.
Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
A Southern California battery recycler that was ordered to shut down because of concerns that toxic pollution was placing thousands of local residents at risk has been allowed to reopen.
A Southern California battery recycler that was ordered to shut down because of concerns that toxic pollution was placing thousands of local residents at risk has been allowed to reopen.
The survivors of a woman killed during the production of a reality TV show pilot have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Discovery Communications Inc. and Anthropic Productions Corp.
The survivors of a woman killed during the production of a reality TV show pilot have filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Discovery Communications Inc. and Anthropic Productions Corp.
A new report says Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island were the most-visited theme parks in the nation last year outside of the usual hot spots in Florida and California.
A new report says Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island were the most-visited theme parks in the nation last year outside of the usual hot spots in Florida and California.
A Los Angeles elementary school teacher is accused of chasing down and fatally stabbing his estranged wife, months after she petitioned for a restraining order, and hours after she informed police he had violated...
A Los Angeles elementary school teacher is accused of chasing down and fatally stabbing his estranged wife, months after she petitioned for a restraining order, and hours after she informed police he had violated that order.
A former hitman will testify for a second day in the racketeering trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, as Bulger's attorneys prepare to attack his credibility.
A former hitman will testify for a second day in the racketeering trial of James "Whitey" Bulger, as Bulger's attorneys prepare to attack his credibility.
Police in Northern California say they have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of killing an 87-year-old attorney and his wife.
Police in Northern California say they have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of killing an 87-year-old attorney and his wife.
About 85 percent of an extensive dune system near the U.S.-Mexico border would be open to off-road vehicles under a new federal management plan opposed by environmentalists.
About 85 percent of an extensive dune system near the U.S.-Mexico border would be open to off-road vehicles under a new federal management plan opposed by environmentalists.
Tennis great Gene Mako, who won four major doubles titles and was ranked in the world top 10 during the 1930s, has died in Southern California. He was 97 years old.
Tennis great Gene Mako, who won four major doubles titles and was ranked in the world top 10 during the 1930s, has died in Southern California. He was 97 years old.
Sheriff's officials say they have now recorded more than 500 homes leveled by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history.
Sheriff's officials say they have now recorded more than 500 homes leveled by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history.
Officials in San Francisco say a commuter train line shut down at rush hour as police had to talk down a man with a knife from an overpass.
Officials in San Francisco say a commuter train line shut down at rush hour as police had to talk down a man with a knife from an overpass.
A dozen people have been injured in a freeway accident north of Los Angeles.
A dozen people have been injured in a freeway accident north of Los Angeles.
Serial murder suspect Joseph Naso delivered an hours-long personal history Monday replete with childhood photos, as he launched his defense, denying the decades-old murders of four women.
Serial murder suspect Joseph Naso delivered an hours-long personal history Monday replete with childhood photos, as he launched his defense, denying the decades-old murders of four women.
A man who made a 911 call that ended with Pasadena police fatally shooting a college student has pleaded guilty to making a false report.
A man who made a 911 call that ended with Pasadena police fatally shooting a college student has pleaded guilty to making a false report.
Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.
Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.
A woman testified at the trial of two of the men charged with gang raping her at a Northern California high school, saying she doesn't remember the attack, only waking up at a hospital in "excruciating pain."
A woman testified at the trial of two of the men charged with gang raping her at a Northern California high school, saying she doesn't remember the attack, only waking up at a hospital in "excruciating pain."
An Orange County man has been convicted of shooting to death his estranged wife after following her from the preschool where she worked.
An Orange County man has been convicted of shooting to death his estranged wife after following her from the preschool where she worked.
Authorities say a motorcyclist fleeing police crashed into a minivan in Long Beach, killing himself and the driver.
Authorities say a motorcyclist fleeing police crashed into a minivan in Long Beach, killing himself and the driver.
Michael Jordan is skipping the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe next month for the first time in seven years.
Michael Jordan is skipping the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe next month for the first time in seven years.
Cities and counties could dramatically restrict the information they release to the public without explanation under a bill approved by the state Legislature and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.
Cities and counties could dramatically restrict the information they release to the public without explanation under a bill approved by the state Legislature and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.
"Man of Steel" went up, up and away at the box office.
"Man of Steel" went up, up and away at the box office.
Los Angeles port officials have unveiled plans to create a $500 million marine research center, called AltaSea.
Los Angeles port officials have unveiled plans to create a $500 million marine research center, called AltaSea.
The Federal Aviation Administration says a United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco from Honolulu turned around because of an unspecified electrical problem.
The Federal Aviation Administration says a United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco from Honolulu turned around because of an unspecified electrical problem.
Coroner's officials say a form of cancer killed the serial killer known as the Night Stalker who terrorized Southern California in the mid-1980s.
Coroner's officials say a form of cancer killed the serial killer known as the Night Stalker who terrorized Southern California in the mid-1980s.
Los Angeles police have brought in armored vehicles to surround a car that crashed during a pursuit.
Los Angeles police have brought in armored vehicles to surround a car that crashed during a pursuit.
The FBI has reached a milestone in its 63-year-old program of pursuing its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives."
The FBI has reached a milestone in its 63-year-old program of pursuing its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives."
Thirty-seven years after a downtown Los Angeles state building was torn down due to earthquake damage, the 1.9-acre site has been purchased by the city for another civic center park.
Thirty-seven years after a downtown Los Angeles state building was torn down due to earthquake damage, the 1.9-acre site has been purchased by the city for another civic center park.
Environmental and fishing groups have filed a lawsuit against a broad, long-range plan to manage the ailing Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Environmental and fishing groups have filed a lawsuit against a broad, long-range plan to manage the ailing Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Two men are being sentenced for skimming credit card information at Waikiki gas stations.
Two men are being sentenced for skimming credit card information at Waikiki gas stations.
A Los Angeles plastic surgeon who appeared on TV's "The Doctors" has been found not guilty of secretly making video recordings of patients who undressed for examinations.
A Los Angeles plastic surgeon who appeared on TV's "The Doctors" has been found not guilty of secretly making video recordings of patients who undressed for examinations.
The Hathaway wildfire in the San Bernardino Mountains north of Banning is now 67 percent contained.
The Hathaway wildfire in the San Bernardino Mountains north of Banning is now 67 percent contained.
Los Angeles police have arrested a teacher who allegedly chased down and stabbed his estranged wife to death on a San Fernando Valley street.
Los Angeles police have arrested a teacher who allegedly chased down and stabbed his estranged wife to death on a San Fernando Valley street.
Crews are battling two wildfires in California's Central Valley - one of which is threatening hundreds of homes.
Crews are battling two wildfires in California's Central Valley - one of which is threatening hundreds of homes.
Helen Brush Jenkins, a pioneering photojournalist who made Life magazine when she snapped a photo of her child moments after giving birth, has died. She was 94.
Helen Brush Jenkins, a pioneering photojournalist who made Life magazine when she snapped a photo of her child moments after giving birth, has died. She was 94.
A federal judge in San Francisco is scheduled to consider whether an airborne fungus that occurs naturally in the San Joaquin Valley presents enough of a public health danger that thousands of vulnerable state prison...
A federal judge in San Francisco is scheduled to consider whether an airborne fungus that occurs naturally in the San Joaquin Valley presents enough of a public health danger that thousands of vulnerable state prison inmates...
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
A 30-year-old man is missing after falling out of a kayak at a lake in Livermore.
A 30-year-old man is missing after falling out of a kayak at a lake in Livermore.
Bob Meistrell, who co-founded the Body Glove clothing company and helped develop the first neoprene wetsuit, has died in Southern California. He was 84.
Bob Meistrell, who co-founded the Body Glove clothing company and helped develop the first neoprene wetsuit, has died in Southern California. He was 84.
A San Bernardino man has shot and critically wounded a man he says tried to attack him after breaking into a home.
A San Bernardino man has shot and critically wounded a man he says tried to attack him after breaking into a home.
The mayor of Las Cruces is seeking help from former Los Angeles and Albuquerque mayors to erase outstanding debt from his re-election campaign two years ago.
The mayor of Las Cruces is seeking help from former Los Angeles and Albuquerque mayors to erase outstanding debt from his re-election campaign two years ago.
Fremont police have shot and killed a man they say confronted them with a knife after tearing up his home.
Fremont police have shot and killed a man they say confronted them with a knife after tearing up his home.
Some Los Angeles County bus drivers say they're sick of pesticides sprayed in their buses - literally.
Some Los Angeles County bus drivers say they're sick of pesticides sprayed in their buses - literally.
A federal judge is scheduled to consider whether an airborne fungus that occurs naturally in the San Joaquin Valley presents enough of a public health danger that thousands of vulnerable state prison inmates should...
A federal judge is scheduled to consider whether an airborne fungus that occurs naturally in the San Joaquin Valley presents enough of a public health danger that thousands of vulnerable state prison inmates should be moved.
The murder trial of Joseph Naso, charged with the decades-old slayings of four women in Northern California, is set to get under way.
The murder trial of Joseph Naso, charged with the decades-old slayings of four women in Northern California, is set to get under way.
A former hitman who admits killing 20 people is expected to take the stand at the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur).
A former hitman who admits killing 20 people is expected to take the stand at the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur).
Authorities say a Southern California man has died after being crushed by cows at a dairy farm in Ontario.
Authorities say a Southern California man has died after being crushed by cows at a dairy farm in Ontario.
A Chinese-backed company is dropping plans for a major solar project near the Colorado River resort town of Laughlin.
A Chinese-backed company is dropping plans for a major solar project near the Colorado River resort town of Laughlin.
A midlevel California appeals court has overturned the conviction of a Salinas man who allegedly tried to sell his 8-month-old baby in a Walmart parking lot.
A midlevel California appeals court has overturned the conviction of a Salinas man who allegedly tried to sell his 8-month-old baby in a Walmart parking lot.
A gas leak has prompted the evacuation of San Francisco's largest convention center, where an annual meeting of endocrinologists was under way.
A gas leak has prompted the evacuation of San Francisco's largest convention center, where an annual meeting of endocrinologists was under way.
A boy helping deliver newspapers has been killed in Sacramento following a crash involving the van in which he was riding.
A boy helping deliver newspapers has been killed in Sacramento following a crash involving the van in which he was riding.
Firefighters are making slow but steady progress against a wildfire that has been burning in a rugged wilderness area of the San Bernardino National Forest near Banning for a week.
Firefighters are making slow but steady progress against a wildfire that has been burning in a rugged wilderness area of the San Bernardino National Forest near Banning for a week.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has used his platform as Stanford University's commencement speaker to lobby for an immigration reform plan that allows foreign students to remain in the U.S. after they graduate.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has used his platform as Stanford University's commencement speaker to lobby for an immigration reform plan that allows foreign students to remain in the U.S. after they graduate.
Fire has swept through a South Los Angeles auto repair garage, killing a man who apparently set up makeshift living quarters inside the small commercial building.
Fire has swept through a South Los Angeles auto repair garage, killing a man who apparently set up makeshift living quarters inside the small commercial building.
An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a bullet wound he received while he was sleeping when someone shot into his family's Oakland apartment.
An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a bullet wound he received while he was sleeping when someone shot into his family's Oakland apartment.
A Los Angeles woman was found stabbed to death outside her San Fernando Valley home, and police are searching for her estranged husband.
A Los Angeles woman was found stabbed to death outside her San Fernando Valley home, and police are searching for her estranged husband.
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer "Man of Steel" leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend.
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer "Man of Steel" leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend.
One of the authors of a bipartisan Senate proposal is warning fellow Republicans that if they fail to pass an immigration overhaul, the party's prospects of winning the White House are dim.
One of the authors of a bipartisan Senate proposal is warning fellow Republicans that if they fail to pass an immigration overhaul, the party's prospects of winning the White House are dim.
A recent report by The Broad Foundation is recognizing six urban school districts for boosting participation and performance among black students on Advancement Placement exams.
A recent report by The Broad Foundation is recognizing six urban school districts for boosting participation and performance among black students on Advancement Placement exams.
It's survival of the fittest among shrinking soap operas at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
It's survival of the fittest among shrinking soap operas at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
By The Associated Press - POPULATION: About 92,000.
By The Associated Press - POPULATION: About 92,000.
For decades there have been two Santa Monicas.
For decades there have been two Santa Monicas.
The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation's driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves.
The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation's driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves.
At least 24 men convicted or charged with murder or rape based on bite marks on the flesh of victims have been exonerated since 2000, many after spending more than a decade in prison.
At least 24 men convicted or charged with murder or rape based on bite marks on the flesh of victims have been exonerated since 2000, many after spending more than a decade in prison.
A judge's ruling expected this month in New York could help end the practice of using bite mark analysis in courtrooms.
A judge's ruling expected this month in New York could help end the practice of using bite mark analysis in courtrooms.
A solar-powered plane bidding to fly across the U.S. has landed at Dulles International Airport near the nation's capital, with one leg to New York left.
A solar-powered plane bidding to fly across the U.S. has landed at Dulles International Airport near the nation's capital, with one leg to New York left.
A bronze statue of martial arts star Bruce Lee has been unveiled in Los Angeles' Chinatown to mark the neighborhood's 75th anniversary.
A bronze statue of martial arts star Bruce Lee has been unveiled in Los Angeles' Chinatown to mark the neighborhood's 75th anniversary.
A woman has died and six others, including four children and a pregnant woman, have been injured in a crash in the San Francisco Bay area city of Brentwood.
A woman has died and six others, including four children and a pregnant woman, have been injured in a crash in the San Francisco Bay area city of Brentwood.
An abalone diver has drowned in the waters off Northern California.
An abalone diver has drowned in the waters off Northern California.
The Legislature's Democratic leaders touted their passage of a state budget ahead of their constitutional deadline, but no one was happier about it than Assemblyman Roger Hernandez.
The Legislature's Democratic leaders touted their passage of a state budget ahead of their constitutional deadline, but no one was happier about it than Assemblyman Roger Hernandez.
Work could resume as early as next month on a scaled-back retail development project at what once was supposed to be a new convention center at South Lake Tahoe.
Work could resume as early as next month on a scaled-back retail development project at what once was supposed to be a new convention center at South Lake Tahoe.
The Roman Catholic bishop of Stockton is warning parishioners that his diocese might run out of money before it has paid damages to all of the people who have sued over clergy sex abuse.
The Roman Catholic bishop of Stockton is warning parishioners that his diocese might run out of money before it has paid damages to all of the people who have sued over clergy sex abuse.
Two Boy Scout leaders have been reprimanded by the organization for marching with several Scouts in the Utah Pride Parade in Salt Lake City.
Two Boy Scout leaders have been reprimanded by the organization for marching with several Scouts in the Utah Pride Parade in Salt Lake City.
Health officials plan to keep closer watch on a Burger King restaurant in Mendocino County where a customer reported getting a cheeseburger with a 2-inch-long razor blade in it.
Health officials plan to keep closer watch on a Burger King restaurant in Mendocino County where a customer reported getting a cheeseburger with a 2-inch-long razor blade in it.
A jury has awarded $55 million to a Southern California man who lost his legs because he claims a private security firm's guard failed to protect him from gang members who shot him at an apartment building.
A jury has awarded $55 million to a Southern California man who lost his legs because he claims a private security firm's guard failed to protect him from gang members who shot him at an apartment building.
More charges have been filed against a former Oxnard commissioner accused of child sex abuse.
More charges have been filed against a former Oxnard commissioner accused of child sex abuse.
Santa Cruz police say they have arrested five people on charges that they allegedly turned a disabled man's home into a drug house and bicycle chop shop while failing to care for him as they were supposed to.
Santa Cruz police say they have arrested five people on charges that they allegedly turned a disabled man's home into a drug house and bicycle chop shop while failing to care for him as they were supposed to.
A Southern California developer is under investigation for allegedly tapping his firm's attorneys and daughters to launder illegal campaign contributions to Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez.
A Southern California developer is under investigation for allegedly tapping his firm's attorneys and daughters to launder illegal campaign contributions to Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez.
Kevin Clash, the Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid allegations that he sexually abused underage boys, won three Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on "Sesame Street."
Kevin Clash, the Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid allegations that he sexually abused underage boys, won three Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on "Sesame Street."
Three people have been injured in Ontario after police say a suspected drunken driver sped through a DUI checkpoint and crashed into another vehicle.
Three people have been injured in Ontario after police say a suspected drunken driver sped through a DUI checkpoint and crashed into another vehicle.
The Long Beach Unified School District has won a $2.6 million judgment against a woman who falsely accused a former high school football star of rape that landed him in jail.
The Long Beach Unified School District has won a $2.6 million judgment against a woman who falsely accused a former high school football star of rape that landed him in jail.
Most people don't think twice about the gender printed on their driver's license. But those "M'' or "F'' markers - and the legal and administrative prerequisites for switching them on...
Most people don't think twice about the gender printed on their driver's license. But those "M'' or "F'' markers - and the legal and administrative prerequisites for switching them on passports, birth...
A math teacher in Orange County has been arrested for investigation of having sex with one of her students.
A math teacher in Orange County has been arrested for investigation of having sex with one of her students.
The lawyer for a woman who Miguel landed on during a leap while performing at the Billboard Music Awards says his client continues to suffer cognitive difficulties and hasn't received any help from the R&B...
The lawyer for a woman who Miguel landed on during a leap while performing at the Billboard Music Awards says his client continues to suffer cognitive difficulties and hasn't received any help from the R&B artist.
Whale watchers say humpback whale sightings in Washington state's inland waters have been increasing.
Whale watchers say humpback whale sightings in Washington state's inland waters have been increasing.
The newest piece of Chicago's transit puzzle will not rumble between skyscrapers on its 100-year-old elevated rail lines or utilize its fleet of hybrid buses. The city is turning to thousands of bicycles to...
The newest piece of Chicago's transit puzzle will not rumble between skyscrapers on its 100-year-old elevated rail lines or utilize its fleet of hybrid buses. The city is turning to thousands of bicycles to send...
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ambitious plan to save New York City from rising seas brings into focus a shift in approach on global warming.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ambitious plan to save New York City from rising seas brings into focus a shift in approach on global warming.
With the main state budget bill approved, California legislators are poised for final votes on a handful of related bills to carry out that spending plan.
With the main state budget bill approved, California legislators are poised for final votes on a handful of related bills to carry out that spending plan.
The number of homes destroyed in Colorado's most destructive wildfire ever continues to rise.
The number of homes destroyed in Colorado's most destructive wildfire ever continues to rise.
Southern California commuters will soon be paying a bit more to ride Metrolink trains.
Southern California commuters will soon be paying a bit more to ride Metrolink trains.
Authorities say a juvenile has been held for questioning after a fire burned 40 acres of dry brush in Riverside.
Authorities say a juvenile has been held for questioning after a fire burned 40 acres of dry brush in Riverside.
Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online.
Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online.
Facebook's top attorney says after a week of negotiations with national security officials, the company is allowed to make new revelations about government orders for user data.
Facebook's top attorney says after a week of negotiations with national security officials, the company is allowed to make new revelations about government orders for user data.
Law enforcement agencies in three Southern California counties are searching for a masked bank robber dubbed the Luger Bandit.
Law enforcement agencies in three Southern California counties are searching for a masked bank robber dubbed the Luger Bandit.
Southern California's mountains are on track for a dramatic decline in snowfall.
Southern California's mountains are on track for a dramatic decline in snowfall.
The husband of a former Delta Air Lines employee who admitted using her security credentials to smuggle drug money has also pleaded guilty to his role in a meth trafficking ring that operated between California and...
The husband of a former Delta Air Lines employee who admitted using her security credentials to smuggle drug money has also pleaded guilty to his role in a meth trafficking ring that operated between California and Hawaii.
A Compton jury has awarded $8 million to the parents of a man fatally shot by a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy three years ago.
A Compton jury has awarded $8 million to the parents of a man fatally shot by a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy three years ago.
Tensions between Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the state spending plan spilled onto the floor of the Assembly in a testy exchange that began with a typo.
Tensions between Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the state spending plan spilled onto the floor of the Assembly in a testy exchange that began with a typo.
Riverside County jurors have reached a decision on whether one of three Camp Pendleton Marines should get the death penalty for murdering a fellow serviceman and his wife.
Riverside County jurors have reached a decision on whether one of three Camp Pendleton Marines should get the death penalty for murdering a fellow serviceman and his wife.
Authorities in San Francisco say they have captured a fugitive and convicted child molester who fled his 2009 trial in Georgia.
Authorities in San Francisco say they have captured a fugitive and convicted child molester who fled his 2009 trial in Georgia.
Police are searching for a man suspected of stabbing a college student after a fight broke out at a party at University of California, Irvine.
Police are searching for a man suspected of stabbing a college student after a fight broke out at a party at University of California, Irvine.
A diamond wedding ring that was mistakenly sold at a community yard sale has been returned to its owner.
A diamond wedding ring that was mistakenly sold at a community yard sale has been returned to its owner.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a plan to install parking machines and hike holiday parking fees at several popular Orange County beaches.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a plan to install parking machines and hike holiday parking fees at several popular Orange County beaches.
A judge in Klamath Falls has denied motions to temporarily stop the state of Oregon from shutting off irrigation in the upper Klamath Basin to satisfy water rights the Klamath Tribes are using to protect fish.
A judge in Klamath Falls has denied motions to temporarily stop the state of Oregon from shutting off irrigation in the upper Klamath Basin to satisfy water rights the Klamath Tribes are using to protect fish.
A representative says the Chinese tour operator and Las Vegas businessman who built the Grand Canyon Skywalk attraction in northwestern Arizona has died in Los Angeles.
A representative says the Chinese tour operator and Las Vegas businessman who built the Grand Canyon Skywalk attraction in northwestern Arizona has died in Los Angeles.
Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by six this week to 1,771.
Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by six this week to 1,771.
Three brothers from Northern California have been charged with operating an illegal website that showed bootleg versions of popular TV shows and movies.
Three brothers from Northern California have been charged with operating an illegal website that showed bootleg versions of popular TV shows and movies.
A San Bernardino police officer's fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man two years ago has been deemed justified.
A San Bernardino police officer's fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man two years ago has been deemed justified.
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft is expected to make an unprecedented landing on a Japanese naval vessel off the California coast.
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft is expected to make an unprecedented landing on a Japanese naval vessel off the California coast.
The contractor building the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will get a $20 million bonus if the span opens Labor Day weekend.
The contractor building the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will get a $20 million bonus if the span opens Labor Day weekend.
State officials have revoked the license of a Northern California youth group home following numerous complaints, including recent allegations of rape and sexual assault.
State officials have revoked the license of a Northern California youth group home following numerous complaints, including recent allegations of rape and sexual assault.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department says two decomposed bodies have been found in a tent in a campground in Los Padres National Forest.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department says two decomposed bodies have been found in a tent in a campground in Los Padres National Forest.
Firefighters are holding the line on a wildfire near Colorado Springs that has destroyed 379 homes and may have killed two people as they tried to escape.
Firefighters are holding the line on a wildfire near Colorado Springs that has destroyed 379 homes and may have killed two people as they tried to escape.
Southern California's anti-smog agency has heard an earful as it decides whether to regulate or even ban beach fire rings.
Southern California's anti-smog agency has heard an earful as it decides whether to regulate or even ban beach fire rings.
California's insurance commissioner wants to exclude Anthem Blue Cross from the state's new health exchange for small businesses, saying it's made excessive rate hikes.
California's insurance commissioner wants to exclude Anthem Blue Cross from the state's new health exchange for small businesses, saying it's made excessive rate hikes.
Filmmaker George Lucas' plans to build affordable housing on the Marin County ranch where he originally proposed erecting a film studio have suffered a setback.
Filmmaker George Lucas' plans to build affordable housing on the Marin County ranch where he originally proposed erecting a film studio have suffered a setback.
A former Southern California schoolteacher has pleaded guilty to having sex with an underage student.
A former Southern California schoolteacher has pleaded guilty to having sex with an underage student.
The chairman of the Riverside County Democratic Central Committee has apologized for referring to the black character "Stepin Fetchit," who is considered by many to be a racist caricature.
The chairman of the Riverside County Democratic Central Committee has apologized for referring to the black character "Stepin Fetchit," who is considered by many to be a racist caricature.
A Gardena tow truck driver involved in a deadly bus crash in Los Angeles had traffic violations and led police on a high-speed chase five years ago.
A Gardena tow truck driver involved in a deadly bus crash in Los Angeles had traffic violations and led police on a high-speed chase five years ago.
California lawmakers are expected to approve on an on-time Democratic spending plan that includes a historic change in the school funding system to help poor and minority students.
California lawmakers are expected to approve on an on-time Democratic spending plan that includes a historic change in the school funding system to help poor and minority students.
A sheriff's spokesman is providing new details on the arrest of Fresno's fire chief, saying he knocked his wife to the ground and choked another family member.
A sheriff's spokesman is providing new details on the arrest of Fresno's fire chief, saying he knocked his wife to the ground and choked another family member.
A farewell note left behind by the Santa Monica gunman expressed remorse for the killing of his father and brother but provided no explanation for the rampage that left them and three others dead.
A farewell note left behind by the Santa Monica gunman expressed remorse for the killing of his father and brother but provided no explanation for the rampage that left them and three others dead.
Four people, including three children, have been killed in a two-car head-on collision southeast of Los Angeles.
Four people, including three children, have been killed in a two-car head-on collision southeast of Los Angeles.
By The Associated Press 1. SANTA MONICA SHOOTER HAD THREATENED TEACHERS
By The Associated Press 1. SANTA MONICA SHOOTER HAD THREATENED TEACHERS
