Monday, May 20 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:47:18 GMT
A devastated father said Monday he had no idea why gunmen targeted his house, firing a barrage of bullets that killed his 10-year-old daughter as she watched TV from a chair near a picture window.
A devastated father said Monday he had no idea why gunmen targeted his house, firing a barrage of bullets that killed his 10-year-old daughter as she watched TV from a chair near a picture window.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:41:40 GMT
Community colleges in California could offer additional classes during shorter summer and winter sessions at higher fees under a bill that has passed the state Assembly.
Community colleges in California could offer additional classes during shorter summer and winter sessions at higher fees under a bill that has passed the state Assembly.
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:34:17 GMT
Sheriff's officials say a 10-year-old girl is dead and her parents are hospitalized after gunmen walked up to the front door of a home in the North Highlands area of Sacramento County and started shooting.
Sheriff's officials say a 10-year-old girl is dead and her parents are hospitalized after gunmen walked up to the front door of a home in the North Highlands area of Sacramento County and started shooting.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:28:59 GMT
California businesses would be prohibited from firing or retaliating against employees who take advantage of a paid state family leave program under a job-protection bill moving through the Legislature.
California businesses would be prohibited from firing or retaliating against employees who take advantage of a paid state family leave program under a job-protection bill moving through the Legislature.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:43:23 GMT
A California law that requires all semiautomatic handguns to be equipped with technology that stamps a code with the weapon's make, model and serial number on bullet casings is now in effect after years of delays.
A California law that requires all semiautomatic handguns to be equipped with technology that stamps a code with the weapon's make, model and serial number on bullet casings is now in effect after years of delays.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:41:15 GMT
A pair of persistent wildfires continued to burn in the hills and mountains around Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Saturday, although authorities were slowly getting the upper hand.
A pair of persistent wildfires continued to burn in the hills and mountains around Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Saturday, although authorities were slowly getting the upper hand.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:52:15 GMT
Firefighters in Southern California say a brush fire that briefly threatened an elementary school in a rural community has grown to 250 acres as it churns through thicker brush.
Firefighters in Southern California say a brush fire that briefly threatened an elementary school in a rural community has grown to 250 acres as it churns through thicker brush.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:32:15 GMT
Corrections officials are investigating the death of a California Prison inmate. They say the death was a homicide and the man's cellmate is the suspect.
Corrections officials are investigating the death of a California Prison inmate. They say the death was a homicide and the man's cellmate is the suspect.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:42:28 GMT
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds gave hundreds of firefighters a slight reprieve Thursday from a 3,500-acre wildfire that has blackened rugged terrain in the Los Padres National Forest.
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds gave hundreds of firefighters a slight reprieve Thursday from a 3,500-acre wildfire that has blackened rugged terrain in the Los Padres National Forest.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:44 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:44:47 GMT
People in this quiet Northern California community expressed relief that there had been an arrest in the stabbing death of an 8-year-old girl, but they were stunned by the suspect: her 12-year-old brother.
People in this quiet Northern California community expressed relief that there had been an arrest in the stabbing death of an 8-year-old girl, but they were stunned by the suspect: her 12-year-old brother.
Sunday, May 12 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-12 21:58:04 GMT
The mother of an 8-year-old girl who was found stabbed to death in her Northern California home and of the 12-year-old boy accused of killing describes the boy as "protective of his sister."
The mother of an 8-year-old girl who was found stabbed to death in her Northern California home and of the 12-year-old boy accused of killing describes the boy as "protective of his sister."
Sunday, May 12 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-05-12 20:37:12 GMT
Every time Los Angeles exhales, odd-looking gadgets anchored in the mountains above the city trace the invisible puffs of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases that waft skyward.
Every time Los Angeles exhales, odd-looking gadgets anchored in the mountains above the city trace the invisible puffs of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases that waft skyward.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:11:23 GMT
The America's Cup catamaran that capsized in San Francisco Bay, killing an Olympic gold medalist, nosedived during a difficult maneuver and broke into many pieces, an official said Friday.
The America's Cup catamaran that capsized in San Francisco Bay, killing an Olympic gold medalist, nosedived during a difficult maneuver and broke into many pieces, an official said Friday.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:07:19 GMT
Law enforcement officials in Northern California were proceeding cautiously Friday through an area of steep, wooded terrain as they track a man suspected of killing his wife and two young daughters, then fleeing
Law enforcement officials in Northern California were proceeding cautiously Friday through an area of steep, wooded terrain as they track a man suspected of killing his wife and two young daughters, then fleeing to the remote backcountry where he grew up.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:02:40 GMT
A 72-foot-long Swedish sailboat capsized Thursday while practicing for the upcoming America's Cup races in the San Francisco Bay, leaving one sailor dead and another injured, authorities said.
A 72-foot-long Swedish sailboat capsized Thursday while practicing for the upcoming America's Cup races in the San Francisco Bay, leaving one sailor dead and another injured, authorities said.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:15:01 GMT
Los Angeles police say three parties will split the $1 million reward offered during the manhunt for Christopher Dorner, with most of it going to a couple tied up by the rogue ex-cop
Los Angeles police say three parties will split the $1 million reward offered during the manhunt for Christopher Dorner, with most of it going to a couple tied up by the rogue ex-cop before his final shootout with authorities.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:38:15 GMT
From the privacy of their bedrooms to the public bustle of busy hospital wards, families and friends Tuesday struggled with the heartbreak of losing five loved ones, all nurses.
From the privacy of their bedrooms to the public bustle of busy hospital wards, families and friends Tuesday struggled with the heartbreak of losing five loved ones, all nurses, who died Saturday in a burning limousine.
Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation of why a van carrying 11 men veered off a southern Illinois freeway and repeatedly overturned, killing five occupants and hospitalizing the other six.
Illinois State Police are continuing their investigation of why a van carrying 11 men veered off a southern Illinois freeway and repeatedly overturned, killing five occupants and hospitalizing the other six.
Low turnout is expected today when Los Angeles voters choose between Democrats Eric Garcetti, a city councilman, and city Controller Wendy Greuel, who could become the city's woman mayor. One of them will succeed Mayor...
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the Cupertino-based company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the U.S. government....
University of California medical center workers have begun a two-day strike that could involve thousands of employees and prompted postponement of some surgeries.
University of California medical center workers have begun a two-day strike that could involve thousands of employees and prompted postponement of some surgeries.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:01:32 GMT
A defense contractor at Camp Pendleton has been sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the theft of pricey medical equipment intended for overseas Marines.
A defense contractor at Camp Pendleton has been sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the theft of pricey medical equipment intended for overseas Marines.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:07:38 GMT
Emergency crews came to the rescue of two window washers who got trapped several hundred feet above street level Monday outside a downtown high-rise due to a malfunction on their mechanized work platform.
Emergency crews came to the rescue of two window washers who got trapped several hundred feet above street level Monday outside a downtown high-rise due to a malfunction on their mechanized work platform.
