Two officers at the scene called for aircraft to begin dousing the blaze in the early morning of Day 2. At some point one order was canceled, but records give no indication of who did so, or when or why. Newly released records contradict a finding by the U.S. Forest Service that steep terrain prevented the agency from using aircraft to attack -- and potentially contain -- the Station fire just ... Full Story »
Father Raymundo Figueroa is accused of selling sacraments to support his poor parish. His parishioners side with him, but the Roman Catholic hierarchy considers him a transgressor. The church bells rang all afternoon. Archbishop Rafael Romo Muñoz was on his way to say a Mass marking the transfer of Father Raymundo Figueroa, the beloved priest at Santisimo Sacramento parish. Full Story »
Los Angeles police have opened an investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of actress Brittany Murphy. Police have been dispatched to Cedars-Sinai and to the Los Angeles home where Murphy, 32, went into cardiac arrest earlier today. Full Story »
With a steel net and cable, the 116-ton boulder was safely brought down a cliff onto Pacific Coast Highway in 1979. A giant piece of it was turned into a sculpture depicting actor John Wayne. It was like a scene out of a sci-fi movie: A behemoth threatens an innocent town from atop a cliff, shrugging off all capture attempts. Full Story »
Immigrants from Iran know where to call for information on navigating life in L.A. Looking for some kebab? Need a Farsi-speaking plumber? Can't find the showtimes for a new Iranian film release? Full Story »
U.S. workers who have jobs may be working longer and harder, but employers are making it easier for them to do away from the office, according to the numbers crunchers at the U.S. Census Bureau. Full Story »
John Wayne Airport is not experiencing any flight delays or cancellations today from a major East Coast snowstorm, an airport official said. Travelers can check flights' status at ocair.com. At Los Angeles International Airport there were no... Full Story »
SANTA ANA — A man is in police custody today after crashing a car into a light pole amid reports by nearby residents of gunshots. Police responded to reports of shots fired at 4:30 a.m. today. Police were investigating the reports when they got a... Full Story »
COSTA MESA — Things got ugly down the street from the Shark Club early today. A motorist drove into a parked car at about 12:30 a.m. near Baker Street and Randolph Avenue, Costa Mesa police Sgt. Jerry Hildeman said. A witness saw the incident,... Full Story »
French Laundry chef says Irvine-based In-N-Out burger inspired him to create a gourmet burger restaurant. Full Story »
TodayLake ElsinoreChristmas Cantata starts at 6 p.m. today at First Christian Church, 503 West Heald. Free; reservations are not required. Information: 951-674-2758.Temecula Full Story »
Clark Gable is best remembered for his appearance on film in a sneak preview, but it was only among several the actor made in the Riverside area. In June, 1937, Gable worked on the film "Saratoga" with Jean Harlow at the Riverside Fairgrounds then located across Market Street from Fairmount Park. That same month the Riverside Daily Press described Gable as "the screen's current great lover." Full Story »
TodayRedlandsCelebrate Christmas in Music at 9:30a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Cajon St. Music of Bach, Handel and Vaughan Williams will be performed. For more information, call 909-793-2830. Full Story »
San BernardinoI-215 offramp closures scheduled Highway officials will permanently close the Base Line and 13th Street offramp from southbound Interstate 215 on Sunday night. Full Story »
calimesaCity officials have revamped Web site The city of Calimesa has revamped its Web site. Visit to see what has changed. --Erin Waldner ColtonI-10 bridge graffiti to be removed today Full Story »
Brittany Murphy, the actress who got her start in the sleeper hit "Clueless" and rose to stardom in "8 Mile," died Sunday in Los Angeles. She was 32. Full Story »
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and helped the Los Angeles Lakers build a big lead in a 93-81 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Full Story »
An accident on the eastbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway in El Monte claimed the life of one person and left another injured Sunday, according to a California Highway Patrol officer. Full Story »
A Beverly Hills charity is offering a holiday gift it hopes will convince tipsy revelers to take a taxi instead of driving. The nonprofit Lev Foundation is offering free $10 taxi vouchers through December on its Web site. Full Story »
The Los Angeles Fire Department has responded to a 911 call from the home of actress Brittany Murphy's husband. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - Senate Democrats confidently advanced heath care legislation Sunday toward a make-or-break test vote in a push for Christmas-week passage. Republicans vowed to resist what they appeared unable to stop. Full Story »
Some people take the term toy drive literally. A "rolling car show" consisting of classic Chevys and late-model European sports cars delivered presents to two Valley youth homes Sunday. Full Story »
Despite all evidence to the contrary, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa insists this past year was one of the best in his nearly six years as the city's chief executive. Full Story »
Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a dark colored Toyota Corolla, which they say was involved in a hit and run accident in North Hollywood. Full Story »
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brittany Murphy, the actress who got her start in the sleeper hit "Clueless" and rose to stardom in "8 Mile," has died in Los Angeles. She was 32. Full Story »
A labor dispute between Lawndale teachers and the Centinela Valley Union High School District turned ugly on the last day of school before winter break. Full Story »
For the USC fan, NCAA investigations are part of the normal wear and tear of being a premiere program, but are the Trojan basketball and football programs finally inching closer to NCAA penalties? Full Story »
USC leading running back Joe McKnight has been driving around in a Land Rover belonging to a Santa Monica businessman. That would violate NCAA rules. Full Story »
What? No traffic for a thief? Police looking for Anaheim gunman. Full Story »
A 23-year-old music video featuring Michael Jackson in 3-D is returning to Disneyland. Full Story »
A South Bay nonprofit group that helps adults learn to read and write has raised more than $20,000 since news of its financial woes emerged. Full Story »
Deal with the FDIC includes failed institution's South Bay branches. OneWest Bank FSB just got a lot bigger. Full Story »
Needs for services rise as sharply as contributions from the state and individuals fall. Full Story »
Places to go and things to do around the Harbor Area and the South Bay. Full Story »
Police step up arrests and city attorney seeks bans in the most serious cases. Full Story »
Four homeless people who called Simi Valley their home were remembered at a special memorial service Saturday night at United Methodist Church.The service, the second annual event for the church, was part of National Homeless Memorial Day, traditionally held nationwide today to coincide with what is the longest night of the year on the first day of winter.The church had the service on Saturday ... Full Story »
The city of Ventura must cut an additional $4 million from its budget by June, on top of deep reductions already made this year, the city’s top financial officer says.Ventura cut $11 million worth of services, jobs and employee compensation this spring, but new revenue figures show it won’t be enough, Chief Financial Officer Jay Panzica said.The global recession posed particular challenges this ... Full Story »
The students packing Bill Shilley’s classroom are nearly all recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, some still struggling to overcome abusive childhoods and years in prison.They’re glued to the words of the blunt yet compassionate professor who founded the addiction studies program at Oxnard College almost 30 years ago.Perhaps 10 percent of his students will go on to become drug and alcohol ... Full Story »
Warmer temperatures arrived just in time for the annual boat Parade of Lights on Friday and Saturday nights at the Ventura Harbor, with a theme this year of Holiday Tropical Tiki Party.Snagging the best seats in the house Saturday were the Grabin family of Calabasas, who sat down at 4 p.m. for the 7 p.m. parade. “We saw those chairs and realized this was one of the better spots,” Michael Grabin ... Full Story »
Carpeted with sod farms that border aging industrial buildings, a creaky power plant and the Halaco Superfund cleanup site, Ormond Beach is a world away from the clean streets of Copenhagen.But the debate surrounding climate change and rising sea levels at the United Nations summit over the past two weeks might have more bearing on this corner of Oxnard than anywhere else in Ventura County.With ... Full Story »
Ambassador to Cambodia Carol Rodley finds engaged audience at Twain Library Full Story »
Nebraska senator assures historic package will pass Full Story »
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Family and friends celebrate on Pine Avenue. Photo Gallery Full Story »
Craig Beck was transferred to Long Beach Gas & Oil; his salary will decrease from $176,800 to $140,000. Full Story »
CHINO HILLS - City officials in 2010 will likely fight a decision to build a high-voltage power line route through city neighborhoods. Full Story »
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The time has come when people start fighting over parking spaces at the local mall. Full Story »
About 1,000 skilled laborers from across San Bernardino County will be recruited to work on the world's largest solar complex near the Nevada border under a labor agreement ratified Thursday between the builder and California labor unions. Full Story »
FONTANA - Outraged parents of adult special needs students are complaining because a longtime school district program may be shut down. Full Story »
CHINO HILLS - The economic downturn and financial meltdown led to the rapid slowdown of construction and development in the city. Full Story »
A worker shapes a snow sculpture prior to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. REUTERS/Sheng Li
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