Compton Nursery sells trees in a wide variety of colors -- including green. The corner of Rosecrans and Bradfield avenues in Compton might not have the fanciest decorations or the tallest Christmas tree. Full Story »
The head of Southern California’s regional commuter rail service was replaced today, in a management shake-up some officials hope will better position the agency to tackle an array of safety and financial challenges in the wake of last year’s Chatsworth disaster. Full Story »
Police at UC Berkeley arrested more than 60 trespassing students and other protesters early this morning after a four-day "open occupation" of a classroom building, university officials said. Full Story »
A onetime congressional candidate accused of defrauding Orange County hotels, intentionally writing bad checks and stealing an expensive luxury car from a local dealership is scheduled to go on trial Monday, prosecutors said today. Full Story »
California ranked 33rd in low-income-student participation in the School Breakfast Program for 2008-09, the same ranking it received a year earlier. Full Story »
ANAHEIM Cyrus Bonczkowski, 8, has faced many challenges since May – when he accidentally ignited his T-shirt with a lighter and suffered third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body. When Anaheim firefighters heard that he was facing another... Full Story »
Henry Samueli, who cofounded profitable computer-chip maker Broadcom and became enveloped in an accounting scandal, is on the verge of getting his life back. There are still some legal hurdles ahead. But the billionaire got a lucky break this week... Full Story »
NEWPORT BEACH – Five men have been charged with robbing a former subprime lender at his Newport Coast mansion Tuesday night. One is to be arraigned Friday afternoon, two have posted bail and won't be arraigned till January, and warrants have been... Full Story »
At least five school districts across Orange County will file preliminary spending plans next week with the county Department of Education stating that they are unsure they can meet their future financial obligations. And at least nine districts have... Full Story »
FULLERTON – Police are searching for a man suspected of raping a woman at knifepoint inside her apartment this afternoon. The attack was reported around 1:15 p.m. at the Pinetree Apartments at 1501 S. Highland Avenue near Orangethorpe Avenue, said... Full Story »
Two teenage girls convicted of murdering a Lake Elsinore mother so they could steal her car and go to Knott's Berry Farm received lengthy prison sentences today along with harsh words from the judge. Full Story »
Crime dropped in Riverside this year despite the downturn in the economy, Police Chief Russ Leach told an audience of local business leaders gathered at the Mission Inn on Thursday. Full Story »
Eight years ago, Jesus Mora and several other people were in a home Catholic Bible-study group in Palm Springs when they began talking about holding a procession to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe on her Dec. 12 feast day. Full Story »
Alvord teachers asked the school board Thursday night if the district was prepared to open schools with unqualified strike-breakers if the district and union couldn't agree on pay cuts and furlough days. Full Story »
The moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in Highland will become permanent next month. Full Story »
Workers at two Disneyland hotels staged a three-hour walkout over what they say are unfair working conditions. The union for workers at the Disneyland Hotel and the Paradise Pier Hotel said about 200 employees left the job Friday to protest housekeeper workload. Full Story »
The Orange County Sheriff's Department has shut down a section of a minimum security jail to save money. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said on Friday that she was immediately closing the east compound of the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine, which could save more than $1 million over the next year. Full Story »
Los Angeles police are on the lookout for a pair of thieves who target opticians in the San Fernando Valley. Police officials said Friday that the two thieves have hit over a dozen optical outlets since April. Full Story »
The Porn Wars that were fought in federal court this week between smut king Larry Flynt and his estranged nephews ended with a split decision. Full Story »
A former Riverside police officer was convicted Friday of forcing a woman to perform a sex act on him so that she could avoid arrest. Full Story »
City Council members called on the City Attorney's Office on Friday to decide soon whether to file charges against event producer AEG over taxpayer money spent for police overtime and other costs arising from a Michael Jackson tribute event at Staples Center. Full Story »
A total of 167 foreign nationals with criminal records were arrested throughout the Southland and marked for deportation as part of a statewide enforcement surge targeting immigrant lawbreakers, federal officials announced Friday. Full Story »
A Los Angeles judge on Friday rejected a request to restrict the medical practices of two doctors accused of funneling prescription medications to one-time Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith, who died of an accidental overdose. Full Story »
Los Angeles freshman Democrat John A. Perez is the unanimous choice of his party colleagues to be the California Assembly's next speaker, which would make him the first openly gay lawmaker to hold the powerful post. Full Story »
The steady rain that doused the Southland early Friday raised the risk of "minor" mud and debris flows from fire-denuded mountain slopes, but while no problems were reported, more rain was expected to hit the region Friday night. Full Story »
Raul Rojas tells us what we wants. Full Story »
Los Angeles band Evolove stops by NewsRaw to talk about hteir latest video "Toy Shop Girl." Full Story »
Sometimes using your credit card to make expensive purchases is better than paying cash or check. Full Story »
A suspected drunk driver crashes into another suspected drunk driver during bad weather on the Eastbound 10 in South LA. Everyone survived but minor injuries were reported. Full Story »
Joel grover examines problems consumers say they are having with companies that compile credit history. Full Story »
Carson. Sheriff's deputies will conduct a drivers' license and sobriety checkpoint from 7 tonight to 3 a.m. Saturday at a site to be determined, weather permitting. Full Story »
Join the Torrance Historical Society at 4 p.m. Sunday as members host a reading of the holiday classic "A Visit from St. Nicholas" at the group's museum. Full Story »
Redondo Beach. Bundle up and come watch King Harbor Yacht Club's 18th annual Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday. Full Story »
With the usual onslaught of irate travelers expected during the holiday season, about 160 employees at Los Angeles International Airport are learning how to turn potentially naughty situations into nice ones. Full Story »
A deteriorating, outdoor World War II-era pool in San Pedro was given new life Thursday when Los Angeles port officials voted to spend the final chunk of court settlement money - nearly $7 million - to refurbish and reopen it to the public. Full Story »
Everyone over the age of 6 months is now eligible for the H1N1 vaccine, yet health officials say there is still some reluctance to get it — especially the FluMist nasal version.“People are more afraid of getting the nasal vaccine,” said Jenny Castillo, a medical assistant in a doctor’s office in the La Colonia area of Oxnard. “They’re not sure of what they’re getting.”Barbara Spraktes, a Ventura ... Full Story »
Ventura County should brace for a wet weekend as another expected storm front rolls through the area Saturday through Sunday morning, National Weather Service officials said.Central and Southern California could get a break Saturday afternoon after a front Thursday night and Friday — the second this week — brought more rain.No major damage or flooding was reported. But a heavier downpour is ... Full Story »
In a ceremony filled with warmth and laughter, the American Cancer Society recognized outstanding local volunteers Thursday night in Camarillo.Organizers called the event a “birthday party” because, they say, their volunteers help people with cancer have more birthdays.“One person can make a difference — they really, really can,” said Ann Hildebrand, cancer registrar at St. John’s Regional ... Full Story »
Some students at Oxnard College are angry that the school is cutting the number of child development classes by more than a third.They’ve written a letter of protest to college officials, saying the classes benefit future educators, childcare workers and parents. And a small group met this week with college administrators, hoping to reverse the decision.“You’re not offering what we need when we ... Full Story »
Ventura County has been awarded at least $176.7 million so far under the federal stimulus act, far less for each resident than the state or the nation as a whole, according to a report released Thursday.The federal government collected data from all recipients of stimulus funds and released it in October, but it did not provide breakdowns at the city or county levels. Thursday’s report, by the ... Full Story »
"Rustic Hanukkah" is one entry in CSULB Jewish Student Union contest. Full Story »
LOS ANGELES - An LAPD officer killed in a motorcycle accident last week had been drinking at the department's training academy campus the night he died and had a blood-alcohol level "well over" the legal limit, a police official said in remarks reported Thursday. Full Story »
LOS ANGELES - Investigators said Thursday that a prominent trial lawyer who was found fatally shot outside his home was the victim of a homicide. Full Story »
The response to the Press-Telegram's obituary on Long Beach's "Music Man" Marvin Marker has been so overwhelming that we've put together a tribute page at presstelegram.com/marvinmarker Full Story »
LONG BEACH - The Long Beach Board of Education on Tuesday may reduce bus routes and increase class sizes as part of a first phase of a series of budget cuts. Full Story »
SACRAMENTO - Decked out in a pin-stripe suit, cuff links and a tie, 8-year-old Wyatt Iles of Pomona on Thursday helped Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger light the state Capitol's tree. Full Story »
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A jury deliberated for only five minutes this week before finding an Ontario man mentally competent to face a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend, a prosecutor said Thursday. Full Story »
POMONA - December 2008 came and went without a holiday parade. Full Story »
CHINO - The Chino Valley Adult School will soon operate out of larger digs at the former site of Anna Borba Fundamental Elementary School. Full Story »
SANTA CRUZ - A 41-year-old part-time dance instructor and graphic designer from Santa Cruz is the face of a class-action lawsuit designed to force Web sites that offer social gaming to rein in what she calls deceptive ads. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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