A 14-year-old boy, a man, 41, and a woman, 40, die in the crash in Sunland. A girl, 9, and a boy, 11, safely get out of the burning vehicle, possibly with the help of passersby. Three people, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed Sunday morning when their sport utility vehicle rear-ended a big rig on the 210 Freeway in Sunland and became engulfed in flames, authorities said. Full Story »
The number of shops selling marijuana has exploded from 186 two years ago. Officials hope to impose some order by capping the number of outlets or by requiring a certain distance between stores. For a moment two years ago, Los Angeles officials thought they knew how many marijuana dispensaries the city had: 186. That's how many registered to operate under the city's moratorium. The city quickly ... Full Story »
The Laugh Factory's owner arranged two fundraisers after meeting Bessie Mae Berger, a 97-year-old woman who was living in an SUV with her two sons. The family is now in temporary housing. Ninety-seven-year-old Bessie Mae Berger was living in a car with her two sons six weeks ago when comedian Kevin Nealon encountered them at a Hollywood gas station. Nealon, who was on his way to perform at the ... Full Story »
Seven yet-to-be-named appointees would decide how to run the hospital and whom to hire. With Los Angeles County supervisors expected to sign off next week on plans to partner with the University of California to reopen the Martin Luther King Jr. medical facility, the hard work -- creating a new hospital from the ashes of the old by 2013 -- begins. Full Story »
Among challenges: The subject is nearly taboo in many Asian countries, and research in this country tends to lump the diverse group into one ethnic category. Since she was a teenager, Stella Ho has wrestled with fainting spells, seizures and suicidal tendencies. Full Story »
HUNTINGTON BEACH–Joey Hawkins first set foot on a surfboard at age 2. Lying on his stomach, he held tight to the board while his dad lay on his feet to steady him in the calm surf. By age 3, he would brag to the locals near the Huntington Beach... Full Story »
SANTA ANA A newly formed neighborhood group has filed a lawsuit against the city in a last-minute attempt to save more than a dozen old houses in the path of a major redevelopment project. The city has already hired a demolition crew to clear away... Full Story »
GARDEN GROVE – The city has picked 39 winners who can start digging and planting as early as Saturday in what will be Garden Grove's first community garden. A formal opening has been set for 9 a.m. Saturday. Pilar Alcivar-McCoy, Recreation and... Full Story »
Y’all were right. The West Irvine abode closed escrow 50 days after being listed. It sold for $625,000, which is $26,000 above the original asking price . Full Story »
Do you like hockey? Do you love the outrageous rock group KISS? Then maybe you want to go to KISS night at the Ducks game Saturday night, where fans who dress up will get vouchers for free tickets and the chance to win tickets to Tuesday's KISS... Full Story »
Q: Banning resident George Johnson e-mailed to point out a rocky ride on Interstate 10. "In recent months, road repairs have been made on westbound I-10 from Beaumont Ave. west to about Calimesa," he said. "The repairs made are very rough, washboard-like in some places." He asks, "Are these repairs only temporary, to be scraped smooth at a later date?" Full Story »
Holding off on new vehicles, buying used furniture and using video conferencing to cut down on mileage will help Riverside County save an estimated $37 million this year. That's according to a new report headed before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Riverside County faces dropping revenues, and officials have warned of possible layoffs as they work to overcome budget shortfalls. Full Story »
In kitchens and living rooms across the Inland area, unregistered tattoo artists are inking their friends, relatives and anyone else looking for a deal. Health officials say it's a risky and illegal practice. Full Story »
Lake Skinner, home to the popular Temecula Valley Balloon Wine Festival, is in the midst of a $7.2 million upgrade. Work has begun to bring a new amphitheater, walking trails and an interactive water playground to the park. Full Story »
After 70 years of filling the sanctuary of Arlington United Methodist Church with music, Abbie Dickey has retired. "It's time for me to do other things," said the 87-year-old, who was the guest of honor Sunday at a celebration of her life and music at the century-old church on Magnolia Avenue. She has served under 20 pastors -- from George Root in 1934 to Lily Villamin, who started in July. Full Story »
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, including an astonishing basket from behind the backboard, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 101-85 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Full Story »
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy assaulted by a group of middle school classmates in Southern California may have been targeted after an Internet posting urged students to beat up redheads. Full Story »
Authorities said an 18-year-old man was killed Sunday in a shooting in the Wilshire area. Full Story »
Robbie Russell scored in the seventh round of penalty kicks and underdog, overlooked Real Salt Lake beat the star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy 5-4 on penalties for its first Major League Soccer championship. Full Story »
Authorities say a couple and a 14-year-old boy have been killed in a fiery freeway crash in Southern California that two younger children managed to survive. Full Story »
Officials said 708 unclaimed bodies were cremated in 2008, a 48 percent increase from the 480 cremated just three years earlier. Each year, the ashes in years-old cases are buried during a service at Evergreen Cemetery in East Los Angeles. This year's funeral will be held Dec.9 for those who died in 2005 and 2006. Full Story »
The School Choice plan is meant to breed better academic results at the district's new and failing schools through competition. This week it was announced that more than 200 bidders answered the district's call and submitted bids for the three dozen schools. Full Story »
Thousands of local kids slurped ice cream, screamed on spinning coasters or danced along with Disney television stars Saturday in the second annual Children's Day Celebration at Woodley Park. Full Story »
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy assaulted by a group of middle school classmates in Calabasas may have been targeted after an Internet posting urged students to beat up redheads. Full Story »
SUNLAND - Three people from Riverside, including a 14-year-old boy, died in a fiery early-morning crash Sunday when their sport utility vehicle slammed into a lettuce-loaded big rig that was stopped on the shoulder of the Foothill (210) Freeway. Full Story »
On Sunday, Beckham can rewrite that part of the equation. The Galaxy, led by himself and Major League Soccer MVP Landon Donovan, will play a one-game championship match against Real Salt Lake, and here is how the Galaxy got to the championship match. Full Story »
FOX Sports Prime Ticket suspended LA Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer and color analyst for their off-the cuff comments about the Iranian-born center, Hamed Haddadi. Full Story »
Author Michael Connelly speaks about the role of Los Angeles and Hong Kong in his crime thrillers. Full Story »
Singer and songwriter Charlie Wadhams talks about his music and lovelife. Full Story »
Co-founder of GameFly Sean Spector tells us about this video game rental service. Full Story »
What would the holidays be without traditions? Full Story »
Place to go and things to do around the South Bay. Full Story »
David Perelmuter wrote a a note to President Barack Obama shortly after the inauguration. Full Story »
Renaissance School's Heidi Morris helps students develop individual paths to success. Lunchtime is just minutes away, but Heidi Morris isn't looking at the clock. Full Story »
County brings estranged families closure. Full Story »
A prominent Moorpark businessman and former City Council candidate was found dead Saturday afternoon in an apparent suicide, authorities said.David Bagwell, 44, was found alone in a room at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley about 12:45 Saturday. While autopsy results are expected today, the coroner’s office is investigating it as a suicide, said Michael Tellez, a deputy Ventura County medical ... Full Story »
As his mother Lisa Partridge watched nearby, 3-year-old Brendan Ting stood on a bench at the Simi Valley Metrolink station and strained to get a glimpse of a special holiday train that was suppose to arrive any minute Sunday night.It was worth the wait for Brendan and hundreds of other children who squealed in delight when Metrolink’s Holiday Express Train approached the station.The 450-ton ... Full Story »
More than 60 volunteers from around the county who are concerned about the health of the Ormond Beach Wetlands, the beach and the ocean gathered Sunday to collect trash — especially plastic — from a 3-mile stretch of the J Street drain north from where the canal intersects Hueneme Road.The 3-hour-long cleanup was sponsored by the Wishtoyo Foundation’s Ventura Coastkeeper program.Wishtoyo is a ... Full Story »
Two people suffered serious injuries in a single-car accident Saturday and had to be extricated from a car after the driver lost control and crashed into the median of Westlake Boulevard in Westlake.Omead Afshar, 23, of Westlake was driving northbound on Westlake Boulevard near Cascade Avenue when he lost control, police said. The car entered the center median, knocking down several trees. The ... Full Story »
If federal Homeland Security officials have their way, the next time a police officer arrives on scene, he’ll simply radio back “I’m here” rather than saying “10-97.”Police have long used “10-codes” to communicate with each other and dispatchers. The codes were developed in the 1930s, when radio channels were scarce. They allowed police to succinctly relay information through a four-digit number ... Full Story »
WASHINGTON — Since the 1997 international accord to fight global warming, climate change has worsened and accelerated - beyond some of the grimmest of warnings made back then. Full Story »
Farm fresh produce and more are available at Longfellow Elementary. GALLERY » California Heights Market Full Story »
Moderates are at odds with liberals over key points of the legislation. Full Story »
Heads of families, others find economic advantages in a military career. Full Story »
A scientist whose private e-mails were stolen by hackers and posted online said the leaks may have been aimed at undermining next month's global climate change conference. Full Story »
A recent report card on California's ability to fire poorly performing teachers won't end up on anyone's refrigerator. Full Story »
Home Depot is poised to double its warehouse distribution presence in the Inland Empire. Full Story »
POMONA - The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum at Fairplex will host the 11th annual Prolong Twilight Cruise and Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 2. Full Story »
CLAREMONT - The City Council will continue to look at ways to fight water rate increases after deciding not to pursue purchasing Golden State Water Co. for now. Full Story »
CLAREMONT - The City Council on Tuesday will consider a final vote to extend the redevelopment agency's authority to use eminent domain on nonresidential property. Full Story »
People in Milan walk past fuchsia snails made by The Cracking Art Group. AFP/Damien Meyer
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