Some business and labor groups are pushing to change the Environmental Quality Act — specifically its review process for building and construction projects.
The California Innocence Project is asking the Attorney General to back off and allow a man whose conviction has been overturned by a federal judge to be released.
Alabama has one of the toughest anti-immigration laws to date. One policy, requiring all new students disclose their citizenship status, was found to wrongfully target children.
A growing number of phone apps are using internal GPS to locate other potentially compatible singles nearby. But far more men than women are signing up.
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Tony Scott, director of "Top Gun," has died after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge. ABC News reports that Scott was suffering from inoperable brain cancer.
Here's a look at government health care programs, how President Obama's national health care law affects them, and how Romney and Ryan want to change things.
A research group says they have found debris off the coast of an atoll in the central Pacific which could help answer questions about Earhart's disappearance.
Mammoth Lakes has grown up around Mammoth Creek, and sought permits from regulators to use its water. Now the LADWP argues its rights are superior in two lawsuits.
Near the Turkish town of Kilis, it's now possible for a reporter to cross into Syria. On Sunday night, NPR's Deborah Amos visited a Free Syrian stronghold.
A new report says Latinos ages 18-24 now make up a record 16.5 percent share of enrollments in U.S. colleges and universities. More are graduating with degrees.
According to a new poll, the majority of Americans a) consume alcohol, b) prefer beer, and on average, among the drinkers, deposit c) 4.2 alcoholic beverages into their throats per week.
Los Angeles’ elected officials learned a valuable lesson when they told Occupy LA protesters they could remain on the City Hall lawn – freedom ain’t free.
Should Mark Zuckerberg stay as CEO of Facebook? Should Mitt Romney reveal his tax returns? A rundown of the week's business news with the talk radio host.
A former teacher at Telfair Elementary School in the San Fernando Valley has pleaded no contest to molesting 13 students, says the L.A. District Attorney's Office.
The L.A. Coroner's office confirmed with KPCC that the autopsy of famed director Tony Scott was completed on Monday. The results have not yet been released.
I went to see Tony's first feature film, which included Sarandon and Deneuve making love. I imagined Tony jumping about behind the camera, clapping his hands,
Phyllis Diller, the legendary humorist credited with cackling the path for many female comics, died at her Brentwood home in Los Angeles on Monday. She was 95.
The social network has lost half its value since its IPO. This has hasted calls for CEO Mark Zuckerberg to step aside — but also affected California's budget.
It's moving week at USC and as students flood into campus over the next few days, they'll be returning to a campus that's revamped security over the summer.
The film community is sharing their thoughts following the suicide of "Top Gun" director Tony Scott. Scott leapt to his death Sunday afternoon; he was 68.
Today is Monday, Aug. 20 and headlines include the city of Ontario's bid for its airport and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's thoughts on the Partnership for LA Schools.
When it comes to the effects of athletics on lifespans, most would expect physical sports like football or mixed martial arts could lead to shorter lives. Despite the rigorous athletic...
One of the most celebrated and influential female standup comediennes of all time has passed away. Sadly, Phyllis Diller died today in Los Angeles at the age of 95.
Tough times have meant extreme measures for the debt collection industry. In the aftermath of ‘The Great Recession,’ tactics used to get debtors to pay up have included threats, incessant...
“Forget super PACs... which can take unlimited contributions but must name their donors. More money is being spent on TV advertising in the presidential race by social welfare nonprofits...
Between 1968 and 1974, researchers from Stanford University studied delayed gratification in 650 four-year-olds by offering them a single marshmallow. Once given the marshmallow, the...
Imagine a game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon that winds through a series of interlinked connections between hundreds of historical figures and you start to get a picture of Craig Brown...
Think creativity equals starving artist? Think again. Not only are the more creative among us raking in more cash, they’re reshaping our businesses, cities, and culture. They’re probably also the key to a more stable economic future.
According to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence’s website, California holds the top spot in the strength of its gun laws, scoring 81 out a possible 100. But could they be stronger?
"Top Gun" director Tony Scott died yesterday from an apparent suicide. He was 68 years old. We take a look back at his life and career with Thom Geier, senior editor at Entertainment Weekly.
The vice presidential candidates often are able to say things the presidential candidates can't... or won't. They can be the attack dogs of the campaign or perhaps the ids to their running mates' super egos.
Madeleine Brand speaks with writer Andrew Smith, the author of "American Tuna." They discuss the history of tuna, and how it became American's favorite fish.
One month after the killings in Aurora, Colorado, a community is still reeling. 12 people were killed and 57 were injured when alleged shooter, James Holmes, burst into a theater and fired into the audience. Holmes, faces more than 140 counts of murder and he's in jail, due in court later this week.
