The number of women who say they're dieting has dropped significantly since the early 1990s, according to a long-running survey of national eating trends.
Counterterrorism adviser John Brennan is expected to be Obama's nominee for CIA director, while former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) to be nominated secretary of defense.
Using the power of a wristband, Disney World visitors will soon have instant access to even more conveniences. The only price: Letting the Mouse know your every movement.
LA property owners would pay more on their tax bills for road repairs under a bond proposal that will be considered by the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday.
The beleaguered bank will spend billions to deal with the ongoing hangover from its acquisition of Countrywide in 2008. But at least the bank is still around.
Jumbo Humboldt squid are invading Southern California waters, much to the delight of sportfishing enthusiasts. But what are we to do with all this squid?
School officials received the call at about 9 a.m. and all students were evacuated to the parking lot of a nearby Whole Foods store. No bomb was found.
A LA judge has ordered the release of personnel files that would identify Roman Catholic priests accused of child molestation along with the names of church higher-ups.
Aaron Sandusky of Rancho Cucamonga was sentenced Monday for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The charges involved about 1,000 pot plants.
Movie and television companies are being massively disrupted by technology, right? Maybe not, as the financial performance of big media in 2012 suggests.
Obama appeared with John Brennan and Chuck Hagel in the East Room of the White House to announce their nominations to the soon to be vacant cabinet posts.
LAPD may be known for fighting crime, but they also help animals. The Voice For The Animals Foundation has a calendar featuring LAPD officers with their rescue animals.
Gov't spent $18 billion on immigration enforcement - Associated Press A new report tallies spending on immigration enforcement, adding up to "more money on enforcement efforts in the last fiscal year than all other federal law enforcement agencies combined.
About 600 public elementary and middle schools in Los Angeles will see an officer stop by every day. Every high school already has an officer assigned to it.
The law keeps social workers in the loop about foster kids' education records. Previously, privacy concerns limited access to grades and other information.
Legislation proposed by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano of San Francisco could protect California’s homeless population from discrimination. The Assembly Bill 5, better known as the “Homeless Bill of Rights” would give legal protection to homeless people who engage in life-sustaining activities on public property.
Will you be eager for a return to center ice? Or has hockey lost your attention for good? What is in the new collective bargaining agreement and was it worth the wait? Are the Kings ready to defend the title?
Today, President Barack Obama has nominated Chuck Hagel to serve in his cabinet as Secretary of Defense. Hagel, a Republican and former Senator from Nebraska, would be the first enlisted soldier and veteran from Vietnam if he secures the position.
Since 2006, more than 50 journalists have been killed or gone missing in Mexico. That's the same year former President Felipe Calderon went on the offensive against drug cartelsStories...
President Obama has appointed John Brennan to head the CIA. Brennan was one of the key officials overseeing the use of targeted killings against al-Qaeda and Taliban militants during...
Under fire from federal officials about what many saw as an excessive use of tickets for minor offenses, the district police department vowed to reform the way it handles LAUSD cases. But, as KPCC’s Vanessa Romo reports, changes are slow to come.
Los Angeles public school students head back to class today for the first time since the Newtown shootings. In response to that tragedy, Los Angeles Police announced a new plan to ensure...
Professor Mary Ellin Logue of the University of Maine joins the show to tell us about her research on how children play and why boys seem drawn to guns.
When it comes to student performance, we hear a lot about teacher evaluations and class size, but what about the classroom itself?A study in this month's Building and Environment Journal...
Suitcase trackers, scratch-proof glass, and a fork that tracks how much you eat.You'll find all of these products at the Consumer Electronics Show, which starts today in Las Vegas....
It was a jam-packed weekend as the National Hockey League has saved what's left of its season, the Lakers look like they're in trouble, college football will crown a new champ. And...
Sandra Tsing Loh ends up seeing the Rose Parade in-person... again.As if in a dream, I found myself at 6:30 in the morning on New Year’s Day sitting on a bleacher waiting for...
