Federal prosectuors say the former head of a major Los Angeles union local has been found guilty of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from his labor organization.
Up to 1 billion people in emerging markets will buy mobile phones in the coming years, and while this might seem a natural opportunity for Apple, it may be a struggle for the tech giant to land these new customers.
If President Obama wanted to pick the perfect wedge issue to split the Republican Party, he could hardly have improved on a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.
Earlier this month, the House's failure to vote on the measure unleashed bipartisan furor. The measure passed easily in the Senate with a vote of 62-36.
Companies are reopening mines that have been shut down for decades, but past experiences with environmental damage have made some communities leery of gold diggers.
With only 36 days before the March 5 primary, the five top candidates for Los Angeles mayor faced off Monday night in a live TV debate at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
If approved, the new policy would allow local organizations across Southern California to determine how to address the issue. The national organization recently affirmed the ban.
Iran's official media reports the primate was sent up about 75 miles. Iran is aiming to launch a manned mission in five to eight years. Other nations say the program is aimed at developing long-range missiles.
A sociologist argues in a book that framing obesity as a public health crisis takes a heavy social toll. She says big bodies should be embraced as human diversity, and not a sign of sickness.
Four Democrat and four Republican U.S. Senators are unveiling an immigration overhaul that would let some undocumented immigrants get probationary legal residency. Citizenship may come after more reforms.
Public health expert Derek Yach surprised nutrition advocates when he joined PepsiCo and got it to cut salt, sugar and fat from some popular products. But critics say he did more harm than good.
A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell last month after reaching a 2 ½-year high in November. Sales were held back by a limited supply of available homes.
Metrolink is testing new paper tickets embedded with smart chips so riders who want to transfer to Metro trains will be able to pass through locked turnstiles.
Rock Candy Funk Party - a stellar quintet of Joe Bonamassa, Ron DeJesus, Tal Bergman, Renato Neto and Mike Merritt - makes the case for a fusion revival
My first thought was that some modern artist was doing a series of updates of famous depictions of women - Girl with a Pearl Earring, the Mona Lisa, Venus on the Half Shell, etc. -- pregnant.
At the Screen Actors Guild awards, Lawrence's reveals her dark, blond past — she earned her SAG card as the birthday girl in MTV promos for "My Super Sweet 16."
The mayor of Lancaster is suing nearby Palmdale, arguing that the way Palmdale conducts its elections is keeping black and Hispanic residents off the City Council.
The energy people use every day can widen the jet stream – changing global atmospheric systems, and influencing temperatures, with a noticeable effect in Europe.
"A cool concept is only 20% of the engineering effort, the other 80% of the effort is in ensuring that the concept translates into something that can be built and assembled."
Warning times would range from a few seconds to tens of seconds – enough time for people to take cover or begin shutting down systems that could be damaged.
Senators offer a bipartisan blueprint for immigration - New York Times A bipartisan group of senators "has agreed on a set of principles for a sweeping overhaul of the immigration system, including a pathway to American citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants that would hinge on progress in securing the borders and ensuring that foreigners leave the country when their visas expire.
Authorities say pregnant women from Asia are coming to LA to give birth so their children will be US citizens. They pay thousands to stay in homes illegally converted to boarding facilities.
Five bullets hit Jose De La Trinidad of Culver City in the back. Two more, also from behind, struck his hip and forearm. His family wants an FBI investigation.
The Monday night forum, broadcast live from UCLA's Royce Hall, provides an opportunity for candidates who won't have a lot of TV advertising money to get exposure on TV.
How could transgender rights change in the next four years, socially and politically? What kind of federal legislation might feasibly pass? Should gender identity discrimination be handled on a national level, or by individual states?
Eight leading senators have reached a consensus proposal for immigration reform that allows a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States, as long as they pay back taxes, a fine and pass a background check. Meanwhile, how will Obama and the House of Representatives respond?
It’s awards season in Hollywood, but celebrities aren’t the only ones passing around golden statues. These days, you’re likely to see awards given out in every industry under the sun, from best closet organizer to longest beard.
The last time Congress tried to pass comprehensive immigration reform was in 2007, and that was, well, a failure. Many of the measures proposed that time around are resurfacing, now...
Throughout the country, about 32,000 immigrant detainees are living behind bars, with no legal right to a visit from family or friends. Most of them have no legal representation at...
Jane Austen's classic novel "Pride and Prejudice" turns 200 today. What makes this piece of literature still relevant two centuries since its first publication?
The immigration reform plan being proposed later today calls for legislation to help the agricultural industry find more workers. Some say that the nation's current guest worker program makes it hard to bring in foreign workers. Adrian Florido from the Fronteras Desk reports.
Gun violence will be the focus of a joint hearing at the California state capitol on Tuesday.California lawmakers have previously looked at banning certain weapons or limiting ammunition...
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Dad in the garage with his tool box. America is a country known for it's tinkerers, people with a passion for fixing, improving and inventing useful...
Immigration reform is getting its moment in the sun. In just a couple of hours, a bi-partisan group of Senators nicknamed "the gang of eight" will unveil their proposal for overhauling...
After just 8 months on the job, San Bernardino’s acting city manager is leaving. The Finance Director is rumored to be right behind her. They are two big blows to a city limping through bankruptcy court.
