A new task force based at a border crossing in Honduras has worked for almost three weeks to keep unaccompanied children from trying to make the trip across to Guatemala and further north to the U.S.

President Obama sent a request to Congress yesterday for nearly $4 billion to stem the wave of Central American children and families attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico.

Food prices are on the rise and some popular food and beverage joints have begun hiking their prices in response. Will consumers change their behavior?

California is in the middle of the worst drought in recorded history, but you might not know it just from looking out your window or checking your utility bill.

State lawmakers have a pretty daunting task ahead of them as they begin a summer recess this week: crafting a multibillion-dollar water bond that wins bipartisan support.

Fans of Harry Potter had a special treat this week: a new installment from author J.K. Rowling on the boy wizard.

Where oh where will LeBron James land? Donald Sterling makes his case in court and this means it's time for sports with Andy and Brian Kamenetzky.

Public funds meant to educate Inglewood students were instead used to benefit a board member’s re-election campaign in 2009, court testimony and interviews show.

Jerry Brown signed a measure that allows wineries that grow and bottle their own grapes to offer tastings at farmers markets.

Former U.S. national player John O'Brien scored one of the most memorable goals in U.S. World Cup history: a first strike against Portugal in 2002, which ignited a celebration and a run to the quarter-finals.

The California red legged frog is protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. And it's now California's official state amphibian.

For a long time, great whales had only be thought of as docile, shy creatures. But we're finding out that these magnificent mammals actually play an important and crucial role in marine ecosystems.

Yuna Zarai is what you call a triple threat - a fashion designer, a lawyer and a talented musician. And she's playing a tribue to Ella Fitzgerald on July 9th at the Hollywood Bowl.