California

I'll be back! Now Arnie AND Maria Shriver sport their wedding rings amid rumours of reconciliation

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:40:00 -0500

It seems Arnold Schwarzenegger could be living up to his most famous one-liner - 'I'll be back'. Today the Terminator star's estranged wife was spotted wearing what looked suspiciously like her wedding ring for the first time since June of last year.

Groups want pollution monitoring near CA freeways

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:13:00 -0500

Several groups said Tuesday that an air monitoring plan approved by the Environmental Protection Agency doesn't do enough to address the health concerns of Southern California residents living near congested highways.

Rx drug program in Calif needs lifeline to survive

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:53:00 -0500

Traditional police work wouldn't have nabbed Dr. Lisa Barden for visiting 43 pharmacies to illegally obtain tens of thousands of pain pills to fuel her own addiction. Nor would it have busted Dr. Nazar Al Bussam as the top distributor of controlled substances in California over a three-year period in a prescriptions-for-cash scheme.

California's Blue Shield to Return $283 Million, L.A. Times Says

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:23:00 -0400

Blue Shield of California will return a further $283 million to policyholders, keeping a pledge to give back cash when profit exceeds 2 percent of revenue, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Man survives for six days on leaves and creek water after car plunged down 500ft cliff

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:28:00 -0400

A man survived for six days on leaves and creek water after he plunged down a 500ft cliff when he lost control of his car on a winding mountain road in Southern California.

California embarks on corrections overhaul, shifting more inmates to county jails

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:27:00 -0400

California's correctional system is about to undergo an overhaul that could save money and reduce recidivism but also might lead to thousands of criminals spending significantly less time behind bars or in the parole office.

Gov. Brown meets with county supervisors on parolee issues

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:22:00 -0400

Gov. Jerry Brown met privately Monday with Los Angeles County supervisors in an effort to ease their concerns about the thousands of state prisoners and parolees poised to flood local jails beginning Saturday.

L.A. Woman Uninsured After Paying With Credit

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:04:00 -0400

Health insurer Anthem Blue Cross, based in California, announced this year it no longer allows monthly automatic online bill payments, attracting complaints from long-time customers. And consumer finance watchers warn this may be one of the first of many cases of merchants reigning in credit card use.

Deadline passes, talks continue for Calif. grocers

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:31:00 -0400

Negotiations throughout the night failed to produce a resolution as Southern California grocery employees returned to work Monday and their union and three major supermarket chains tried to avoid a strike.

California Republicans To Attempt Hispanic Outreach One More Time

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:28:00 -0400

After failing to keep pace with California's shifting demographics, the state Republican Party is attempting a revival by revamping its strategy to appeal to the fastest-growing segment of the state's electorate.

Bachmann woos California, flaunts business savvy

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:05:00 -0400

Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann drew a rousing reception from Republicans at their California convention on Friday, raising hopes the Tea Party favorite might be able to put a faltering campaign back in gear.

Ruling allows CA agency to issue pollution credits

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:11:00 -0400

A Los Angeles judge's decision will allow the region's anti-smog agency to continue granting pollution credits to certain types of projects and to police and fire and other public facilities seeking to expand, according to officials at the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Lawyers: Bryan Stow's medical costs may top $50M

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:49:00 -0400

Medical care for Bryan Stow, the Giants fan beaten outside Dodger Stadium, may cost more than $50 million.

Calif. rep. wants shared sacrifice in debt talks

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0400

Shortly before his appointment to the commission charged with tackling the national debt, Democratic Rep. Xavier Becerra held a conference call with a few hundred constituents in Los Angeles and asked them to recommend a roadmap to cutting the debt.

Southern California grocery workers authorize a strike

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:28:00 -0400

The union representing 62,000 grocery workers in southern California has received the go-ahead from members to call a strike if an acceptable contract deal cannot be reached with Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons supermarkets, officials said on Sunday.

California attorney general sues lawyers in alleged mortgage scam

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:17:00 -0400

The California attorney general is suing "a ring" of lawyers for allegedly defrauding at least 2,500 homeowners out of millions of dollars, a scam that was supposed to provide relief on their troubled mortgages, she said Thursday.

Fullerton hires consultant to probe homeless man's death

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:29:00 -0400

The City Council of Fullerton, California, approved Tuesday evening the hiring of an independent consultant to reform the city's police force and review last month's arrest and subsequent death of a homeless schizophrenic man, a spokeswoman said.

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: End Prop. 13 for businesses to fund education

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:04:00 -0400

Calling Proposition 13 a corporate tax give-away, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa asked state leaders today to eliminate the benefits of the law for commercial properties as part of a "grand bargain" to boost funding for public education.

KCET strikes $50 million deal

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:58:00 -0400

KCET, the former PBS station serving Southern and Central California, has entered a partnership with Eyetronics Media and Studios to produce and acquire new series, the companies announced Tuesday. Under the agreement, Eyetronics will provide up to $50 million in funding for the new programs, which will start production in the fall.

Beaten Giants fan Brian Stow showing 'significant improvement'

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:05:00 -0400

Attacked Giants fan Bryan Stow is showing "significant improvement" and has been able to follow simple commands, Stow's family and hospital representatives said Monday.