Topic: Anaheim

NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes

The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.

Charlotte au Chocolat

Her parents' restaurant was celebrated, but Charlotte Silver's childhood as a rich little poor girl was less glamorous than it looked.

Tesla Model S California factory hosts electric car fans

Tesla Model S: People who preordered the electric vehicle got a chance to see it up close over the weekend. The company's CEO pleaded with fans to talk up the Tesla Model S.

Avatar theme park attractions to be built at Disney parks

Avatar theme park: Attractions, based on the James Cameron movie, will be constructed at Disney amusement parks. The first of the Avatar theme park attractions, announced on Tuesday, could be ready by 2016.

Microsoft bids for buzz with Windows 8 beta-tablets. Is iPad vulnerable? (VIDEO)

Analysts say iPad cannot be dethroned, but at a conference in Anaheim, Microsoft showers enthusiastic software developers with Windows 8 beta-tablets. Let the app-writing begin.

Who most embraces 'American dream'? Hispanics.

Two-thirds of Hispanic business owners said they started their firms to better their lives, provide for their families, according to new survey.

$100,000 DiCaprio car: Leonardo DiCaprio buys Fisker Karma hybrid

$100,000 DiCaprio car: Environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio buys a luxury plug-in hybrid 2012 Fisker Karma that reinvents the way a 'green' car looks – and drives.

Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg: Beginning of the end for 'Sun Belt' NHL?

The Atlanta Thrashers have been sold to a business group that intends to move the team to Winnipeg next season. The looming question is whether the move will set off a chain reaction.

Rebecca Black receives death threats over 'Friday' video

Rebecca Black: 13 year old Youtube sensation, Rebecca Black, has reportedly recieved multiple death threats for her 'Friday' video.

Derailed? Third GOP governor rejects Obama high-speed rail plan.

Gov. Rick Scott of Florida declines $2 billion of federal money in deciding not to build a Orlando-to-Tampa high-speed rail line. Two other governors have made similar moves. It suggests a rocky road ahead for Obama's $53 billion rail plan in the Republican House.

Will Sarah Palin endorsement be Carly Fiorina's albatross?

The Sarah Palin stamp of approval may not always be a help, especially when it comes to the general election. Her endorsement of California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina may turn out to be a case in point.

LA heat record set on Monday; more hot weather expected Tuesday

LA heat record of over 110 degrees was set on Monday, just after noon in the downtown area. More high temperatures, though not record-setting, are forecast for Tuesday for LA.

Tower of Terror: Man falls 20 feet at Disney's California Adventure

Tower of Terror ride at Disney's California Adventure theme park was the scene of an accident as a man climbing on railings fell 20 feet while waiting for the ride.

Credit fraud case could be the first of its kind

Credit fraud allowed a California woman and Florida man to obtain millions of dollars in mortgage loans.

Yogi Berra, Jerry Seinfeld fondly remember George Steinbrenner

Yogi Berra, Jerry Seinfeld, Hillary Clinton, and others recall George Steinbrenner as a man who was dictatorial, yet fiercely loyal to his friends.

King Kong comes back to life in 'King Kong 360 3-D' at Universal Studios

King Kong has been resurrected at Universal Studios. 'King Kong 360 3-D,' an immersive addition to the studio tour, will launch on July 1.

Mexicali earthquake: What are the damage reports in LA?

The 7.2-magnitude Mexicali earthquake, centered in Mexico near the border city, rattled LA for nearly a minute. One researcher says she hopes it is a wakeup call for southern Californians.

California closer to dream of being US high-speed rail capital

President Obama announced Thursday that California would receive $2.7 billion to boost its high-speed rail plan. The state hopes to link Los Angeles and San Francisco by 2017.

How will California's new TV energy standards affect you?

California has become the first state to mandate energy-efficiency standards for TV sets. These new regulations will affect all residents.

California wants $4.7 billion in high-speed rail stimulus

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has applied for more than half the $8 billion allotted for high-speed rail. State officials say California's plan is the most shovel-ready.

Where Men Win Glory

An exploration of the life and death of football star and US Army enlistee Pat Tillman.

Will WoW fans stop playing long enough to read a Warcraft magazine?