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Quake, aftershocks rattle San Francisco Bay area

The US Geological Survey reports the magnitude-4.0 quake struck at 5:33 a.m. Monday and was centered 8 miles northeast of San Francisco in the city of El Cerrito.
Man arrested after threats to Rep. Jim McDermott: 'I'll kill his family'

FBI agents arrest a California man who called Rep. Jim McDermott's Seattle office in December and left two threatening messages linked to the Democrat's stand on extending the Bush tax cuts.
Grapevine closed by snow: playtime near L.A., but tough work on I-5

The California Highway Patrol works hard to reopen the Grapevine closed by the winter weather, even as arts students outside Los Angeles frolic in the snow, highly unusual at that low altitude.
Why police officer deaths rose 37 percent in 2010

The number of officers killed in the line of duty can fluctuate from year to year. But the group releasing the new police officer figures offers several reasons for the climb this year.
Greyhound bus crash kills 6 and injures others in California

Greyhound bus crash early Thursday outside of Fresno, California turns deadly while injuring others.
Texting-while-driving crackdown coming July 4 weekend

Texting while driving? Watch out! Cops will be out in force July 4 to nab distracted drivers.
Thomas Kinkade, 'Painter of Light' arrested for alleged DUI

Thomas Kinkade, the artist who calls himself the 'Painter of Light,' was arrested Friday for alleged DUI.
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles LA

Earthquake 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles struck shortly after 4 a.m.
Toyota Motor Corp. doesn't buy runaway Toyota Prius story

Toyota officials on Monday said they couldn't find any evidence to support the "runaway" Toyota Prius story
Runaway Toyota Prius: Feds say they can't explain

Federal government officials said they can't explain why a Toyota Prius suddenly accelerated last week.
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Runaway Prius: Toyota's sudden acceleration woes are mounting

A runaway Prius in San Diego stole the spotlight Monday from Toyota's spirited defense of its electronic acceleration system.
Toyota recall: What next?

Toyota needs to settle its top management, gain control of its quality control, review its electronic engine systems, and get rid of its culture of secrecy and manipulation of public safety agencies.
Like Maria Shriver, many Californians break cellphone ban

California's first lady was filmed thrice talking on a handheld phone while driving. State highway patrol's cellphone citations are up from last year.
The spread of bans on driving while texting

Legislatures in at least 14 states are considering restrictions on drivers tapping out text messages. Four states already have bans.