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Obama adminstration, Eric Holder will not stand idly by if Calif. voters legalize marijuana

Attorney General Eric Holder said the Feds would vigorously enforce federal law against anyone carrying, growing or selling marijuana if voters pass Calif. Prop 19 to legalize the drug.
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.
Why Whitman and Brown are deadlocked in California governor's race

The latest poll of the California governor's race shows Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown tied at 41 percent. Many voters remain undecided, so upcoming debates will be crucial.
As California sues over Bell salaries, a boon for Jerry Brown

Bell, Calif., was the scene of some of grossest government abuses of power ever seen in the US, political observers say – and it could end up helping Jerry Brown in his race for governor.
Joe Arpaio: Why is Obama administration suing an outspoken Arizona sheriff?

The Justice Department said Thursday that Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona's Maricopa County is not cooperating in an investigation into whether his department has used racial profiling in sweeps to catch illegal immigrants.
Reusable shopping bags could be encouraged by new California bill

Reusable shopping bags could be produced by manufacturers who previously produced disposable bags.
California set to ban plastic bags

Plastic bags from grocery stores and pharmacies would be banned starting in 2012 under a new bill before the senate. Critics of the bill say recycling programs, not bans, are the answer.
Opinion: Mainstream news media: not dead yet

To survive in the Digital Age, journalism needs to be simultaneously fast-paced and substantive, snarky and thought-provoking. Or, at the very least, it must find some middle ground where illuminating investigative pieces and Mel Gibson telephone call mash-ups can coexist.
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Los Angeles wildfire causes widespread evacuations; aggressive air attack planned

Los Angeles wildfire has California firefighters scrambling to keep it from spreading any further.
Ventura fire, along with two others, keeping California firefighters busy

Ventura fire threatened nearby homes, but was 60 percent contained by late Tuesday, fire officials said.
'Grim Sleeper' case raises privacy concerns over use of DNA

'Grim Sleeper' serial killer case was broken when authorities used DNA taken from the suspect's family members. Is it a breakthrough in police science or an invasion of privacy?
Charles Manson follower denied bail by Gov. Schwarzenegger

Charles Manson devotee Bruce Davis was denied parole by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Lakers riots: Lakers fans get ugly after LA beats Boston in NBA finals

Lakers riots occurred after the Lakers beat the Celtics in the NBA Finals Thursday night.
Abby Sunderland says she hopes to sail around the world

In an AP interview, 16-year-old Abby Sunderland says she hopes to sail around the world and defended her parents.
Southern California earthquakes deemed April aftershocks

The southern California earthquakes Monday night peaked at magnitude 5.7, disrupting a San Diego Padres baseball game, but no significant damage or injuries have been reported.
Abby Sunderland "in awe" of rescue; thought rescue might take weeks

Teen sailor Abby Sunderland thought her rescue might have taken a few weeks.
Teen sailor Abby Sunderland blogs days adrift in ocean were 'crazy'

"Crazy is the word that really describes everything that has happened best," Abby Sunderland wrote Saturday morning.
Teenage sailor Abby Sunderland rescued by French fishing vessel

Abby Sunderland was rescued from her crippled sailboat in the southern Indian Ocean.
Rough weather delays teen sailor Abby Sunderland rescue

Rough weather will delay Abby Sunderland's rescue.
Teen juries put a new spin on juvenile justice

In L.A.'s peer courts, teen juries grill young offenders and then devise deterrents. The new juvenile justice approach is quickly building a track record of preventing repeat crimes.
Why Meg Whitman leads Jerry Brown in California

Spending heavily and fresh off a debate with Steve Poizner, eBay millionaire Meg Whitman has leapfrogged former governor Jerry Brown in the race for California governor, according to a new poll.
No damage reported in Los Angeles earthquake

An early morning earthquake struck Los Angeles awakening residents but causing no apparent damage.
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles LA

Earthquake 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles struck shortly after 4 a.m.
Conrad Murray: Michael Jackson case and celebrities' doctors

Prosecutors say they'll file charges Monday against Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of pop star Michael Jackson. The case focuses attention on how celebrities like the late Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith, and Brittany Murphy may get special treatment from physicians.