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'MOMumental': 5 stories about raising children

Author Jennifer Grant advises and confesses in her new book – here are five of her anecdotes.

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Heat wave spreads across US. When will it end?

The largest heat wave of the summer has spiked dangerously high temperatures across large swaths of the country for days. Relief from the heat wave is within sight, but cooler weather can't come soon enough.
Idyllwild fire a 'rapidly changing animal'

Idyllwild fire burned seven homes in the mountains west of Palm Springs, Calif., late Monday and early Tuesday as the fire more than doubled in size. The Idyllwild fire was mostly moving away from small communities and toward the desert, but officials said a shift in wind could easily sweep it back toward homes.
USA Update Heat wave could bring 120-degree temperatures to US West

Triple-digit temperatures are expected to last into next week across much of the US West, including parts of the Pacific Northwest. Authorities list precautions in the face of a heat wave.
Chapter & Verse 'The Great Gatsby': Why is it so hard to adapt for the big screen?

Noir guru Alan Rode ponders the challenges of filming the masterpiece.
Decoder Wire Might Ben Affleck try leap from Hollywood to US Senate? So far, he's cagey.

The actor and director says he's 'happy being involved from outside in government.' But Ben Affleck didn't exactly put the kibosh on talk about a possible run for John Kerry's Senate seat.
Carmageddon II: Los Angeles preps for freeway closure sequel (+video)

'Carmageddon II' is coming to Los Angeles' Interstate 405. One of the nation's most crowded freeways will be closed over the weekend. Authorities are hoping to see a repeat of the first 'Carmageddon,' when hundreds of thousands of motorists stayed off the road.
Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows

The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.
Stir It Up! A toast to Arnold Palmer

Sept. 10 is Arnold Palmer's birthday. Celebrate by mixing up your own "Arnold Palmer" iced tea and lemonade refreshment.
Difference Maker From the good life to digging up land mines in Cambodia

While living in Palm Springs, Calif., with retirement looming, Bill Morse chose to move to Cambodia to help activist Aki Ra rid the country of land mines that kill and maim.
'MOMumental': 5 stories about raising children

Author Jennifer Grant advises and confesses in her new book – here are five of her anecdotes.
"Fraud, waste, corruption:" Congress decries GSA culture

General Services Administration executives were in the hot seat for a second day of Congressional hearings as they faced scrutiny over misconduct.
Robert Doisneau: 5 best collections of his photography

Check out these 5 photography collections of Doisneau's work from Paris to Palm Springs.
Chapter & Verse 'Noir City' organizer Eddie Muller on the evolution of the genre he loves

'Czar of Noir' Eddie Muller talks about the hard-boiled crime fiction that inspired film noir.
Betty Ford to Michelle Obama: How seven first ladies have changed the office

Former presidents, politicians, and the family of former first lady Betty Ford gathered today in Palm Springs, Calif., to celebrate her life. Mrs. Ford, who died Friday, is remembered for her honest demeanor and dedication to equal rights. Since her husband's presidency, Betty Ford has passed the mantle of first lady to six other women. Here are the contributions each made:
07/12/2011 07:00 pm
Diggin' It Lawn care in Southern California

Keys to successful lawns in southern California include knowing when and how to fertilize.
04/20/2011 05:30 pm
Diggin' It March in the Southern California garden

From San Diego to the central coast area of California, here's what to do in your garden this week.
03/12/2011 10:04 am
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.
01/12/2011 09:26 pm
Tom Bosley remembered as 'Happy Days' patriarch

Tom Bosley passed away on Tuesday in California. Television made Tom Bosley a star, but he was also known for his work on Broadway.
10/19/2010 04:10 pm
Medicare fraud: Dozens charged in record scam

Medicare fraud operation, netting $163 million, was run by Armenian gangsters, federal prosecutors allege.
10/14/2010 01:42 pm
Anne Rice says no more to Christianity (and no new vampires)

Anne Rice on Thursday said she is quitting Christianity. But don't expect more Anne Rice vampire novels. She's apparently quit those too.
07/30/2010 10:49 am
California quake related to Easter temblor

California quake was centered 28 miles south of Palm Springs and was related to the powerful Easter Day quake, but was not an aftershock.
07/08/2010 10:51 am
Jeremy London kidnapping: California man arrested

Jeremy London kidnapping: A man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping actor Jeremy London and forcing him to use drugs, police said Thursday.
06/17/2010 05:04 pm
Iron Man 2: Robert Downey Jr. returns as superhero

Iron Man 2: Robert Downey Jr. is joined by Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, and Don Cheadle in the sequel to the 2008 superhero blockbuster.
04/29/2010 03:38 pm
When does a tennis fan slip over the line into a fanatic?

An avid tennis fan weighs whether his fascination is sliding into delectable obsession.
04/21/2010 06:05 pm
Mexicali earthquake: Major 7.2 quake hits US-Mexico border

A major 7.2 quake, centered near Mexicali, Mexico, struck Sunday afternoon. At least one person was reported killed. The quake was felt in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Tijuana.
04/04/2010 11:42 pm