VA Excludes Some Benefits From Promise to Fix Backlog by 2015
The Department of Veterans Affairs has systematically missed nearly all of its internal benchmarks for reducing a hulking backlog of benefits claims and has quietly backed away from repeated promises to give all veterans and family members speedier decisions by 2015. Read »
4 hours ago
Wandering Bear Surprises Horses in Corral
A bear wandered through a neighborhood north of Los Angeles for more than an hour Wednesday morning with squad cars... Watch »
25 minutes ago
LA Selects Garcetti as Next Mayor
Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated City Controller Wendy Greuel in a mayoral election that set... Read »
14 minutes ago
Beach Volleyball Tour Returns to U.S.
The international beach volleyball tour is returning to the United States for the first time in 10 years. Read »
May 21, 2013
Boy Scouts, Whistle Blower Dispute Rare Plant's Destruction
A plant called the Dudley's lousewart is under threat by the Scounts. Read »
May 21, 2013
New Tool Helps Healthcare Consumers
California’s HealthCare Foundation releases an update to its searchable map allowing residents and doctors to search... Watch »
6 hours ago
Navy Dolphins Uncover Rare Torpedo
Navy dolphins discovered an unusual torpedo off the coast of San Diego and handlers said it was obvious within... Read »
May 21, 2013
LA Voters Face 3 Medical Marijuana Measures
If all of the measures fail, questions over how to handle medical marijuana dispensaries would likely head back... Watch »
May 21, 2013
Dognapped Yorkie Found Safe Near Home
A deaf 11-year-old mini Yorkie that was snatched by dognappers who demanded $1,000 from his owners was safely... Read »
May 19, 2013
Bear Euthanized After Entering Lake Tahoe Condo
Nevada wildlife officials say they were forced to euthanize a bear that entered an Incline Village condominium... Read »
May 18, 2013
Demonstrators Lobby Boy Scouts to Keep Ban on Gay Scouts
With signs that read “NO on the resolution,” about 25 women, men and teens protested outside the Boy Scouts of... Watch »
May 17, 2013
Attorney: OJ Simpson Knew About Guns in Raid
The attorney who represented OJ Simpson in a trial stemming from a bizarre 2007 Las Vegas hotel room raid testified... Read »
May 18, 2013
Pot-Bellied Pig Stench Causes Neighborhood Ruckus
The stench coming from Moo, Hoot, Quack and Ribbet, a foursome of pot-bellied pigs living it up in a suburban... Watch »
May 17, 2013
NASA's JPL Brings Firefighting to Space
With an intense fire season already underway before summer officially begins, firefighters need all the help they... Watch »
May 16, 2013
LA Worst City for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers: Study
Los Angeles was the worst city in America for dog attacks on letter carriers last year, according a new report by... Watch »
May 16, 2013
CA Homebuying Program for Vets Hands Out Few Loans
A state program designed to help California veterans buy homes granted just 83 loans last year, despite more than... Read »
May 16, 2013
Holder to Issa: Your Conduct Is Shameful
Upset by a line of questioning, US Attorney General Eric Holder tells Rep. Darrell Issa that his conduct as a member... Read »
May 15, 2013
NorCal Students Map "Geography of Hate" Using Tweets
Dubbed The Geography of Hate, the project pinpoints the origins of digital hate speech by county. Read »
May 15, 2013
Simpson: Guns "Never a Subject" in Hotel Raid
O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in court that guns were never "a subject" during discussions leading up to a Las... Watch »
May 15, 2013
LA Filmmaker Clothes the Homeless in Abercrombie & Fitch
A Los Angeles filmmaker is on a mission to clothe the homeless population in Abercrombie & Fitch apparel after... Watch »
May 15, 2013
