Pre-marathon 'fun ride' to replace canceled Crash Race

After the Marathon Crash Race is canceled because of safety concerns, L.A. city officials issue a permit for a 'fun ride' instead.

In Prop. 8 ruling's wake, initiative sponsors take protective steps

Mindful of the Supreme Court ruling against Proposition 8, California initiative sponsors build in language so they can defend their measures if the state does not.

Filing period closes in L.A. County races

Sheila Kuehl and Bobby Shriver emerge as the top contenders to replace Zev Yaroslavsky, while Hilda Solis appears to be the favorite to replace Gloria Molina.

L.A. advised to pay $185,000 to driver hit by Huizar's SUV

The councilman, who was driving a city-owned SUV, rear-ended the victim's car, which was stopped at a light.

Westminster police officers get $3.5 million in discrimination suit

Santa Ana jury decides that the three officers were continually passed over for promotion because they are Latino.

Son, 19, charged in slayings of San Juan Capistrano man and woman

Ashton Sachs is charged with fatally shooting his parents and attempting to kill two siblings in their O.C. mansion last month.

L.A. and Orange counties are an epicenter of overcrowded housing

The two counties contain more than half of the nation's most heavily crowded neighborhoods, with rising rents far outpacing incomes.

Sexual assault investigation policy revised at UC

New guidelines require administrators to report more types of violence and provide more support for victims.

An imperfect pet owner does not equal an unfit one

Rescue groups perform admirable work with the best of intentions, but unrealistic standards for adoption are a disservice to animals and people who love them.

Gubernatorial candidate Kashkari attacks Brown pet project bullet train

The Republican finds traction with California audiences as he speaks against the controversial high-speed rail project.

State Sen. De Leon urges probe of former Vernon official's pension

The state senator is 'livid beyond belief' that plans to cut the state's top pension earner's retirement pay were never carried out.

Computers with L.A. County patients' personal data are stolen

The equipment stolen from a contractor held personal data of as many as 168,500 patients of L.A. County medical facilities.

Newhall Ranch project faces new hurdles with environmentalists' suit

Several environmental groups claim two federal agencies improperly assessed the environmental impact of troubled Newhall Ranch.

Blast that killed 4 Marines probably caused by grenade, report says

Grenade round probably was 'dropped, kicked or bumped,' according to an investigation report. A captain and a master sergeant were relieved of their command.

California Legislature considers ethics reform bills

A spate of political scandals has prompted a flurry of legislation aimed at restoring the public's trust.