Archive for February 6th, 2010

SACRAMENTO -- By digging into his own pocket for $2 million, Chris Kelly catapulted on New Year's Eve from worst to first in fundraising over a crowded Democratic pack fighting to succeed Jerry Brown as the state's top law enforcement officer. Read comments »

A Union City man has been charged with double homicide in the knife slayings of two men at a car auction lot in Hayward. »

About 100 armed members of a group hoping to make it easier to carry a loaded gun in California have found a new gathering place after another restaurant barred firearms on its premises. »

The online payments service PayPal has taken the unusual step of suspending many transactions in India for more than a week. »

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the proposed roundup of about 1,800 wild horses from the range north of Reno. »

A law that took effect last month that was intended to reduce inmate overcrowding by allowing early releases at state prisons and county jails is sowing confusion throughout California. »

A celebration of cannibis culture has been canceled after concerns were raised by Las Vegas law enforcement officers. »

Thunderous mudslides damaged dozens of homes, swept away cars and pushed furniture into the streets of the foothills north of Los Angeles on Saturday as intense winter rain poured down mountains denuded by a summer wildfire. »

In Venezuela, any child from preschool to age 20 can learn to play the violin, sing in a choral group or learn to become a conductor. »

Mayor Gavin Newsom is proposing a plan that would require property owners to retrofit the city's most earthquake-vulnerable buildings. »

Hello from the beautiful West Valley, where we have everything we need to weather the storm. Feel free to share links to your rainy-day photos in the comments, below. »

The LA Weekly is tackling one of my old favorite topics: carrying a gun in Los Angeles. They are specifically talking about carrying one in Starbucks but it’s worth taking the opportunity to discuss the larger issue. Yes, carrying a gun in Los Angeles is legal in a variety of different situations. For anyone... »

Just in case you missed the rows of pink and red at all the grocery stores or heart-filled display windows I thought I’d make sure everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is next Sunday. Have you bought your sweetheart-mother-father-friend-etc that special something yet? If you’re looking for something simple, with local flavor, AND maybe it even... »

A state prison guard has been arrested for allegedly filing two false crime reports, including an attack police had called "a vicious beating." »

Cases of bottled water and cardboard boxes full of blue jeans, diapers and cans of tuna are piled several feet high in Ruth Estriplet's living room. The charity worker doesn't want to stack anything above her head so she can see what's in the boxes. »