The lure of fishing endures even when they're not biting

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U.N. vote on Palestinian status a setback for U.S., Israel

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations General Assembly voted by a lopsided margin over U.S. and Israeli objections to grant Palestinians an enhanced status that acknowledges their long-cherished goal of statehood. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud...

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Study challenges presumed age of Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon may be much older than widely believed, according to a new study that challenges the view that the American landmark was born 5 million or 6 million years ago. Analyzing helium levels in rocks chipped away from outcrops in the western...

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Lottery panel votes to bring Powerball game to California

The California Lottery Commission announced Thursday that the popular national game Powerball is coming to California. Californians griping about not getting their shot at the recent $587.5-million Powerball jackpot won't have much longer to complain....

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Small union is causing big problems for ports

The small band of strikers that has effectively shut down the nation's busiest shipping complex forced two huge cargo ships to head for other ports Thursday and kept at least three others away, hobbling an economic powerhouse in Southern California....

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Witness says victim of deputies' shooting did not pose threat

An 18-year-old woman who witnessed an officer-involved shooting of a Culver City man has told investigators that the victim was standing with his hands on his head when deputies shot and killed him. Her account contradicts Los Angeles County deputies'...

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Powerball's $580-million jackpot inspires wishes, dreamers

Don't bother telling Wednesday night's Powerball winners  that a lottery is just a tax on those who flunked math. With a winning ticket in hand, or even just the dream of one, who cares if the odds against them exceeded 175 million to 1? ...

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As downtown L.A. grows trendier, Spring Street Arcade is left behind

The salesmen at the Spring Street Arcade spend their day gazing out at a city that's passing them by. All around, a trendy downtown is on the rise — pet stores selling gourmet dog chews, chic bars with ginger and juniper soda cocktails, a new generation...

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Third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.7%

A crane operator loads containers at the Port of Long Beach. Exports helped offset weaker consumer spending in the third quarter. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / November 29, 2012) From the Associated Press November 29, 2012, 5:41 a.m....

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British judge urges new press regulator due to hacking scandal

LONDON – In a highly anticipated and lengthy report, a senior judge Thursday recommended that a new, independent regulatory authority be set up to monitor Britain's raucous press and to crack down on media abuses such as phone hacking and other unethical...

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Car bombs in Damascus kill at least 34 people

AMMAN, Jordan -- Dozens of people were killed Wednesday morning in four consecutive explosions that rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus. Twin car bombings first struck the pro-regime suburb of Jaramana around rush hour near the town's main square....

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Regents OK raise for new UC Berkeley chief

Despite strong opposition from Gov. Jerry Brown, the UC Board of Regents on Tuesday gave the incoming chancellor of UC Berkeley a $50,000 — or 11.4% — pay raise over the current campus head. The extra money will come from private donations, not state...

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27 indicted in Mexican Mafia drug case in Ventura County

From a prison cell outside California, an inmate known as "Evil" was making himself known on Ventura County's streets. Martin Madrigal, 39, was squeezing drug profits from street gangs for the prison-based Mexican Mafia, according to a grand jury indictment...

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Poll says 6 in 10 Americans back tax hike on income over $250,000

WASHINGTON -- Six in 10 Americans support a tax increase on annual income of more than $250,000, according to a nationwide poll released Wednesday. Such a hike is the centerpiece of President Obama's efforts to avoid the large automatic tax increases...

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Obama, Romney to meet over lunch at the White House Thursday

WASHINGTON -- President Obama and former campaign rival Mitt Romney will meet for a private lunch Thursday at the White House, fulfilling an offer that Obama made after his reelection victory.The White House announced Wednesday morning that Obama and...

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Review of Burbank Police Department finds deficiencies

A recent report on the Burbank Police Department's internal investigations and its responses to officers' use of force found deficiencies in timeliness, evidence gathering and problem spotting. The report by the Los Angeles County Office of Independent...

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Military's dogs of war also suffer post-traumatic stress disorder

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Not long after a Belgian Malinois named Cora went off to war, she earned a reputation for sniffing out the buried bombs that were the enemy's weapon of choice to kill or maim U.S. troops. Cora could roam a hundred yards...

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States crack down on campaigning nonprofits

WASHINGTON — Tax-exempt advocacy groups that played an aggressive role in this year's election are coming under increasing scrutiny from state regulators, who are cracking down on organizations seeking to engage in campaigns without revealing their financial...

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Sex, love, surrogacy and 'Sessions'

BERKELEY, Calif. — Cheryl Cohen Greene likes to spend weekends close to home with her husband, Bob, a former postal worker. Often, they go hiking in the Berkeley Hills that surround their neighborhood, or watch movies in the living room of their modest...

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SEC chief Mary Schapiro to step down

Mary Schapiro, chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Peter Foley/Bloomberg) By Jim Puzzanghera November 26, 2012, 7:58 a.m. WASHINGTON -- Mary Schapiro said Monday she will step down as chairwoman of the Securities and...

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Supreme Court decides this week whether to rule on gay marriage

WASHINGTON — After two decades in which gay rights moved from the margin to capture the support of most Americans, the Supreme Court justices will go behind closed doors this week to decide whether now is the time to rule on whether gays and lesbians...

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L.A.'s revamped teacher evaluation system getting mixed grades

Third-grade teacher Kelly Vallianos wanted to find an engaging way for her students to learn about measuring perimeters. One idea — to have students design a restaurant floor plan — was too difficult, she feared. But with the help of colleagues, she...

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Brazil police's takeover of slums from gangs is a mixed blessing

RIO DE JANEIRO — At a massive party put on by the Amigos dos Amigos gang a while back, dozens of teenagers wearing nothing but sandals, swim trunks and comically oversized assault rifles provided security. Partygoers casually snorted cocaine off tables...

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Solar power plants burden the counties that host them

When it comes to attracting business to California's eastern deserts, Inyo County is none too choosy. Since the 19th century the sparsely populated county has worked to attract industries shunned by others, including gold, tungsten and salt mining....

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