Victim's dad faces his son's murderer after long extradition battle with Mexico

28 January 2012, 9:58 pm

A Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office website helped change Mexican extradition laws and bring closure to the family of a Burbank High football player who was gunned down by a gang member.... Read More »

Baca urges California to extend redevelopment funds

27 January 2012, 7:45 pm

L.A. County sheriff says cities that contract for deputies may cut services if they must cover revitalization costs no longer paid by the state. He concedes not telling supervisors of his plan to take a stance was a mistake. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has sent state officials a warning that... Read More »

Umbrellas on Monday, sunscreen on Wednesday

23 January 2012, 9:27 pm

Rain-slick roads helped double the number of fender benders and solo spinouts across Los Angeles County highways on Monday, but by Wednesday, the asphalt will be bone dry as temperatures hit the 80 degree mark.... Read More »

Dash for freedom in courthouse ends abruptly

17 January 2012, 4:00 pm

BEAVER — A California man wanted for a home invasion Sunday in New Sewickley Township jumped over a second-floor railing in the Beaver County Courthouse Tuesday to escape deputies but was quickly caug... Read More »

Morning Report: Suspect arrested in Oxnard stabbing

17 January 2012, 6:57 am

A suspect was arrested Monday night in the stabbing of a 55-year-old man in Oxnard the previous morning, police said.... Read More »

Two charged in New Sewickley pistol-whipping

16 January 2012, 3:30 pm

NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. -- A California man awaiting trial for a 2011 stabbing has been charged with aggravated assault for his part in a home invasion Sunday morning in which two brothers were beaten with... Read More »

Edelmira Corona, Final Player in Bizarre Family Murder Plot, Lucky to Get 14 Years in Prison

12 January 2012, 11:05 am

Corona Edelmira Corona was sentenced Tuesday to 14 years in state prison, closing the book on the murder-for-hire case reportedly born from co-worker Deborah Ann Perna's jealousy and hatred toward her... Read More »

On hold: Court's redevelopment decision interrupts local projects

7 January 2012, 2:06 pm

A gas station and market in Arvin. Industrial jobs in Shafter. The need to keep companies in Tehachapi.... Read More »