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California's unemployment rate continued its downward trend, dropping to 8.1 percent in January, even as the number of nonfarm jobs declined.

Darren Sharper will return to court on Friday where his attorneys will argue that the former NFL All-Pro safety should be released from a Los Angeles jail.

In this Feb. 14, 2014, file photo, former NFL safety Darren Sharper leaves a courthouse in Los Angeles.

A killer whale raises its head out of the water in 2010 during the first show since an orca killed a trainer at the SeaWorld theme park in Orlando, Fla.

Feeling your time zone doesn't fit quite right? Turns out you're not alone. Whether it's farmers in India, office workers in Spain or stock brokers in California, people are tinkering with time.

An election campaign now being fought almost completely out of public view could radically alter the way California's school children are taught.

The Obama administration's announcement Wednesday that allows a two-year extension for individual health insurance policies that don't conform to the health care law applies nationwide -- but only to states that agree to the plan, according to a spokeswoman with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

These items and more are delicacies organizers of the first Chinese Cuisine Festival: A Bite of Los Angeles hope to introduce to foodies during its 10-day celebration of China's tastiest dishes, which kicks off Friday today and runs through March 16. “We contacted restaurants we believe represent the best China has to offer,” said ... (more)

In some of his most aggressive remarks to date about the Democratic incumbent, Kashkari said Brown's political legacy is "the destruction of the middle class of California."

California Democrats, whose supermajority in the state legislature was effectively lost after two party lawmakers were either indicted or convicted of criminal wrongdoing, proposed a sweeping package of ethics reforms on Thursday.

Google's mystery barge was floating Thursday toward its new home in the California delta after the Internet company was ordered to move it from San Francisco.

It concludes Thursday with a stop somewhat closer to home. Before leaving the state, Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.

You're a 16th century German prince plotting to crush a peasant rebellion, or perhaps you're leading an army against the Ottoman Empire or looking to settle the score with a rival nobleman.

Christians throughout Southern California observed Ash Wednesday, which marked the start of the 40-day season of Lent when believers prepare for Easter by making sacrifices and seeking penance for sins.

Kevin Anthony Briggs, a convicted felon and registered sex offender, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the assaults of a female and a police officer in Bozeman, Montana.

A California talent agent for film, television and Broadway actors pleaded guilty in New York to stealing over a half million dollars from clients after spending lavishly on himself.

Southern California authorities are searching for a mountain lion that killed a family pet in the backyard of a foothills home.

Those of us over a certain age - we all know who we are - who grew up in Southern California cannot help but remember the amazing advertisements from Larry “Supermouth” Huffman.

Firefighters battled a large blaze early Wednesday at an apartment complex on Detroit's west side that sent flames shooting from the windows and roof and forced dozens of stunned residents from their homes.

A California businessman who declared bankruptcy and then hid his assets to avoid paying child support and alimony following a contentious divorce has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison.