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Criminal charges were dismissed Thursday against Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon, who had been accused of perjury and voter fraud for allegedly living outside the district he represents and lying about his address.
A California federal lawmaker claims there was a breakdown in DEA procedure and oversight when a college student was forgotten in a holding cell for more than four days.
A statewide ban on the executions of California inmates by lethal injection faced its strongest challenge yet on Thursday.
Current L.A. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich faced off against four major opponents competing for L.A. County District Attorney at a candidate forum Wednesday.
Even as Newt Gingrich made plans to suspend his campaign on Wednesday, Ron Paul and his legion of dedicated supporters are refusing to quit.
The ruling — which some are calling unusual — could leave Sheriff Lee Baca or any other top-ranking official subject to civil lawsuits.
Not only will incoming Cal State Fullerton President Mildred Garcia get a 10 percent raise, by the time she arrives on campus, the school will spend $300,000 to renovate the eight-bedroom historical home where she will live.
Hundreds of crime victims and their friends and family turned out for the fourth annual victims' rights march in Santa Ana Friday.
Ted Nugent said he was insulted by the cancellation of his planned concert at an Army post over his comments about President Obama.
It could soon be illegal to ride a bicycle and text if a California lawmaker gets his way.
The ex-mayor of Upland has pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge in Riverside for accepting a $5,000 payment in exchange for helping a business obtain a permit from the city.
Investigators Wednesday searched the home and offices of Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez amid allegations that his department was involved in influence-peddling.
Police say a Southern California state lawmaker was legally drunk when officers arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence last month in Concord.
Winning over young voters is expected to be a key factor for President Obama to win re-election and Tuesday night he took action, promising college students that he would keep education affordable.
What would you do to get a chance to attend a party at George Clooney's Los Angeles home for President Barack Obama?
