The county hasn't purged most of the staff or handed over control of the troubled hospital to highly respected Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. >>

Recent incidents at King-Harbor, rather than being isolated cases, fit an entrenched pattern of failure, a federal agency says. >>

A possible tour by the president of Vietnam to the anti-Communist hotbed has opposition organizing. But the story keeps changing. >>

Some audience members and nearly 120 graduates had to miss the observance that was rescheduled because of a bomb threat. >>

The ruling states that protecting children from abuse outweighs a priest's right to privacy. >>

A major gas main break in the City of Industry this morning forced hundreds of people to be evacuated, including one person who was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, officials said. >>

I take everything back. >>

Bill Hunt files suit against the county and Sheriff Michael S. Carona, alleging he was retaliated against because of comments he made during the campaign. >>

Huntington Beach panel says an Independence Day entry marking the desegregation of state's schools doesn't have 'entertainment value.' >>

Free parking on a stretch of South Lake Avenue in Pasadena will end in January when meters become part of the shopping-district scene. >>

Ivory John Webb Jr.'s attorney reads Webb's account of the incident, in which he says he was frightened while he held two men at gunpoint. >>

A citizens commission OKs a 5% increase for the attorney general and schools chief and a 2.75% raise for various other officeholders. >>

A speeding motorcyclist was killed early today when he drove over an embankment of the 405 Freeway in Van Nuys moments after failing to heed Los Angeles police to pull over for a traffic violation, authorities said. >>

A hiker fell to his death while trekking up Half Dome. >>

Sara Caplan cites attorney-client privilege for not testifying before the jury. The judge orders her jailed but allows time for appeal. >>

O.C. man who was run down and permanently disabled refuses to forgive his assailant, whose family wails in court over the sentence. >>

Report finds that it is having serious financial problems and isn't meeting membership goals. Group's president points to positives. >>

Her parents blame the Texas resident for their daughter's depression and suicide. >>

It started as a case of a boater believed lost at sea off the El Segundo coast, then became a search by authorities for a child molester with a motive to fake his death. On Monday, Daniel James Farinholt was brought back to court for his final curtain call. >>

Supervisors may vote today on a proposal that would give them regular oversight of changes in the way incarcerated youths are educated. >>

It happened, eerily enough, on the 13th hole of the Rancho Park Golf Course in West L.A. Jack Ahn was about to tee off while partner Johnny Shin was standing off to the left about 25 feet to 35 feet away. >>

Thousands demonstrate against the jailing of a general who aided the U.S. in the Vietnam War. >>

The city attorney acknowledges that his wife was driving his city SUV in 2004 when an accident occurred. He repays the repair cost. >>

Plan includes funds to help reduce early release of inmates. It also earmarks more money for gang suppression and sheriff's patrols. >>

Entertainment lawyer's purported role was minimal, defense states. But prosecutor says Terry Christensen knew of alleged wrongdoing. >>

The pet shop owner pleads not guilty to 26 charges, including practicing veterinary medicine without a license. >>

A more measured tone, a little diplomacy and things might have turned out much better. >>

A teenage bicyclist who was hit by a drunk driver died Monday, according to police. >>

A speeding motorcyclist was killed early Monday when he drove over an embankment of the 405 Freeway in Van Nuys moments after failing to heed commands from Los Angeles police to pull over for a suspected traffic violation, authorities said. >>

An accused leader of one of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges of selling cocaine in a San Diego motel. >>

A pedestrian was struck and killed at a crosswalk in Hollywood early Monday by a suspected drunk driver, police said. >>

A 37-year-old man fell to his death while attempting to ascend the steep shoulder of Half Dome, the signature granite monolith at the east edge of Yosemite Valley. >>

A man who was shot and killed over the weekend was identified Monday as Rogelio Borjas Briseno, police said. >>

Officials say equipment was working properly, but witnesses report that an arm failed to come down. >>

For 30 years, novelist Armistead Maupin has led readers on a tour of his life. Now he's writing about aging, love and his dream of community. >>