Stephen Baldwin sues Kevin Costner over technology to fight oil spills

Baldwin and an associate allege that they weren't told that a firm had made a deal to lease oil separators to BP after last year's spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They say they learned after selling their interests that a deal had been struck.

More bones found in ravine where Mitrice Richardson was discovered

Another search of the rugged Malibu canyon turned up remains that could be fragments of her ribs, fingers and wrist. Richardson's family pushes for more testing to determine how the 24-year-old died.

San Fernando Valley neighbors of natural gas facility raise concerns about overhaul

With memories of the 2008 Sesnon fire still smoldering, residents of the northern Valley are voicing concerns about Southern California Gas Co.'s plans to overhaul a natural gas storage facility.

Beware of Sacramento's crash tax

Visitors to the state capital will soon be billed for the cost of dispatching city firefighters or paramedics to the scene of accidents if the out-of-towner is deemed at fault.

Del Mar officials and Fair Board joust over fairgrounds

Both want control over the facility. Then-Gov. Schwarzenegger had listed it for sale, but Gov. Brown is not so sure.

Support for fast-tracked bio-cremation bill dissolves under scientific scrutiny, but a revival is brewing

In an example of how little examination some bills receive, it took a legislative intern to point out serious concerns about a bio-cremation bill that was sailing through the Legislature. Now with some concerns being addressed, the proposal is getting a second look.

A day of watching basketball turns deadly for four relatives killed in Willowbrook shooting

Residents of Bliss Street, where the Willowbrook shooting occurred, describe the terror of hearing gunfire in their neighborhood.

25 hurt as taxi hits crowd outside San Diego nightclub

A woman's leg is severed when the cab smashes into pedestrians outside the Stingaree club in the Gaslamp district. The driver is pulled from the vehicle and beaten.

Willowbrook, Whittier shooting victims identified

Three brothers and a cousin are killed in an apparent gang-related attack in Willowbrook. A couple and a third person that may be their son die in an apparent family dispute in Whittier.

Archbishop Jose Gomez learns L.A. as Mahony's retirement nears

As Archbishop Jose Gomez prepares to succeed Cardinal Roger Mahony on Feb. 27, he's traveled the region, meeting its Catholics. He seems largely to have calmed fears that he might be too conservative.

Playboy Mansion visitors hit with mystery illness

L.A. County health officials are investigating a possible respiratory infection outbreak after dozens of illnesses are reported by people who attended a recent fundraiser.

South L.A. council candidates face off in debate

Forescee Hogan-Rowles accuses Councilman Bernard C. Parks of neglecting his district and criticizes his simultaneous pay and pension. He challenges her knowledge of the district and the city's budget crisis.

A wild goose chase for the goose's sake

Wildlife rescue class has animal lovers track a robotic bird around a Malibu park to practice safe-catch and rehabilitation techniques.

28th Senate District race more a sprint than marathon

Eight candidates are vying to fill the seat vacated by the death of Sen. Jenny Oropeza. But the campaign period is only 43 days.

A combat veteran's struggle of the soul

Greg Valentini served in Afghanistan and Iraq, returning home with post-traumatic stress disorder. With the help of Volunteers of America, he's taking classes, trying to stay off drugs and keep on the right path.

Coptic Christians in Los Angeles voice cautious optimism for Egypt's future

There is hope that the uprising may bring positive change for Egypt's religious minorities, including Copts.

California taxpayers bought anti-smoking ad that aired during Super Bowl

Proceeds of a cigarette tax approved in 1988 must be spent on anti-smoking efforts. So $14.5 million dedicated to a TV campaign, including a Super Bowl ad in two markets, is off-limits for lawmakers trying to balance California's budget.

3 are found shot to death inside Whittier house

The bodies of two men and a woman are discovered after police surrounded the property for more than seven hours and locked down a nearby elementary school. A family dispute is suspected.

Bell mayor says death threats keep him from council meetings

Oscar Hernandez complains that police dislike him because he favors eliminating their department, and won't give him protection. Captain defends his officers.

Sheriff's watchdog unit is critical of Santa Monica police detectives

A report says that investigators engaged in 'an unusual mixture of facts and advocacy' when looking into allegations that a school board member failed to break up a fight between two youths.