2 killed when experimental airplane goes down in northern Los Angeles CountySANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Authorities say both people aboard an experimental airplane have died when it crashed in northern Los Angeles County. Postal worker in Calif. sentenced to 5 months in prison for stealing from kids’ birthday cardsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Northern California postal worker has been sentenced to five months in federal prison for stealing money from children’s birthday cards. Lawmakers, governor hope to seal deal Sunday on how to erase California deficitSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials hope to reach a deal Sunday on how to erase a $26.3 billion budget deficit that has forced the state to issue IOUs for the first time in nearly 20 years. California lawmakers say budget deal is close, ‘huge progress’ made in solving $26B deficitSACRAMENTO, Calif. — A deal to solve California’s $26.3 billion budget deficit could come as early as this weekend after legislators and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made “huge progress” during hours of closed-door negotiations, state lawmakers said. Calif. lawmakers optimistic they are close to solving the state’s $26B budget shortfallSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are close to striking a deal with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to solve the state’s $26.3 billion budget deficit, leading Democrats said Friday after emerging from three hours of closed-door negotiations. Amtrak bus blaze on California interstate starts wildfire; all get off safelyCASTAIC, Calif. — A passenger bus went up in flames Friday on Interstate 5 northwest of Los Angeles but all ten people aboard got off safely, the company said. The blaze sparked a brushfire. Fire engulfs Amtrak bus, ignites new Southern California wildfireCASTAIC, Calif. — An Amtrak bus has been destroyed by fire on Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County and flames have spread to brush in the rural area. Efforts to close Calif. budget deficit resume amid differences over education fundingSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Negotiations over closing California’s $26.3 billion budget deficit resumed Friday, as government offices closed for the second time this month and a health program for low-income children stopped accepting new applicants. Moody’s considers rating downgrade for loan program offered through Calif. pension fundsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Moody’s Investment Service says it is considering downgrading ratings for programs tied to California’s two giant pension funds. Episcopalians say bishops can bless same-sex unions, move toward official prayerANAHEIM, Calif. — Episcopalians on Friday authorized bishops to bless same-sex unions and research an official prayer for the ceremonies, capping a meeting that moved the church closer to accepting gay relationships despite turmoil over the issue in the Anglican family. Episcopalians move toward official prayer for gay unions, after lifting gay bishop banANAHEIM, Calif. — Episcopalians are allowing bishops to decide whether to bless same-sex marriages. They’ll also start researching an official prayer service for gay couples. Calif budget talks at standstill as state offices close and health program halts enrollmentSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Negotiations over closing California’s $26.3 billion budget deficit appeared stuck Friday, as government offices closed for the second time this month and a health program for low-income children stopped accepting new applicants. Citibank extends deadline to accept Calif IOUs to July 24, furlough Friday resumesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Citibank says it will continue accepting California IOUs for another week. Motel shut down to block weekend Mongol biker rendezvous in Mojave Desert townLANCASTER, Calif. — The notorious Mongols biker gang has been fenced out of a Mojave Desert motel where hundreds of motorcyclists were destined for a weekend rendezvous. Hotel shut down to block weekend Mongol biker rendezvous in Mojave Desert townLANCASTER, Calif. — The Mongols biker gang has been fenced out of a Mojave Desert hotel where hundreds of motorcyclists were destined for a weekend rendezvous. Mattel 2nd-quarter sales sink but results beat analyst expectations on cost-cuttingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Light on summer-movie tie-in toys this year, Mattel Inc. said Friday its sales sank 19 percent in the fiscal second-quarter, but cost cuts and lower inventory helped it post an 82 percent jump in profit, beating analyst expectations. 2nd state worker furlough begins as California budget negotiations stall over school fundingSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Most state government workers are staying home for the second time this month while Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers work to close California’s $26.3 billion budget deficit. Judge agrees to dismiss California as defendant in federal gay marriage caseSANTA ANA, Calif. — A judge has agreed to remove the state of California as a defendant in a lawsuit challenging the 1996 law that prevents the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex marriages. Calif treasurer warns: Budget stalemate threatens ability to build schools, roadsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers found themselves back at an impasse Thursday after they appeared to be edging toward a deal to close California’s $26.3 billion budget deficit. Hospital where Suleman octuplets were born is fined again over privacy breachesLOS ANGELES — The Southern California hospital where Nadya Suleman’s octuplets were born has been fined $187,500 for failing to protect their medical privacy, state health officials said Thursday. Scott Peterson’s family seeks donations to appeal conviction in killing of wife LaciMODESTO, Calif. — The family of convicted killer Scott Peterson is asking the public to contribute money to his appeal. Lancaster mayor threatens to close motel to keep Mongols motorcycle club from holding meetingLANCASTER, Calif. — The mayor is threatening to permanently shut down a motel to keep the Mongols motorcycle club from holding its annual meeting in the Antelope Valley town this weekend. Man convicted in 1st US economic espionage trial; a key step to guarding secrets, experts saySANTA ANA, Calif. — A Chinese-born engineer’s conviction in the United States’ first economic espionage trial could be an important step to stop the flow of critical trade secrets to China, experts say. Schwarzenegger upbeat about resuming budget talks despite disagreement over school fundingSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sounded an optimistic note Thursday about negotiations aimed at solving California’s $26 billion budget deficit, a day after Democratic lawmakers said talks had stalled over education funding. Google overcomes slowest revenue growth yet to boost 2Q profit 19 pct, topping analyst viewsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google’s second-quarter profit rose 19 percent despite the slowest revenue growth since the Internet search leader went public five years ago. Federal judge in Calif. convicts Chinese-born engineer in first US economic espionage trialSANTA ANA, Calif. — A Chinese-born engineer was convicted Thursday of stealing trade secrets critical to the U.S. space program in the nation’s first economic espionage trial. Calif. judge to rule in nation’s 1st economic espionage trial against Chinese-born engineerSANTA ANA, Calif. — A Chinese-born engineer accused of passing critical trade secrets on the U.S. space program to China in the nation’s first economic espionage trial will soon learn his fate. California budget talks break down over education fundingSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Foiled by a dispute over education funding, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders remain at odds over how to close California’s $26.3 billion budget shortfall. California lawmakers say reaching a deal over state budget deficit will take more timeSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The prospects for a quick budget-balancing deal between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California’s top lawmakers dimmed late Wednesday as negotiations hung up over education funding, cuts to social services and borrowing money from local governments. Calif. regulators will not list Bisphenol A under Prop. 65, call for more studyOAKLAND, Calif. — A California regulatory board voted Wednesday against placing Bisphenol A, a chemical used to manufacture plastic baby bottles and toys, on the state’s list of chemicals that are believed to cause reproductive harm. |
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