Cool weather helping crews battle S. California wildfire, but temperature’s risingWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A low-pressure system that’s brought record low temperatures to Southern California is helping firefighters battle a blaze near the mountain community of Wrightwood. 2 Southern California sisters get 6 years in federal prison for tax fraudRIVERSIDE, Calif. — Two Southern California sisters have been sentenced to six years in federal prison and ordered to pay $14 million in restitution for their role in defrauding the IRS. Cooler weather helps firefighters contain SoCal mountain blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — The wildfire burning near the community of Wrightwood in the San Bernardino Mountains was 75 percent contained at 7,128 acres Tuesday night, officials said. Amazon cuts Kindle price to $249, unveils global version to spur sales, fend off competitionCUPERTINO, Calif. — Amazon.com Inc. is cutting the price of its Kindle electronic-book reader yet again and launching an international version, in hopes of spurring more sales and keeping it ahead of a growing field of competitors. Cooler weather helps crews increase containment of fire near Southern California mountain town
Southern California city settles officers’ harassment claimsLOS ANGELES — A southern California city agreed Tuesday to settle a lawsuit brought by current and former police officers who said they were discriminated against and harassed because of their connection to two local Hispanic leaders. NASA’s Spitzer telescope discovers gigantic never-before-seen ring around SaturnPASADENA, Calif. — The Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered the biggest but never-before-seen ring around the planet Saturn, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced late Tuesday. Private investigator who worked for Jackson pleads no contest in LA conspiracy caseLOS ANGELES — A private investigator who once worked for A-list defendants such as Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges that he tried to pay off a suspected rape victim. Federal study says winter rains bring high risk of huge debris flows in Calif. wildfire areaPASADENA, Calif. — Rainstorms could send huge flows of water laden with mud, rocks and other debris toward cities below steep slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains stripped bare by a wildfire near Los Angeles this summer, federal scientists said Tuesday. Collectors who say $80M worth of art was stolen from Calif. home named as suspects in caseSALINAS, Calif. — Two men who claim thieves broke into their rental home in the ritzy coastal enclave of Pebble Beach and made off with millions of dollars worth of art were named as suspects in the case Tuesday. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert meets with gay rights group after opposing anti-discrimination lawsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert met with a gay rights advocacy group Tuesday for the first time since saying he opposes providing legal protections for gay and transgender people. Tijuana, other Mexican coastal cities to create tourist police _ with help from San DiegoSAN DIEGO — City officials in Mexico’s Baja California state are drafting plans for a bilingual police force that caters to American tourists headed south of the border. Evacuations lifted as weather aids fight against fire near Southern California mountain townWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Thousands of people ordered to flee their homes because of a 7,000-acre wildfire near a Southern California mountain town were allowed to return Tuesday as cool, calm weather aided fire crews, authorities said. Pitcher Nick Adenhart’s memory is everywhere as Angels head to postseasonANAHEIM, Calif. — The makeshift memorial in front of Angel Stadium’s main entrance is about the size of a pitcher’s mound now. Hats, stuffed animals, sparkling lights, rosary beads, inscribed baseballs and hand-lettered signs are all arranged in a neat circle around an easel that holds a painting of Nick Adenhart in mid-throw. Police: Marin County couple fearing more DUIs used 13-year-old boy as designated driverSAN ANSELMO, Calif. — Police say a Marin County couple with several drunken-driving arrests between them let a 13-year-old boy drive them home to avoid another DUI. 30 years after first national gay march, activists to rally in D.C. again for equal rightsSAN FRANCISCO — A Democrat in the White House. Demands for sweeping civil rights protections. Religious opponents working to undo a string of state-based victories. Mafia, violent criminals turning to Medicare fraud for greater payoff, lighter sentencesMIAMI — Lured by easier money and shorter prison sentences, Mafia figures and other violent criminals are increasingly moving into Medicare fraud and spilling blood over what was once a white-collar crime. Man who jumped into hot tub to escape Calif. wildfire says he stayed to warn disabled neighborLOS ANGELES — Julius Goff was the focus of ridicule when news spread of how he took refuge in his hot tub instead of fleeing an approaching wildfire. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert meets with gay rights groups after opposing anti-discrimination lawsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert met with gay rights advocacy groups Tuesday for the first time since saying he opposes providing legal protections for gay and transgender people. USGS study says winter rains bring high risk of huge debris flows in Calif. wildfire areaPASADENA, Calif. — The U.S. Geological Survey says winter rains could release huge flows of mud and debris in the vast area of the Angeles National Forest burned by a wildfire, affecting San Gabriel Mountain foothill communities. California Gov. Schwarzenegger says he endorses goals of administration health overhaulWASHINGTON — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised President Barack Obama’s drive to overhaul the nation’s health care system on Tuesday and urged fellow Republicans to join in efforts to finish the job this year. Calif attorney general: Ex-lawmaker who bragged about sex with lobbyists won’t be investigatedSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s attorney general does not plan to investigate a state lawmaker who resigned after he was caught on videotape boasting to a colleague about his extramarital sexual escapades with two female lobbyists. Weather aids crews fighting Southern California mountain town as winds whip up Arizona blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Thousands of homes in California’s San Gabriel Mountains remained threatened Tuesday by a 7,128-acre wildfire, but cool, calm weather was aiding fire crews, authorities said. Montana jail plan on hold after revelations about lead figure’s pastHARDIN, Mont. — Officials in this remote Montana town have placed plans for a California company to take over a never-used, $27 million jail on hold amid increasing doubts about the legitimacy of the firm. EPA to brief Senate staff on schools’ toxic drinking water supplies following AP storyFRESNO, Calif. — A California senator called on the head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday to disclose how the agency plans to address the widespread problem of toxic drinking water in the nation’s schools. AP Economic Stress Index shows the 20 most-stressed countiesA list of the 20 most economically stressed counties with populations larger than 25,000 residents and their August 2009 score, according to The Associated Press Economic Stress Index: Trident raises fiscal 1st-quarter outlook, announces agreement to acquire NXP businessesSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trident Microsystems Inc., which makes chips for high-definition TV sets, on Monday boosted its fiscal first-quarter outlook, largely due to higher sales. 2nd mistrial in case of Calif dad accused of throwing 4-year-old daughter off cliff into oceanLOS ANGELES — A second mistrial has been declared in the case of a man accused of murdering his 4-year-old daughter by throwing her off a cliff. Bill Clinton raises cash, and hopes, for Calif. gubernatorial candidate’s campaignLOS ANGELES — With his campaign for governor off to a sluggish start, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom enlisted former President Bill Clinton on Monday to help him raise political funds and the visibility of his candidacy. EPA chooses $50 million plan to cap huge DDT deposit on ocean floor off Southern CaliforniaLOS ANGELES — Clean sand and silt will be used to cover a vast deposit of the pesticide DDT and toxic compound PCB on the ocean floor off Southern California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday. |
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