Moorpark neighbors battle infestation of rabid bats

One man was bitten and had his house quarantined; others have had to hire trappers and exterminators to get rid of the bats nesting in their eaves. Ten bats have tested positive for rabies so far.

It takes many moves to find missing young chess whiz

When news came that Dyhemia Young had been invited to a prestigious chess tournament, the 16-year-old San Franciscan had vanished. Her mentor, founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, was worried.

California court administrators clash with judges over cuts

Judicial leaders OK $350 million in cuts that will close some courthouses, reduce hours, and delay civil trials, custody decisions and divorces. Hardest-hit will be San Francisco and San Joaquin counties.

Catholic Diocese offers $50 million for the Crystal Cathedral

The proposal includes a three-year lease and is one of many for the home of the 'Hour of Power' broadcast.

Santa Ana weighs the fate of a small bit of orange zest

Developers want to replace one of the last small orchards in the county with single-family houses.

Two new suspects held in beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow

The LAPD concludes that Giovanni Ramirez, who was arrested in May, was not involved in the Dodger Stadium parking lot attack, law enforcement sources say.

California voters see some bright spots in grim budget

Nearly half think the process went more smoothly this year, and the vehicle tax increase wins strong support, poll finds. But threatened education cuts are decried.

Search for 3 people missing in Yosemite is hampered by raging river

Treacherous conditions on the Merced River have limited the search for three people who were swept over Vernal Fall on Tuesday to foot patrols.

South Los Angeles needs to think like the Westside on subway

Transit activist Damien Goodmon says the community needs to hire good, tough lawyers to take on the MTA and get what it wants. 'They sue a lot on the Westside,' he says.

Schwarzenegger asks court not to award spousal support to Shriver

Divorce attorneys said the move was unusual but could be an indication of the size of the community property to which Shriver is eventually entitled.

Judge gets tough with Lindsay Lohan

The actress is warned to speed up her community service work and begin psychological counseling soon or face revocation of her probation.

Owner proposes saving Century Plaza hotel, building new condos

A $2-billion plan calls for rehabilitating the Century Plaza hotel, adding condos to the Century City landmark and building two new 46-story, mixed-use towers.

Prison hospital medicates Loughner against his will, lawyers say

Lawyers for Jared Lee Loughner complain that the Tucson shooting suspect has been given antipsychotic medication against his will despite a court order.

Rabid bat bites Moorpark man

A rabid bat bit a Moorpark man and, apparently, his dog. Steve Spence is now taking vaccinations, and his dog and house are under quarantine.

Villaraigosa pleads with D.C. lawmakers for transportation funds

Los Angeles' mayor warns that federal transportation funding cuts would be devastating to jobs and economic recovery.

L.A. traffic officer fired over porn video

Officials say the man was in uniform and on duty when he appeared in the online video with an adult entertainment performer. The officer has appealed his termination.

Lawsuit accuses teacher of ethnic remark against Big Bear Middle School student

A lawsuit on behalf of a Latina student at Big Bear Middle School says a teacher humiliated the girl and inhibited her education by making an anti-Mexican remark.

Californians would rather ease penalties than pay more for prisons

Poll shows a change in attitudes as California seeks ways to comply with court-ordered cuts to its prison population. Soured economy is a key factor.

Witness tells of horror as 3 swept over Vernal Fall in Yosemite

Searchers are unable to locate the three members of a Central Valley church group. Officials believe they were killed.

Study upends term-limit theory

A report by the Center for Governmental Studies finds that rather than encourage 'citizen legislators,' term-limited officials are always campaigning for their next job.