Mexico extradites drug kingpin to the U.S.

Benjamin Arellano Felix, the former leader of one of Mexico's most feared organized crime groups, had been incarcerated since his 2002 arrest. He is flown to San Diego to face racketeering and drug conspiracy charges.

California Democratic gathering offers chance to celebrate, and challenges too

The party holds the power in the Capitol, but that hasn't yet led to solving major problems. Key issues at the convention will be the 2012 elections and Proposition 14, which ended partisan primaries.

Tears are mixed with pride at Camp Pendleton memorial for fallen Marines

Tribute is paid to 25 'Dark Horse' troops who died and more than 200 others who were wounded while routing the Taliban from the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province.

2 accused of illegal contributions to Antonio Villaraigosa, Jack Weiss campaigns

Koreatown developer Alexander Hugh and escrow company executive Annette Lee are charged with giving $26,000 to the mayor and the former councilman, who was running for city attorney.

Memo to Donald Trump: You're fired

What The Donald 'accomplished' is to make a fool of himself and diminish President Obama's dignity. It's time for the loud-mouthed man with the big bankroll and bad haircut to take his sideshow to the trash heap.

Two on-duty L.A. traffic officers allegedly participate in porn video

Officials investigate allegations that the officers used city uniforms and a city vehicle in the video. They've been placed on administrative leave pending completion of the inquiry.

Study links willingness to cheat, viewpoint on God

The study found no difference in the ethical behavior of believers and nonbelievers. But participants who saw God as compassionate were more likely to cheat than those who believed in an angry, punitive God.

The pressure's on for Texas, California teams at Academic Decathlon

Granada Hills Charter High and a school near Houston rekindle a rivalry between the states. The teams have analyzed each other's results and attempted to nail down their weaknesses.

High school physics teacher perfects the formula for inspiring students

Amir Abo-Shaeer's successful combination includes founding a growing engineering academy and inspiring motivated, robot-building students. He is the first high school teacher to win a MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant.

Jerry Brown cancels plan for $356-million death row

California's governor cites the need to fund programs for children, the disabled and senior citizens, saying the cost cannot be justified.