Richard Widmark Dead at the Age of 93
National News
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 30, 2008 - 8:09:01 PM
Former Beverly Hills resident and movie star, Richard Widmark, died in his Connecticut home on Monday, March 24. The actor was 93, and is survived by his second wife and one daughter.
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Obama Addresses Pastor And Race In Speech
National News
By Susie Kopecky on Mar 23, 2008 - 2:37:44 AM
Senator Barack Obama spoke today at the
National
Constitution
Center in
Philadelphia. In his speech, he addressed the controversy surrounding his association with Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
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New York Governor Resigns Over Sex Scandal
National News
By Susie Kopecky on Mar 16, 2008 - 12:39:16 PM
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer announced plans today to resign as Governor of New York. Spitzer has been implicated for his role in a global prostitution ring. He apologized to his family and New Yorkers.
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William F. Buckley Dead At 82
National News
By Tommy Garrett on Mar 2, 2008 - 2:25:20 PM
Conservative icon William F. Buckley died on Wednesday in his home in Connecticut. He was 82 years old.
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USDA Recalls California Beef
State News
By Tommy Garrett on Feb 24, 2008 - 6:46:28 PM
The largest beef recall in American history is set in California. Meat has gone to many school districts across the United States, but officials say, they don't believe it poses much health risk.
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Bindi Irwin's Doll Debut
National News
By Tommy Garrett on Feb 24, 2008 - 3:47:15 PM
Just a year after the death of Steve Irwin, his daughter, Bindi, has become the family bread winner, say critics. But today was Bindi's special day in New York.
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Roy Scheider Dead At The Age Of 75
National News
By Tommy Garrett on Feb 10, 2008 - 10:49:00 PM
Star of Jaws, Roy Scheider dies in Arkansas at the age of 75.
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Gang Sweep Results In Numerous Arrests
National News
By Kerri Krueger on Nov 25, 2007 - 12:52:02 PM
LOS ANGELES—On November 15, members of the FBI field office in
Los Angeles arrested more than a dozen known members of the MS-13 international street gang. The sweep spanned many states, but the FBI reports that most of the arrests were made in the
Los Angeles and
Las Vegas areas.
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House Says Yes To Child Healthcare Bill
National News
By Kerri Krueger on Nov 4, 2007 - 1:26:52 PM
On October 25th, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a revised version of a child healthcare bill that would provide healthcare coverage for 4 million more children than it currently helps. The down side? President Bush can still veto the bill.
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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Finds Lead in Lipsticks
National News
By HanNa Lee on Oct 21, 2007 - 9:58:17 AM
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) recently released a report in which detectable levels of lead were found in 61% of the brand name lipsticks they tested. . . . . .
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New Air Law Not Just Hot Air
National News
By Harriet Steinberg on Oct 7, 2007 - 6:17:20 PM
Those who do a great deal of traveling by air may be surprised to find out that there are some new rules for crossing the continent by plane.
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Supporting The Six
National News
By Beth Livesay on Sep 30, 2007 - 7:34:07 PM
Controversy over the Jena 6 spreads to Southern California.
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Supporting the Six: Justice in Jena
National News
By Beth Livesay on Sep 25, 2007 - 7:40:43 PM
Controversy over the Jena 6 spreads to Southern California.
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Simpson Provided Bail Option In Recent Hearing
National News
By Sarin Kodchian on Sep 23, 2007 - 4:26:07 PM
O.J. Simpson, accused of an alleged robbery in Las Vegas last week, was released from the custody of the Clark County Detention Center this Wednesday, after paying the $125,000 bail set earlier that morning. Judge Joe Bonaventure read out the 11 charges against Simpson stemming from the allegations against the former football star.
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E.Coli Outbreak
National News
By Norma Palacios on Sep 23, 2007 - 1:53:40 PM
Three cases of E.Coli have been detected. These latest bring the total to six cases of people who have been infected with the disease. On September 17, a recall of the Dole Company mix salad bags prompted stores to pull it off the shelves for fear of E.Coli.
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Simpson Out On Bail
National News
By Sarin Kodchian on Sep 21, 2007 - 7:29:33 AM
LAS VEGAS - To the dismay of many involved, perhaps, OJ Simpson has again had a fortunate dealing with the justice system. The former football star was awarded a bail option in his recent brush with the law and now the football star, turned actor, is out on bail.
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Death Sentence for Pittsburg Cop Killer
National News
By Harriet Steinberg on Sep 14, 2007 - 10:24:39 AM
A Pittsburg man gets the death sentence for killing a cop.
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Mountain Lions attack animals in Malibu area
National News
By Kendra J. Richardson on Sep 11, 2007 - 12:22:55 PM
MALIBU - Known as home throughout the year by many, mountain lions have taken up residence in Malibu and have begun a vicious cycle that has some residents fearing for their pets safeties.
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"High School Musical" star Hudgens learns the hard way as nude photos hit the internet
National News
By Kendra J. Richardson on Sep 11, 2007 - 11:44:26 AM
BEVERLY HILLS - The internet can be a tricky tool when used by someone with little know how, but one lesson remains true: never take photographs that you would rather the whole world not see. These lessons, taught to many and heeded by none, are becoming tough lessons for "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens.
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Britney Spears provides a lackluster opener to this year's MTV Video Music Awards
National News
By Kendra J. Richardson on Sep 10, 2007 - 6:50:03 PM
LAS VEGAS - It is difficult to know where to start when examining the opener to this year's MTV Video Music Awards. In years past, reviews of the awards show have been very poor and creators behind this year's show felt that providing the world with a much newer view of Britney Spears might help the image. What the creators got was far from what they expected.
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Vick Apologizes; Suspension Definite
National News
By Staff on Sep 2, 2007 - 6:08:51 PM
On Monday, August 27, Vick issued a guilty plea to a federal dog fighting conspiracy charge. Vick had previously denied any involvement with dog fighting, but admitted the truth after his “co-conspirators” issued their guilty pleas. (WARNING: This article contains graphic images of Michael Vick's injured dog)
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I want lead-free toys for Christmas
National News
By Monica Davis on Aug 11, 2007 - 10:22:33 AM
Another huge recall, this time by Fisher Price, has parents wondering about the safety of China-made toys.
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