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Authorities Can't Confirm They Have Found Body of Christopher Dorner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:55:29 +0000

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the body found in a Big Bear, California, cabin was that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Authorities say they need time to sift through the remains of a fire set in the cabin on Tuesday and “identification will be attempted through forensic means,” but they do believe the remains [...]

No Doubt Announce Los Angeles 'Six Night Stand' Concert Series

Jessica Sager — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:03:08 +0000

No Doubt are delivering hard to their loyal fans, old and new. The California-based band may be one of the biggest on the planet in the last 20 years, but they remember their SoCal roots — and they’re getting back to them with a mini-residency in promotion of ‘Push and Shove,’ which hits shelves Sept. 25.

What Are the Coolest Cities in America?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:51:00 +0000

The definition of “cool” is rather subjective — for some people, they just know it when they see it. But using its own criteria, Forbes combed through dozens of metropolitan areas to come up with its list of America’s coolest cities.

And the results might surprise you.

California Mulls a $1 Tax on Cigarettes — Do You Support the Idea? [VIDEO]

Carl Pettit — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:21:02 +0000

Some people really like to smoke, while most who do are simply addicted to nicotine and can’t stop. And then there are those who hate cigarettes, smokers, smoke and the smell that comes with smoking, not to mention the enormous health problems and financial costs associated with this vice. As far as smokers go, the [...]

Gator by the Bay Festival in San Diego Promotes Louisiana and Zydeco

Debbie Ray — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:21:42 +0000

While we were recovering from Festival International and Jazz Fest here at home, folks in California were celebrating our culture on Harbor Island in San Diego Bay. The Louisiana Office of Tourism sponsored 'Gator by the Bay' which featured music and food from the Bayou State and Lafayette - they even gave away a trip to Louisiana! Bands included and Grammy Award winning Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, KeithFrank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, and Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys.

Nancy Reagan Falls at Event, But Is Caught by Senator Marco Rubio [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:40:40 +0000

Ninety-year-old former first lady Nancy Reagan had a scary moment when she slipped and fell at a speaking event at the Reagan Presidential Library on Tuesday night. Fortunately, Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida was on hand to save the day. As Rubio escorted Mrs. Reagan to her seat, her cane appeared to slip and [...]

'Bad News Bears' Star Is Running for Congress

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:02:26 +0000

As a child actor, David Pollock played Rudi Stein, one of the lovable losers in the ‘Bad News Bears‘ film franchise from the ’70s.

That role was pretty much the bulk of Pollock’s acting career, and he never made the transition to adult actor.

Now, he hopes to make the transition to congressman. He is running for Congress as a Democrat representing California’s 26th Congressional District.

California Wants Their Cut

Steve Wiley — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:07:06 +0000

California wants a little bit more of the King of Pop — roughly $131,000 in tax penalties.

The figure is considerably more than the state's Franchise Tax Board sought from Michael Jackson's estate in March, when it filed a creditor's claim for $1,647.24.