Christina Aguilera wants to sell Beverly Hills home

The mansion includes a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase, a gym, a movie room and a beauty salon, and a guesthouse with a recording studio.

Gov. Jerry Brown sets May election to fill Rep. Jane Harman's seat

Voters in the 36th Congressional District, which covers parts of Venice and San Pedro, will go to the polls May 17 to select a replacement for Harman, who resigned. If no one wins a majority, the top two vote-getters will meet in a July 12 runoff.

Linda Evans sells home in Beverly Hills Post Office area

Linda Evan's 1937 ranch home includes a main house and a detached guest unit/office on a half-acre behind gates and tall hedges.

Popeye almost didn't get off the drawing board

E.C. Segar, creator of the iconic comic strip character, was suffering a bad cold but decided to head to his Santa Monica studio anyway. On Jan. 17, 1929, readers were introduced to the pipe-smoking sailor with the huge forearms.

California tsunami damage expected to top $50 million

The wall of water, triggered by Japan's massive earthquake, destroyed docks, boats and harbor equipment up and down the coast. Strong currents continue in Crescent City and Santa Monica Bay.

L.A. council members urge Santa Monica Airport to close flight schools

Council members Bill Rosendahl and Janice Hahn also want an experimental takeoff route over Santa Monica neighborhoods made permanent despite thousands of protests.

L.A. County responsible for polluted runoff that flows into sea, appellate panel rules

Flood control district said its channels and storm drains were just conduits for upstream polluters. The federal judges side with plaintiffs regarding the L.A. and San Gabriel rivers, but not Malibu Creek and the Santa Clara River.

Lindsay Lohan may strike deal in alleged necklace theft

The actress may return to court in two weeks if an agreement can be reached with prosecutors in the alleged theft of a $2,500 necklace from a Venice jewelry store.

Mel Gibson agrees to plea deal on domestic violence charge

Gibson's ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, accused the actor of threatening her with a gun and punching her at his Malibu home last year. Gibson has agreed to plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge Friday, sources say. He would avoid jail.

Race spotlights clash over West Hollywood's future

Some worry that the city founded in 1984 as the nation's first openly gay enclave is losing its bohemian image and becoming overdeveloped.

Sale of surveillance video could help Lohan defense

A Venice jewelry store that reported the alleged theft of a necklace has now sold tapes of the actress with the necklace. Legal experts say the sale could prove the store had a financial incentive to accuse Lohan of theft.

Home of the Week: A stately compound in Brentwood Park

The main house on the leafy three-quarter-acre property was rebuilt on the footprint of the original, with creature-comfort upgrades. The guesthouse and converted stable appear much as they did in the 1920s.

Rosendahl raises new questions about downtown L.A. football stadium plan

The Westside councilman asks city analysts reviewing the $1.4-billion proposal whether the facility would improve L.A.'s ability to attract major events and conventions.

L.A. drops charges against Westwood protesters who supported DREAM Act

Demonstrators who stopped traffic near the Federal Building in Westwood — during a May protest in support of the DREAM Act — will not face charges in a case that was closely watched for its free speech implications.

Celebrating a 50-year mission

Former Peace Corps volunteers gather for a reunion at UCLA, where many did their training.

Malibu estate redefines 'custom-built'

Artist and designer Douglas Busch created the eco- and health-conscious home using steel and glass, sustainable materials and water features. His studio is almost as large as the main residence.

Congressional transit leaders meet with Villaraigosa in Westwood

In a rare joint House-Senate hearing, the L.A. mayor pushes for innovation in financing mass transit projects, including his own 30/10 plan. Lawmakers from both parties appear receptive to his ideas.

Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills estate is for sale

The indoor-outdoor home of glass, wood and stone was designed for entertaining, has five bedrooms and a three-car garage.