Central Basin water district violated law, agency lawyers say

An analysis by the district's lawyers finds it created a $2.7-million fund for a groundwater storage project in secret, in defiance of the state's opening meeting law.

L.A. should trim bank and investment costs, group says

Instead of freezing pay and making employees pay more for their benefits, the city could reduce the $204 million it paid to financial institutions last year, a coalition of unions and political groups says.

State to send voter registration cards to Obamacare applicants

Facing legal action from the ACLU and rights groups over federal voter registration laws, California will send applications to about 3.8 million residents who applied under the Affordable Care Act.

El Camino Real Charter High wins state's 2014 Academic Decathlon

The Woodland Hills charter school defeats 64 other teams for the title. Granada Hills, the 2011-13 state and national champion, finishes second.

Can Marcie Edwards tame the DWP?

The agency's new head spent much of her early career there and has impressed colleagues with her capabilities. But she has her work cut out for her.

Happy Face Hill mystery illuminated by a Simi Valley family

Using 36 solar lamps, two girls brighten up their mother's day and the grinning landmark near the 118 Freeway.

For aspiring actor, the dream is always at Hollywood and pine

David Harwell is a 'sign dancer' at La Cienega and 3rd. He knows that the next driver will be the one who really takes notice.

Endangered desert species cling to existence

Facing drought and climate change, animals such as the Amargosa vole are struggling to survive in the Mojave Desert.

'Dark' campaign money needs a little light

It's time politicians are honest with voters about who is funding campaigns. After the November election would be too late.

Kuehl wins key endorsement after debate among supervisor candidates

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club votes to endorse former state Sen. Sheila Kuehl in the June 3 primary to replace Zev Yaroslavsky.

Trail head closed as new gate goes up near Hollywood sign

L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge reassures tourists and hikers that the blocked access to the hillside landmark will be only temporary.

California Republicans see a way back to relevance in Legislature

Sen. Andy Vidak's victory in a Democrat-heavy district last year shows that departing from the party line can pay dividends.

California DMV probing possible breach of customer credit cards

The potential security breaches are believed to have affected transactions between Aug. 2, 2013, and Jan. 31 of this year. Investigation is underway.

Drying up the delta: 19th century policies underlie today's crises

Because they got there first, irrigation districts most Californians have never heard of have dibs on vast amounts of water upstream from the delta— even in times of drought.

String of actions strengthens the hand of truck drivers

Union officials call the recognition that drivers are employees subject to federal labor law protections 'historic.'