Customers stalk Fresno State's sweet corn

Carefully nurtured produce is a cash crop for the university and a sensation on Central Valley tables, with annual sales estimated at 1 million ears.

Lawmaker makes quiet visit to Napa State Hospital

Assemblyman Michael Allen recently spent a day at the facility where a technician was killed last fall. The former psychiatric nurse says he wanted an unvarnished look.

Finally, transparency in the Ruben Salazar case

A columnist views the L.A. County Sheriff's Department files on the Latino newsman's 1970 death, and just about everything points to a stupid and entirely preventable accident.

10 LAPD officers sue over alleged traffic ticket quotas

The West Traffic Division motorcycle officers say their supervisors retaliated against them by denying them overtime and giving them negative performance reviews.

Beverly Hills delays destruction of Neutra's Kronish House

The city will look for options for the residence and will draft a preservation ordinance.

Doctor convicted of insurance fraud in Orange County surgery scam

Dr. Michael Chan of Cerritos faces 28 years in state prison after being convicted of billing health insurers for unnecessary, dangerous surgeries.

LAPD, city seize guns at 6 L.A. animal shelters

About 120 weapons, including shotguns, rifles and .38-caliber handguns, are confiscated as part of an expanding internal investigation into the city's animal services agency. Officials suspect some guns are missing.

Brett Ratner chosen to produce 2012 Oscar telecast

The 42-year-old director of 'Rush Hour' and "X-Men: The Last Stand' will oversee the show with veteran producer Don Mischer. He said he was first approached about the job a few weeks ago.

Overseer of L.A. neighborhood councils resigns after porn raid

Albert Abrams, appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to head the panel, resigns after investigators seize a computer and other evidence from his Tarzana home. He says a tumor caused 'behaviors that were completely out of character.'

California loses federal funds for teacher database

The $6-million grant must be returned because the governor cut funding from the state budget for the program to track teacher and administrator information.

Montebello report refutes double-payment allegation

Officials looked into an allegation that a developer might have received a double payment to build a restaurant. Their report says a mistake on a fund transfer led to the false suspicion.

Prominent lawyer pleads guilty in campaign finance case

Pierce O'Donnell agrees to serve six months in federal prison, pay a $20,000 fine and do 200 hours of community service for masking contributions to John Edwards in 2004.

Vernon pays former administrator $500,000 to settle contract provision

City didn't challenge Donal O'Callaghan's claim, despite his guilty plea to corruption charges.

Fullerton police draw fire for silence in homeless man's death

A City Council member wants the police chief to step down after officials refuse to answer questions about the man who died last month following a violent confrontation with six officers.

Los Angeles getting tougher on street-corner animal sales

Los Angeles' City Council moves to make it illegal to buy animals from vendors on public streets or sidewalks.

Bell 8 see hope in Supreme Court ruling

Former Bell officials accused of looting the city's treasury may use as a defense a ruling that prosecutors in public corruption cases have to prove that defendants know they are breaking the law or are criminally negligent in not knowing.

Antonio Villaraigosa pushes bus-only lanes as MTA chairman

The Los Angeles mayor, who assumes the one-year post today, says bus-only lanes will help give L.A. a 'world-class transportation system.'

Long Beach police investigate 3 assaults on gays

Gay men have been attacked in the last two weeks in an area known for its tight-knit gay and lesbian community.

Capitol Journal: U.S. budget ax hangs over California

Much of California's funds come from Washington, D.C. Now, that's shaky ground.

A tiny slice of Santa Clara County finds its anchor

The cities of San Jose and Campbell wanted to annex the tiny Cambrian 36 neighborhood. Campbell won after six years, and so did the people of Cambrian 36.