Friday, March 18 2016 10:12 PM EDT2016-03-19 02:12:09 GMT
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A drone came within 200 feet of hitting a Lufthansa jet near Los Angeles International Airport on Friday — the latest run-in between aircraft and the increasingly popular unmanned flyers.
A drone came within 200 feet of hitting a Lufthansa jet near Los Angeles International Airport on Friday — the latest run-in between aircraft and the increasingly popular unmanned flyers.
Friday, March 18 2016 6:47 PM EDT2016-03-18 22:47:39 GMT
California's unemployment rate was 5.5 percent in February, continuing a slight downward trend but remaining higher than the nation's jobless rate as a whole.
California's unemployment rate was 5.5 percent in February, continuing a slight downward trend but remaining higher than the nation's jobless rate as a whole.
Thursday, March 17 2016 5:34 PM EDT2016-03-17 21:34:48 GMT
The federal government filed an antitrust lawsuit Thursday in an attempt to block Tribune Publishing from buying the bankrupt Orange County Register and Press-Enterprise newspapers in Southern California.
The federal government filed an antitrust lawsuit Thursday in an attempt to block Tribune Publishing from buying the bankrupt Orange County Register and Press-Enterprise newspapers in Southern California.
Monday, March 14 2016 3:58 PM EDT2016-03-14 19:58:33 GMT
Four straight days of rain have replenished several key reservoirs in drought-stricken California, but the El Nino-related storms also led to the death of a highway patrol officer who was struck while directing traffic on a snowy Sierra Nevada freeway.
Four straight days of rain have replenished several key reservoirs in drought-stricken California, but the El Nino-related storms also led to the death of a highway patrol officer who was struck while directing traffic on a snowy Sierra Nevada freeway.
Monday, March 14 2016 11:42 AM EDT2016-03-14 15:42:56 GMT
Officers shot and killed a suspect who stole a patrol car and led police on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles-area roads and freeways that ended with a dramatic collision in an alleyway.
Officers shot and killed a suspect who stole a patrol car and led police on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles-area roads and freeways that ended with a dramatic collision in an alleyway.
Thursday, March 10 2016 1:01 PM EST2016-03-10 18:01:01 GMT
The knife reportedly found at O.J. Simpson's former estate likely isn't connected to the killings of his ex-wife and her friend, a law enforcement official said.
The knife reportedly found at O.J. Simpson's former estate likely isn't connected to the killings of his ex-wife and her friend, a law enforcement official said.
Wednesday, March 9 2016 5:30 PM EST2016-03-09 22:30:07 GMT
Even though Southern California hasn't gotten the drought-busting rainy windfall some might have expected from El Nino, federal scientists hold out hope for the next several weeks.
Even though Southern California hasn't gotten the drought-busting rainy windfall some might have expected from El Nino, federal scientists hold out hope for the next several weeks.
Tuesday, March 8 2016 10:46 PM EST2016-03-09 03:46:52 GMT
A judge has ruled that California's plans for a $64 billion, high-speed rail system do not violate promises made to voters when they approved state financing for the project.
A judge has ruled that California's plans for a $64 billion, high-speed rail system do not violate promises made to voters when they approved state financing for the project.
Monday, March 7 2016 12:27 PM EST2016-03-07 17:27:07 GMT
Officials in Northern California say work crews will tear down a second vacant apartment building that massive erosion had left teetering on the edge of a cliff in the city of Pacifica.
Officials in Northern California say work crews will tear down a second vacant apartment building that massive erosion had left teetering on the edge of a cliff in the city of Pacifica.
Wednesday, March 2 2016 11:11 PM EST2016-03-03 04:11:36 GMT
San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to boost the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, despite arguments from opponents that cities and counties cannot trump California law.
San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to boost the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, despite arguments from opponents that cities and counties cannot trump California law.
Monday, February 29 2016 8:35 PM EST2016-03-01 01:35:32 GMT
Authorities in Southern California say two men fleeing from police in a stolen taco truck sideswiped a school bus full of children, took down the lights at an intersection and smashed into a propane truck.
Authorities in Southern California say two men fleeing from police in a stolen taco truck sideswiped a school bus full of children, took down the lights at an intersection and smashed into a propane truck.
Thursday, February 25 2016 7:11 PM EST2016-02-26 00:11:23 GMT
A natural gas leak that sickened Los Angeles residents and forced thousands from their homes was the largest known release of climate-changing methane in U.S. history, scientists reported Thursday.
A natural gas leak that sickened Los Angeles residents and forced thousands from their homes was the largest known release of climate-changing methane in U.S. history, scientists reported Thursday.
Thursday, February 25 2016 2:42 PM EST2016-02-25 19:42:24 GMT
A large wave swept four people off a Los Angeles County jetty as high surf pounded much of the California coast, leaving one man dead and his three companions seriously injured, authorities said.
A large wave swept four people off a Los Angeles County jetty as high surf pounded much of the California coast, leaving one man dead and his three companions seriously injured, authorities said.
Wednesday, February 24 2016 6:19 PM EST2016-02-24 23:19:36 GMT
A recent federal court ruling ordering the release of personal data on more than 10 million California students highlights the growing amount of information schools now collect — and the loopholes that allow it to be released.
A recent federal court ruling ordering the release of personal data on more than 10 million California students highlights the growing amount of information schools now collect — and the loopholes that allow it to be released.
Tuesday, February 23 2016 7:53 PM EST2016-02-24 00:53:08 GMT
A moderate earthquake centered near Bakersfield was felt across a wide swath of central and southern California, but there are no reports of damages, injuries or other problems.
A moderate earthquake centered near Bakersfield was felt across a wide swath of central and southern California, but there are no reports of damages, injuries or other problems.
Authorities have yet to make any arrests in their investigation into the death of a woman who was found in the trunk of her ex-husband's car in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Authorities have yet to make any arrests in their investigation into the death of a woman who was found in the trunk of her ex-husband's car in the San Francisco Bay Area.
City leaders are set to ask a San Francisco Bay Area safety commission to reject an appeal by residents who want to stay in apartment buildings that are sitting on crumbling bluffs.
City leaders are set to ask a San Francisco Bay Area safety commission to reject an appeal by residents who want to stay in apartment buildings that are sitting on crumbling bluffs.
High wind warnings are posted for parts of Southern California through noon today. Forecasters say gusts up to 75 mph have been recorded in the Montecito Hills. The winds may make driving difficult for high-profile...
Wednesday, March 23 2016 11:59 AM EDT2016-03-23 15:59:18 GMT
Bob Filner was scheduled to take the stand Wednesday morning in the trial over a civil sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the ex-mayor and the city of San Diego.
Bob Filner was scheduled to take the stand Wednesday morning in the trial over a civil sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the ex-mayor and the city of San Diego.
Wednesday, March 23 2016 9:00 AM EDT2016-03-23 13:00:03 GMT
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed thousands in San Diego at the Convention Center Tuesday night in what his campaign called ''A Future to Believe In Rally."
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed thousands in San Diego at the Convention Center Tuesday night in what his campaign called ''A Future to Believe In Rally."
Tuesday, March 22 2016 7:39 PM EDT2016-03-22 23:39:38 GMT
The San Diego City Council Tuesday signed off on a 25- year joint-use agreement with the San Diego Unified School District, under which sport fields at McKinley Elementary School in North Park will be open to the public during some non-school hours.
The San Diego City Council Tuesday signed off on a 25- year joint-use agreement with the San Diego Unified School District, under which sport fields at McKinley Elementary School in North Park will be open to the public during some non-school hours.
Tuesday, March 22 2016 2:18 PM EDT2016-03-22 18:18:03 GMT
Terror attacks at the international airport and a subway station in Brussels, Belgium that left at least 34 people dead and many more injured Tuesday also prompted San Diego area transit authorities to advise security personnel and passengers to remain vigilant.
Terror attacks at the international airport and a subway station in Brussels, Belgium that left at least 34 people dead and many more injured Tuesday also prompted San Diego area transit authorities to advise security personnel and passengers to remain vigilant.