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Agency's revised plan eliminates a link to Anaheim, making L.A. the southern terminus in the first phase.In a blow to Orange County's hopes for a boost to business and tourism, the California bullet train project has dropped a link to Anaheim from its current, $68-billion plan.
- Firehouse chefs turn up the flames (Category: USA, California)
- Tax hike for Fire Department OKd by Los Angeles County supervisors (Category: USA, California)
- Shooting of man by Border Patrol agent renews debate on use of force (Category: USA, California)
- Human rights groups urge Congress to investigate Border Patrol's use of deadly force (Category: USA, California)
The Catalina Island Conservancy presents a 20-year master plan to revive Avalon as a tourist destination, angering biologists who say the agency has lost sight of its mission to promote research.The Catalina Island Conservancy plans to raise funds for its stewardship of the island by opening new tourist attractions, raising the ire of biologists who say the nonprofit has all but given up on field ...
- On this military training ground, foxes aren't afraid of SEALs (Category: USA, California)
- Catalina Island fox makes astounding comeback (Category: USA, California)
- Not your everyday bird sighting (Category: USA, California)
- Teenage sailor Abby Sunderland one step closer to home (Category: USA, California)
The Los Angeles mayor and his relatively small delegation start their trip to China, Japan and South Korea on Sunday. Goals include boosting investment, trade and tourism in L.A. On his second trade mission to Asia, which begins Sunday, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be accompanied by just six businessmen, a sleek strike force compared with the robust retinue of almost four dozen busi...
- Firehouse chefs turn up the flames (Category: USA, California)
- Los Angeles and California lawmakers seek review of security at LAX (Category: USA, California)
- Google News cuts link to news website financed by water district (Category: USA, California)
- Probation urged for psychiatrist, manager in Anna Nicole Smith case (Category: USA, California)
A state-commissioned study by San Francisco State says erosion and storm damage by the advancing ocean over the next century could cut into tourism and tax revenue.As rising sea levels eat away at the California coastline over the next century, the advancing ocean could cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to beach communities as tourism and tax revenue is swept away, according to a sta...
- Firehouse chefs turn up the flames (Category: USA, California)
- Los Angeles and California lawmakers seek review of security at LAX (Category: USA, California)
- Google News cuts link to news website financed by water district (Category: USA, California)
- Probation urged for psychiatrist, manager in Anna Nicole Smith case (Category: USA, California)
City Manager Dave Kiff says the move would still allow Newport Beach to meet its public safety obligations. But lifeguards say safety and tourism could suffer.In an effort to save money, the city of Newport Beach is considering a proposal to cut full-time lifeguards during the off-season.
- Firehouse chefs turn up the flames (Category: USA, California)
- Los Angeles and California lawmakers seek review of security at LAX (Category: USA, California)
- Google News cuts link to news website financed by water district (Category: USA, California)
- Probation urged for psychiatrist, manager in Anna Nicole Smith case (Category: USA, California)
Pregnant women came from China to three identical townhouses to receive care before and after giving birth to U.S. citizens at local hospitals.From the outside, they looked like other recently built San Gabriel townhouses — two stories, Spanish style, with roofs of red tile.
- Firehouse chefs turn up the flames (Category: USA, California)
- Los Angeles and California lawmakers seek review of security at LAX (Category: USA, California)
- Google News cuts link to news website financed by water district (Category: USA, California)
- Probation urged for psychiatrist, manager in Anna Nicole Smith case (Category: USA, California)
The seaside city in Ventura County is looking to boost tourism and improve it's image. One idea: changing its name to Oxnard Shores. Years ago, an Oxnard booster group made tongue-in-cheek bumper stickers that read: "Oxnard — More Than Just a Pretty Name."
- Tension simmers at Oxnard school where student was killed (Category: USA, California)
- Auto museum displays the crème of the crop (Category: USA, California)
- World's most expensive car is ready for a close-up (Category: USA, California)
- Lessons from a gay student's killing (Category: USA, California)