State & Regional
Calif. probation officer arrested for molestation
A federal probation officer from Redding has been arrested for allegedly molesting teenage girls.
SFO security guard accused of car break-ins
A parking security guard at San Francisco International Airport is accused of breaking into cars under his watch.
Las Vegas air traffic down 12.8 percent for Oct.
Las Vegas airport officials say passenger traffic at the city's major airport declined 12.8 percent in October compared to the same month one year ago, the 12th straight monthly decline.
Governor's e-mails sought
In a dispute over access to Gov. Jim Gibbons' e-mail, a judge balked Thursday at following a long-standing federal court ruling requiring government agencies to produce an index of documents sought in public-record disputes.
Tracy couple accused of torture to appear in court
A battered 17-year-old boy who limped into a local gym with a chain locked to his ankle has been returned to protective custody while his alleged captors await their first court appearance Thursday.
OJ judge known for stern lectures, stiff sentences
If O.J. Simpson is looking for a break from the Nevada judge who will sentence him for kidnapping and armed robbery, he may be in the wrong courtroom.
Coast near Jenner to be preserved in land deal
A scenic stretch of coastline near Jenner will be open to the public as part of a land conservation deal.
Sacramento trio arrested for body found in trunk
Three people from Sacramento have been arrested in the murder of a 33-year-old Vallejo man whose body was found in the trunk of a car.
DNA links dead newborn in trash to Turlock teen
DNA tests show a Turlock teen being held in the case of a newborn girl found dead in a trash bin is the biological mother.
Fresno man charged for renting foreclosed homes
A Fresno man is in jail for allegedly renting empty foreclosed houses to unsuspecting tenants.
NASA delays Mars mission to 2011
NASA is delaying launch of a giant Mars robotic mission that is hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, the space agency said Thursday.
Brain-injured troops face unclear long-term risks
Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, but it's impossible to predict how high those risks are, researchers say.
Bakersfield Californian lays off 25 employees
The Bakersfield Californian is laying off 25 employees, including seven in the newsroom.
Ampersand eliminates weeklies in reorganization
Santa Barbara News-Press owner Ampersand Publishing LLC is eliminating its Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley weeklies in a reorganization of its news gathering operation.
Madam pleads guilty to prostitution charges
A Santa Barbara madam who eluded capture for a decade has pleaded guilty to running a brothel and prostitution charges.
Clark County loses ruling on courthouse costs
Clark County has been ordered to pay $52.6 million to the contractor that built the over-budget and long-delayed Regional Justice Center, an arbitrator said.
Google officially opens office in Madison, Wis
Internet giant Google has opened an office in Madison.
Woman sues LA County, Taser maker over hub's death
The wife of a man who died after stun-gun shocks in a scuffle with deputies is suing Los Angeles County and the weapon's manufacturer.
Landmark strip club in West Hollywood burns
A fire on Thursday burned through the roof of The Body Shop, a landmark West Hollywood strip club mentioned in the Motley Crue hit "Girls, Girls, Girls."
One dead in Bay Point apartment fire
A fire in a Bay Point apartment building has claimed the life of one person.