Occupy SF's Camp Dismantled
San Francisco police moved in on the Occupy SF encampment in the wee hours this morning, giving campers five minutes to leave. At least 50 people were arrested, most being cited and released. Police said one officer was assaulted with a metal chair.
Calif., Nevada Team Up to Investigate Mortgage Fraud
In Los Angeles yesterday, Attorney General Kamala Harris and her Nevadan counterpart announced they intend to join up and fast-track their previously separate investigations into mortgage industry practices.
Economic Forecast Sees Slight Improvement
Economists at UCLA say signs of life are returning to California's economy, even to parts of the state that have been dragging ever since the recession hit. But no big leap in job growth is on the horizon.
San Diego Moms Get Help From Text Messaging
UC San Diego researchers have found a national service called Text4Baby is proving helpful to new and expectant mothers, by delivering health tips and reminders over their cell phones.