A man has pleaded guilty to smuggling songbirds into Los Angeles from Vietnam by hiding them under his pants. ...more

September 29, 2009

Once he recovered from the shock of being unceremoniously dumped by the Cardinals just before spring training began, Adam Kennedy knew he at least had his pick of where to sign. ...more

February 21, 2009

Southern California home prices fell 31.1 percent in July from last year, with bargain hunters snapping up foreclosed properties and sending overall sales to a 16-month high, a research firm said Monday. ...more

August 19, 2008

This city may be known for its thriving adult entertainment industry, but a federal jury drew the line Thursday, convicting a California movie producer of 10 counts of distributing obscene materials. ...more

June 6, 2008

On most major-league teams, the bench coach is essentially the backup manager, serving as the skipper's right-hand man with wisdom accrued over the years - often in previous jobs as a manager - at the ready. ...more

October 12, 2007