Final Call for Houston Revealed; an Echo of Cocaine Addiction Tragedies

The call made by Beverly Hilton security staff made to authorities on behalf of Whitney Houston has been released. The call echoes what Orange County drug and alcohol treatment center 449 Recovery hears often as a results of prescription pill addiction.

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Broken Bow man is accused of molesting at least six boys

Thomas Bradley Porton, 30, of Broken Bow, is accused of molesting boys at his home. A judge issued a warrant for his arrest Thursday.

The 2012 Santa Cruz County Readers’ Poll

What is the best new business in Santa Cruz County? Where do you find the best calamari? Which local mover and shaker captured your interest? The answers to all that—and much more—awaits.

Things that make you go itch in the night – and the day too

We’ve all suffered the uncontrollable, unrelievable itch from a bug bite or coming into contact with an itch-inducing substance. Whether it be poison ivy, oak or sumac, there are things that we can do to avoid them and not become a victim of that nerve-twanging itch.  

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An airliner clipped another plane on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport, but none of the 28 people aboard were injured. More >> Authorities say an armed man tried to steal a plane from a Los Angeles County airport, but learned when he tried to take off that it was still chained to the tarmac.

Man with at least nine DUI convictions sentenced to 10 years

The binge drinker with at least nine convictions will also serve five years of probation.

Man sentenced to 10 years for ninth DUI conviction

By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 19, 2012 TAMPA — James Vernon Smith stood in a courtroom Thursday afternoon and begged a judge for help. I have a problem, he said. A binge drinker for more than 30 years, he has led a life of self-destruction. He has nine convictions for driving under the influence. His license has been revoked repeatedly. Locking him up, his lawyer ...

Your Guide to the Greek Theatre

Although it's a relatively small venue – holding just under 6,000 seats – the first-class acoustics make it a favorite among concertgoers. Here's everything you need to know about L.A.'s Greek Theatre.

17 get long drug case sentences

CLEVELAND - Some of the drug dealers walked into court in shackles and orange jumpsuits and left with their families. Others walked in wearing street clothes and left with a multi-year prison sentence in their future.

Law & Disorder: Deputy upgraded to serious condition

The condition of a St. Johns County deputy injured when his motorcycle crashed during an escort has been upgraded.