Culture
San Francisco's Darkest Hours
The founder of Salon takes a fascinating tour of the Golden Gate City, 1967-82.
Arthur Sulzberger Sr., Former New York Times Publisher, Dead at 86
Transformed the newspaper through four decades
The Latest Misguided Attack on Sugary Drinks
Wheat, soy, dairy, and seafood make some people sick. Should we tax or ban those foods as a result?
Disney Spending Big Bucks on Elections in Florida
In support of candidates who will oppose casinos in the state (you know, competition).
Los Angeles Approves New Football Stadium
No it doesn't have a team. And the company behind it is up for sale. But at least it's privately funded!
"Butt Chugging" Frat Indefinitely Suspended
Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at University of Tennessee surrenders charter
Republicans Blast Efforts to Promote ObamaCare on TV Shows
California hired a PR firm to flack to the networks
JK Rowling's Potter-Free Novel Fails to Impress
Take out the fantasy, and critics find The Casual Vacancy dull
Film Claiming Obama's Mother Did Porn Allegedly Being Mailed to Swing Voters
Keep an eye on that mailbox
Aurora Theater Owner Wants Victims' Lawsuits Dismissed
Argues they couldn't possibly have predicted James Holmes' rampage
Penn. Judge Grants Stay in Death Penalty Case
Authorities apparently suppressed important allegations of sexual abuse
Six Teens Arrested in Videotaped Beating of Woman
They did it for fun and posted the video on Facebook
Anaheim Mayor Calls for Citizens Oversight Committee for Police
What that would look like is up for discussion
Nobody Wants To Live in Hitler's Childhood House
If you're looking for a bargain and have a strong stomach ...
Should Russians Have Rioted Over Pussy Riot Instead?
America's response to Russia's response to speech Russia considered religious hatred doesn't match America's response to speech it considers religious hatred
Won't Back Down
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis team up in Hollywood's latest implausible school reform flick
Poll: George W. Bush Favorability Rating Higher Than Mitt Romney's, GOP's and Even Joe Biden's
At 46 percent it beats Romney's 43, Biden's 42 and the GOP's 41. Obama scores a favorability rating of 52 and Bill Clinton 64 twelve years after he left office
Former Air Force UFO Study Director: UFOs Need to be Studied More
A retired colonel who ran Project Blue Book for 20 years says the phenomenon needs scientific investigation
Schwarzenegger: Maid Affair "Stupidest Thing" He Did to Ex-Wife
No word on what he might think the stupidest thing he did to California was
Maher: Americans are Not Very Bright
Says the man who wants to end the drug war and gave $1 million to Obama Super PAC
Kiwi to Blame for Dutch Party that Went Viral on Facebook
House party that got a little out of hand caused around $1.3 million worth of damage
"Innocence of Muslims" Filmmaker Not Granted Bail
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula is being held for violating terms of his probation from an arrest in 2011
Long Arm of the Law Reaches Out to Innocence of Muslims Filmmaker
Probation violation brings him into federal custody
Anti-Islam Filmmaker Arrested for "Probation Violation"
Yeah. It's all about probation issues.
Third Officer Charged in Kelly Thomas Beating Death
Charged with involuntary manslaughter and use of excessive force
