Camps take fun to the ‘extreme’
Summer camp isn’t just roasting marshmallows anymore. ‘Extreme’ camps have children stunt diving, dirt biking, and more.
Gloria Goodale
Santa Barbara killings: Is the Hollywood debate worth having again?
While trying to draw a straight line between Hollywood and violence is simplistic and potentially counter-productive, say some experts, it is also important not to dismiss the relationship out of hand.
‘Cosmos’: Can Fox reboot shine amid ‘billions and billions’ of options?
‘Cosmos,’ the Fox remake of Carl Sagan’s classic PBS series, was seen by 8.5 million viewers across 10 channels on Sunday, according to early reports.
Steubenville rape: New indictments send message on adult responsibility
The new charges against four school officials, including the superintendent, in the Steubenville rape case include obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence.
Obamacare fiasco: Was building HealthCare.gov really that hard?
Many experts say the Obamacare website HealthCare.gov, in many ways, is trying to do something unprecedented: unveil an enormously complicated site all at once and in the media spotlight.
Los Angeles schools’ plan for non-English speakers: Segregation or solution?
Los Angeles schools are moving forward with a plan to separate English language learner students from native speakers in all core elementary school classes. Protests have erupted.
Amid surge of the cut-rate ‘sharing economy,’ a backlash grows
They call it the ‘sharing economy’: people going online to rent out rooms in their homes, set up informal ride-shares, or repair car brakes in your driveway. Even as the trend booms, it is meeting resistance from established businesses, city officials, and even neighbors. Can they stop it?
Is California going too far to protect celebrity kids from paparazzi?
A new California law toughens fines and jail time for paparazzi who harass children. But some groups say the law is too broad and could hurt more legitimate news gathering.
Is Yosemite Rim fire air pollution? Some Californians could get fined for it
Smoke levels are creating new challenges – and paperwork – for communities at risk of fines and loss of federal funds for exceeding air quality standards intended for industry and automobiles.
Washington Post sale a sign respected brands will matter, even online
The purchase of the Washington Post by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is seen as a ‘logical step’ in the rise of digital media. ‘Even digital pioneers know that a good name is priceless,’ says one analyst.
RNC threat to networks over Hillary Clinton programs: Is it wise? Is it real?
Reince Priebus, the RNC chairman, warned CNN and NBC that if they don’t cancel plans for programs on Hillary Clinton they could lose out on GOP primary debate coverage.
Why Rolling Stone boycott backfired, as Tsarnaev cover flies off shelves
The lesson in retailers’ boycott of Rolling Stone’s August issue – featuring Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – is that publicity of almost any kind pays, say media analysts. The magazine saw its newsstand sales surge.
Is President Obama helping Amazon take over the universe?
President Obama gave an interview to Amazon’s new Kindle Singles Corner Wednesday. Amazon’s move into the world of journalism is raising eyebrows.
How Bradley Manning’s ‘aiding the enemy’ charge could jolt journalism
If publishing sensitive government information online, even with the intent of exposing perceived wrongdoing, is ‘aiding the enemy,’ investigative journalism could be seriously affected. But that could be the big takeaway from the Bradley Manning trial.
Santa Monica shooting raises specter of mental health, again
Alleged mass shooters from Aurora, Colo., to Tucson, Ariz., have had brushes with mental-health issues. Early reports suggest that Santa Monica shooting suspect John Zawahri might have, too.
Dorner manhunt: What does the public have the right to know?
As police searched for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, the media and public bombarded them with questions about the case. But just how much is law enforcement obligated to share with the public?
Manhunt for LAPD ex-cop Christopher Dorner ends in bullets, flames
The manhunt for ex-cop Christopher Dorner played out in real time on television. On Twitter and other social media, many expressed support for the suspect’s alleged killing spree and his claims against LAPD.
Massive manhunt for ex-LAPD cop: Trust and respect at stake for police
By Gloria Goodale and Patrik Jonsson
Thousands of police are on the lookout for Chris Dorner, a fired cop suspected of killing three people. He posted a manifesto online alleging wrongs done to him by the LAPD.
States consider drone bans: Overreaction or crucial for privacy rights?
Charlottesville, Va., this week passed the nation’s first ban on drones, and some states are considering similar measures. But drones can also be helpful tools, experts say.
Immigration reform: Which states would feel it most? California, for one
If immigration reform is implemented, and newly documented workers start paying taxes, the money flowing into state coffers will increase, as will the demands on state social services.
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