Governor discusses tax plan

Gov. Jim Gibbons could support a deal that would result in higher room taxes rather than increased casino taxes - but only if Nevadans backed the idea in an advisory ballot question, a spokesman said Friday....(more)

Malibu officials ask Ken Starr to rein in the paparazzi

City officials want Ken Starr to go after the paparazzi....(more)

Former NBA star's opposition to gay marriage stirs anger

Sacramento mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson upset local gay and lesbian leaders after saying he believes marriage is between a man and a woman....(more)

Arcata police looking for pepper spray robber

Police in the Humboldt County community of Arcata are trying to determine if the same person is behind a recent spate of robberies involving pepper spray....(more)

NorCal woman, baby rescued from car sinking in canal

A Fairfield woman and her 1-year-old daughter were pulled from their sinking car after it ran off the road and landed in an irrigation canal....(more)

Trains stopped by SoCal gas leak

A gas leak in Orange County has stopped commuter trains from running but no injuries have been reported....(more)

February casino win report down

Friday's figures from the state Gaming Control Board, listing the casino win for the month of March 2008:...(more)

Casino win is down

A soft economy continued to cut into winnings of Nevada casinos during March as the clubs won $1.04 billion for a 1.5 percent decline compared with the same month a year earlier, a state report showed Friday....(more)

Merced airport to get new pilot training center

A subsidiary of aerospace giant Boeing Co. plans to open a pilot training center on a decommissioned Air Force base in Merced....(more)

National Guard pilots preparing for wildfire air wars

National Guard pilots are training in Ventura County for this year's wildfire air wars, and new equipment will give the C-130 Hercules aircraft more versatility....(more)

EBay's PayPal rule in Australia draws fire

EBay Inc. is exploring whether to require customers to use its online payment service PayPal, a move that has angered users and prompted antitrust scrutiny in Australia, where a PayPal-only rule takes effect next month....(more)

Teen charged with wrapping other teen in paper, setting fire

A Marin County teenager is facing assault charges after authorities say he wrapped up another teen in toilet paper and set him on fire....(more)

Traffic stop leads to backpack with 9 pounds of heroin

A traffic stop in Anaheim led to the discovery of a backpack with nine pounds of tar heroin....(more)

Copper thieves leave Little League teams in the dark

Little League players in Ventura have had brighter nights....(more)

$7 million Dominguez Gap Wetlands wildlife haven unveiled

The $7 million, 50-acre Dominguez Gap Wetlands project in Long Beach is already becoming a wildlife haven....(more)

Whooping cough outbreak closes school in Contra Costa County

A school in Contra Costa County will be closed today because of an outbreak of whooping cough....(more)

LA judge rules in favor of Notorious B.I.G.'s family

A judge has reinstated a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., reversing an earlier decision to dismiss the case....(more)

Dead whale found stuck under San Francisco pier

The Coast Guard and San Francisco officials are monitoring a body of a dead whale that is stuck under a pier along San Francisco's waterfront....(more)

Santa Barbara County kicks off fire season early

Dry vegetation and warm weather are forcing Santa Barbara County fire officials to declare an early start of the wildfire season....(more)

Serial thieves steal $100,000 in jewelry from JCPenney

Serial thieves preying on JCPenney jewelry counters in California have taken more than $2 million worth of gold, silver and gems, including a $100,000 heist in Escondido this week....(more)

Tolls as high as $7 being considered for Golden Gate Bridge

Drivers could be paying as much as $7 to cross the Golden Gate Bridge if officials approve a new toll plan designed to cut down on traffic during peak hours....(more)

LA school dean suspected of hiding evidence in sex case

Police are investigating the dean of students at a South Los Angeles school on suspicion of hiding evidence that one of his colleagues had a sexual relationship with a student....(more)