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Google takes Easter heat over Cesar Chavez doodle

Rather than Easter, Google's doodle today commemorates farm labor leader Cesar Chavez's birthday. That's brought much criticism, although Chavez himself was a devout Christian.

School shooting in California: Student told teacher, 'I don't want to shoot you'

Taft high school shooting: Shooter targeted bullies (+video)

Calif. high school shooting leaves one injured, one in custody

US government waives pollution laws for 1,500 underground water supplies

25 banned books that may surprise you

Colorado wildfire 10 percent contained, but more evacuations issued (+video)

Social Security numbers used in license scam

Gold mine reopens in California desert

Third California wildfire erupts, first two now half contained

Los Angeles wildfire causes widespread evacuations; aggressive air attack planned

Tehachapi fire burns 20,000 acres, is 25 percent contained

California wildfires north of Los Angeles partially contained

The worst air in the US? It's not in L.A.