Sep 30 - By Associated Press
Federal prosecutors have announced a settlement with a Los Angeles-based bank that was sued along with two auto dealerships for allegedly charging non-Asian customers higher interest rates on car loans.
Mar 9 - By Associated Press
A federal judge has given a 6 1/2-year prison sentence to a Guatemalan national who helped run a Los Angeles-based ring that smuggled more than 9,000 illegal immigrants through the U.S.

Jul 31 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized for an undisclosed reason but was expected to return home soon, representatives for the Oscar-winning actress said Thursday.

Jun 1 - By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and several of their famous colleagues — including newlyweds Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller — spread their wings Saturday night at the exclusive Butterfly Ball fundraiser benefiting Chrysalis, a Los Angeles-based organization that helps homeless men and women find jobs and homes.

Apr 29 - By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
Vivid Entertainment is releasing a sex tape allegedly starring Jimi Hendrix. The Los Angeles-based adult entertainment company said they obtained the sex tape from a memorabilia collector.

Dec 19 - By Associated Press
Tony Parker has sued a celebrity gossip Web site that published stories claiming he had an affair with a French model.

Dec 21 - By Associated Press
Things got even uglier Thursday in the bitter war of words between Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell. The Donald called the Los Angeles-based morning show "Good Day L.A." to sound off on O'Donnell's remarks about his near-firing of Miss USA Tara Conner.