Chimpanzees do not perform the acts of altruism that humans do, according to a new UCLA study on chimp behavior. A study conducted by researchers at UCLA, Emory University, the University of Texas and the University of Louisiana shows that chimps are indifferent to performing selfless acts in order to benefit or reward other chimps. Read more...

Correction appended Voters will go to the polls today to consider eight ballot propositions in the statewide special election, which could have far-ranging political effects for Sacramento leaders. Read more...

Legislating a way to make state spending more responsible is a nice idea, and if that was all Proposition 76 did, it might be a more attractive proposal. Read more...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a supporter and one of the initiators of Proposition 75, which would weaken the political voice of some of the governor’s largest dissenters ““ unions made up of public employees ““ including firefighters, nurses and public school teachers. Read more...

Two days after the unveiling of President Bush’s federal proposal to prepare the country for a potential pandemic of avian flu, California’s Assembly of Health Committee brought together a panel of experts and state public health officials at UCLA to discuss how ready the state is for a possible outbreak. Read more...

The West Side of Los Angeles County is considered by many to be a commercial haven. Within its borders is a blend of top-notch educational institutions and entertainment companies, along with a highly skilled workforce and high-income consumer, all located within miles of the beach. Read more...

The last remaining member of the dodgeball team caught the ball between his legs, defeating his professional opponent in the final showdown. However, there were no hard feelings because both teams had the same goal ““ to help Katrina victims. Read more...