He earned a masters in business and a doctorate in law at UCLA. He became an officer in the United States Army, started a company and served as chief executive officer at several others. Read more...

California bill about peace officers introduced LOS ANGELES “”mdash; Two California congressmen introduced legislation on Monday that would make it a federal crime to kill a peace officer and flee the country. Read more...

Jonathan Pan took nine Advanced Placement tests while in high school and was able to start at UCLA with enough credit to assure that he will finish his bachelor’s degree in four years. Read more...

Much is made of hip-hop’s do-it-yourself ethic, but RJD2 seems more interested in the do-it-all end of the music-making spectrum. The versatile DJ/producer will showcase his determinedly progressive instrumental music tonight at 8 p.m. Read more...

Small SoCal quake injures none PALM SPRINGS “”mdash; A small earthquake shook southern Riverside County early Sunday, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Read more...

If you value your life ““ and your pocketbook ““ now is the time to buckle up. Over the next three weeks the University Police Department plans to dedicate officers to search for drivers and passengers who fail to buckle up. Read more...

On May 9, Newsweek magazine reported U.S. soldiers at Guantanamo Bay had desecrated the Koran. In response, thousands of Muslims rioted across the globe, with violence leaving at least 16 dead. Read more...