LOS ANGELES (AP) — City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become the next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign in which he depicted his fellow Democrat as a pawn of powerful labor bosses.

STOCKTON - A teenage boy was killed early Tuesday when a car crashed into a tree with such force that the vehicle was cut in half, authorities and witnesses said.

LOS ANGELES — Wendy Greuel called Eric Garcetti early Wednesday morning to concede the mayoral election, a Greuel campaign source told the Los Angeles Times, ending a two-year campaign to determine Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s successor and the new political leader of Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Councilman Eric Garcetti, who jammed with pop star Moby and fashioned himself as a voice for a new generation of city leaders, has opened a growing lead in the race for Los Angeles mayor with the pool of uncounted ballots steadily shrinking.

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Councilman Eric Garcetti held a slender edge Tuesday in early returns over city Controller Wendy Greuel to become the next Los Angeles mayor, while slow-coming returns suggested it could take a day or more until a winner emerges.

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

MOORE, Okla. — While most in this tornado-ravaged city slept, Fire Chief Randy Poindexter urged his search and rescue team to keep digging, keep looking.

After a mere moment of hesitation, Sarah Fox, general manager of the Ryde Hotel, agreed to lead an impromptu excursion.

The Central Pacific Railroad gave birth to Lodi in the summer of 1869. Beginning as a simple rail stop with a couple merchants’ simple wood buildings and a few scattered homestead farmers, Lodi grew to become a bustling city of more than 75,000 with a thriving and increasingly famous grape and wine industry.

Lodi’s nooks and crannies are filled with unique places of interest. From lakes and parks to fruit stands, tasting rooms and community events, there are places to check out around town.

Favorite place to eat: Fiori’s Butcher Shoppe and Deli (400 W. Lodi Ave.). The food is great and you always see people you know.

El Dorado County residents and sheriff's investigators are trying to track down vandals who have laid waste to thousands of dollars' worth of trees on private property.

STOCKTON – A vehicle with four people inside traveling south on Pershing Avenue collided with a tree near Princeton Avenue around 12:24 a.m. today. The crash killed one person and sent the three other passengers to area hospitals, police reported.

(BPT) - New jobs, first jobs, relationships and looking for a change in weather – these are just a few reasons people have for moving. Most families move during the warmer months, and many choose to move to warmer locations.

(BPT) - Warm weather is here, bringing barbecues, picnics and more time spent outdoors. Everyone should be able to enjoy these popular pastimes, including the up to six million Americans at risk for a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. For these people, a bee sting, shrimp on the barbecue or a latex balloon may lead to a life-threatening emergency. That’s why it’s important to have a plan in place to help avoid allergens and be prepared if accidental contact occurs.

Class is in session at the A Street center north of downtown Sacramento, where Women's Empowerment staff and volunteers help prepare homeless women for the job market.

(StatePoint) For families, summertime is all about active fun -- from vacations to ballgames, and fireworks to poolside picnics. But being on-the-go can mean lots of downtime in transit and waiting for activities to start.

A 56-year-old Lodi man was in fair condition Monday afternoon at Kaiser Hospital in South Sacramento after crashing into a tree on West Turner Road early Saturday morning.

Dressed in yellow vests, dozens of "Mormon Helping Hands" from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spread throughout Lodi and Galt on April 27, pruning trees and vines while cleaning playground equipment in parks.

They wade in rivers. They explore storm drains. They test any water they can get their hands on. They are the Storm Drain Detectives.

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to open the 17-acre Woodbridge Wilderness Area every weekend during summer months, for the first time since a devastating fire in 2008.

(BPT) - Individuals at risk for anaphylaxis – a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction – know the importance of having people around them who can help with allergen avoidance, such as bringing allergy-friendly food options to the company party or helping to shield from bees on the playground. Now, there is a new way to say “thank you” to the teacher, relative or co-worker who has made a difference in the life of an individual at risk for anaphylaxis. Sanofi US has launched a Severe Allergy Awareness Facebook page where individuals have a unique opportunity to create online awards via the “Celebrate Someone” app to recognize an unsung hero of allergy awareness.

American Association of University Women Co-President Pat Stump is a Master Gardener, in addition to all her many other accomplishments which include painting beautiful watercolors, playing the harpsichord, and birding the world including the Pribilof Islands with David Sibley. Larry Stump, her husband, describes himself as a “tag along” to Pat, although he is a pediatrician and avid gardener. They presented the AAUW April program which featured their adventures in gardening.