Southern California

Mayim Bialik's Latest Role: Green Mom

Avital Binshtock | Posted 10.20.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

We know her as Blossom, that spunky adolescent on that eponymous sitcom. But since the series ended in 1995, Mayim Bialik, now 33, has truly blossomed.

19-Year-Old Man Dies After Police Taser Him

AP | Posted 10.19.2009 | Home


SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Police say a 19-year-old man has died in Southern California after officers used a Taser to subdue him at a board-and-c...

California's Impending Mudslides: How To Stay Prepared

Posted 10.13.2009 | Impact


A powerful storm is poised to strike California on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing with it the risk of flash floods and mudslides in the areas affecte...

Health and the Shortage of Flu Vaccine

Robert Slayton | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living


Robert Slayton

There's a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine, but nobody seems to be taking notice. The companies are busy cranking out swine flu vaccine.

When the Going Get's Tough, the "Tea-Baggers" Run

Stu Kreisman | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics


Stu Kreisman

I guess when reality hits, the far right's faux campaign against the government suddenly looks foolish, if not downright cruel.

Trup: From the Detroit Stories

Lester Sloan | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Lester Sloan

It had been raining about an hour when the locksmith rang my doorbell. I went to the door prepared to put his mind at ease. If you didn't know, Detroit is like that.

"Clunker" Program Over, but Private Versions Sprout

Steve Parker | Posted 09.27.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

The CARS law is officially over, but dealers are offering their own versions of the "clunker" program.

Exclusive! Venice (CA) Car Show Photo Album - Summer Fun!

Steve Parker | Posted 08.24.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

Summer is car show season, no doubt about it.

The Episcopalian Gay Revolution

Wayne Besen | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics


Wayne Besen

Is there a significant market for an enlightened, modern Christianity that focuses on loving, rather than loathing one's neighbors?

Huff Post Exclusive! 2010 Porsche Panamera sedans take on Southern California freeways

Steve Parker | Posted 05.09.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

Just over a month ago, Porsche released the production facts and figures and pricing for their new Panamera four-door sedan. And today, we nearly ran ...

The Man Who's Building the $2 Million Car

Steve Parker | Posted 04.02.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

To Alfred DiMora, designing, building and selling a $2 million limited-production super-exotic sedan seemed like a good enough idea in 2007.

White House Still "Gathering Information" While Detroit Suppliers go Bankrupt

Steve Parker | Posted 01.18.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

Even Bush doesn't want to go down in history as the man who oversaw the destruction of GM, Ford and Chrysler (I hope), and I'd guess Obama wishes he could install his own new team now and fire Paulson.

Detroit Drives to DC and Dr. Deming Invents Japan

Steve Parker | Posted 01.06.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

We've had enough threats from our sworn enemies -- we don't need them from Detroit executives. These CEOs and their boards of directors must go, whether by car or jet or skateboard, they must go.

Deluxe of the Draw: R.E.M., Warren Zevon, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Juno

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.25.2008 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

In case we didn't know the holiday season was fast approaching... a spate of CD box sets, hits compilations and expanded, Deluxe Editions of some of our favorite albums are usually tell-tale sign.

Five Mistakes by DC and Detroit Hurt Detroit Three's Survival Shances

Steve Parker | Posted 12.18.2008 | Business


Steve Parker

Sen. Reid's new bailout bill for the Detroit Three does not set additional fuel-economy requirements, nor does it establish a government oversight board. That's two strikes against getting our money's worth.

Jon Voight Supports Palin for President at SoCal Rally

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.05.2008 | Entertainment


Lisa Derrick

Sarah Palin was in Southern California, and wingnut actor, anti-father figure and notorious Campaign Chest Supporter Jon Voigt was working the crowd ...

California Thermal Hot Spot Reaches 812 Degrees

Fox News | Posted 09.07.2008 | Green


The ground is so hot in one part of Southern California it can melt the shoes right off your feet. An unexplained "thermal anomaly" caused a patch of...

Southern California Earthquake Clocks In At 5.8 On Richter Scale

AP | ROBERT JABLON | Posted 08.06.2008 | Home


LOS ANGELES — The strongest earthquake to strike a populated area of Southern California in more than a decade rattled windows and chandeliers, ...

Chimp Missing In California

AP | CHRISTINA HOAG | Posted 08.18.2008 | Home


LOS ANGELES — A 42-year-old chimpanzee who is toilet-trained and can eat with a knife and fork is believed to be at large in a Southern Californ...

Southern California Heat Wave Breaks Records

AP | ALLISON HOFFMAN | Posted 06.27.2008 | Home


LOS ANGELES — Southern California roasted Thursday in a record-breaking, end-of-spring heat wave that sent temperatures soaring past 100 degrees...

No End: Southern California Firefighters Say It's Getting Worse

AP | NOAKI SCHWARTZ | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


Wildfires fanned by fierce desert winds threatened thousands of Southern California homes Monday, as firefighters struggled to combat the blazes that ...