As confirmed swine flu cases rapidly increase across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) elevates the threat level to 5 (the second highest level) and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger heightens proactive measures to minimize the swine flu’s impact in California.

The Zodiac killer is believed to have murdered at least five people and possibly as many as 36, terrorizing the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960's and 1970's. Nevertheless, his true identity has never been confirmed by police.

While it appears reports of confirmed swine flu in Florida were incorrect, there is now a report that the Los Angeles Country coroners office is investigating two recent deaths for a possible link to swine flu.

As the tally of affected people continues to grow, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger held a press conference today to reassure citizens that the state is prepared for a swine flu outbreak in California.

A new strain of swine flu that is sweeping across Mexico and creeping into the California and other US States has officials concerned about a swine flu pandemic.

Dataquick released the latest notice of default statistics in California and while the results are certainly not pretty, the report is filled with many interesting tidbits. A total of 135,431 defaults notices were sent out during the January to March period in California, an increase of 80% from the prior quarter and 19% year over year.

Just about 5 hours ago the mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom used his official Twitter account to announce that he is now running to be the next governor of California.

Oakland Museum of California $58 million campaign is aimed at creating dynamic and welcoming exhibition spaces, New Art, History, and Natural Sciences galleries.

Sunday School teacher Melissa Huckaby, 28, has been arrested in the kidnapping and murder of Sandra Cantu in Tracy, CA.

There has never been a better time in history for the First Time California Home Buyer. Historically low interest rates, high affordability factor and First Time Home Buyer Programs make this the perfect time to become a home owner.

Four Oakland police officers have been slain, and the perpetrator killed, in what has been called the worst day in the history of the Oakland, California Police Department. Despite the fact that these men had families and put their lives on the line every day, it has been reported that onlookers cheered the incident. Why, and why has mainstream media not picked up on this?

The fourth Oakland police officer, who had been listed in critical condition after Saturday's tragic shootings, has died, according to authorities.