Burst Oil Pipeline In California Severely Corroded, Investigators Say
Preliminary findings show that almost half of a section of pipeline that ruptured last month near Santa Barbara was worn away.
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Fact-Checking 'San Andreas': Are Earthquake Swarms For Real?
Seismologist Lucile Jones discusses how accurate — or not — the plot of this new California earthquake thriller really is. Bonus: Her advice on what to include in an earthquake kit.
Supreme Court Says Locals Can Make Pill-Makers Pay For Drug Disposal
The court decision means companies are on the hook for helping at least some consumers in California safely dispose of leftover pills and other medicine. Similar measures are in the works elsewhere.
In California, Technology Makes Droughtshaming Easier Than Ever
As California's drought continues, social media and smart phone apps let just about anyone call out water waste, often very publicly.
Pipeline Operator: Possibly Months To Determine Cause Of Calif. Spill
Plains All American, the company that operates the pipeline, says it has yet to uncover the problem. So far, 9,000 gallons of sludge have been removed from a 9-mile stretch near Santa Barbara.
Coded Talk About Assisted Suicide Can Leave Families Confused
In veiled conversations, some doctors may explain to dying patients how to hasten death. But overwhelmed families are left with profound questions and the feeling that no one can answer them.
Terminally Ill California Mom Speaks Out Against Assisted Suicide
Stephanie Packer's debilitating illnesses leave her in a lot of pain. But she is opposed to a California bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide.
Pipeline Operator In Calif. Spill Reportedly Had History Of Infractions
Plains All American Pipeline had accumulated 175 safety and maintenance infractions since 2006, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Oil Spill Near Santa Barbara Fouls California Coastline
A pipeline rupture spilled some 105,000 gallons of crude. Some beaches were evacuated, and it's unclear if they will reopen in time for Memorial Day.
3 Arrested In California For Operating 3,000-Year-Old Masonic Police Department
One of those held is a low-level aide to California's attorney general. The website for the Masonic Fraternal Police Department calls it "the oldest and most respected organization in the 'World.' "