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California has a new law protecting victims of domestic violence who have sought restraining orders against their abusers under the Family Code. Full Focus take a look into court protective orders, te

Since 1980, when China implemented a one-child policy, traditionally large families have turned into inverted pyramids with multiple grandparents for every child. They lavish the child with attention — and expect great things.

A group of California researchers predicts a major earthquake is coming within the next two years. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

Is it legal to be patted-down upon entering an NFL game? "These Days" legal analyst Dan Eaton highlights the complaint filed by a pair of San Francisco 49ers season ticket holders and answers question

An inside look at the deployment of 260 National Guard troops at the U.S. - Mexico border here in San Diego County. Why did so many troops apply for the job, and what are they doing on a daily basis to help the Border Patrol?

"Heaven in the Midst of Hell" is the personal narrative of Commander Sheri Snively -- a San Diego native and Quaker chaplain for the U.S. Navy. A reservist, she served with Marines working at a trauma hospital and morgue between the cities of Ramadi and Fallujah, Iraq in 2006. We'll hear about Commander Snively's experience in the war zone.

American-born terrorism suspect Jose Padilla has been detained as an enemy combatant without charges for years. Now, a videotape of him in prison has surfaced, shedding light on how terrorism suspects are treated. New York Times reporter Deborah Sontag, who broke the story in this morning's edition, speaks with Madeleine Brand.

The brother of Bruce Ivins, who killed himself while under investigation for the 2001 anthrax killings, says he was "stunned" after reading the affidavits in the case.

As a longtime action junkie myself, I can attest to the fact that we're a forgiving lot. Give us action that really sings on the screen and we'll even forgive a lame plot and wooden performances. Just make our jaws drop in amazement at the on-screen action--or even at one action set piece--and we'll be lining up for seconds and buying the DVDs. That's why a standard Asian actioner is generally leaps and bounds above even a decent American action film--because Asian directors know how to make action films for action fans. People like John Woo and Jackie Chan understand that action films are essentially like musicals, only the choreographed numbers involve violence instead of song and dance. They also understand that when you're shooting an action scene, you need to let it play out with a good amount of wide shots and as little editing as possible. The action or kinetic energy should come primarily from the performers not from the film editor. Overcutting in an action film is usually a sign that the action is badly done or that the director doesn't have confidence that the action can carry the scene.

Washington is pressuring Yemen to get tougher on militants, including those involved in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole. Yemeni officials say the government isn't strong enough to defeat the extremists militarily, and warn that America's hard stance could backfire.