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Bill Baker returned to Alcatraz for the first time since he was an inmate there more than 50 years ago.

A Night At The Rock: Former Alcatraz Inmate Journeys Back

For 29 years, Alcatraz -- the notorious prison off the coast of San Francisco -- housed some of the nation's worst criminals: Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Birdman Robert Stroud.

The new drought friendly lawn at the Chula Vista home of Troy Ray is shown alongside the home's old landscaping in this composite photograph.

San Diego Water Managers Target Grass Lawns For Water Conservation

In an effort to save water, the San Diego County Water Authority is helping bankroll a turf-replacement program for homeowners.

Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) is expected to vote for a bill that would continue funding for autism research and treatment.

Despite Deficit, Enzi Supports Federal Spending On Autism

At a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee meeting, Sen. Enzi (R-WY) is expected to vote for nearly $700 million in funding for autism research and treatment.

So far, the tobacco industry has paid more than $100 billion to state governments as part of a settlement. While smoking is down among young people and even adults in some areas, it's still unclear where much of that money has gone.

15 Years Later, Where Did All The Cigarette Money Go?

Fifteen years after tobacco companies agreed to pay billions of dollars in fines in what is still the largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history, it's unclear how state governments are using much of that money.

A large sign outside the Lincoln Highway Association headquarters in Franklin Grove, Ill., gives travelers a rough mileage to various spots along the route, including New York and San Francisco.

America's First Transcontinental Highway Turns 100

A hundred years ago, a new era of transportation in America was ushered in, when the Lincoln Highway was dedicated. For the first time, Americans could drive on one designated route from coast to coast.

President Barack Obama arrives to make a statement to the press at the White House on September 27.

Worst Since Nixon? Report Slams White House Leak Policy

The most open and transparent administration in history? That's not how some veteran members of the press see it.

California Lawmakers Approve High Speed Rail

California’s Senate has voted to pass more than four and a half billion dollars in bonds to begin constructing the nation’s first high-speed rail system. The state assembly approved initial funding for the project Thursday.

Obama To Name Top Lawyer As Guantanamo Closure Envoy

Washington lawyer Clifford Sloan is expected to be President Obama's pick to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, NPR has confirmed.

California is Taking "Wait and See" Approach on Education Waiver

California is not among the eleven states applying for waivers from the federal No Child Left Behind education law.

The Mother Earth Alternative Healing Cooperative was the last licensed medical marijuana co-op in San Diego County. It closed its doors in September 2012.

State Oversight Might Tame California Pot Shops

Law and order may soon be coming to the Wild West of weed as California lawmaker has introduced legislation to regulate the state's free-wheeling medical marijuana industry.

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