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Redistricting is not a word that makes many hearts beat faster. But a new voter-approved Citizens Redistricting Committee could potentially make profound changes in California politics.

Matthew Jacob Bryce was born a healthy baby boy, so when he showed signs of a cold at just two weeks, his parents knew something more might be wrong.

Federal authorities are aiding state and local police in the investigation of the shootings at Virginia Tech. Among the evidence being processed with federal help are the gunman's computer and the weapons used in the attacks.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday for the first time that the Second Amendment to the Constitution protects an individual's right to own a gun. Gun rights advocates say there will be a flood of lawsuits attempting to ease regulations on gun ownership. Big city mayors and police chiefs predict an increase in gun violence.

Gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains are being removed from the endangered species list, following a successful restoration effort. States like Montana, Idaho and Wyoming may now organize hunts for the animals. Advocates plan to sue to force the government to return the wolves to the list.

On Monday, a federal judge sentenced two San Francisco Chronicle reporters to up to 18 months in federal prison for refusing to reveal the source of a grand jury leak. Host Tom Fudge speaks to one of

Should a wind farm be built in rural southeastern San Diego County? KPBS Environment Reporter Ed Joyce has the story.

U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar holds a public hearing in San Francisco this at nine o'clock Thursday morning to sample opinion on offshore oil drilling. If plans are approved, oil rigs could spring up in ocean waters from San Diego to Northern California.

New claims for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level since the start of the year, but retail sales in September were down from 2008, indicating that consumers are reluctant to spend the economy out of recession.

Three House committees subpoenaed in connection with the bribery investigation into imprisoned former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham and his associates reached an agreement with federal prosecutors Tues