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Southern California home sales surge in April

Home sales in Southern California increased 10 percent in April over last year.(AP) — A research firm says Southern California home prices neared a five-year high last month as sales picked up in more expensive markets.

Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet

(AP) — When Amtrak unveils the first of 70 new locomotives Monday at a plant in California , it will mark what the national passenger railroad service hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and better energy efficiency.

End may near for Calif. evangelical radio network

Many have turned away from radio evangelist Harold Camping since his Oct. 21, 2011 apocalypse prediction proved false.(AP) — The end may be near for a California evangelical radio network used by a preacher to predict — incorrectly — the apocalypse.

Ice Age bison fossil found during Calif road work

(AP) — An Ice Age bison fossil uncovered during highway construction work in north San Diego County is about to be unveiled.

Judge OKs class-action settlement over Skechers

(AP) — A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Oil industry: BLM prevents job creation in Calif.

(AP) — Leading oil industry groups said Thursday federal land managers are blocking new energy development and job creation by postponing all oil and gas lease auctions on prime public lands in California until October.

NY Facebook plaintiff seeks halt to criminal case

(AP) — A New York man who was charged with fraud after filing a lawsuit claiming part ownership of Facebook wants a judge to stop the criminal case from moving forward.

More CA cities moving to shut marijuana clinics

(AP) — More California cities are moving against medical marijuana dispensaries following a state Supreme Court ruling permitting them to ban the clinics.

Lake Elsinore installs floating toilets

(AP) — Heads ahoy! Floating toilets have returned to Lake Elsinore.

US appeals panel speaks well of Google book plans

(AP) — Judges on a federal appeals court panel spoke excitedly Wednesday about Google Inc.'s plan to create the world's largest digital library, signaling that the court has a favorable opinion about the value of the project.