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By JOAN LOWY (AP) – Apr 14, 2010 WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a weekend bicyclist, might consider keeping his head down and his helmet on. A backlash is brewing over his new bicycling policy. LaHood says the government is...

What makes a good holiday gift for a traveler? If you have big bucks, splurge on an e-reader or a netbook. But if you're on a budget, go for clever stocking-stuffers, like a laminated cardboard wine wheel to help wine-challenged foodies instantly...

Ted Hutches is hobbled by leg-swelling cellulitis, cancer and nerve disorders that have left his hands and feet numb and prevented him from working for the past 30 of his 71 years. His two adult daughters, Mary Beth Hoffman and Sherrie Hutches, are...

It's May and that means high-school graduation announcements are filling mailboxes nationwide. Have no fear — a graduation gift doesn't have to break the bank. Here are five inexpensive favorites: 1) Books: Devotionals, career guides, city maps,...

Case Logic is a company mostly known for its CD holders. With the decline of CDs, however, Case Logic has evolved into a company focused mainly on the protection of laptop computers. And with the rising popularity of net books in the past year, Case...

Everything you would ever need to know about The Sweets Truck and more! The Sweets Truck, a mobile bakeshop and gourmet coffeehouse, is taking sweets to the streets of Los Angeles. Loaded with the best-of-the-best from LA's professional bakers, pastry...

DINWIDDIE, Va. -- The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said. Sgt. Thomas Molnar said the bus ran off the left side of Interstate...

Clutching colorful backpacks and sack lunches, the children climbed the steps and settled into their seats. Soon the bus was in motion, and sleepiness gave way to a steady stream of chatter. The conversation, however, wasn't about homework or friends. It...

CLASSES Acting Class for Teens — Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 18 to June 16, 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Sam Ross will teach college level acting fundamentals to high school students on the campus of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. The cost is $300. To sign...

Once largely catering to the beards, blazers and glasses indie set, South by Southwest in the last several years has expanded its parameters to become one of the preeminent testing grounds for emerging hip-hop talent. Out of the myriad showcases......

All you need to know about the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which runs Thursday through Sunday. Where: Bay Hill Club and Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando. Parking: Restricted. There is shuttle bus parking available at Universal Orlando Resort for all...

“Stay off the glitter!” instructed ushers at the first night of Concept L.A. fashion week (of which the Los Angeles Times' Image section is one of several media sponsors) as attendees tried to make their way to their seats. The......