An Orange County luxury electric car manufacturer has started 2012 off in a rather non-luxurious state, having recalled its entire new line of Fisker Karma autos. Based in Irvine, Fisker Automotive has issued a massive recall for all 2012 electric cars due to improperly installed hose clamps in the vehicle's battery packs. more ›

If there's any silver lining to the cloudy days ahead wrought by Prop. 8, it's that bigotry so foul comes with a price too heavy for some of its chief proponents to bear. And I'm not talking about a couple missed meals at El Coyote--Focus On the Family itself, after forking over more than $500,000 to pass California's Prop. 8 gay marriage ban, announced yesterday that its budget shortfalls are forcing it to cut an estimated one fifth of its staff. more ›