Charity

Congress expands inquiry into IRS handling of conservative groups

2013-05-20 20:38:00

WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators are broadening their inquiry into the Internal Revenue Service's mishandling of groups seeking tax-exempt status, indicating that they plan to examine how the agency dealt with a wide swath of nonprofit...

Charities solicit donations to help Oklahoma tornado victims

2013-05-21 18:25:00

As residents in the Oklahoma City area grappled with the aftermath of the massive tornado that wiped out homes and businesses in its 20-mile path of destruction, killing at least 24 people, relief organizations solicited donations to help. By and large,...

Camp Pendleton to open gates for rare classic car tour in June

2013-05-15 06:30:00

Classic car events with tours or rallies are nothing new. One touring the largest military base on the West Coast is. For the first time ever, Camp Pendleton will open its gates for auto enthusiasts to tour its 125,000-acre facility on June 21. The...

A to-do list for L.A.'s next mayor

2013-04-14 00:00:00

Tackle real problems By Austin Beutner Only 21% of registered voters cast a ballot in the recent primary elections. And convenience didn't seem to be the issue, since only about a third of those who were sent vote-by-mail ballots bothered to fill in...

Chicken soup for givers

2013-04-15 00:00:00

The most charitable person I ever met never made a gift to an organized charity to the best of my knowledge. She was Filipino, the mother of one of my co-workers, and year after year she would listen to the needs and dreams of her friends and neighbors....

Obamas release tax returns, show drop in income

2013-04-12 12:30:00

WASHINGTON -- President Obama’s income continued its recent creep downward in 2012, along with his effective federal income tax rate, according to the tax returns released Friday by the White House. The president and first lady reported a joint...

CVS customers say unauthorized prescription refills still occur

2013-04-11 18:20:00

Barbara De Maria received calls from her local CVS store in Glendale recently saying that her son's prescription had been automatically refilled, as per his instructions. Problem was, De Maria's son had given no such instructions, and the prescription...

Dodgers owners distance themselves from Frank McCourt charities

2013-04-06 08:20:00

Most of the changes brought on by the Dodgers’ new ownership group have been flashy, headline-grabbing. From a record baseball payroll to over $100 million in stadium improvements, the changes were designed to grab attention and inspire renewed...

Bill Sharman auctioning 2010 Lakers championship ring for charity

2013-04-04 08:00:00

Two-time Hall of Famer Bill Sharman is auctioning his 2010 Lakers championship ring, with the proceeds going to charity. The Bill's Ring of Hope campaign kicked off Wednesday and will close at 8 a.m. Pacific time on June 7. Tickets cost $2 each with a...

Hungry for a group to safely deliver leftover food to charities

2013-04-02 00:00:00

On a recent evening, students at Pomona College feasted on chicken pot pie, steamed veggies, biscuits and rice. And, as is often the case, there were plenty of leftovers in the dining hall, enough for about 100 extra meals. Those leftovers, however,...

'With Charity for All' looks beyond the glossy appeals

2013-03-15 16:00:00

Americans just love feeling philanthropic. In any debate over cutting tax breaks in the income tax system, the deduction for charitable donations is always held sacred — even more than that other sacred cow, the mortgage deduction. It's a rare...

Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll quits amid gambling probes

2013-03-13 12:50:00

Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll abruptly resigned Tuesday from the office she has held for more than two years amid an investigation into an alleged illegal-gambling scheme that officials said has led to charges against 57 people. In a brief statement...

Neal Goyal, chief investment officer of Caldera Investment Group, has been appointed to lead the the firm's charitable and philanthropic efforts through the Caldera Foundation. As a part of Caldera's new philanthropic effort, the Foundation shall host and participate in local events.

2013-05-07 11:25:00

Imagine Effective July 1, 2004. Total plates issued in 2012: 12,534 Organizations receiving proceeds: Florida Association of Food Banks, Inc.

2013-03-01 00:00:00

U.S. National Guard and American Red Cross volunteers unload donated supplies for hurricane Sandy victims at a FEMA and American Red Cross aid and disaster relief station in the hard-hit Staten Island section of New York City, November 2, 2012.

2012-11-02 00:00:00