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The article discusses the arrest by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of alleged organized-crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger in Santa Monica, California. Bulger, who had been a fugitive from justice for some 16 years, was apprehended along with his friend Catherine Greig not long after the FBI received information concerning his whereabouts. Details are given about Bulger's home and lifestyle in California.

The article reports that Wells Fargo & Co. and Bank of America Corp. will settle charges in connection with allegedly having misled investors. A mutual fund owned by Wells Fargo was accused of securities fraud. Bank of America's settlement relates to $3 billion of auction-rate securities it sold to California investors.

The article offers information about travel in the coastal city of Carlsbad in California, including the dining establishments and hotel accommodations available.

The article reports on a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Jerry Brown against State Street Corp. in a state Superior Court in Sacramento on October 20, 2009 which accuses the firm of defrauding the largest pension funds of the state. The company has allegedly overcharged the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Calpers) and the California State Teachers' Retirement System (Calstrs). It was also accused of violating its contracts with the funds. State Street has denied all allegations.

The article offers a guide for travelers to visiting Joshua Tree, California. A description of the Joshua Tree National Park is provided. Some of the activities that travelers can try while at Joshua Tree include rock climbing and hiking. Information is presented on restaurants in the area, including Pappy and Harriet's Palace, and Crossroads Cafe and Tavern. It recommends several bed-and-breakfast inns and hotels.

The article reports on the investigation of Remington Financial Group and BlueStone Real Estate Capital based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Federal Bureau of investigation, Philadelphia Division and California's Department of Corporations are said to be determining whether these companies collected advance fees from prospective borrowers but did not seriously tried to obtain financing for them. Several Remington clients describe their experiences with Remington's failure to provide funding though the company collected advance fees from them.

The article reports on a bill introduced in California that would set new guidelines for a marketing tool called lead card in 2008. As reported, California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez introduced the bill that would reportedly make it difficult to get around with the 'do-not-call' laws. The bill will reportedly apply to marketers doing business in California.

The article reports on the dispersion of protesters who occupied the lawn of the city hall of Los Angeles, California, which resulted in the arrest of 292 protesters on November 30, 2011.

The article reports on the decline of the assets of California Public Employees' Retirement System (Calpers) by $48 billion from June through October 10, 2008. It is said that Calpers may require employers to add two to four percent of payroll contributions starting July 2010 if returns do not improve. Joe DeAnda, spokesman for California Treasurer Bill Lockyer said that taxpayers will be most affected by the contribution increases.