Surfboard-stealing otter not taking the 'bait' as wildlife officials try to catch her
Wildlife officials are trying to capture the otter using what appears to be a "bait" surfboard, but she's outsmarted them so far.
6 killed in Cessna plane crash in Southern California identified
A Cessna aircraft that departed from Las Vegas crashed in Murrieta Saturday morning, according to authorities. All 6 people on board were killed.
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, one step closer to being released from prison
Leslie Van Houten, a follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one step closer to being released from prison. This comes as Newsom's office revealed it is not going to appeal Van Houten's parole ruling.
Southern California man who allegedly killed Tijuana prostitute awaits extradition
Bryant Rivera, of Downey, is accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a room at Hotel Cascadas, next to the Hong Kong Gentlemen's Club in Zona Norte, a red light district in Tijuana, the complaint says.
San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
Social media influencer who faked Petaluma kidnapping gets 90 days in jail
A social media influencer has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for concocting a fake story about a Petaluma couple attempting to kidnap her children, prosecutors said.
Drug 'super lab' disguised as pizza shop busted by LAPD
What appeared to be a typical pizza place in North Hollywood turned out to be a drug "super lab," according to the LAPD.
Fighter jet intercepts aircraft in violation of flight restrictions during Biden's visit
A U.S. military fighter jet responded to several aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions during President Joe Biden's visit to the Bay Area, officials said.
Sacramento taqueria allegedly used priest to get confessions of workplace 'sins'
The owners of multiple Sacramento taquerias will have to shell out thousands in damages to former employees and fines after they were busted hiring an alleged priest to spy on workers and extract confessions of workplace "sins."
Max Park, ‘speedcuber’ extraordinaire, breaks another world Rubik’s cube record
Park, who has autism, has inspired people around the world.
Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night
After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.
Walt Disney's 'Storybook Mansion' is available for rent; here's how much it'll cost
Walt Disney lived in this beautiful home from 1932 to 1950 and it was in this home where he drew inspiration for the movie “Snow White" and classic characters such as Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh.
Rod Stewart lists Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million
Sir Rod Stewart's English country estate in the heart of Beverly Hills is up for sale to the tune of $70 million.
14-year-old Pleasanton whiz graduates Santa Clara University, gets job at SpaceX
Fourteen-year-old Kairan Quazi of Pleasanton is set to graduate from Santa Clara University and has already secured a full-time job as a software engineer at SpaceX's Starlink division.
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Dog dies after being hit by self-driving car in San Francisco
A dog has died after being hit by a self-driving car last month in San Francisco, according to California's Department of Motor Vehicles.
New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery
New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature.
Couple nearly killed while helping sheriff ends 12-year legal battle: Hear their incredible story of survival
Jim and Norma Gund were brutally attacked when a deputy asked them to check on their neighbor. Twelve years later, they're finally able to speak about their harrowing journey.
Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake reported in Sierra Madre
A pair of small earthquakes were reported in Los Angeles County late Thursday afternoon.
Father dies after trying to rescue son from water at Santa Cruz beach, family says
The family of a man who died after trying to save his son from strong currents at a Santa Cruz beach, is preparing to lay him to rest.