Biological father sought in abduction of 6-year-old boy

The Los Angeles Police Department sought the public’s help locating a 6-year-old boy who authorities believe was abducted by his biological father. 

Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest

Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.

Family of man killed by Vallejo police to get nearly $6M

McMahon was cleared of wrongdoing in January by the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, which declared McMahon’s deadly use of force justified.

LA to furlough 15,000 workers because of coronavirus losses

The Los Angeles City Council declared a fiscal emergency on Wednesday, paving the way to furlough about 15,000 employees as the city struggles with an economic body blow from the coronavirus pandemic.

Pelosi’s stylist disputes salon owner’s claims it was not a 'setup'

Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors. 

Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.

Protests erupt in South LA after man accused of punching deputy is shot and killed by deputies

A second night of protests was underway in response to sheriff's deputies fatally shooting a 29-year-old man who was stopped on his bicycle for a vehicle code violation in the unincorporated Westmont area near South Los Angeles.

Baby of pregnant woman killed by DUI driver in California released from hospital

The infant was born by emergency C-section on August 11 following the death of her mother, Yesenia Aguilar, who was fatally struck by a driver who was allegedly under the influence. Now after several weeks in the NICU, baby Adalyn is ready to go home from the hospital.

Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California

The U.S. Army has identified two U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise Thursday night in Southern California.

Adult film star Ron Jeremy faces 20 additional rape, sexual assault charges

Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleaded not guilty on Monday to 20 additional rape and other sexual assault charges involving 12 more women and a teenage girl in attacks dating back to 2004, bringing the number of his alleged victims to 17.

California moves to consider reparations for slavery

California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves, as the nation struggles again with civil rights and unrest following the latest shooting of a Black man by police.

Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party

Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.

Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak

The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.

Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen again

Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.