Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person

Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.

California man drives to Utah to kill brother, set house on fire, officials say

Video shows the suspect, Jeffrey Roberts, fire multiple rounds inside the house, striking his brother. Roberts was ultimately killed in a shootout with police.

26-year-old man dies at Santa Rita Jail after drinking 'profuse amount' of water

A 26-year-old man, who was seen drinking excessive amounts of water, has died at Santa Rita Jail, the fifth in-custody death this year and the 67th since 2014.

Woman's ‘loud and full body orgasm’ heard during LA Philharmonic concert

A recent LA Philharmonic performance was apparently so good, one woman experienced a screaming orgasm mid-symphony, according to show attendees.

Homeless man allegedly bites off LAPD sergeant's finger in East Hollywood

Officials said a Los Angeles police sergeant is without a part of his pinky after it was bitten off by a man experiencing homelessness.

Yosemite's epic snowmelt could spell trouble for national park bracing for spring closure

In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.

Disney suspends fire effects worldwide after fire during Disneyland Fantasmic show

Disneyland officials said all cast members were evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

3-year-old dies, twin brother clinging to life after being pulled from Porter Ranch pool

A 3-year-old boy is dead, and his twin brother remains critically injured after they were pulled from a pool in the backyard of their family’s home in Porter Ranch Friday, fire authorities said.

Ex-Theranos tech Sunny Balwani begins serving prison time in California

Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny" Balwani, 57, began serving his prison term Thursday at FCI Terminal Island prison in San Pedro, Calif. 

Pursuit suspect who allegedly assaulted officer in custody

The pursuit happened just hours ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris' scheduled visit to the Los Angeles area.

What we know about Nima Momeni, suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's stabbing death

San Francisco police arrested Nima Momeni, the founder of Expand IT in Emeryville, in connection with the fatal stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Here's what we know:

5-year-old fatally shot on I-880 in Fremont on way to family birthday dinner

A 5-year-old girl was shot to death on Interstate 880 Saturday evening while she was riding in the car with her parents on the way out to a family birthday dinner, according to family friends and the California Highway Patrol.

'California Henge' stuns crowds with epic San Francisco sunrise

The sun rose precisely through the concrete and steel canyon of San Francisco's California Street early Saturday morning. Hundreds gathered for the rare chance to see "California Henge," when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the city grid.