San Jose girl, 11, saves family from house fire
The 6th grader ran to wake up her sister, parents and Grandma when she started to smell thick, black smoke filling her room just before 7 a.m. at her family home on the 800 block of N. 19th Street.
The 6th grader ran to wake up her sister, parents and Grandma when she started to smell thick, black smoke filling her room just before 7 a.m. at her family home on the 800 block of N. 19th Street.
17-year-old girl steals plane from Fresno Yosemite Int. Airport, crashes into building
A teenage girl was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a plane and crashing it into a building at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
A teenage girl was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a plane and crashing it into a building at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Man steals money from caricature artist but leaves behind portrait
Police in Riverside are investigating a theft at the recent Festival of Lights that unfortunately left a caricature artist without his money but with something that might help police solve this crime -- a caricature portrait of the suspect.
Police in Riverside are investigating a theft at the recent Festival of Lights that unfortunately left a caricature artist without his money but with something that might help police solve this crime -- a caricature portrait of the suspect.
Groom beaten to death on wedding night in Chino
On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, a groom in Chino was murdered just hours after saying “I do,” investigators say. Joe Melgoza, 30, died Sunday morning, the day after his wedding, from blunt head trauma.
On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, a groom in Chino was murdered just hours after saying “I do,” investigators say. Joe Melgoza, 30, died Sunday morning, the day after his wedding, from blunt head trauma.
Riverside police continue search for shrimp thief
The Riverside Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a man they say stole over $500 worth of shrimp from a local Vons grocery store.
The Riverside Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a man they say stole over $500 worth of shrimp from a local Vons grocery store.
Firefighters rescue dog that chased cat up a tree and got stuck
We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.
We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.
California coastal waters are acidifying twice as fast as global average
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
California killer Lawrence Bittaker, who preyed on teenage girls, dies in prison at 79
Lawrence Sigmond Bittaker, one of the “Tool Box Killers” who preyed on teenage girls in Southern California 40 years ago, has died of natural causes, state corrections officials said Monday.
Lawrence Sigmond Bittaker, one of the “Tool Box Killers” who preyed on teenage girls in Southern California 40 years ago, has died of natural causes, state corrections officials said Monday.
Search and rescue crew member, beloved teacher dies while searching for missing hiker in Mt. Baldy
A volunteer rescuer and beloved teacher died Saturday while searching for a missing hiker in Mt. Baldy.
A volunteer rescuer and beloved teacher died Saturday while searching for a missing hiker in Mt. Baldy.
Pittsburg patriarch killed during family gathering
Rafael Lopez was shot and killed in his own home during a holiday party by two masked men, his family said.
Rafael Lopez was shot and killed in his own home during a holiday party by two masked men, his family said.
Two horses die in first race at Los Alamitos Race Course
Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.
Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.
Babe Ruth’s 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
Anaheim police use GPS 'bait package' to catch porch pirate
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for suspicion of stealing a bait package with a GPS locator Anaheim police planted on adoorstep, authorities said.
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for suspicion of stealing a bait package with a GPS locator Anaheim police planted on adoorstep, authorities said.
Lyft to begin offering car rentals
The ridesharing company Lyft sent a shockwave through the global car-rental market on Thursday when they announced that they plant to start renting vehicles to customers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
The ridesharing company Lyft sent a shockwave through the global car-rental market on Thursday when they announced that they plant to start renting vehicles to customers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Starbucks apologizes after two Riverside County deputies were reportedly denied service
Starbucks is sending an apology to two Riverside County Sheriff deputies after they were reportedly denied service at a local store.
Starbucks is sending an apology to two Riverside County Sheriff deputies after they were reportedly denied service at a local store.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
California utility scrambles to renegotiate wildfire deal
The San Francisco-based company needs to pull a deal off to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection and regain its financial footing.
The San Francisco-based company needs to pull a deal off to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection and regain its financial footing.
California Kindergarten student sells cookies and hot cocoa to pay off classmates' lunch debt
A 5-year-old girl's act of kindness helped clear the overdue lunch balances over 100 of her fellow classmates in Southern California.
A 5-year-old girl's act of kindness helped clear the overdue lunch balances over 100 of her fellow classmates in Southern California.
'Feeding addictions': Police department urging residents to say 'no' to panhandlers
Police in Ventura are urging residents to say "no" to panhandlers.
Police in Ventura are urging residents to say "no" to panhandlers.
LAPD officer arrested after allegedly fondling dead woman's breasts
A Los Amgeles Police Department officer has been arrested and charged with one felony count of having sexual contact with human remains without authority.
A Los Amgeles Police Department officer has been arrested and charged with one felony count of having sexual contact with human remains without authority.