‘If it saves a life’: Power cut to 1.5 million Californians

More than 1.5 million people in Northern California were in the dark Thursday, most for a second day, after the state’s biggest utility shut off electricity to many areas to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires as strong winds sweep through.

Lights out: Power cut in California to prevent deadly fires

More than a million people in California were without electricity Wednesday as the state's largest utility pulled the plug to prevent a repeat of the past two years when windblown power lines sparked deadly wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes.

Gas prices exceed $5 a gallon at some Los Angeles area stations

As gas prices reached its highest level in the state of California since 2015, some Los Angeles area gas stations are charging more than $5 a gallon.

California is now the second state in the country to cap rent increases

California will limit rent increases for some people over the next decade after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday aimed at combating a housing crisis in the nation's most populous state. 

FBI: Inmate is the deadliest serial killer in US history

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says the man who claims to have killed more than 90 women across the country is the deadliest serial killer in U.S. history.

Judge sends 'Walker, Texas Ranger' spat to arbitration

A judge ordered Chuck Norris to arbitrate his allegations that CBS Broadcasting Inc. and Sony Pictures cheated him out of at least $30 million in "Walker, Texas Ranger" profits, denying the actor's request for a jury trial.

Comedian Rip Taylor dead at age 84

Comedian Rip Taylor died Sunday in Beverly Hills at the age of 84, his publicist announced.

Father of toddler who died in hot car speaks out

The father of the little girl who died when her mother admitted to leaving their two-year-old alone in the car with the heat on is speaking out.

'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro tased, arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Hollywood Hills

"Jersey Shore" cast member Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was booked on a kidnapping charge following an alleged domestic violence dispute involving his 18-month-old daughter and longtime girlfriend in Hollywood Hills early Friday morning. 

Comedian Andy Dick charged with groping driver

Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with groping a driver from a ride-hailing service.