California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years

He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.

Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn

Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.

Anne Heche was not impaired by illicit substance at time of crash, coroner reports

The report concluded that Heche's death was accidental, noting she died of "inhalation and thermal injuries" resulting from the fire that erupted after the crash occurred.

Dramatic video captures truck toppling over California freeway overpass

Dramatic video taken by a driver stuck in traffic captured the moment a box truck toppled over a freeway overpass in Southern California during last week's wet weather.

Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison

James Howard Jackson, 20, pleaded no contest to an attempted murder charge and was immediately sentenced to 21 years in prison.

Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home

A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.

Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says

Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.

$35K in Apple products taken in brazen daytime robbery

Two thieves made off with an estimated $35,000 in Apple products as they robbed the store in front of shocked holiday crowds.

Ex-FCI Dublin prison warden went from 'sweet to pornographic,' victim says at sex abuse trial

On the first day of an unprecedented sex abuse trial of a former warden of the all-women's federal prison in Dublin, an incarcerated woman told the jury that Ray J. Garcia went from being a "sweet gentleman to pornographic" in his exchanges with her.

California recruit hit by wrong-way driver in grave condition: LASD

Four recruits remain in critical condition and one "suffered setbacks" and is in grave condition, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Sunday.

Former Virginia state trooper 'catfished' teen girl before murdering California family: police

Police said 28-year-old Austin Lee Edwards, a former state trooper, traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he 'catfished' online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.

Harvey Weinstein's defense in sexual assault trial begins Monday

Defense attorneys for disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein began presenting their case Monday. Testimony is will continue Wednesday, along with closing arguments..