Los Angeles driver speeding through intersection kills 6, including pregnant woman, in fiery crash

The female driver behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz who caused a fiery multi-car crash that killed six people, including an infant and a pregnant woman, was arrested on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

'Shocking and upsetting': Alexis Gabe's family shown timeline of daughter's death

Alexis Gabe's family received a chilling timeline of their daughter's death from police this week. The documents and images arrived more than six months after her disappearance.

Ousted progressive San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin won't run again in fall, citing family

Ousted San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who was recalled two months ago, announced Thursday on Twitter that he will not run this fall to get his old job back. 

San Jose police arrest suspected serial pellet gun shooter

Nicholas Montoya, 38, of Campbell, is accused of shooting lead pellets from a high-powered rifle at seven victims from April to June in the South Bay. One of those victims is 15-year-old Gianna Vitarelli.

Edie McClurg, Ferris Bueller's Day Off actress, allegedly abused

A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to protect "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" star Edie McClurg after her conservator alleged the actress and a caretaker have been abused.

Protestors vow to stop UC housing project at People's Park in Berkeley

Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear. 

Nearly a dozen pups born to California wolf families

Two of California’s three existing wolf families, the Lassen pack and the Whaleback pack, have given birth to a total of 11 pups this year.

Dodgers icon Vin Scully dies at 94

The baseball world mourns the loss of a beloved broadcaster as Vin Scully has died at 94.

Dogs escape home, maul man to death in California city

A group of dogs escaped from a home in central California and mauled to death a 59-year-old man who was out on a walk, authorities said.

Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage

A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.

Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail

Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.

Bed bugs found in library books

Bed bugs were found in books at two public libraries in California this month. And this is not the first time the critters have been a problem there.

California court OKs death penalty in ’80s sex slave murders

The California Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death penalty for one of two men implicated in at least 11 horrific torture-slayings in the 80s in which the duo kept their victims hidden in a secret bunker in the Northern California woods.

7-year-old hailed as hero for saving toddler from drowning

7-year-old Massiah Browne is being called a real-life superhero for saving a toddler from drowning earlier this month.

Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment

A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.

WATCH: Police chase suspect leaves trail of sparks on 10 Freeway

A wild police chase involving a suspected stolen construction truck ends in an arrest – but not before the suspect left a trail of sparks on the 10 Freeway.