Scott Peterson murder trial: Juror beaten by boyfriend offered immunity

A juror who didn't disclose domestic violence in her past has been offered immunity before she testifies in the trial of Scott Peterson.

Ex-Air Force sergeant to plead guilty in killing of federal security officer in Oakland

Court records show Steven Carrillo, 33, will plead guilty in the killing of David Patrick Underwood, who was shot on May 29, 2020, while he stood in a guard shack in front of a federal building in Oakland.

Missing California woman Sara Celeste Otero gone 10 days; family ‘concerned for her wellbeing,’ police say

A 28-year-old California woman who has been missing for more than a week allegedly told her stepdad she was headed to the gym – and hasn't been seen since, according to family members, who are pleading for the public's help finding her.

California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes

California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.

Southern California man gets life for meat cleaver slayings

A Southern California man who killed two women with a meat cleaver after a New Year’s Eve party while his wife and son waited in a car outside was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Tesla factory fire in Fremont is under investigation

A fire ignited outside the Tesla plant in Fremont where pallets of cardboard debris went up in flames, according to the Fremont Fire Department.

Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game

“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.

Minimum wage in Los Angeles will soon increase to $16

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that beginning July 1, the minimum wage will increase from $15 to $16.04 per hour.

Naked man arrested after allegedly opening fire on Greyhound bus in California

A 21-year-old man who was acting erratically opened fire inside a Greyhound bus in Oroville, Calif., killing a 43-year-old woman and wounding four others before he was arrested, naked, inside a Walmart after getting into a fight, authorities said.

Lancaster parents plead not guilty in decapitation of two children

The parents of a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl who were decapitated in Lancaster pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder and child abuse charges.

Mother of 5 dies falling off party bus celebrating 30th birthday

Monday would have been Heather Garcia's 30th birthday. Instead of celebrating, her family and friends were mourning her death as the mom of five was killed after falling out of a party bus.

Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast

Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”

Vanessa Bryant to receive honor for her leadership in sports

Vanessa Bryant will be recognized as one of the leading women in sports at an event during Super Bowl week. She will receive the "Be Your Own Champion Award" for her leadership through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.

Apple Watch saves unconscious man by calling 911 after he fell off electric bike

Police in Hermosa Beach got an emergency 911 call from an Apple Watch notifying them that the "owner of this watch has taken a hard fall." They found the man unconscious lying in the roadway, bleeding profusely from his head.