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.

Super Bowl 2022: Who's singing the national anthem?

The NFL has announced the pre-game entertainment lineup for Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.

Universal health care bill fails to pass in California

California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.

California fire captain, 47, shot and killed while responding to fire

Capt. Max Fortuna, 47, died Monday morning after being shot while responding to a fire, authorities said. Fortuna was a 21-year veteran with the Stockton Fire Dept. He leaves behind his wife and two adult children.

San Quentin's death row to be replaced by 'positive, healing environment'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.

Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Michael Avenatti fraud trial

Stormy Daniels took her star turn on the witness stand Thursday at California lawyer Michael Avenatti’s trial, telling a jury Avenatti “stole from me and lied to me.”

Kobe, Gianna Bryant statue placed at site of helicopter crash on 2-year anniversary of deaths

A statue of Kobe and Gianna Bryant appeared at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend, his daughter, and seven others in 2020 on the two-year anniversary of their untimely deaths.

Gun rights group sues San Jose over liability law requiring firearm insurance

The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.

Fashion Nova to pay $4.2M to settle claims it blocked negative online reviews

Fashion Nova will be required to pay $4.2 million to settle allegations it blocked negative reviews of its products from being posted to its website, the Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday.