'Do not engage': Man dressed as Cookie Monster in Santa Cruz raising concerns
Santa Cruz police are warning residents not to approach a man dressed up as the “Cookie Monster," that is wandering around the city's beach and wharf areas.
Nipsey Hussle's killer sentenced to 60 years in prison
Eric Holder Jr., 33, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019.
LA attorney blew $10.2M in company funds for 6-month Vegas gambling, partying binge: lawsuit
Sara Jacqueline King of Orange County is accused of a massive fraud scheme in which she allegedly spent over $10 million of company money to fund a six-month partying and gambling spree at the Wynn Las Vegas.
LA bishop shot to death in Hacienda Heights was murdered: LASD
The shooting death of Bishop David O'Connell in Hacienda Heights is being investigated as a murder, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Best cities for bachelorette parties in 2023 revealed
Here is a list of the best and worst places to experience your bachelorette party, and no surprise, Miami and Las Vegas are still top choices.
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Alleged catalytic converter thief run over, killed in California
A man accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter in Palmdale was killed Tuesday when he was run over by the woman whose vehicle he was trying to steal from, according to authorities.
Hit-and-run driver in Castro Valley deliberately hits homeless woman on way to church
Surveillance videos showed a man deliberately hitting a 77-year-old woman with his car in Castro Valley.
Wife of Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff does not want husband prosecuted
The wife of a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family last month by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s slide in San Mateo County, does not want to prosecute, the defense attorney in the case has revealed.
California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement
California’s longest-serving senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, will not run for reelection next year.
Edwin Castro identified as $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner
The California resident and winner of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot has been identified as Edwin Castro.
Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok
Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday days before city's centennial
Morris Brown turned 100 years old on Monday. The city of West Covina, where Brown lives, celebrates its centennial this week.
United Airlines from Hawaii to SFO nearly plunged into Pacific Ocean, data shows
A United Airlines flight that departed Hawaii for San Francisco late last year came just 775 feet from colliding with the Pacific Ocean, data shows.
George Clooney helps establish “model” high school in LA
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Autopsy of Orange County lawyer found dead in Mexico released
Autopsy results for 33-year-old Elliot Blair, who was found dead in Mexico while celebrating his one-year wedding anniversary with his wife, revealed the lawyer suffered 40 fractures to the back of his skull.
Judge could bar comments to media after Half Moon Bay shooting
A judge on Friday barred attorneys from talking to the press about the criminal case of a farmworker accused of killing seven people last month in back-to-back shootings at two Northern California mushroom farms.
Suspect arrested in San Francisco Sunset home explosion; facing manslaughter, drug manufacturing charges
San Francisco police arrested a 53-year-old man Friday night in the deadly Sunset District home explosion and fire that killed a woman and injured another.
Dog survives after jumping out of moving car on 101 Freeway near LA's Woodland Hills
A foster dog miraculously dodged a semi-truck after jumping out of the car they were in at full speed on the 101 Freeway near Los Angeles' Woodland Hills neighborhood.
Several car chase suspects in custody after leading authorities on pursuit across LA, Orange counties
A group of suspects is in custody, but not before going on an alleged crime spree which includes a two-county police chase, possible carjacking and possible robbery.