Hit-and-run driver strikes vaccine worker, officials say it could have been intentional
Deputies are searching for a hit-and-run driver who may have intentionally struck a vaccine clinic worker in Santa Clarita.
Woman heard screaming for help in van in Santa Clarita area found safe
Shocking video from earlier this week showed a woman screaming for help inside a van last seen in the Santa Clarita area. Authorities confirmed Wednesday the woman in the video has been located.
Northern California family of 3 found dead in remote hiking area
Search teams initially located the family’s vehicle near a gate to the Sierra National Forest and then found the bodies of all three — identified as John Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Muji — and their dog near an area known as Devil’s Gulch in the Southfork of the Merced River.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
California man allegedly rapes 8-year-old girl before grandfather chases him out of house
Police in California have arrested a man accused of breaking into a family's home earlier this month and raping an 8-year-old girl before her grandfather chased him out of the house, according to authorities.
Man stabbed during COVID-19 vaccine protest outside LA City Hall, several others assaulted
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California
A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday.
Britney Spears conservatorship: Jamie Spears 'willing' to step down as singer's conservator
Britney Spears' father says he is ‘willing to step down’ from his role as conservator of the singer's estate.
SoCal dad who killed his 2 kids with spear gun in Mexico was QAnon-obsessed, FBI says
Matthew Taylor Coleman is accused of killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in Mexico with a spear gun because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said.
Vallejo mom arrested after leaving infant in hot car to get nails done, police say
A young mother was arrested by Vallejo police after her 3-month-old baby was left alone in a hot car while she got her nails done, authorities said.
San Francisco salon owner who exposed Pelosi talks about losing her business a year later
Erika Kious, who has since moved to Fresno, denied setting up House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to get filmed while getting her hair cut indoors in San Francisco.
'Darth Gator' video shows alligator escape enclosure in Southern California
A video of an alligator escaping from its enclosure during mealtime has gone viral on TikTok.
Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing
Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.
Good Samaritan shot while trying to stop robbery in Oakland's Chinatown
A good Samaritan was shot and wounded while trying to stop a robbery in Oakland's Chinatown.
Teen driving $65K Camaro accused of causing crash that killed grandmother in Porter Ranch
A 71-year-old woman who was on her way to attend evening prayers at a mosque was killed by a teen driver suspected of speeding in Porter Ranch.
Britney Spears' father defends work as conservator, raises mental health questions
Britney Spears' father has fired back at accusations that he has mismanaged his daughter's finances while serving as conservator of her estate, while also claiming the singer's personal conservator told him Spears is "mentally sick'' and possibly in need of psychiatric evaluation.
Panicked driver goes over Santa Cruz cliff after stranger opens door
A woman was rescued after driving off a Santa Cruz cliff when a stranger opened her car door on Thursday, police said.
Deputy suffers fentanyl overdose after exposure to substance on patrol
“If it wasn't for the quick-thinking of his Field Training Officer, Corporal Scott Crane, in administering Naloxone, Deputy Faiivae would not be alive today,” the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.
Orange skies blanket California again due to wildfires
The story of wildfires in California is tragic, but familiar. Homes and businesses get destroyed as people flee for survival. Even the strange sight of heavy smoke turning skies orange is becoming a recognizable part of the landscape.
'I am not going to let you die': California deputy saves colleague's life after fentanyl exposure
Body camera video shows a dramatic rescue involving a deputy who nearly died from fentanyl exposure while investigating a crime scene.