21 busted, 10 women and girls rescued in California human trafficking ring
The Fresno Police Department teamed up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations for Operation Stolen Hearts, in a multi-day effort against child sex trafficking and exploitation in the area.
Nearly 80,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized along California-Nevada border
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
17 injured in police detonation of illegal fireworks in South LA
Officials said a South Los Angeles explosion happened when they attempted to safely detonate homemade fireworks.
Former California correctional officer sentenced to jail for sexual relationship with inmate, deputies say
An ex-correctional officer is heading back to the jail she was accused of having sex with an inmate at.
Prosecutor: San Jose mother confessed to strangling 7-year-old son
A San Jose mother on Wednesday was denied bail by a Nevada judge who was told by a prosecutor that the woman admitted strangling her 7-year-old son.
Video: Car crashes into gas pump at busy station, causing fire
A vehicle crashed into a gas pump and started a fire in Ceres, California, on June 27; the dramatic incident was caught on the fuel station’s CCTV camera.
Mother arrested in East LA triple homicide investigation of 3 young children
A mother was arrested for the murders of her three young children, all under the age of 3, in East Los Angeles, officials announced Tuesday. She is being held on a $2,000,000 bail.
Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast
Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 7-1
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo left the game with tightness on the left side of his lower back.
'Cops' creator John Langley dies in Mexico during road race
John Langley creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” has died during a road race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman said.
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 3-2
Anthony Rizzo homered for the Cubs, who had won their first four games of the season against Los Angeles before losing twice.
Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast
The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.
Flight leaving LAX interrupted after passenger opens door, jumps onto taxiway
A flight leaving LAX was interrupted after an unruly passenger jumped out of the plane and fell on the tarmac.
‘I am traumatized’: Britney Spears asks to end ‘abusive’ conservatorship
“I’m not here to be anyone’s slave.” Britney Spears gave rare remarks Wednesday to the Los Angeles judge overseeing the ongoing battle in her conservatorship, telling him that she is “traumatized.”
Photographer captures touching marriage proposal in San Francisco, asks Twitter to help find the couple
Editor's note: A second photographer has come forward with claims that he was hired to capture the marriage proposal at Sutro Baths.
Soon, there will be only one Kmart left in California
The Kmart in South Lake Tahoe will close, as will the one in Watsonville.
Herd of cows escape slaughterhouse, take over Pico Rivera neighborhood and roads
Stampede, police chases and a man under attack🐮 A herd of 40 cows running away from a slaughterhouse led to a bizarre night in Pico Rivera.
TMZ: Vanessa Bryant reaches settlement with helicopter company in crash that killed Kobe, Gianna, 7 others
Vanessa Bryant has reached a settlement with the company that operated the helicopter in the Jan. 2020 crash that killed Kobe, the couple's daughter Gianna and seven others.
Singer Chris Brown named a suspect in battery investigation: TMZ
Grammy award-winning singer Chris Brown has been named as a suspect in a battery investigation, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
Naked man charged with breaking into Bel Air home; killing family pets
Paul Kiyan was charged with breaking into a home in Casiano Road in Bel Air and killing the family's two pets, District Attorney George Gascón said.