Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown LA to rally against death of George Floyd
Hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday to protest the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody.
Hollywood exec pocketed more than $1.7M in coronavirus PPP funds, authorities say
A former Hollywood studio executive has been charged with pocketing more than $1.7 million in coronavirus relief funds and using the money to pay off his credit card debt and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Two coyotes serenade San Francisco residents
A San Francisco resident caught a pair of coyotes howling from a hilltop looking over the “City by the Bay” on Monday.
South LA police pursuit ends after rim catches fire on allegedly stolen pickup truck
An erratic driver in a reportedly stolen pickup truck took authorities on a high-speed pursuit Friday morning around South Los Angeles, crashing into at least two vehicles.
UC Board of Regents vote to drop ACT, SAT test requirements
The University of California Board of Regents unanimously approved suspending standardized test requirement (ACT/SAT) for all freshman applicants until fall 2024.
Whale watchers report thousands of dolphins in 'superpod' off Laguna Beach
A ‘superpod’ of at least one thousand common dolphins convened off the coast of Laguna Beach, California, on May 16.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
California's first community-spread COVID-19 case started in a nail salon
Gov. Newsom revealed that an unspecified nail salon was the first site of community transmission of coronavirus.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
Florida man arrested in woman's rape, man's murder 35 years ago in California
DNA found in a suburban Los Angeles motel room 35 years ago has helped crack a cold case — the murder of a man and the rape of a woman.
Suspect drops nearly $1M on road during police chase in California: cops
A suspect dropped nearly $1 million in cash on the side of the road during a police chase in California on Friday, authorities said.
California animal rescue farm hosts puppies for companionship
A California animal sanctuary hosted puppies from a nearby pet shelter for a day of lighthearted playtime while it is closed to human visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mariachi band serenades farmers in the field in show of appreciation
A group of unsung heroes was recently serenaded at work. Farmworkers in Bakersfield, California were surprised with lunch, a parade and a mariachi performance.
Thin Blue Line mask doesn't fly with SFPD Chief Scott
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
Baby whale breaches surf off California coast
A baby whale recently gave quite a show off the coast of Newport Beach, CA.
Sex offender arrested days after being released from jail over coronavirus fears
“They are giving a get out of jail free card," said an outraged Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. He’s angry over the recent court-ordered release of these seven inmates he calls “high risk” sex offenders.
Dolphins appear to glow as they swim in bioluminescent water
Some boaters were treated to a spectacular sight off the coast of Newport Beach California when a group of glowing dolphins glided through the water.
Kristin Smart case: Search warrant served at LA County home of former classmate Paul Flores
A search warrant was served Wednesday at the Los Angeles County home of a former classmate of Kristin Smart, who remains a person of interest in her 1996 disappearance.
FBI exposes coronavirus scam after 39M masks promised from overseas fail to reach California hospitals
The FBI uncovered an international coronavirus-fueled fraud scheme after more than 39 million masks promised to a powerful California union representing health-care workers were never delivered.
Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package
An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Hancock Park.