California looking for sterilization victims owed $15K in state government reparations
The eugenics movement sought to prevent some people with mental illness or physical disabilities from being able to have children. California had the nation’s largest forced sterilization program, sterilizing about 20,000 people beginning in 1909. But as recently as 2013, California sterilized over 140 women in its prison system.
Tesla driver intentionally drove over cliff with family in car, investigators say
A 41-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and child abuse after investigators found he intentionally drove his Tesla over a cliff near Devil's Slide with his wife and two children inside.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson surprises kids at Santa Clarita gym
Talk about a sweet surprise!
California deputy fatally shot, suspect killed following pursuit and shootout on freeway
Riverside County deputy Isaiah Cordero was shot and killed during a traffic stop. The suspect was later killed after leading authorities on a chase that came to a violent end.
California 2nd grader's dance moves steals the spotlight at school holiday show
"I feel it come into my body and just want to dance and all that stuff," the 8-year-old said. "I love dancing. It's in my blood. I just want to make them happy and wonderful."
Norco store owner who went viral for shooting at would-be robbers has died
Craig Cope, the 80-year-old owner of Norco Market & Liquor, went viral after he fought back against a group of would-be armed robbers. Cope has died, the family confirmed to FOX 11
Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot
The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.
Marine recruiters help take down smash-and-grab suspects in Torrance
When Marine recruiters heard a robbery was going on in a Torrance mall, they jumped in to stop two of the suspects, and were able to hold them until police arrived.
Judge: Convicted killer Scott Peterson will not get a retrial
Convicted killer, Scott Peterson, won’t get new trial in the killings of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault involving one of the accusers
Weinstein, 70, is charged with seven sex-related counts involving four women, including Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Betty White's Los Angeles home demolished nearly a year after her death
The 'Golden Girls' icon died in December 2021.
California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Dramatic video captures truck toppling over California freeway overpass
Dramatic video taken by a driver stuck in traffic captured the moment a box truck toppled over a freeway overpass in Southern California during last week's wet weather.
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, 20, pleaded no contest to an attempted murder charge and was immediately sentenced to 21 years in prison.
10 students at Southern California middle school treated for possible cannabis overdoses
Authorities said ten students were treated for a possible cannabis overdose at Van Nuys Middle School.
California releases thousands of pedophiles less than year after their convictions, data shows
Thousands of convicted pedophiles in California have been released from prison after only spending less than a year in prison, a recent analysis found.
San Francisco supervisors approve SFPD plan to give robots 'deadly-force option'
San Francisco police got approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to use existing robots as a potential "deadly force option."
Former Virginia state trooper 'catfished' teen girl before murdering California family: police
Police said 28-year-old Austin Lee Edwards, a former state trooper, traveled from Virginia to Riverside to meet a teen girl he 'catfished' online, then murdered the girl's mom and grandparents.