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. 

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.

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.

Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner

A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.

California driver accused of hitting law enforcement recruits released from jail

Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, 22, is accused of plowing into 25 law enforcement recruits in Whittier. He was released from jail hours after his arrest due to the "extreme complexity" of the investigation.