California wrong-way driver crashes into 25 law enforcement recruits; 5 in critical condition

Twenty-five law enforcement recruits for various agencies across Los Angeles County were injured, five critically, after a Honda CR-V going the wrong way plowed into them and hit a light pole during their morning run in Whittier.

Anne Heche estate sued for $2M by woman whose home was destroyed by fiery car crash

The estate of late actress Anne Heche is being sued by Lynne Mishele, the woman who was living in the home, which was destroyed after Heche's vehicle crashed into the house and erupted into flames. 

WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’

The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.

'GTA' police chase suspect steals pickup truck on live TV in LA County

A police chase suspect went on a dangerous 2-county crime spree, including breaking into multiple vehicles, backing into a cop car and breaking into someone's house – all to avoid getting in handcuffs.

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

Winning Powerball ticket sold in California for $2 billion jackpot

There is one winning ticket for the record $2-billion Powerball jackpot and it was sold somewhere in California, according to state lottery officials.

Paul Pelosi released from San Francisco hospital

Paul Pelosi has returned home after being hospitalized due to serious injuries allegedly inflicted by a home intruder, his wife Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

David DePape, alleged Pelosi attacker, was in country illegally, feds say

The man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent hammer attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the United States illegally and could be deported to Canada.

Imposter student reportedly lived on Stanford campus for nearly a year

An alleged squatter posing as a student was found living on Stanford University's campus for nearly a year, according to reports.

Man in critical condition following gas leak at LAX

A carbon dioxide leak at Los Angeles International Airport sent four workers to the hospital and prompted the temporary closure of Terminal 8.

Paul Pelosi attack: Suspect wanted to hold House Speaker hostage, 'break her kneecaps,' police say

42-year-old David DePape, the man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house and attacking her husband Paul with a hammer, told police he wanted to hold the speaker hostage and "break her kneecaps." In addition to attempted murder charges, he now faces federal charges as well, including kidnapping.

Paul Pelosi's alleged attacker to face attempted murder charge

San Francisco's District Attorney says her office plans to file several charges, including attempted murder, against the man accused of attacking House Speak Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer.

Pelosi attacker carried zip ties, AP sources say

Police said David DePape confronted Paul Pelosi in the family's home early Friday and demanded to know, “Where is Nancy?”

House Speaker's husband, Paul Pelosi, assaulted with hammer by home intruder in San Francisco

A suspect broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home on Friday morning and "violently assaulted" her husband with a hammer in a targeted attack, authorities said.  

Homeless man builds wooden house 'on wheels' on Hollywood Boulevard

A small wooden house built by a homeless man on Hollywood Boulevard is drawing a lot of attention from people passing by the popular Los Angeles road.

VIDEO: Woman with pickaxe smashes in windows of Pasadena home

The homeowner said his six-week-old baby was laying in a bassinet right near one of the windows when the attack happened. His mother-in-law was able to get her to safety just in time.