Actor Leslie Jordan dies in car crash at 67

Leslie Jordan, a beloved "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story" actor and Instagram sensation, died Monday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed.

California teacher arrested stemming from 2020 disappearance of teen

A 61-year-old Sacramento teacher has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teen who was reported missing in 2020 and then "inexplicably" turned up about two years later. 

Charles Manson's random ties to musicians, actors in Hollywood

Before Charles Manson dispatched young followers on a killing rampage, his life in Los Angeles and failed musical aspirations led him to encounter many well-known celebrities.

Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

California family kidnapped at gunpoint in Merced found dead

A California family who disappeared with an alleged kidnapper has been found dead. The deceased persons include 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her parents – Jasleen Kaur and Jasdeep Singh – and her uncle, Amandeep Singh.

Stockton police search for apparent serial killer tied to 5 fatal shootings

Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, Calif., that investigators believe are related, police said.

Kurt, world's 1st clone of rare horse, learning 'wild language' from female companion

A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.

Watch: Mexico earthquake causes desert 'tsunami' in California's Death Valley

An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.

Driver of stolen Mustang dies on San Mateo Bridge after running out of gas: CHP

A driver was struck and killed on the San Mateo Bridge early Wednesday morning according to the California Highway Patrol. He allegedly stole a car, ran out of gas, and was hit by oncoming traffic.

15-year-old girl dies after taking fentanyl-laced pill on high school campus in Hollywood

A 15-year-old student at Bernstein High School is dead and another teen was hospitalized after overdosing on pills they purchased at Lexington Park in Hollywood. Investigators say the pills were laced with fentanyl.

Watch: Delivery robot goes through crime scene

A delivery robot was captured on camera making its way through a crime scene in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Woman sues SFPD after rape kit DNA was used to ID her as suspect

A woman whose rape kit was used by San Francisco police to identify her as suspect in a crime filed a lawsuit against the city and its police department on Monday.

California issue flex alert amid 'excessive heat'

California residents are urged to cut their electricity use as soaring temperatures led power regulators to issue a flex alert.