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.

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.