Newport Beach helicopter crash kills 1 officer, injures second

Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach Police Department, was killed when a police helicopter crashed into the water in Newport Beach. A second officer was critically injured.

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California

Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”

'Rams House': Iconic Hollywood sign honors Rams' Super Bowl victory

The iconic Hollywood sign will feature some changes over the next few days to celebrate the LA Rams' historic win in Super Bowl LVI.

Three accused of stealing $16,000 worth of women's underwear from California malls

Three suspects were busted in connection to a retail crime ring on Monday. The suspects were accused of stealing thousands of dollars in lingerie items.

4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

Rapper Kodak Black was reportedly involved in the situation when a fight and shooting broke out after a Justin Bieber concert. Multiple people were hurt.

Leslie Van Houten: Parole bid of Charles Manson follower denied again

Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower serving a life sentence for her role in the murder of a Los Angeles grocer and his wife, has again been denied a potential bid for freedom.

California man arrested with live alligator in his car

As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.

Southern California man gets life for meat cleaver slayings

A Southern California man who killed two women with a meat cleaver after a New Year’s Eve party while his wife and son waited in a car outside was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game

“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.

Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast

Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”

Mother of 5 dies after falling off party bus days before her 30th birthday

Monday would have been Heather Garcia's 30th birthday. Instead of celebrating, her family and friends are mourning her death as the mom of five was killed after falling out of a party bus over the weekend.

California fire captain, 47, shot and killed while responding to fire

Capt. Max Fortuna, 47, died Monday morning after being shot while responding to a fire, authorities said. Fortuna was a 21-year veteran with the Stockton Fire Dept. He leaves behind his wife and two adult children.

San Quentin's death row to be replaced by 'positive, healing environment'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.

Pursuit suspect ditches vehicle in Downtown LA

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for the suspect who led them on a high-speed chase through parts of Los Angeles. 

Kobe, Gianna Bryant statue placed at site of helicopter crash on 2-year anniversary of deaths

A statue of Kobe and Gianna Bryant appeared at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend, his daughter, and seven others in 2020 on the two-year anniversary of their untimely deaths.

Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish in the world

Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs, and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.

Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose

The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.