Suspect arrested in ambush shooting of two LASD deputies in Compton

Deonte Lee Murray, a convicted felon, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies during an ambush in Compton, authorities announced Wednesday.

Hillsborough County wildland firefighter joins efforts in California

For two weeks, certified wildland firefighter Rebecca Winch left her home in Florida and joined firefighters from across the country to fight the Dolan Fire in Big Sur California.

'A tall order': Oakland Zoo gives giraffe a pedicure

Zookeepers at the Oakland Zoo in California fulfilled a “tall order” when they gave a resident giraffe a pedicure, footage posted on September 24 shows.

White supremacist killed after shooting California deputy: sheriff

The suspect is a convicted felon with an outstanding felony warrant, a history of weapons charges and a member of a white supremacist gang

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Vanessa Bryant sues LA County Sheriff Villanueva, LASD over leaked helicopter crash scene photos

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is suing Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his department after his deputies allegedly took personal photographs on their phones of the bodies of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the scene of the deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, according to a lawsuit obtained by FOX 11 Tuesday.

Firefighter who died while battling wildfire started by gender reveal party identified as crew boss

The firefighter who died last week battling the El Dorado fire that was started by a gender-reveal party in Southern California was identified on Monday as a squad boss from a hotshot crew.

Both LASD deputies shot in Compton ambush released from hospital; manhunt continues for suspect

The female deputy who was shot in Compton on Sept. 12 has been released from a hospital, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reports. The male deputy was released from a hospital on Wednesday.

Trump calls deputies injured in California ambush shooting

The two deputies injured during an ambush shooting in California on Sept. 12, received a call from President Trump last week as they were recovering in the hospital, according to authorities.

Firefighter dies battling California wildfire sparked by gender reveal

A firefighter died battling a wildfire in California that officials said was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s gender.

‘Nothing left in the bucket’: West Coast wildfire resources run thin

Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.

LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva challenges Lebron James to match reward money for gunman who ambushed two deputies

"This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward," Villanueva said. "I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.

Bay Area crews sent to battle Western wildfires

Some Bay Area firefighters with the Florida Forest Service returned home this week after spending more than two weeks in California helping crews contain the massive wildfires.

'Gertie' the donkey to reunite with owners after California fire evacuations

A donkey left alone in a field during Creek Fire evacuations was set to be reunited with her owners on Saturday, September 12, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said.

'I am actually done in San Francisco:' Hair salon visited by Nancy Pelosi shuts down

Erica Kious told Tucker Carlson that she's received an overwhelming amount of negative comments about going public with the footage, adding that she's closing down because she no longer feels like she can safely operate her business.