California Democrats pass resolution calling for John Wayne Airport to be renamed

California Democrats in Orange County are demanding that the county’s John Wayne Airport be renamed and all likenesses of Wayne be removed from the airport, over “racist and bigoted statements” made by the American icon decades ago.

Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks

Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.

California city of Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, considers name change

A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.

Adorable leopard cubs enjoy playtime at San Diego Zoo

A pair of rare Amur leopard cubs were seen in their outdoor habitat at the San Diego Zoo enjoying some quality playtime and showing their natural behavior.

California gym owner says plastic workout pods are a hit amid pandemic: 'Everybody was super excited'

As gyms grapple with establishing a new, socially-distanced normal when reopening after coronavirus closures, the owner of Inspire South Bay Fitness said that his clients are loving the Redondo Beach club’s new plastic pods for individual workouts.

4 young California residents killed when SUV plunges off bridge

Four young San Francisco Bay Area residents died when their vehicle plunged off a bridge and struck a parked freight train before hitting the ground, the California Highway Patrol said.

Alleged Golden State Killer will reportedly plead guilty to avoid death penalty

The Los Angeles Times reports that multiple sources said DeAngelo, 74, plans to fess up to the murders and rapes, that occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, later this month. 

California officer rescues toddlers after father drove off cliff with girls inside vehicle: investigators

A San Diego police officer is being praised by colleagues for scaling down the side of a cliff over the weekend to rescue twin 2-year-old sisters after their father allegedly drove off a bridge, flipping their car upside-down into the ocean below.

Several officers injured, suspect dead following standoff in Paso Robles

The man suspected of ambushing and shooting a California sheriff’s deputy is dead after a shootout with police, authorities said Thursday.

Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food

The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.

California authorities hunt for gunman in 'ambush' shooting that left deputy wounded, civilian dead

A gunman who ambushed officers outside a California Central Coast police station, shooting one in the head, also may have killed a homeless man found slain execution-style on nearby railroad tracks, authorities said.

Air Force sergeant accused of killing California deputy had explosives training, report says

The Air Force sergeant accused of killing a California deputy and wounding two other officers in an ambush attack over the weekend reportedly was taught “explosive ordnance awareness” last year while training to join an “elite security unit” within the branch.

Air Force sergeant ID’d as suspect in 'ambush' killing of California deputy

A suspect facing first-degree murder charges in Saturday’s shooting death of a California sheriff’s deputy is an active-duty sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, authorities said Sunday.

Good Samaritans detained on live TV while protecting LA business from alleged looters

Good Samaritans who were trying to help the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store protect their business from alleged looters were handcuffed and detained by police who were confused after arriving at the scene Monday evening. The entire situation took place live on FOX 11.

Video shows looters raiding Amazon van in Santa Monica, California

As many demonstrators gathered for a peaceful protest to condemn police brutality in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, a group of individuals broke into several stores in the area, shattering glass and looting merchandise.