Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Inmate kills convicted child molester in California prison attack, officials say
An inmate in a California prison is accused of killing a convicted child molester and leaving another inmate in critical condition, prison officials said.
Skier killed, another seriously injured following avalanche at Alpine Meadows
The Placer County sheriff's office and the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team responded to the scene and initially reported several victims being unaccounted for.
'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California
“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Governor Newsom calls for California to be a no-kill state for animals in shelters within 5 years
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to stop euthanizing animals, as part of his budget proposal, he wants to spend $50 million on saving the lives of adoptable cats and dogs across the state, The Sacramento Bee reported.
L.A. councilmen want Astros, Red Sox World Series titles awarded to Dodgers
There's no crying in baseball, but there could be government action.
Girl's back seat prank prompts huge police response
Six California Highway Patrol units sped to the scene of what they thought was a possible child abduction Saturday after a driver saw a little girl’s plea for help.
Off-duty LA County Sheriff's detective fatally struck in Valley Village
An off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's detective was struck and killed by a car in Valley Village seconds after helping an elderly woman cross the street, officials said.
Mother viciously beaten on way to speak with principal about bullying, reports say
A mother in California says she was viciously beaten by the girl who had been bullying her 16-year-old daughter, according to various local reports.
Santa Clarita barn rescues family of pigs who were about to become Christmas dinner
A Santa Clarita rescue group went to great lengths to save a mother and her eight babies…the family of nine is actually a pig and her eight little piglets.
Father drowns trying to rescue girl swept to California bay
A father drowned after trying to rescue his 12-year-old daughter who was on a raft that was swept from a Northern California lagoon out to sea, authorities said.
Avengers Campus coming to California Adventures in summer 2020
Starting in the summer of 2020 you can suit up and fight alongside your favorite superhero at Avengers Campus.
Man taken into custody after leading officers on chase from Hollywood to Kern County
A man has been taken into custody after leading officers on a wild Christmas Day chase.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
'Instinct kicked in:' Clerk fatally shoots armed suspect who robbed, pistol whipped him
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
Police K-9 launches inside vehicle to apprehend pursuit suspect in Corona
A police K-9 went to great lengths to apprehend a suspect.
Glendale woman confronts porch pirate, yells at him to put down package
A porch pirate was caught in the act... trying to steal a package from a Glendale home.
Dashing through the...sea? Santa's sleigh among displays at Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Participants in the 111th annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade took “decking the halls” to a whole new, literal level when they showed off their decorations on December 18.
Groom beaten to death on wedding night in Chino
On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, a groom in Chino was murdered just hours after saying “I do,” investigators say. Joe Melgoza, 30, died Sunday morning, the day after his wedding, from blunt head trauma.
Firefighters rescue dog that chased cat up a tree and got stuck
We've all heard about cats needing to be rescued from trees -- but what about dogs? That's what happened to one German shepherd that got stuck at the top of a tree in northern California.