Large bear spotted roaming in Monrovia second day in a row

A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.

Report: Prisoner confesses to killing 2 child molesters

Jonathan Watson, 41, confessed in the letter to the Bay Area News Group in Northern California that he clubbed both men in the head on Jan. 16 at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran.

USC to offer free tuition for families earning $80,000 or less

In an effort to widen access for more middle and low-income students, USC will eliminate tuition for families earning $80,000 or less annually and will no longer consider home equity in financial aid calculations, it was reported Thursday.

7-year-old interrogated by deputies without parent present after false accusation of having gun at school

The mother of a 7-year-old boy is speaking out after her son was falsely accused of felony possession of a weapon at school and later detained and questioned without a parent present. 

California set to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans

On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.

Drew Carey's ex-fiancée Amie Harwick murdered, ex-boyfriend arrested, police say

Dr. Amie Harwick, the ex-fiancée of comic and "The Price Is Right" host Drew Carey, was found dead in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood, and an ex-boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of murder, police told multiple news outlets Sunday.

Chino Hills church making rosaries to present to Kobe Bryant’s church

Parishioners at a church in Chino Hills are going the extra step to help people grieve over the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.  

Facebook cancels San Francisco conference amid growing coronavirus concerns

Facebook media relations chief Anthony Harrison says, “Our priority is the health and safety of our teams, so out of an abundance of caution, we canceled our Global Marketing Summit due to the evolving public health risks related to coronavirus.”

Kobe, Gianna Bryant memorial: Ticket registration for ‘Celebration of Life’ at Staples Center now open

Pre-registration is available now for fans who want to purchase tickets to the "Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant." Tickets to the public memorial will be available to purchase through Ticketmaster starting on Wednesday, February 19 at 10 a.m. There is a two-ticket limit per purchaser.

Elderly man dies after being severely beaten by his hospital roommate

A 73-year-old man from Long Beach has passed away after being savagely beaten by a man whom he was sharing a hospital room with, police said Monday.

Disneyland increases some ticket prices, launches five-tier system

Your trip to “The Happiest Place on Earth,” could even get even more expensive, as Disneyland officials announced some price increases Tuesday. 

6-year-old horse suffers sudden death on Santa Anita training track

A 6-year-old gelding suffered what officials described as a sudden death on the training track, the 43rd death at Santa Anita Park since December 2018 and sixth since its winter/spring meeting began Dec. 28.

California bill would ban stays at Trump hotels for state employees

State lawmakers in California are considering a bill that would prohibit state agencies from spending taxpayer money at any of the hotels owned by President Trump or his family.

Brad Pitt wins first acting Oscar at the 92nd Academy Awards

Brad Pitt won his first acting Oscar, Laura Dern collected best supporting actress and Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" has already made history at the 92nd Academy Awards.