P-61, first mountain lion to cross 405 freeway, struck and killed

The mountain lion known as P-61 made headlines early this summer after becoming the first mountain lion to successfully cross the 405 freeway. 

Antonio Brown released by Oakland Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown on Saturday before he ever played a game for the team.

Remains of those killed in Conception boat fire identified

From a veteran water polo coach to an advocate for the protection of sharks, the passengers aboard the ill-fated Conception dive boat were linked by their love for the water.

Trump plans to divert $8M meant for Calif. National Guard to help build border wall, Gov. Newsom says

California Governor Gavin Newsom says California will lose $8 million meant to help the National Guard assist in combating wildfires under a new Trump administration plan related to the border wall.

California becomes first state to ban fur trapping after Gov. Newsom signs law

California on Wednesday became the first state to ban commercial fur trapping, ending the practice nearly 200 years after animals like beavers and otters introduced the American West to international trade.

California city experimenting with universal basic income

Garza is part of an experiment testing the impact of "universal basic income," an old idea getting new life thanks to the 2020 presidential race.

Brock Turner sex assault survivor 'Emily Doe' publicly reveals her identity for first time

The sexual assault survivor of former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner identified herself publicly for the first time as the San Francisco woman is poised to be interviewed on national television and release a memoir.

Family of 5 celebrating birthday presumed dead in California dive boat fire

A family of five celebrating the father's birthday were among the 34 presumed dead in the tragic dive boat fire off the Santa Barbara coast this Labor Day weekend. 

34 presumed dead as authorities suspend search for survivors in boat fire off Santa Cruz Island

No one likely escaped the flames that tore through a boat packed with scuba divers, with all 34 people sleeping below deck presumed dead during a Labor Day weekend expedition off the Southern California coast, authorities said Tuesday as they called off the search for survivors.

At least 25 confirmed dead in boat fire in California

At least 25 people were confirmed dead and nine others still missing after a tragic boat fire early Monday near an island off the Southern California coast.

Authorities recover 4 bodies near California dive-boat fire

The bodies of four people killed by a raging fire that swept through a dive-boat off the Southern California coast were recovered Monday as authorities said more than two dozen others remained missing and feared dead.

Family claims Alaska Airlines ‘lost’ unaccompanied daughter, 13, during layover

Two furious parents claim that Alaska Airlines recently “lost” track of their 13-year-old daughter during a layover in San Francisco, though they had paid an unaccompanied-minor fee for the teen’s trip.

L.A. entry-level teachers must spend more than 85% of income on rent, according to Zillow

Zillow, the Seattle-based online real estate database company, reported Tuesday that entry-level teachers must spend more than 85 percent of their income on a median rate rent in the Los Angeles region.

Los Angeles County deputy "fabricated'' claim that he was shot

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has revealed that the rookie deputy who claimed he was shot in the shoulder at the Lancaster Sheriff's Station "completely fabricated'' the incident and would be relieved of his duties.

NASA honors 'Rolling Stones' band by naming a Mars rock after them

In honor of the Rolling Stones returning to the Rose Bowl for the first time in 25 years, the legendary band was given an out-of-this-world tribute as NASA named a rock on Mars "Rolling Stones Rock.''

Details of pilot's criminal history and past stunts emerge following California bay crash

New details are emerging about the dramatic rescue of two people after their small plane crashed into the ocean off the Half Moon Bay coast on Tuesday. Now many wonder if the pilot of the plane stalled his aircraft as a stunt.