California driver accused of hitting law enforcement recruits released from jail
Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, 22, is accused of plowing into 25 law enforcement recruits in Whittier. He was released from jail hours after his arrest due to the "extreme complexity" of the investigation.
California wrong-way driver crashes into 25 law enforcement recruits; 5 in critical condition
Twenty-five law enforcement recruits for various agencies across Los Angeles County were injured, five critically, after a Honda CR-V going the wrong way plowed into them and hit a light pole during their morning run in Whittier.
Antioch fast-food manager speaks out after losing eye while defending teen with special needs
An Antioch fast-food restaurant manager said Thursday that she felt compelled to help a teen with special needs from being bullied, even as doing so cost her an eye.
Karen Bass expected to be first female mayor of Los Angeles, AP projects
Karen Bass is projected to beat Rick Caruso in the race for LA mayor, making her the first female mayor of Los Angeles.
Thieves target photographers at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco police are investigating a pair of brazen robbery attempts targeting photographers near one of the city's iconic landmarks.
WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’
The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.
California man sentenced 9 years for $6 million real estate scam
Adolfo Schoneke, his sister, and their co-conspirators were convicted in a scam where houses were listed without homeowners' consent and money was collected from prospective buyers.
Simi Valley mother of 2 disappears from home, leaving bloody scene behind
When officers arrived at the Rachel Castillo's apartment, they noticed a significant amount of blood in the home, but she was nowhere to be found, the Simi Valley Police Department reported.
Docs: Trafficked woman taken from California makes harrowing escape from 'vicious' Seattle pimp
A young woman made two harrowing attempts to escape her vicious pimp — including jumping out a third-story window — before being rescued by a ride-share driver who engaged in a gunfight with the man, prosecutors in Seattle said.
Fresno woman killed sister and her 3-week-old baby over 'jealousy, sibling rivalry,’ police say
Police arrested a Fresno woman in the double homicide of her 18-year-old sister and her three-week-old baby girl.
'GTA' police chase suspect steals pickup truck on live TV in LA County
A police chase suspect went on a dangerous 2-county crime spree, including breaking into multiple vehicles, backing into a cop car and breaking into someone's house – all to avoid getting in handcuffs.
Ex-UFC champ Cain Velasquez granted $1M bail in attempted murder case
Bail for Cain Velasquez was set at $1 million as the UFC fighter faces charges of attempted murder.
Voters say 'yes' to protecting abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont, Kentucky
The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes
With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.
Winning Powerball tickets: Three $1 million tickets sold in New Jersey
Someone in California won the ultimate Powerball jackpot when they became $2 billion richer from Monday's Powerball drawing. But, three New Jerseyans made out pretty well, too, after three Powerball tickets, each worth $1 million, were sold in New Jersey.
Livermore father arrested in fentanyl death of 23-month-old daughter
A Livermore father was arrested Wednesday and charged in the death of his 23-month-old daughter who had fentanyl in her system, authorities said.
Murder charges filed in beating death of 77-year-old man outside SF 7-Eleven
The San Francisco District Attorney on Friday felony charges against a 32-year-old man for an unprovoked attack outside a 7-Eleven that killed a 77-year-old man and injured another 70-year-old convenience store employee.
Big rig explodes into flames during police chase on 5 Freeway in LA County
The driver of a reportedly stolen big rig out of Kern County was taken into custody Thursday after leading California Highway Patrol on a slow-speed pursuit on the 5 Freeway near the Newhall area.
Car buried at Atherton mansion possibly concealed for insurance fraud purposes
Authorities believe the mystery behind a Mercedes Benz buried in an Atherton backyard over 30 years ago involves insurance fraud.
Paul Pelosi released from San Francisco hospital
Paul Pelosi has returned home after being hospitalized due to serious injuries allegedly inflicted by a home intruder, his wife Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.