'Sexually motivated serial killer' convicted of killing two SoCal women in 1980s
The case marked the first criminal prosecution in Los Angeles County involving investigative genetic genealogy.
Planes crash midair at Watsonville airport, at least 2 dead
Multiple agencies responded to Watsonville Municipal Airport Thursday after two planes attempting to land collided.
San Jose fire captain loses all three of his children in crash
A San Jose fire captain is grappling with an unthinkable tragedy after all three of his children were killed in a car crash on Sunday evening.
VIDEO: Flash mob vandalizes, loots 7-Eleven store following street takeover in Harbor Gateway
The Los Angeles Police Department released new video and sought the public's help with identifying the people seen on video looting and vandalizing a 7-Eleven store following a street takeover in the Harbor Gateway area.
4 young people, including 11-year-old, accused of vicious attack on elderly woman
Four young people ranging from 11 to 18 years old were arrested for a violent robbery of an elderly Asian woman in San Francisco, police announced Monday.
Anne Heche dies from injuries sustained in Los Angeles crash
Anne Heche, known for her roles in 'Another World' and 'Donnie Brasco,' as well as her romantic relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, has passed away after being removed from life support.
Anne Heche taken off life support after matching with organ recipients
Heche was declared brain dead a week after she crashed into a Mar Vista home on Aug. 5. She was 53.
Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
From Gilroy to Germany: How dog globe-trotted from California to a European village
Benny the dog got lost in Germany, but it turns out he was reunited with his owner, a priest who lived in Gilroy.
Video captures sexual battery of minor in Long Beach; suspect search underway
Long Beach police are searching for a sexual battery suspect captured on video assaulting a minor.
Kiely Rodni: FBI releases new details about missing Truckee teen
The FBI announced Thursday they have added Kiely Rodni to its missing persons list. Authorities gave new details about her appearance and released a poster about the 16-year-old who went missing from a party in Truckee on Saturday.
Woman alleges San Francisco firefighter injected her with sedative at abortion protest
A woman is suing the San Francisco Fire Department claiming a firefighter injected her with a sedative against her will while she was protesting abortion rights at a Warriors game this summer.
Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral
A large brawl broke out between family members at a funeral in Richmond, ending with a casket being knocked over and an arrest.
Kiely Rodni missing: What we know about disappearance of Truckee teen
Search efforts continued Tuesday for missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who vanished three days ago after attending a party at a campground in Truckee.
Delaware firefighters to help battle McKinney Fire in California
A team of firefighters from Delaware is headed to California to help battle the McKinney Fire, which has burned about 60,000 acres of land.
OC mom accused of pouring Drano into husband's lemonade
Irvine police arrested Dr. Yue 'Emily' Yu after her husband fell ill over the course of a month and became suspicious that his wife was responsible. He claims he caught his wife dumping Drano in his lemonade after he rigged the kitchen with cameras.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Formerly incarcerated California couple weds; bond strengthened over hunger strikes
Dolores Canales and Jack Morris were both in prison for decades. Their love intensified over hunger strikes challenging California's use of solitary confinement. Now, the two won't ever be alone again.
Houston nurse in deadly LA crash that killed 6, charged with murder, vehicular manslaughter
Nicole Linton, the 37-year-old nurse from Houston who was allegedly behind the wheel of a speeding Mercedes that killed six and injured eight others, was charged on Monday, the DA's office announced.
California man held in death of 1-year-old left near train tracks
A man who was babysitting two young children was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 1-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Northern California, authorities said Friday.