California track star, disqualified for fire extinguisher celebration, hoping to compete at nationals

Clara Adams, the 16-year-old Salinas high school track star disqualified for spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes after her state championship win, is hoping to compete again this month at a national championship event. 

2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash

A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.

Palm Springs bombing suspect identified: 'Intentional act of terrorism'

The man who bombed a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic Saturday is the man suspected to have died in the explosion, authorities said.

Missing camper explains how she survived 3 weeks lost in Sierra Nevada

Tiffany Slaton, of Jeffersonville, Georgia, was miraculously found alive after being missing for nearly three weeks in the harsh, snowy conditions of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

Menendez brothers resentenced, now eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge ruled.

Young spider monkey rescued from home in Vallejo

The 18-month-old animal, now named Violeta, was examined by the Oakland Zoo's Veterinary Hospital, where she was found to be in decent health.

At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.

John Elway's agent dead after golf cart crash where Broncos legend was reportedly driving

Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent of legendary Denver Broncos QB John Elway, has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a golf cart reportedly driven by Elway.

Shannon Sharpe calls $50 million rape lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend 'a shakedown'

Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, "Jane Doe," who accuses him of rape and other offenses during their relationship.

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a proposed petition with the California Court of Appeals in San Francisco to get a new trial for Scott Peterson in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

Minecraft movie surprise: Jack Black shows up to theater full of excited kids

Whether you’re down with the “Chicken Jockey" trend or not, this video of Jack Black surprising a theater full of kids waiting to see “A Minecraft Movie" will make you smile.

Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young

The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.

Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring international companies not to retaliate with counter-tariffs on products made in California. 

Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska

Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.

California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.