USC sues YouTubers pair over 'classroom takeover pranks'

The lawsuit claims YouTubers Ernest Kanevsky and Yugo Bai took over USC classrooms on at least three occasions, including most recently at a lecture on the Holocaust.

Video: Driverless car pulled over by San Francisco police

San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.

Teenage MS-13 associate 'La Diablita' found guilty on all counts in Long Island murders

Leniz Escobar, who went by the name "Diablita" or "little devil" on social media, was found guilty of luring a group of young men to a wooded area in Central Islip where members of the MS-13 gang beat and hacked them to death in 2017.

Whistleblower complaints of mold, asbestos at Dublin prison under scrutiny for sex abuses

A government watchdog has found a "substantial likelihood" the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at FCI Dublin, already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.

Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors

A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say. Her victims were seven boys, ages 15 to 16, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office says.

Police chase: Motorcyclist driving over 150mph leads CHP on pursuit across LA, Orange Counties

A motorcyclist who led authorities on a police chase Friday morning across LA and Orange County Freeways reached speeds upwards of 150 mph. But the driver made one critical mistake that allowed CHP to take him into custody.

Suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker released from jail due to 'clerical error'

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."

Sacramento mass shooting suspect served less time with California's Prop 57

Smiley Martin, arrested in connection with last weekend’s mass shooting outside bars in Sacramento, served less than half his 10-year sentence because of voter-approved changes to state law that lessened the punishment for his felony convictions and provided a chance for earlier release.

Sacramento shooting: At least 5 people fired guns during gang-related violence

Sacramento police on Wednesday said at least five shooters fired guns during the weekend shooting in downtown Sacramento that killed six people and injured 12 others. 

Smart & Final to pay $175K for price gouging eggs during pandemic

The grocer Smart and Final has agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties to settle allegations of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, state prosecutors said Tuesday.

Sacramento mass shooting: 3rd suspect arrested, police say

A third suspect was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Sacramento that left six people dead, and 12 others hurt, police said.

California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings

Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.

Sacramento mass shooting: Dramatic images of grief and horror

Six people were killed and 12 others injured early Sunday morning in Sacramento after a fight broke out and party goers were exiting downtown nightclubs. We've documented the grief and horror in photos.