Man climbs Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel
A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.
A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Jimmy Fallon’s ‘erratic behavior’ left ‘Tonight Show’ employees in a 'constant state of fear': Report
Current and former employees of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" claim Fallon's alleged erratic behavior left staffers on edge.
Current and former employees of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" claim Fallon's alleged erratic behavior left staffers on edge.
Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by California appeals court
It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.
It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.
'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
3 killed when helicopters crash mid-air while fighting fire in Southern California
Two Southern California firefighters and a pilot were killed after a mid-air helicopter collision Sunday, officials said.
Two Southern California firefighters and a pilot were killed after a mid-air helicopter collision Sunday, officials said.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
US Coast Guard seizes $158M worth of cocaine, marijuana during patrols
At least 14 people were detained during the seizures and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency for processing.
At least 14 people were detained during the seizures and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency for processing.
17 indicted in massive, multi-state drug trafficking, money laundering ring: officials
Seventeen people have been indicted in a massive drug bust that spanned multiple states, according to the U.S. State Attorney's Office.
Seventeen people have been indicted in a massive drug bust that spanned multiple states, according to the U.S. State Attorney's Office.
California woman run over by lawn mower at park; family calls for death investigation
The family of a 27-year-old homeless woman in Modesto want somebody held accountable after she was found dead in the grass after a lawn mower ran her over.
The family of a 27-year-old homeless woman in Modesto want somebody held accountable after she was found dead in the grass after a lawn mower ran her over.
Surfboard-stealing otter not taking the 'bait' as wildlife officials try to catch her
Wildlife officials are trying to capture the otter using what appears to be a "bait" surfboard, but she's outsmarted them so far.
Wildlife officials are trying to capture the otter using what appears to be a "bait" surfboard, but she's outsmarted them so far.
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders.
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten walked out of a California prison Tuesday after serving 53 years of a life sentence for her participation in two infamous murders.
Hiker killed, 2 others injured in 'wet landslide' while hiking in California's Sierra Nevada
Split Mountain is one of the 11 California peaks over 14,000 feet tall. It's considered by hikers as the most difficult of the group to get to.
Split Mountain is one of the 11 California peaks over 14,000 feet tall. It's considered by hikers as the most difficult of the group to get to.
25-year-old SF woman found dead after slipping, falling at Lake Tahoe waterfall
A San Francisco woman died after falling over Eagle Falls in South Lake Tahoe on the Fourth of July, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
A San Francisco woman died after falling over Eagle Falls in South Lake Tahoe on the Fourth of July, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.
Disney auction: Collector selling 1,500 rare items from Disney theme parks, attractions, souvenirs
Joel Magee has amassed a collection of over 6,000 items from Disney, Disneyland and Disney World — and now he's selling 1,500 items from his collection. You could own a Haunted Mansion "doom buggy" or a 1917 Ford Model T Fan.
Joel Magee has amassed a collection of over 6,000 items from Disney, Disneyland and Disney World — and now he's selling 1,500 items from his collection. You could own a Haunted Mansion "doom buggy" or a 1917 Ford Model T Fan.