California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road

A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”

1 woman dead in San Francisco homeless encampment overpass fire

The fire broke out in a confined space just after midnight inside an onramp at the Bosworth Street onramp to southbound Interstate 280. One person died and three were injured.

California bakery hiring paid 'doughnut enthusiast' to photograph, sample tasty treats

Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.

Emmilee Risling missing: search continues for Native mom in California

The family of Emmilee Risling said they aren't giving up hope that she will return home safely. She went missing in Humboldt County in October.

Newport Beach helicopter crash kills 1 officer, injures second

Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach Police Department, was killed when a police helicopter crashed into the water in Newport Beach. A second officer was critically injured.

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

There are strict government regulations surrounding DNA collection and analysis on the state and federal level, yet dozens of local police departments around the U.S. have amassed their own DNA databases to track criminals.

4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

Rapper Kodak Black was reportedly involved in the situation when a fight and shooting broke out after a Justin Bieber concert. Multiple people were hurt.

Heat advisories posted in Southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, through Super Bowl Sunday

While much of the U.S. has enjoyed an early taste of spring this week, the West Coast is taking it one step further as a rare February heat wave places dozens of record-high temperatures in jeopardy through Super Bowl Sunday.

Southern California man gets life for meat cleaver slayings

A Southern California man who killed two women with a meat cleaver after a New Year’s Eve party while his wife and son waited in a car outside was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast

Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”

California fire captain, 47, shot and killed while responding to fire

Capt. Max Fortuna, 47, died Monday morning after being shot while responding to a fire, authorities said. Fortuna was a 21-year veteran with the Stockton Fire Dept. He leaves behind his wife and two adult children.

Gun rights group sues San Jose over liability law requiring firearm insurance

The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.

California bill would allow preteens to get vaxed without parents' consent

Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 children found safe after being reported missing in South LA

Three children ages 10 and under have been found safe after they were reported missing in South LA overnight, police said.

Suspect leads police on morning pursuit in stolen Cadillac in South LA

A suspect who officials say was driving a stolen red Cadillac was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit through South Los Angeles Friday morning.