Los Angeles Lakers welcome back NBA veteran Rajon Rondo

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday they have agreed to a deal with 15-year NBA veteran Rajon Rondo.

Ed Asner, TV icon of ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ dies at 91

Asner’s representative confirmed the actor’s death in an email to The Associated Press. Asner’s official Twitter account included a note from his children.

Three Southern California families get out of Afghanistan to safety

“Nobody is doing well,” said Fraidoon Hassemi, an Afghan who works as a community liaison who has spoken to the families. “They are trying their best to get to the airport, get to their gates and get on an airplane. The situation is very horrible.”

Redondo Beach Pier shooting: Suspect killed, 2 others wounded

A gunman opened fire at innocent bystanders during an apparent random attack at the Redondo Beach Pier Wednesday night, officials said. Two victims were shot and the suspect was gunned down by police.

California considers paying drug addicts to stay sober

Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.

Adult film star Ron Jeremy indicted on more than 30 counts of sexual assault

Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been indicted on more than 30 counts of sexual assault involving 21 victims dating back for more than two decades, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday.

COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU

An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness. 

Family of prison officer who died of the coronavirus sues San Quentin

The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.

Cuomo grants clemency to father of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin

Outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday granted clemency to four people, including the father of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

US Representative Matt Gaetz marries girlfriend in California

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.

A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache

Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green address their infamous dispute

Kevin Durant told Draymond Green that Coach Steve Kerr and Warriors management had more to do with the team's breakup than an infamous argument between the two players.

Ash rains down in California from Caldor Fire

Rain is a pretty rare sight in drought-stricken California but during fire season, raining ash is unfortunately much more common.

Walnut Creek officer saves elderly man who drove into pool

A Walnut Creek officer saved an elderly man who drove into a swimming pool. Authorities said the man suffered a medical emergency which led him to crash into the pool.