Whale watchers report thousands of dolphins in 'superpod' off Laguna Beach
A ‘superpod’ of at least one thousand common dolphins convened off the coast of Laguna Beach, California, on May 16.
A ‘superpod’ of at least one thousand common dolphins convened off the coast of Laguna Beach, California, on May 16.
Five teens wounded after gunman opens fire into Bakersfield apartment
Five teenagers were shot and wounded when someone fired into a Bakersfield apartment early Monday, authorities said.
Five teenagers were shot and wounded when someone fired into a Bakersfield apartment early Monday, authorities said.
Victorville woman tests positive for COVID-19 twice
A Victorville woman is grateful to be alive after testing positive for COVID-19 twice at a hospital.
A Victorville woman is grateful to be alive after testing positive for COVID-19 twice at a hospital.
California governor: Shrink prisons to help cut budget
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in 30 years
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
Los Angeles County announces new 'Safer-at-Home' order with no end date
Los Angeles County officials announced a new "Safer-at-Home" health officer order Wednesday, two days before the county's initial order was set to expire.
Los Angeles County officials announced a new "Safer-at-Home" health officer order Wednesday, two days before the county's initial order was set to expire.
Retired police officer with ALS surprised by soldier son during parade amid pandemic
The heartfelt reunion took place in Fresno, California on May 2.
The heartfelt reunion took place in Fresno, California on May 2.
California 8th grader gives graduation speech to empty school yard
President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.
President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
California man who wore KKK hood at grocery store won't face charges
A Southern California man who went to grocery shopping in a Ku Klux Klan hood last week will not be charged with a crime, police said Tuesday, adding that he didn’t mean to make “a racial statement.”
A Southern California man who went to grocery shopping in a Ku Klux Klan hood last week will not be charged with a crime, police said Tuesday, adding that he didn’t mean to make “a racial statement.”
Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Crowds in California violate stay-at-home orders to see explosion of neon blue waves
People were looking for an explosion of neon blue colors in waves as they crashed onto the shore.
People were looking for an explosion of neon blue colors in waves as they crashed onto the shore.
Wild rescue: Off-duty CHP officer saves hiker swept up in whirlpool of water near Yosemite
Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.
Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.
Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman
As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.
As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.
California facing a $54 billion budget deficit amid coronavirus pandemic
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
California Supreme Court denies bid to block payments to immigrants
The program offers each adult $500 to be distributed through nonprofit groups in an effort to protect recipients from providing personal information that might cost them other benefits or increase their danger of being deported.
The program offers each adult $500 to be distributed through nonprofit groups in an effort to protect recipients from providing personal information that might cost them other benefits or increase their danger of being deported.
California governor to reveal guidelines for reopening
Since the stay-at-home order was issued on March 19, more than 4 million people have been thrown out of work in the nation’s most populous state.
Since the stay-at-home order was issued on March 19, more than 4 million people have been thrown out of work in the nation’s most populous state.
Drive-in movie theaters making a comeback during COVID-19
Movie studios aren't really releasing new movies right now, so the drive-ins are screening movies that were still being shown in late February.
Movie studios aren't really releasing new movies right now, so the drive-ins are screening movies that were still being shown in late February.