California is now the second state in the country to cap rent increases

California will limit rent increases for some people over the next decade after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday aimed at combating a housing crisis in the nation's most populous state. 

Comedian Rip Taylor dead at age 84

Comedian Rip Taylor died Sunday in Beverly Hills at the age of 84, his publicist announced.

Father of toddler who died in hot car speaks out

The father of the little girl who died when her mother admitted to leaving their two-year-old alone in the car with the heat on is speaking out.

200-square-foot ‘shed' renting for $1,050 a month in California

A rental listing in San Diego received some backlash from locals who say the rental illustrates how bad the cost of living has become in the city.

Army veteran pushes wife out of way before he was struck, killed in hit-and-run crash

An Army veteran was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northern California on Tuesday morning after pushing his wife out of the way of the oncoming vehicle, according to officials.

Man in 'MAGA' hat assaulted in California restaurant bathroom; suspect arrested, police say

Authorities in California arrested a man Tuesday in connection with an assault last month where another man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat was attacked in the bathroom of a restaurant.

Family of raccoons make SF couple's wedding photo shoot even more memorable

A San Francisco couple, who got married in Golden Gate Park earlier this month, got a little surprise from a family of raccoons during their wedding photo shoot.

Things to know about California's law on college athlete pay

California is the first state to pass a law allowing college athletes to hire agents and get paid for use of their name, image or likeness. Some things to know about the new legislation:

America's first official cannabis cafe opens in West Hollywood

America's first official cannabis cafe will open on Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe offers a "farm-to-table experience for both cuisine and cannabis," according to its website.

Boulders placed on San Francisco sidewalk to keep homeless residents away

About two dozen boulders now sit along a half-block stretch of sidewalk on Clinton Park, a residential side street near Market and Dolores streets in San Francisco.

California police officer must call off chase after Tesla patrol car's battery runs low

A Tesla electric patrol car with the Fremont, Calif., police was forced to back off from a pursuit after the vehicle's battery ran low in the middle of the chase.

13-year-old student dies from injuries sustained during fight at middle school

A California middle school student was declared brain dead on Tuesday from injuries sustained during a fight at school, while two other students remained in juvenile hall for their involvement in the fight. 

Realtor attacked, groped by man at open house in Encino

A brazen and violent attack on a real estate agent was caught on video during an open house in Encino.