VIDEO: Woman pumping gas severely beaten by man in random assault in Gardena

Investigators sought the public's help finding the man accused of severely beating a woman who was pumping gas in a seemingly random attack at a gas station in Gardena, police said.

Jared Drake Bell of ‘Drake and Josh’ charged with crimes against a child

Jared Drake Bell, who starred in the Nickelodeon TV show “Drake and Josh," is facing charges for disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and attempted endangering children.

Daughter of firefighter killed in shooting wears father's jacket to graduation

The daughter of a California firefighter who was killed days before her high school graduation wore his jacket as she tearfully received her diploma.

VIDEO: UPS driver attacked on his delivery route in San Francisco

Viewer video obtained by KTVU shows a man trying to steal a package from a 40-year-old delivery driver right in the middle of a street.

Restaurant labor shortage may force higher wages for workers

Critics claim unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the restaurant workforce. But workers and labor organizers say that the reality is more complex, and that food service workers haven't been paid a living wage.

New Kobe Bryant mural in Hollywood highlights NBA legend's second career

Steps away from where NBA legend Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for “Dear Basketball," a new mural on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue was unveiled in Tinseltown.

Oakland police chief apologizes; issues 33 disciplinary actions for using tear gas against protesters

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday for the first time apologized for what happened at a youth-led George Floyd protest last summer and he also announced that he has issued more than 33 disciplinary actions to officers for using tear gas, in violation of department and city policy.

After almost 60 years, graduation 2021 at one California high school will be its last

After almost 60 years, the class of 2021 at El Molino High School is set to be its last. The local school board voted in March to close the beloved campus permanently, due to declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.

Reward increases to $500,000 in freeway shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos

The reward for information leading to the arrest in the road rage freeway shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos has increased to $450,000 after the Costa Mesa City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to provide $50,000 in reward money to help find his killer.

Disabled victim of violent, hours-long rape says praying to God saved her life

When a rapist broke into her apartment, a Fontana grandmother, who is paralyzed and was unable to run away, began praying out loud and telling her attacker, "I’m praying for you, God loves you."

Sneak peek at Disney's highly-anticipated Avengers Campus

Disney California Adventure Park’s new Superhero land is about to debut to the public, featuring an action-packed Spider-Man ride, lab-created culinary masterpieces and interactive experiences for the next generation of Superheros.

Jonathan Tatone identified as gunman in fire station shooting that killed 1, injured another

An off-duty firefighter opened fire Tuesday at Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 81 killing firefighter specialist Tory Carlon and injuring another. The suspect then fled to his home in nearby Acton, barricaded himself inside, and set the house on fire before he was found deceased.

San Francisco Giants 1st MLB team to wear Pride colors on the field

The team announced players will be wearing caps on Saturday featuring the SF logo in Pride colors, as well as a Pride patch on the right sleeve of their jerseys.

California launches 1st-in-nation task force to study slave reparations

Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.

Body cam video shows moment officers respond to VTA mass shooting

Almost one week after a disgruntled Valley Transportation Authority employee carried out a deadly mass shooting at a rail yard where he worked, authorities released body-worn video of law enforcement officers' quick response to the active shooter scene.

Spilled liquid fabric softener prompts hazmat situation on California highway

“The truck was deemed safe, extra soft, wrinkle free,” California Highway Patrol posted after responding to a hazmat situation of spilled liquid fabric softener

Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals announce 2022 dates

Coachella will be held on April 15-17 and April 22-24, 2022, while Stagecoach will return to Indio on April 29-May 1. Presale for tickets for Coachella begins Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m.

Gabriel Fernandez: Mom convicted of murder, torture denied bid for re-sentencing

A judge Tuesday rejected a bid for re-sentencing by Pearl Fernandez, who pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of her 8-year-old son, Gabriel, who was routinely beaten, starved, forced to sleep in a closet and tortured until his death eight years ago.

Milkweed planted in California to help monarch butterflies

Milkweed plants are seen as critical because the orange-and-black butterflies lay their eggs on them. Their caterpillars also eat them.