Seagull hitches ride on sunfish off California coast

Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.

'I'm in:' Republican Caitlyn Jenner is running for California governor

Caitlyn Jenner, a longtime Republican, Olympic hero, reality TV personality and transgender rights activist, had been consulting with GOP advisers as she had considered joining the field of candidates hoping to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a likely recall election later this year. 

Teen driving Lamborghini in crash that killed woman pleads guilty; placed on house arrest

The 17-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini who was speeding at 106 mph when he crashed into another vehicle, killing a woman in West Los Angeles admitted to a charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence on Friday.

California man imprisoned for 15 years set free after new research on shaken-baby syndrome

Clifton Jones’ defense had argued the child died after an accidental trip-and-fall in their Sacramento home. Jones tripped over a shoe, and unable to break his stumble, he and his son fell into a wall, causing the baby to hit the back of his head, ultimately leading to his death, they had argued.

Rob Bonta confirmed as California AG, promises action on police misconduct

Assemblyman Rob Bonta said his first priority would be implementing a new state law requiring the state’s top law enforcement officer to investigate every fatal police shooting of an unarmed civilian.

VIDEO: Police officers stop fellow officer punching handcuffed woman during arrest

A use of force investigation is underway after a Westminster police officer punched a handcuffed woman during a recent arrest. Two other officers immediately intervened and deescalated the situation.

UC, CSU plan to require COVID vaccines, pending final FDA approval

The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Video: Danville officer shoots Black man, 4 seconds after he tells him to drop knife

The Contra Costa County Sheriff released a series of edited videos showing a Danville police officer shooting a Black man who was suspected of throwing rocks at passing cars on the freeway, four seconds after he pulled out a small knife while crossing the street last month. 

Pop-up art exhibit in Glendale honors Armenian culture

April is Armenian History Month and you can learn about the country's rich culture through three new pop-up art exhibits in Glendale. 

Dodgers introduce 'fully vaccinated fan section' for Saturday's game vs. Padres

The Yankees have "Bleacher Creatures" and the Mariners have had their moments with "King's Court" and "Maple Grove" fan sections. Here in LA, the Dodgers will soon have the "Fully Vaccinated Fan Section."

Bail reduced for father of suspect in Kristin Smart's killing

Bail has been reduced for a man suspected of helping his son hide the body of California college student Kristin Smart, who went missing 25 years ago.

Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs

The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.

LA County supervisors vote to return Bruce's Beach to owners' descendants

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote Tuesday on whether to return a scenic and valuable parcel of Manhattan Beach land to the descendants of a Black couple who once operated a beach resort there.

All Los Angeles Skid Row homeless must be offered housing by October, federal judge orders

Fed up by what he considers government inaction, bureaucratic paralysis and a lack of accountability, a federal judge on Tuesday suddenly ordered the city and county of Los Angeles to offer housing to the entire homeless population of downtown's Skid Row area by October.  

Roommate arrested after mother, daughter attacked with ax in San Rafael

San Rafael police say the mother suffered major lacerations and lost parts of her fingers as she shielded her daughter. The girl suffered a major injury to her eye and nose.