Getty Villa Museum threatened by Palisades fire

The Palisades fire has prompted evacuations, threatened homes and has caused major traffic disruptions with road closures.

Palisades fire chaos: Abandoned cars and traffic gridlock caught on video

As the Pacific Palisades fire rages on, a striking video shows abandoned cars and gridlocked streets resembling a scene from an apocalypse movie. The footage underscores the chaos caused by evacuations and heavy traffic.

LA police chase: 3 taken into custody following pursuit of assault, robbery suspects

Three suspects who were allegedly part of an assault, robbery and carjacking in the Pacific Palisades were taken into custody following a pursuit on Friday morning.

Atlanta cancer survivor riding on float in 136th Rose Parade

An Atlanta cancer survivor will be one of the special guests riding on a float during the 136th annual Rose Parade.

Man dies in Oakland Christmas fire after saving family, searching for engagement ring

A 37-year-old man was killed in a fire in Oakland after rescuing his family from a burning home on Christmas morning when he stayed inside to search for an engagement ring that he wanted to give to his girlfriend on New Year's Eve, authorities and his family said.

San Jose K-9 failed 22 times to respond to commands before latching onto man's throat: court

A federal judge has paved the way for a trial to proceed against the city of San Jose after a police dog bit a man's neck for a minute after he was suspected of shoplifting at a Safeway and then hid in a trash can to avoid police.  

Sacramento father accused of 'gruesome' death of 1-year-old

If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text them at 88788 with the message "BEGIN."

Bureau of Prisons to pay $116M to more than 100 FCI Dublin sex assault survivors

The Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday agreed to pay $115.8 million to 103 women who alleged they were sexually assaulted at the now-closed FCI Dublin all-women's prison.

Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

2 arrested, accused of killing doctor outside Woodland Hills urgent care

Evan Hardman and Ashley Rose Sweeting were arrested and are accused of murdering Dr. Hamid Mirshojae outside his Woodland Hills clinic in August.

Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California

A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.

Suspected gunman dead, 2 students injured after school shooting in California

The Butte County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a shooting at Feather River School of Seventh Day Adventists in Palermo, a town of about 5,700 people south of Oroville.