Firefighters rescue barn owl from massive California wildfire

Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.

Hit-and-run driver who fatally struck bicyclist arrested after fleeing U.S. to Australia

A hit-and-run driver who fled the country three years ago after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Whittier was arrested Thursday morning after being extradited to the U.S., authorities said.

Dodgers: No World Series celebrations in Los Angeles 'until it is safe' amid pandemic

The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.

Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny

Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.

Southern California wildfires: Wind-driven blazes force thousands to flee

Two out-of-control wildfires on Tuesday raged in Orange County, California as crews worked to contain the flames and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.

Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'

They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.

Firefighters respond to 911 call, deliver baby

A family from El Sobrante is expressing their gratitude for firefighters who responded to their 911 call and helped deliver their baby who arrived days early. 

Suspect who led officers on chase in stolen box truck arrested

A man was arrested after leading officers on a chase from downtown Los Angeles to Burbank on Monday morning. 

Fight near Starbucks leads to death of California man, 69; suspect, 20, in custody

A 69-year-old California man died Wednesday, three days after being knocked unconscious outside a Starbucks coffee shop for complaining about loud music, according to reports.

Man who bought guns that terrorists used to kill 14 in 2015 San Bernardino massacre gets 20 years

Enrique Marquez Jr., the man who bought two rifles that terrorists used to kill 14 people in a 2015 terror attack in San Bernardino, California, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on

Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.

Convicted murderer Scott Peterson to receive virtual hearing in California courtroom

On Oct. 14, the court ordered a second look at Scott Peterson’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son, less than two months after it overturned his death penalty.