LAPD searching for woman seen on video trying to kidnap 2 children

The suspect allegedly attempted to kidnap a 1-year-old boy before she went to another location and allegedly attempted to kidnap a 5-year-old boy.

Jobs, shops, budget hit by California theme park closures

Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.

Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.

Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed

Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials. 

Watchman could have saved lives in 'Conception' boat fire that killed 34, investigators say

The lack of a required roving night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California, federal investigators said Tuesday.

Woman accused of stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits

A woman was arrested at a Riverside courthouse last week for allegedly stealing several identities to fraudulently obtain EDD unemployment benefits, authorities said Monday.

Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history

The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.

US judge mulls competency of Mexican man who shot Kate Steinle

The case against Jose Ines Garcia Zarate on federal gun charges has been pending since U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria raised “serious concerns” about his mental capacities back in January.

Los Angeles man arrested in theft of lemur from San Francisco Zoo

The endangered and elderly lemur was discovered missing Wednesday morning from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest in the San Francisco Zoo.

In an about-face, Trump approves CA's wildfire relief request

Denials of relief are rare and Newsom has previously praised the Trump administration for approving aid related to the fires and California’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.

Eric Kay indicted on two federal counts in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs

Former Angels public relations director Eric Kay has been indicted on two federal counts stemming from the 2019 overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, according to court papers obtained Friday. 

Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution

University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.