LAX passenger quarantined after showing potential coronavirus symptoms

A passenger arriving on an American Airlines flight to Los Angeles International Airport from Mexico City was hospitalized and quarantined after showing what health officials called “disturbing" symptoms, that indicate the patient may have been exposed to the deadly coronavirus,  it was announced Thursday.  

2nd California child molester dies after inmate’s cane attack, authorities say

A second convicted child molester has died following a fellow inmate’s attack with a walking cane at a central California prison, authorities said Wednesday.

Suspect in deadly Atlanta shooting arrested in California

The suspect believed to be involved in a murder in broad daylight in Atlanta has been arrested in California.

Garden Grove couple reported missing in Mexico found dead; son-in-law arrested

A Garden Grove couple who went missing while visiting Mexico last week has been found dead, according to the Attorney General of Baja California. 

3 teens killed after game of ding-dong-ditch turns deadly, victim's mother says

A game of ding-dong-ditch turned deadly Sunday night after a group of teens knocked on the wrong door, according to the mother of one of the victims.

California considers declaring acetaminophen a carcinogen

State regulators have reviewed 133 studies about acetaminophen, all of which were published in peer-reviewed journals. Some studies reported an increased risk of some types of cancers, while others did not

Nearly 100 beehives stolen from northern California orchard

Mike Potts estimated that the theft of the 92 hives, about a third of his operation, would cost him about $44,000 in revenue.

Oakland Tech students, 'The Apollos,' behind MLK Day as state holiday

This little-known story was highlighted in a school play written and directed by current members of the Oakland Tech class of 2020, who interviewed some of the original Apollos and created an original script.

Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.

California inmate kills convicted child molester after beating him over the head with cane

An inmate in a central California prison bashed a convicted child molester over the head with a cane last week, inflicting an injury so severe that it later killed him – cutting the man’s life-sentence short, officials said Monday.

Two additional bodies found on Tijuana property where Garden Grove couple was buried

Mexican authorities say they have discovered two more bodies at a house in Tijuana where a Garden Grove couple was found buried, allegedly by their son-in-law.

Thousands gather in Downtown LA for 4th annual Women's March

The fourth annual Women's March LA: Women Rising will be held Saturday in downtown Los Angeles with thousands expected to march to demand the next president have a clear agenda to advance women's rights.

LAPD supervisor who fatally shot man mistook bicycle part for gun, police say

The Los Angeles Police Department supervisor who fatally shot an unarmed man near the border between Los Angeles and Culver Citymistook a bicycle part in his hand for a gun, police reported.

Skier killed, another seriously injured following avalanche at Alpine Meadows

The Placer County sheriff's office and the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team responded to the scene and initially reported several victims being unaccounted for. 

Teachers who had jet fuel dumped on them, their students file lawsuit against Delta Air Lines

Teachers who were supervising children on a school playground when jet fuel from a Delta Air Lines flight was dumped on top of them filed a lawsuit Friday against the airline.

Thief steals $145K in cash from marijuana money courier in Santa Ana

A man stole $145,000 in cash from a marijuana money courier’s unmarked van at a Santa Ana gas station after he collected the proceeds from several dispensaries, authorities said Friday.

Disneyland debuts new Star Wars attraction

Thousands of Disneyland enthusiasts lined up early Friday to experience the theme park's newest Star Wars Land ride.