Flesh-eating bacteria linked to black tar heroin kills 7 in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.
LAPD officer under investigation after he allegedly fondled a dead woman
A Los Angeles police officer is under investigation after a random review of body camera footage showed him fondling a dead woman’s breasts, according to a person briefed on the incident.
A Los Angeles police officer is under investigation after a random review of body camera footage showed him fondling a dead woman’s breasts, according to a person briefed on the incident.
20 more women come forward in lawsuit alleging rape, sexual assault while using Lyft
Twenty more women are suing Lyft, alleging that they were raped or sexually assaulted by drivers while using the service, adding to a slew of legal complaints against the company from passengers who say they were targeted by drivers.
Twenty more women are suing Lyft, alleging that they were raped or sexually assaulted by drivers while using the service, adding to a slew of legal complaints against the company from passengers who say they were targeted by drivers.
Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Trial opens in 'Pedo Guy' defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk
A nasty tweet sent by SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk has landed the entrepreneur in court, and on Tuesday he showed up to defend himself.
A nasty tweet sent by SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk has landed the entrepreneur in court, and on Tuesday he showed up to defend himself.
FBI offers $5M reward for US citizen on ‘Most Wanted Terrorist’ list
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of a U.S. citizen on the “Most Wanted Terrorist” list.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of a U.S. citizen on the “Most Wanted Terrorist” list.
SF steps up efforts to pressure wash poop off sidewalks
Officials announced an increase in pressure washing sidewalks in the Tenderloin. Usually crews pressure wash once a month, but now they’ll do it once a week.
Officials announced an increase in pressure washing sidewalks in the Tenderloin. Usually crews pressure wash once a month, but now they’ll do it once a week.
Google co-founders Larry Page, Sergey Brin step down as execs of parent Alphabet
The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet.
The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet.
SoCal mother accused of tying plastic bag over 3-year-old son's head, setting home on fire
A Santa Paula mother was arrested and is expected in court on Wednesday after investigators said she tied a plastic bag over her three-year-old son’s head and set their home on fire.
A Santa Paula mother was arrested and is expected in court on Wednesday after investigators said she tied a plastic bag over her three-year-old son’s head and set their home on fire.
Man accused of trespassing Kendall Jenner's Hollywood Hills home arrested
A man was in custody Tuesday for allegedly trespassing at the Hollywood Hills home of model and television personality Kendall Jenner.
A man was in custody Tuesday for allegedly trespassing at the Hollywood Hills home of model and television personality Kendall Jenner.
Wheelchair stolen from San Francisco man day after Thanksgiving in San Jose
A San Francisco man's lifeline, his wheelchair, was stolen the day after Thanksgiving in San Jose. He's having trouble doing things many take for granted, like getting to the corner store.
A San Francisco man's lifeline, his wheelchair, was stolen the day after Thanksgiving in San Jose. He's having trouble doing things many take for granted, like getting to the corner store.
Logs line West Oakland street in apparent attempt to deter homeless, RV dwellers
The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.
The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.
Norwegian Cruise Lines ship has second outbreak in two weeks
Paramedics in San Pedro on Sunday evaluated 19 people for flu-like systems aboard a cruise ship that experienced a similar situation last week.
Paramedics in San Pedro on Sunday evaluated 19 people for flu-like systems aboard a cruise ship that experienced a similar situation last week.
Suspect arrested following high-speed pursuit in the Los Angeles area
Authorities in the Los Angeles area were involved in a pursuit that reached over 100 mph at certain points, according to measurements by SkyFOX.
Authorities in the Los Angeles area were involved in a pursuit that reached over 100 mph at certain points, according to measurements by SkyFOX.
'Who's next?': Superstar Sia pretends to be lottery winner, pays for groceries at Walmart
Australian pop superstar Sia shocked shoppers at a Walmart in California on Wednesday when she pretended to be a lottery winner and bought groceries for them.
Australian pop superstar Sia shocked shoppers at a Walmart in California on Wednesday when she pretended to be a lottery winner and bought groceries for them.
Group of undocumented immigrants rescued from sewage tunnel near U.S.-Mexico border
Ten undocumented immigrants were hospitalized for hypothermia after a large group was rescued from storm waters inside a drain near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.
Ten undocumented immigrants were hospitalized for hypothermia after a large group was rescued from storm waters inside a drain near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.
Borderline owners announce plans to open new bar in Agoura Hills
A year after the deadly mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill, its owners have announced plans to reopen the establishment at a new location in Agoura Hills.
A year after the deadly mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill, its owners have announced plans to reopen the establishment at a new location in Agoura Hills.
California police officer approached by turkey while on patrol, saves driver from speeding ticket
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
1 life down, 8 to go: Police officers gently rescue kitten with head stuck in peanut butter jar
One kitten's "hankering for peanut butter" ended in a rescue by police after the small feline's head became stuck in a jar.
One kitten's "hankering for peanut butter" ended in a rescue by police after the small feline's head became stuck in a jar.
Desperate search for South L.A. man suffering from dementia
A family issued an emotional plea on Thanksgiving asking for the public’s help in locating their relative who suffers from dementia. The 62-year-old man has not been seen since he was dropped off by California Highway Patrol officers against his brother's wishes at a Torrance gas station 12 miles from his South Los Angeles home earlier this month.
A family issued an emotional plea on Thanksgiving asking for the public’s help in locating their relative who suffers from dementia. The 62-year-old man has not been seen since he was dropped off by California Highway Patrol officers against his brother's wishes at a Torrance gas station 12 miles from his South Los Angeles home earlier this month.