Off-duty law enforcement officers heroically stepped in as bullets went flying at Saugus High School

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detective is one of three off-duty law enforcement officers who heroically ran toward danger as bullets went flying and hundreds of students ran for cover in a deadly shooting at Saugus High School.  

California school shooting leaves 2 teens dead, 3 injured, with suspect in 'grave condition,' authorities say

A student gunman opened fire Thursday at a Southern California high school, killing two students and wounding three others before he was captured in "grave condition" after shooting himself in the head, authorities said.

Saugus High School choir director rushes to treat wounded student after gunman opens fire on campus

A choir director at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, rushed to the aid of a student who was shot when a classmate opened fire and killed two other students on campus Thursday.

Internal documents reveal sexual abuse at California women’s prisons

Some correctional officers groped the inmates, others engaged in oral sex or intercourse. The disciplinary records, which are still incomplete, provide a first-ever glimpse into how the prison system deals with sexual exploitation by its officers.

Homicide detectives investigate sudden death of infant boy in Walnut

Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the sudden death of an 18-month-old boy in the city of Walnut Wednesday evening.

Judge denies defense's bid to dismiss counts against Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer

 A judge Thursday denied the defense's bid to dismiss two of the charges against the man charged with murdering Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper's clothing store in the Hyde Park area of Los Angeles in March.

SoCal Edison to pay $360M in settlements for deadly Woolsey, Thomas fires

A Southern California utility has agreed to pay $360 million to settle lawsuits brought by local governments over deadly wildfires sparked by its equipment in the last two years, including one blamed for a mudslide that killed more than 20 people.

California beer insulting utility PG&E brews backlash

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Anger over devastating California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines is coming to a head — in a beer. And an outcry is brewing.

Investigations underway after nine USC students die within three months

Officials at the University of Southern California have confirmed nine students have died within the first three months of the fall semester, leaving students and parents on edge and demanding answers. 

San Diego State student, 19, dies after attending frat party

University President Adela de la Torre announced Monday that 19-year-old Dylan Hernandez died Sunday surrounded by his family. He was hospitalized on Thursday.

5-months pregnant mother killed outside her Oakland home

Friends and family are feeling shock, sadness and anger over the killing of an Oakland wife and mother who was gunned down in front of her home Saturday as she and her husband went to ward off some possible car thieves.  

Father of 6 shot and killed by off duty Richmond police officer following confrontation

Vallejo police and the Solano County District Attorney's office are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in the parking lot of the Valero gas station at the corner of Fairgrounds Drive and Sereno Drive on Sunday. 

BART GM 'disappointed' over sandwich citation but says officer was doing his job

Video of a Bart police officer detaining a man for eating a sandwich on a platform at the Pleasant Hill Station was met with criticism Friday, and now the transit agency's general manager is speaking out about the incident.