Prosecutors want David DePape to be sentenced to 40 years after Pelosi attack

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 40-year sentence for the man convicted of breaking into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco and attacking her husband, Paul, with a hammer. 

California mom beat toddler 'like a rag doll' on plane as passengers tried to intervene: court docs

A Sacramento, California, mom allegedly kicked and backhanded her 2-year-old daughter on a plane after her little one woke her up during flight from Mexico, according to federal court documents.

American, Australians missing in Mexico ID’d after bodies found in well

The three men were camping and had been posting idyllic photos on social media of waves and isolated beaches before they went missing last weekend.

Stanford submits photo of protester wearing green Hamas headband to FBI

Officials at Stanford University submitted a photo of someone on campus wearing a green headband worn by Hamas terrorist fighters to the FBI as the school struggles to reign in anti-Israel protesters camping overnight on school property.

Supporters say campus protests are effective; experts differ

Chants of "Free Palestine!" continued ringing out across the UC Berkeley campus, Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests continued around the Bay Area and nation. Some demonstrators see the current cause as the latest in a long line of civil actions aimed at changing the course of society for the betterment. But some experts say using rallies and campus occupations isn't as effective as it was in the 1980s or 60s.

Arizona man convicted of California cartel-related murders: DA

A jury in California has convicted a Phoenix man in connection with the killings of four people over a cartel-related dispute.

Leading vegan restaurant now serving meat, says plant-based eating isn't enough to save planet

An L.A. vegan restaurant is changing its menu to include “regenerative" farming products, such as meat, dairy and eggs. “I realized that animal integration is crucial," the owner said.

LAX-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing after exit slide issues on Boeing aircraft

Delta Flight 520 bound for Los Angeles was forced to return to New York City to make an emergency landing after the crew reported issues with an exit slide on the right wing of the Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.

Possible kidnapping suspect leads police chase, standoff in Long Beach, Compton

A man possibly linked to a kidnapping case is in custody – but not before leading a short police chase that ended in an hours-long standoff in Compton.

USC President responds to 100 arrests from pro-Palestine protests on campus

Two days after the protests broke out on campus and 10 days after canceling a pro-Palestine valedictorian's graduation speech, USC President Carol Folt issued a full-page statement.

USC cancels main stage commencement ceremony

Citing new safety measures, USC announced it is canceling the "main stage" commencement ceremony that had been planned for May 10.

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage stolen in San Francisco

Thieves broke into the car of U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff, who was in San Francisco for an event – forcing a change of plans, specifically his attire, for one of his events.

Hundreds attend pro-Palestinian protest on Stanford campus

A protest is underway at Stanford University calling for the school to divest from Israel, according to a coalition supporting the liberation of Palestine.