Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days

Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.

Active-shooter hoax draws police presence at Disneyland

Disneyland visitors had a brief scare after reports of a possible active shooter – which turned out to be a hoax.

Family tragedy compounds after 3 relatives die in Pleasanton when tire blows out

A 62-year-old Sacramento woman and her two granddaughters died en route to San Jose, where they were trying to say goodbye to the family matriarch, who was in hospice and hours away from death herself, relatives told KTVU. 

Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. 

California Lt. governor seeks to remove Trump from primary ballot

Following the ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court that said Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's presidential primary, California's lieutenant governor is calling to have him removed from the ballot here.

California airport worker 'set for life' after hitting jackpot with $20M lottery win

Durwin Hickman, a California airport worker, is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning $20 million from a $30 Set For Life! scratch-off lottery ticket purchased during his lunch break.

Demonstrators call for SF District Attorney to drop charges against the 'Bay Bridge 78'

Arraignments were set to begin on Monday morning for the "Bay Bridge 78," a group of protestors who were detained after shutting down the Bay Bridge during last month's APEC summit.

2-time MVP Shohei Ohtani signs with Los Angeles Dodgers

It appears Shohei Ohtani will stay in Southern California – as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam

HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.

California hiker pinned under boulder weighing at least 6K pounds rescued after 7 hours

A hiker in Southern California was pinned underneath a massive boulder on a hillside for seven hours until volunteers freed him in a bold nighttime rescue last week, officials said Friday.

Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach

“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.

Dungeness crab season on hold again, fishermen losing out big

A high number of migrating humpback whales and a recently confirmed leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle in the world, being caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, has caused the state to prevent crab traps from being used once again.

California inmate charged with attempted murder in attack on Kristin Smart’s killer

A twice-convicted killer has been charged with attempted murder for a prison yard attack on a fellow inmate convicted of the high-profile killing of California college student Kristin Smart, who vanished 27 years ago, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Man arrested for homeless murders believed to be suspect in fatal San Dimas follow-home robbery

Jerrid Joseph Powell was arrested on Nov. 30 in Beverly Hills in connection with a fatal follow-home robbery in San Dimas. Law enforcement now believe he's also responsible for killing three homeless people across LA.

After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career

Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.