$1.5M ancient Buddha statue stolen from LA gallery recovered

Justin Livick was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. The LAPD said it's still unclear who actually stole the statue.

California Gov. Newsom believes Florida Gov. DeSantis 'regrets running for President'

The two governors will debate on Nov. 30. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the fact that DeSantis accepted the debate at all "shows he's completely unqualified to be President of the United States."

Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios

The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.

Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

Sacramento father of 6 gifted new car

After several months of riding his bike to work, a Sacramento father of six received a generous gift.

Things get hairy during brawl at 49ers home opener

Fists flew, and a wig was thrown as a brawl erupted among fans during the San Francisco 49ers' home opener against the New York Giants on Thursday night.

LA police chase driver slowly imitates somersault out of Mercedes-Benz

An hour-long police chase has finally come to an end – but not before the suspect weaved through LA traffic for more than an hour and then imitated a somersault when the cops told him to get out of the car.

Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over 'severe burns' from hot coffee spill

An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.

Health officials unsure what caused Bay Area mom's quadruple amputation

Public health officials are uncertain what forced a San Jose mother to undergo a quadruple amputation but have ruled out Vibrio, an infection linked to seafood.

LASD deputy shot and killed in ambush attack in Palmdale; suspect arrested

30-year-old Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot while in his patrol car outside the Palmdale Sheriff's station. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

San Jose mother undergoes full limb amputation after contracting rare bacterial infection

Laura Barajas bought fish from a grocery store in San Jose and cooked it herself. The next day she was admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacterial infection.

California AG sues top 5 oil companies alleging decades-long false advertising campaign

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Saturday that his office is suing the top five oil companies for allegedly misleading the public on climate change.

California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest

A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed. 

California could be 1st state to ban the controversial term 'excited delirium'

If AB 360 is signed into law, California would be the first state in the United States to ban the term "excited delirium." It was inspired by the death of an Antioch man.