Notorious home invader 'Hank the Tank' captured in Lake Tahoe

The massive bear notorious for home invasions in South Lake Tahoe, has been captured. 'Hank the Tank' and her 3 cubs will be relocated, officials said.

8-year-old shot on Oakland freeway paralyzed, family says

Eight-year-old Asa, who was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shooting in Oakland, is now paralyzed, his family said, and despite the medical care that he'll likely need for the rest of his life, he continues to make them laugh.

United Airlines bans passenger following viral video showing dispute over wine

United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine. 

7-Eleven workers beat would-be robber with stick until suspect starts crying

They say it's not fun anymore when the rabbit got the gun. Two 7-Eleven employees turned the tables against a man who was on the verge of stealing dozens of boxes of cigarettes from the store.

CNN reporter covering crime in Oakland gets car window smashed

A CNN reporter visiting Oakland to report on crime had her rental vehicle broken into on Wednesday, the latest in dramatic rise in vehicle burglaries for the East Bay city. 

East Bay church group volunteers trapped in Niger after military coup

There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.

Body found inside barrel at Malibu beach identified

A homicide investigation is underway after the body of 32-year-old Javonnta Murphy was discovered in a barrel in Malibu Monday.

Dangerous scaffolding left teetering after massive San Francisco fire

The massive fire that raced through an unfinished San Francisco apartment complex Tuesday morning damaged five buildings, displaced eight people, and left dangerous scaffolding teetering in the air.

California 13-year-old girl drives parents' Tesla into pole

A 13-year-old girl in California is in for big trouble back home after police say she took her parents' Tesla and hit other cars before smashing into a power pole.

Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly

In order to prevent further spread, residents living in the quarantine area are urged not to move any fruits or vegetables from their property.

'Euphoria' star Angus Cloud dies at 25

Angus Cloud, who starred in HBO's hit series “Euphoria," has died. He was 25 years old.

X sign removed from Twitter headquarters building after complaints

A bright and flashy "X" sign was removed from the top of the San Francisco headquarters of the company previously known as Twitter on Monday days after its installation provoked an outcry.

X, formerly Twitter, installed a lit up sign atop its HQ, neighbors aren't thrilled

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, debuted a new sign atop its headquarters in San Francisco Friday night by blasting lights illuminating the X logo.

Oakland NAACP blasts local leaders, calls for state of emergency due to crime

The Oakland NAACP has called on city leaders to declare a state of emergency due to rising crime, calling the situation a "crisis," and has urged residents across the city to speak out against it.