Dogs found with snouts taped shut in Irvine; woman arrested

The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.

Danny Masterson convicted on 2 counts of rape in retrial

Masterson was convicted on two charges of forcible rape, the jury announced Wednesday. He was charged with raping three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. The jury was deadlocked on the third charge.

Armie Hammer thanks supporters after LA sexual assault case dropped: 'My name is cleared'

Actor Armie Hammer will not face charges following an investigation by the LAPD into an allegation of sexual assault against him, the LA District Attorney’s Office said.

Toothless 11-year-old dog saves dog brother from coyote attack in Mission Viejo

Earlier this month Vinny, the 11-year-old Maltese-Dachshund mix, heard his brother shrieking in pain after a coyote attack in their backyard. He jumped in to save him.

Nikki Alcaraz: Missing Tennessee woman, boyfriend found safe in California

Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend have been found safe in Northern California after going missing earlier this month on a cross-country road trip.

Texas prison housing Elizabeth Holmes, 'Housewives' star Jen Shah offers business classes

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will spend the next 11 years at Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Bryan, Texas, where 'Housewives' star Jen Shah is also serving time.

Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules

A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two killings at the direction of cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be let out of prison on parole.

Elizabeth Holmes reports to federal prison in Bryan, Texas

Elizabeth Holmes, 39, must report to federal custody in Bryan, Texas on Tuesday after exhausting all of her options to remain out of custody. Holmes was convicted of fraud and conspiracy and sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her failed blood-testing company Theranos.

Oregon Zoo's high-tech 'smart egg' could help save endangered California condor

The egg replica records sound, temperature, movement and other data critical to saving one of the original animals included in the 1973 Endangered Species Act.

A majority of Californians say Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to serve, new poll finds

Nearly two-thirds of registered voters in California feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to continue serving as a senator, a new poll released Thursday morning by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found.

California teen dies during social media stunt on 6th Street Bridge: Police

The teen fell "when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post, apparently, a social media broadcast," Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said.

United Airlines flight diverted to SFO over mechanical issue

A United Airlines flight bound from San Francisco to Honolulu returned to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday afternoon over a mechanical issue, according to federal officials.

Man rescuing ducks struck and killed in California street

A man helping ducklings cross a road in Northern California was struck and killed by a driver, according to police.

8-year-old girl dies, body of 4-year-old brother recovered after getting swept away in river

An 8-year-old girl died and a 4-year-old boy was missing Sunday after the two children were swept away in a central California river swollen from rapidly melting mountain snows.