Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years for LA rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a model-actress in a Los Angeles hotel room about a decade ago.

California 6-year-old experiences snow for the first time

For Lorena Alva and her 6-year-old daughter, Mia, this is a first. Snow! And what a better way than experiencing it than with a snowball fight between Mia and her dad, Ryan.

'Do not engage': Man dressed as Cookie Monster in Santa Cruz raising concerns

Santa Cruz police are warning residents not to approach a man dressed up as the “Cookie Monster," that is wandering around the city's beach and wharf areas.

Nipsey Hussle's killer sentenced to 60 years in prison

Eric Holder Jr., 33, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019.

LA attorney blew $10.2M in company funds for 6-month Vegas gambling, partying binge: lawsuit

Sara Jacqueline King of Orange County is accused of a massive fraud scheme in which she allegedly spent over $10 million of company money to fund a six-month partying and gambling spree at the Wynn Las Vegas.

LA bishop shot to death in Hacienda Heights was murdered: LASD

The shooting death of Bishop David O'Connell in Hacienda Heights is being investigated as a murder, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Best cities for bachelorette parties in 2023 revealed

Here is a list of the best and worst places to experience your bachelorette party, and no surprise, Miami and Las Vegas are still top choices.

Alleged catalytic converter thief run over, killed in California

A man accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter in Palmdale was killed Tuesday when he was run over by the woman whose vehicle he was trying to steal from, according to authorities.

Wife of Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff does not want husband prosecuted

The wife of a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family last month by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s slide in San Mateo County, does not want to prosecute, the defense attorney in the case has revealed.

California's Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces retirement

California’s longest-serving senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, will not run for reelection next year. 

Edwin Castro identified as $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner

The California resident and winner of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot has been identified as Edwin Castro.

Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok

Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday days before city's centennial

Morris Brown turned 100 years old on Monday. The city of West Covina, where Brown lives, celebrates its centennial this week.

United Airlines from Hawaii to SFO nearly plunged into Pacific Ocean, data shows

A United Airlines flight that departed Hawaii for San Francisco late last year came just 775 feet from colliding with the Pacific Ocean, data shows.

George Clooney helps establish “model” high school in LA

George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Autopsy of Orange County lawyer found dead in Mexico released

Autopsy results for 33-year-old Elliot Blair, who was found dead in Mexico while celebrating his one-year wedding anniversary with his wife, revealed the lawyer suffered 40 fractures to the back of his skull.

Judge could bar comments to media after Half Moon Bay shooting

A judge on Friday barred attorneys from talking to the press about the criminal case of a farmworker accused of killing seven people last month in back-to-back shootings at two Northern California mushroom farms.