California driver accused of hitting law enforcement recruits released from jail

Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, 22, is accused of plowing into 25 law enforcement recruits in Whittier. He was released from jail hours after his arrest due to the "extreme complexity" of the investigation.

California wrong-way driver crashes into 25 law enforcement recruits; 5 in critical condition

Twenty-five law enforcement recruits for various agencies across Los Angeles County were injured, five critically, after a Honda CR-V going the wrong way plowed into them and hit a light pole during their morning run in Whittier.

Elizabeth Holmes faces judgment day for her Theranos crimes

A federal judge on Friday will decide whether disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes should serve a lengthy prison sentence for duping investors and endangering patients while peddling a bogus blood-testing technology.

WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’

The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.

California man sentenced 9 years for $6 million real estate scam

Adolfo Schoneke, his sister, and their co-conspirators were convicted in a scam where houses were listed without homeowners' consent and money was collected from prospective buyers.

Simi Valley mother of 2 disappears from home, leaving bloody scene behind

When officers arrived at the Rachel Castillo's apartment, they noticed a significant amount of blood in the home, but she was nowhere to be found, the Simi Valley Police Department reported.

Defense lawyers for Elizabeth Holmes ask judge for leniency

One week before disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is set to be sentenced for defrauding investors in her failed blood testing company, her defense team is pleading with the judge for leniency.

'GTA' police chase suspect steals pickup truck on live TV in LA County

A police chase suspect went on a dangerous 2-county crime spree, including breaking into multiple vehicles, backing into a cop car and breaking into someone's house – all to avoid getting in handcuffs.

Police chase ends in horrific crash in Cerritos

A high-speed police chase ended when the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle plowed into traffic in Cerritos.

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

Winning Powerball ticket sold in California for $2 billion jackpot

There is one winning ticket for the record $2-billion Powerball jackpot and it was sold somewhere in California, according to state lottery officials.

California swimmer survives shark attack off Pacific coast

A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.