Missing 'Family Reunion' actress Jaida Benjamin found safe

After she was reported missing in Los Angeles over the weekend, police say "Family Reunion" actress Jaida Benjamin was found safe and is back home with her family. 

Mistaken identity leads to 2 weeks in jail for the wrong Bethany Farber, lawsuit against LAPD

Bethany K. Farber says her wrongful arrest led to two weeks in jail, during which time her grandmother suffered a stress-induced stroke and died. She's now planning to sue the LAPD.

Emmilee Risling missing: search continues for Native mom in California

The family of Emmilee Risling said they aren't giving up hope that she will return home safely. She went missing in Humboldt County in October.

California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'

The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.

California trans child molester Hannah Tubbs gloats over light sentence in jailhouse phone calls

Explicit jailhouse recordings of Hannah Tubbs, the 26-year-old trans child molester who received a slap on the wrist last month after pleading guilty to molesting a 10-year-old in 2014, depict her admitting it was wrong to attack a little girl but gloating over the light punishment. LA County DA George Gascón's policies allowed for the light sentencing in the 2014 attack.

Newport Beach helicopter crash kills 1 officer, injures second

Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach Police Department, was killed when a police helicopter crashed into the water in Newport Beach. A second officer was critically injured.

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

'Can you help us?' Family that died in California mountains made desperate pleas

John Gerrish and Ellen Chung tried desperate to text for help. But the area had bad cellphone service and the messages never went through. Neither did five phone calls to various people, investigators said.

Missing Hiker Found: Dad of popular choreographer found in Kern County

Gab Song has been found in "good condition" after being missing for nearly two days, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Department.

'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California

Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”

'Rams House': Iconic Hollywood sign honors Rams' Super Bowl victory

The iconic Hollywood sign will feature some changes over the next few days to celebrate the LA Rams' historic win in Super Bowl LVI.

Coachella, Stagecoach align with state, dropping mask, vaccine, testing requirements for outdoor festivals

Festival officials announced that it will be dropping its masking, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing requirements in accordance with new state guidelines that take effect Wednesday ending the vaccination requirement and mask mandate for outdoor mega-events.

Three accused of stealing $16,000 worth of women's underwear from California malls

Three suspects were busted in connection to a retail crime ring on Monday. The suspects were accused of stealing thousands of dollars in lingerie items.

John Madden's son speaks ahead of dad's memorial

NFL legend and Bay Area native John Madden will be honored Monday night in Oakland at a public memorial. His son, Mike Madden, spoke about his dad before the big event.