Man convicted of setting up smuggling trip that killed 13 in California gets 15 years in prison

Jose Cruz Noguez was sentenced to 15 years in prison for coordinating a smuggling trip in which 25 migrants were stacked into a Ford Expedition that crashed into a tractor-trailer, leaving 13 dead.

San Diego opens first 'safe sleeping site' tents for homeless people

The first of two "safe sleeping" areas for the homeless in San Diego opened on Thursday as part of an effort to move people off the streets in the California city.

Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast

A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.

Woman gets dragged by car while trying to stop Alameda robbery

A 69-year-old woman who was dragged by a robber's car in Alameda said Monday that she would do it all over again.

Drug 'super lab' disguised as pizza shop busted by LAPD

What appeared to be a typical pizza place in North Hollywood turned out to be a drug "super lab," according to the LAPD.

Walt Disney's 'Storybook Mansion' is available for rent; here's how much it'll cost

Walt Disney lived in this beautiful home from 1932 to 1950 and it was in this home where he drew inspiration for the movie “Snow White" and classic characters such as Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh.

Dozens of migrants from Texas arrive in Los Angeles

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is taking credit for dropping off dozens of migrants from Texas to LA.

Dog dies after being hit by self-driving car in San Francisco

A dog has died after being hit by a self-driving car last month in San Francisco, according to California's Department of Motor Vehicles.

Air India flight diverted to Russia finally arrives at SFO after 2-day ordeal

The Air India flight carrying passengers stranded in Russia finally arrived at San Francisco International Airport just after midnight Thursday, a relief to the passengers who were stranded thousands of miles from their intended destinations for two days.

Cheez-It-themed rest stop features pump that fills your car with crackers

Attention Cheez-It fans: The “biggest, cheeziest roadside attraction” has opened for a limited time. Here’s how to get your fill.

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.