'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.
'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.
Hollywood sign to read 'Rams House' in honor of Super Bowl LVI champs
The iconic Hollywood sign will be altered to honor the Super Bowl LVI-winning Los Angeles Rams.
4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant
Rapper Kodak Black was reportedly involved in the situation when a fight and shooting broke out after a Justin Bieber concert. Multiple people were hurt.
Leslie Van Houten: Parole bid of Charles Manson follower denied again
Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower serving a life sentence for her role in the murder of a Los Angeles grocer and his wife, has again been denied a potential bid for freedom.
Heat advisories posted in Southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, through Super Bowl Sunday
While much of the U.S. has enjoyed an early taste of spring this week, the West Coast is taking it one step further as a rare February heat wave places dozens of record-high temperatures in jeopardy through Super Bowl Sunday.
Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC
The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.
High school basketball team helps player with Down syndrome make game ending shot
A high school basketball player with Down syndrome makes a buzzer beater game shot with the support and encouragement of his teammates and entire gym. The touching video has gone viral.
California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
Oregon, California ending mask mandates soon
Both Oregon and California are expected to end their statewide mask mandates at the end of March and by Feb. 15, respectively.
Watch: Dolphins ride waves alongside surfers off California coast
A pod of dolphins was spotted riding waves alongside surfers in a remarkable up-close encounter.
Aunt throws San Francisco nephew a birthday limo surprise in heartwarming, viral video
A California aunt said her nephew had never seen a limousine in person. So she surprised him by picking him up in one from school for this 10th birthday. The heartwarming birthday surprise has gone viral.
Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast
Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”
Mother of 5 dies after falling off party bus days before her 30th birthday
Monday would have been Heather Garcia's 30th birthday. Instead of celebrating, her family and friends are mourning her death as the mom of five was killed after falling out of a party bus over the weekend.
California fire captain, 47, shot and killed while responding to fire
Capt. Max Fortuna, 47, died Monday morning after being shot while responding to a fire, authorities said. Fortuna was a 21-year veteran with the Stockton Fire Dept. He leaves behind his wife and two adult children.
San Quentin's death row to be replaced by 'positive, healing environment'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.
Newly-launched 'MyShake' app alerts users to incoming earthquakes
A new iPhone app from the U.S. Geological Survey warns users when an earthquake is about to hit.
VIDEO: LA County Lifeguards rescue dog in ocean 600 yards from shore
Los Angeles County Lifeguards rescued a dog in the ocean that was swimming more than 600 yards from shore near Nicolas State Beach.
Motorcyclist traveling at more than 130 mph dead after horrific crash in West Hills
The suspect in the motorcycle was driving at speeds of 130 mph when another car crashed into it... sending the motorcycle driver flying.