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 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 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.

'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.

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. 

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.