California Man Visits Emergency Room While High on Drugs, Ends Up Stuck Inside Hospital Ceiling: Police
A man believed to be under the influence of drugs caused chaos at a California hospital after crawling into the emergency room ceiling and getting stuck.
California Becomes First State in Decades to Vote Down Minimum Wage Increase
California residents voted against raising the state's minimum wage to $18 an hour, marking the first such failure in the U.S. since 1996.
Los Angeles is One Step Closer from Becoming a 'Sanctuary City' After Unanimous Vote from City Council
The city's mayor, Karen Bass, had released a draft ordinance for the status just one week prior in anticipation of Trump's expected deportation plan
Los Angeles City Council Poised to Adopt 'Sanctuary City' Ordinance for L.A., Set Up Clash with Trump Admin
Trump's 'border czar' has said that sanctuary jurisdictions will not stand in the way of deportations: "we're going to the job with you or without you"
California Family Shocked to Discover 'Cat' Chased Up Tree by Their Dog Is Actually a Mountain Lion
A California family met an unexpected guest Monday, when their dog chased what they thought was a cat up a tree—only to discover it was a young mountain lion.
California Steakhouse Staff On 'Last Nerve' After Thieves Run Off With Bizarre Score for 5th Time
A $250 embroidered rug outside a steakhouse at the Madonna Inn in California was stolen for the fifth time on Saturday, and management is fed up.
Legendary "Doomsday Fish" From Depths of the Ocean Washes Ashore in California; Seen As a Warning of Impending Disaster
A rare oarfish, long associated with doomsday myths, has washed ashore in California for the second time this year, sparking speculation about climate change and natural disasters.
Former L.A. County Sheriff and Newly Sworn-in LAPD Chief Pledges Zero Cooperation With ICE
Jim McDonnell served as LA County sheriff between 2014 and 2018; during that time, 820 inmates were released to ICE
L.A. Veteran Affairs Officer Sentenced to Prison For Beating Homeless Man with Baton 45 Times
The homeless man was unarmed and another officer was holding him to the ground during the beating.
California Renames Dozens of Locations That Were Using Sexist Slur Aimed at Indigenous Women
On Friday, California officials announced that the term "squaw", a derogatory term for Native American women, was set to be removed from over 30 names of locations in the state.
Los Angeles Pushes Forward on Sanctuary City Status As Trump's Potential Immigration Policies Loom
"This moment demands urgency" said the city's mayor, adding that "immigrant protections make our communities stronger and our city better"
Virginia Woman on Probation for Fraud Impersonated Nurse at Multiple Hospitals, Oversaw Dozens of Patients: Police
A woman accused of impersonating a registered nurse is facing felony charges after overseeing roughly 60 patients at a Burbank hospital.
California Man Caught on Camera Allegedly Stoning to Death Famous Bird: 'What the Hell Is Wrong with You?'
A Los Angeles County man was arrested after he allegedly stoned a beloved Southern California bird to death, despite horrified onlookers asking him to stop.
California Woman in Pink Hoodie Set Fire to Target Christmas Decorations, Fled on Purple Bike
A woman set fire to a Christmas decoration display inside a California Target then fled the scene on a purple bike.
California Teen Accused of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl While Pretending to Be an Uber Driver
The person is under arrest for allegedly pretending to be an Uber driver and raping a 15-year-old girl whose mother ordered the service to drive her to school.
California Teen Pleads Guilty to Hundreds of Fake Mass Shooting and Bombing Threats Across Entire Country: 'He Caused Profound Fear and Chaos'
A California teenager pleaded guilty to charges after allegedly phoning in hundreds of false bomb and mass shooting threats to schools, religious institutions and government officials across the nation, causing widespread concern.
California Residents Faking Bear Attacks to Get Insurance Money Caught After Agents Noticed 'Bear' Was Just 'A Person In a Bear Costume': CDI
Multiple California residents have been arrested by law enforcement for allegedly fabricating bear attacks on their cars in order to receive insurance payouts, officials say.
The Menendez Brothers' Inheritance: Could Erik & Lyle Inherit their Parents' Fortune?
Will the brothers be able to use any of the money their parents left for them?
California City Pays Man Nearly $900K After Cops Forced Him to Confess to Killing His Father -- Who Was Alive and Well
The city of Fontana will pay $898,000 to a man who was coerced into confessing to his father's murder, only to find out he was alive and unharmed.
Teen Survives Boat Accident That Killed Family Members After Dad Puts Him Inside Cooler in Final Heroic Act
The California teen said his dad pushed him into a cooler as they floated in the water after the boat capsized.
Trump Rehashes 'Newscum' Nickname as California Governor Vows to 'Trump-Proof' the State
Gavin Newsom convened a special session of the State Legislature to counter Trump's expected offense on abortion, immigration and federal disaster aid
More Than 40 People Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel's Drug Trafficking Network Charged in Southern California
According to court records, the individuals accused of trafficking drugs have ties to "Los Rusos," the main armed wing of the faction known as "La Mayiza"
California Lawmaker Declares Fight Against Trump 'Corruption': 'I'm Not Going to Respect the Will of a Weasel'
A California lawmaker declared his intention to fight back against any efforts by President-Elect Donald Trump to carry out campaigns of "corruption."
Good Samaritan Brothers Stop to Help Homeowners Battle Blaze Before Firefighters Show Up: 'We See Smoke, We're Guys'
Two brothers drove toward smoke and ended up fighting off a fire for two hours to save an entire neighborhood.
California Wildfire Update: Residents Told to 'Get the Hell Out of There' As High Winds Fuel Dangerous Blaze
Over 14,000 people have been evacuated as of Thursday morning as the Mountain Fire in Ventura County burned several neighborhoods
Find My Phone App Saves California Woman from Being Kidnapped by Boyfriend: Police
A fast-thinking woman used Apple's Find My tracking app to help police locate her friend after she was kidnapped by her armed boyfriend.
California Prison Guard Kept Stash of Illegal Items to Plant and 'Find' So He Could Make Himself Look Good at Work
A former K-9 officer allegedly kept illegal items to plant and "find" in detention facilities as part of a scheme to inflate his success and earn extra pay.
California County Ordered to Pay Thousands to Girl After Sending Cops to Take Away Her Pet Goat
Shasta County has agreed to pay $300,000 to a young girl after sheriff's deputies sent her goat to slaughter.
California Family Begs Public for Help After Pet Tortoise Kidnapped by 'Heartless and Evil Man'
A family in Panorama City is pleading for help after their pet tortoise was stolen and abused by a man.
California Latino Voters Favor Democrats in Five Pivotal Congressional District Races, Poll Shows
These congressional districts could be key to determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives next term