Deputies: 12-year-old boy steals family van, leads officers on wild, high-speed chase
Deputies said the boy was able to top 70 mph and that he ran into stop signs and drove the wrong way on the road.
Deputies said the boy was able to top 70 mph and that he ran into stop signs and drove the wrong way on the road.
4 young people, including 11-year-old, accused of vicious attack on elderly woman
Four young people ranging from 11 to 18 years old were arrested for a violent robbery of an elderly Asian woman in San Francisco, police announced Monday.
Four young people ranging from 11 to 18 years old were arrested for a violent robbery of an elderly Asian woman in San Francisco, police announced Monday.
California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Formerly incarcerated California couple weds; bond strengthened over hunger strikes
Dolores Canales and Jack Morris were both in prison for decades. Their love intensified over hunger strikes challenging California's use of solitary confinement. Now, the two won't ever be alone again.
Dolores Canales and Jack Morris were both in prison for decades. Their love intensified over hunger strikes challenging California's use of solitary confinement. Now, the two won't ever be alone again.
Anne Heche in a coma after fiery Mar Vista crash
After reports that she was in stable condition over the weekend, a representative for actress Anne Heche confirmed she is in a coma after she was involved in a fiery crash in Mar Vista.
After reports that she was in stable condition over the weekend, a representative for actress Anne Heche confirmed she is in a coma after she was involved in a fiery crash in Mar Vista.
Houston nurse in deadly LA crash that killed 6, charged with murder, vehicular manslaughter
Nicole Linton, the 37-year-old nurse from Houston who was allegedly behind the wheel of a speeding Mercedes that killed six and injured eight others, was charged on Monday, the DA's office announced.
Nicole Linton, the 37-year-old nurse from Houston who was allegedly behind the wheel of a speeding Mercedes that killed six and injured eight others, was charged on Monday, the DA's office announced.
Authorities bust recycling company that allegedly paid for stolen catalytic convertors
Police in Fremont announced on Monday that a year-long investigation into a local recycling center has allegedly yielded stolen catalytic converter material and pallets containing at least 300 suspected stolen converters, the department said.
Police in Fremont announced on Monday that a year-long investigation into a local recycling center has allegedly yielded stolen catalytic converter material and pallets containing at least 300 suspected stolen converters, the department said.
California man held in death of 1-year-old left near train tracks
A man who was babysitting two young children was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 1-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Northern California, authorities said Friday.
A man who was babysitting two young children was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 1-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Northern California, authorities said Friday.
Los Angeles driver speeding through intersection kills 6, including pregnant woman, in fiery crash
The female driver behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz who caused a fiery multi-car crash that killed six people, including an infant and a pregnant woman, was arrested on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The female driver behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz who caused a fiery multi-car crash that killed six people, including an infant and a pregnant woman, was arrested on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
'Shocking and upsetting': Alexis Gabe's family shown timeline of daughter's death
Alexis Gabe's family received a chilling timeline of their daughter's death from police this week. The documents and images arrived more than six months after her disappearance.
Alexis Gabe's family received a chilling timeline of their daughter's death from police this week. The documents and images arrived more than six months after her disappearance.
Dodgers icon Vin Scully dies at 94
The baseball world mourns the loss of a beloved broadcaster as Vin Scully has died at 94.
The baseball world mourns the loss of a beloved broadcaster as Vin Scully has died at 94.
'He shot my arm off': Elderly store owner opens fire on would-be robber in Norco
The 80-year-old owner of Norco Market & Liquor didn't hesitate to open fire on a male suspect who walked into the store armed with a rifle.
The 80-year-old owner of Norco Market & Liquor didn't hesitate to open fire on a male suspect who walked into the store armed with a rifle.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
California court OKs death penalty in ’80s sex slave murders
The California Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death penalty for one of two men implicated in at least 11 horrific torture-slayings in the 80s in which the duo kept their victims hidden in a secret bunker in the Northern California woods.
The California Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death penalty for one of two men implicated in at least 11 horrific torture-slayings in the 80s in which the duo kept their victims hidden in a secret bunker in the Northern California woods.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns
Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.
Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.
'Aquaman' actor Jason Momoa involved in head-on collision with motorcyclist
Momoa was not injured in the crash. California Highway Patrol says the motorcyclist veered into the oncoming lanes before hitting Momoa's car.
Momoa was not injured in the crash. California Highway Patrol says the motorcyclist veered into the oncoming lanes before hitting Momoa's car.
California governor targets Greg Abbott in full-page ads in 3 Texas newspapers
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Grizzly bear returns, kills woman after she scared him off an hour earlier
Bear attacks are rare, but a woman camping in Montana scared a bear off only for it to come back to her tent and kill her.
Bear attacks are rare, but a woman camping in Montana scared a bear off only for it to come back to her tent and kill her.



















