San Francisco archbishop bans Pelosi from receiving communion over abortion support

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving Holy Communion over her support for abortion rights.

Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted

A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.

California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high

Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.

Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop

An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city. But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.

California church shooting victim identified: 'Dr. Cheng is a hero'

The heroic actions of a Laguna Niguel doctor who died while trying to save fellow parishioners during Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church are being described by authorities as "literally the meeting of good versus evil."

Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time

Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez was denied bail a second time on Monday, after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.

America's violent weekend: Deadly mass shootings span coast-to-coast

Several people were gunned down in multiple mass shootings in Buffalo, New York; Laguna Woods, California; and Houston, Texas.

California mother’s murder charge for fetal death is dropped

Addicted women might avoid health care services for fear their substance abuse could lead to criminal prosecution, California AG Rob Bonta said.

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

Mother arrested after 3 children found dead inside Southern California home

A Southern California mother and a juvenile believed to be her 16-year-old son have been arrested after three children were found dead inside a San Fernando Valley home Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

Dave Chappelle attack: Gascón's office declines to file felony charges against armed suspect

According to police, the man who tackled comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl had a replica gun with a knife. However, LA County District Attorney George Gascón’s office declined Thursday to file felony charges.

VIDEO: Gun battle erupts after store employee returns fire on would-be robbers

Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.

Video: Anti-abortion activist scales 60-floor San Francisco Salesforce Tower

An anti-abortion activist was seen scaling the 60-floor Salesforce tower in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, a wild scene captured on video by some awe-struck admirers. His actions were condemned by police and firefighters.

Sheriff's helicopter lifts bounce house into the air with kids inside; 3 injured

Three children in Rancho Cucamonga were taken to the hospital Saturday after the bounce house they were in was lifted into the air by a nearby police helicopter.