Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Matthew Perry, star of 'Friends,' dies after apparent drowning
Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV series "Friends," has tragically passed away at the age of 54.
California to dump millions of fruit flies into this LA neighborhood and surrounding areas
The Mediterranean fruit flies will soon be all the buzz in Los Angeles.
RFK Jr.'s Los Angeles home trespassed twice by same person in one day
A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.
Firefighter goes above and beyond, cooks breakfast for children during emergency call
When the children's mother was transported to the hospital, the firefighter stepped into the kitchen, making a "gourmet" breakfast.
Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean marries Tony Hawk's son Riley, reports say
The reported marriage comes more than a year after Frances Bean Cobain revealed the relationship on social media.
Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
Day care operators arrested after 2 toddlers drowned
A mother and daughter who own and operated a San Jose day care where two young children drowned to death have been arrested and charged.
Taylor Swift says Beyoncé attending 'Eras Tour' film premiere was an 'actual fairytale'
The two musical superstars have made headlines this year for their equally-giant stadium tours and subsequent concert films hitting movie theaters.
Bay Area restaurants charge $50 'vomit fee' for guests taking bottomless mimosas too far
A couple of restaurants in Oakland and San Francisco have found a remedy for patrons losing their brunch after one too many mimosas.
Biden praises Feinstein as defender of American values at San Francisco memorial
President Joe Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday as a dear friend and a woman of deep integrity who fought to protect what was important to America: freedom, civil liberties, security and the U.S. Constitution.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Utility worker killed in San Francisco trench collapse
A utility worker trapped under a mound of dirt died Thursday morning, despite furious efforts by San Francisco fire crews to rescue him.
California raises minimum wage for fast food workers: Here's how much they'll get
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
$1.5M ancient Buddha statue stolen from LA gallery recovered
Justin Livick was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. The LAPD said it's still unclear who actually stole the statue.
Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
Video: Karate instructors stop attempted carjacking in Oakland
New video shows two good Samaritans stopping attempted carjackers in Oakland.
Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.