'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.
Dogs escape home, maul man to death in California city
A group of dogs escaped from a home in central California and mauled to death a 59-year-old man who was out on a walk, authorities said.
Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
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.
Bed bugs found in library books
Bed bugs were found in books at two public libraries in California this month. And this is not the first time the critters have been a problem there.
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.
7-year-old hailed as hero for saving toddler from drowning
7-year-old Massiah Browne is being called a real-life superhero for saving a toddler from drowning earlier this month.
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.
'Horrible way to lose a child': 7-year-old dies in father's arms; fatally struck in crosswalk
Seven-year-old Gabriel Garate died instantly in his dad’s arms when he was struck by a car as the pair walked across the street in a marked crosswalk in Long Beach.
WATCH: Police chase suspect leaves trail of sparks on 10 Freeway
A wild police chase involving a suspected stolen construction truck ends in an arrest – but not before the suspect left a trail of sparks on the 10 Freeway.
San Rafael burglar forgets keys inside crime scene
A Northern California burglar returned to the scene of the crime this weekend after he forgot his keys inside a doughnut company’s corporate office.
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.
'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.
Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Woman arrested for impersonating nurse, attempting to steal newborn at Riverside hospital
Deputies say Jesenea Miron entered the hospital posing as a newly hired nurse and gained access to a medical unit where newborn infants were kept. She was also accused of attempting to take a newborn baby from a patient.
3 killed after plane crashes into Napa County vineyard
A single engine plane crashed Friday morning in a Napa County vineyard. All three people on board were killed, officials said.
Man tries to kidnap toddler from Oakland bus stop, attacks mom: police
Oakland police are searching for a man who made several attempts to kidnap a toddler at a bus stop Tuesday afternoon.
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
2 Pasadena men indicted in migrant death-trailer case that killed 53
Two men were indicted Wednesday in the case of a hot, airless tractor-trailer rig found with 53 dead or dying migrants in San Antonio, officials said.