Brush fire hits Tracy, CA as crews respond
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A wind-driven vegetation fire, named the Midway Fire, started in Alameda County around 2:51 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Patterson Pass and Midway roads. Located between Livermore and Tracy, California, the fire had spread to 262 acres by late Thursday afternoon. Firefighting efforts have closed Interstate 580 in both directions between Patterson Pass Road and Interstate 205. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is providing updates.

2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash

A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.

Palm Springs bombing suspect identified: 'Intentional act of terrorism'

The man who bombed a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic Saturday is the man suspected to have died in the explosion, authorities said.

Menendez brothers' resentencing: What to know, and will they be freed?

The Menendez brothers have a new shot at freedom after serving 35 years in prison for murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home.

Menendez brothers resentenced, now eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge ruled.

At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods

At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.

Napa winemaker 1st in US to produce wine from rare Japanese grape

Michelle Sakazaki is introducing American wine drinkers to Koshu, a rare pink grape from Japan, through her Napa-based label, Kazumi Wines. As the first in the U.S. to grow and produce this ancient varietal, she blends Japanese tradition with California innovation.

Tourists give thumbs down to Trump's plan to turn Alcatraz back into prison

San Francisco visitors weighed in on President Trump's weekend idea to turn Alcatraz Island – now a tourist attraction – back into a federal prison, saying the idea was nonsensical and expensive. 

Viewer discretion: High-speed chase ends in crash
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A suspected theft led to a police pursuit in Southern California in the Los Angeles area, which ended tragically as the fleeing vehicle collided with a larger truck on the freeway.

John Elway's agent dead after golf cart crash where Broncos legend was reportedly driving

Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime agent of legendary Denver Broncos QB John Elway, has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a golf cart reportedly driven by Elway.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, seriously injured in LA car crash: reports

Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas, was seriously injured in a crash in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. 

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a proposed petition with the California Court of Appeals in San Francisco to get a new trial for Scott Peterson in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

Minecraft movie surprise: Jack Black shows up to theater full of excited kids

Whether you’re down with the “Chicken Jockey" trend or not, this video of Jack Black surprising a theater full of kids waiting to see “A Minecraft Movie" will make you smile.