WATCH: Dad fights off burglar in his LA backyard
"An animal instinct inside of me that's in my DNA as a father kicked in," homeowner and father Danny Lobell said.
Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Tory Lanez's current attorney, Jose Baez -- who famously won an acquittal for Casey Anthony -- argued that procedural errors, prosecutorial misconduct, discovery violations and ineffective counsel led to his client's conviction.
'Happy Days' actor Scott Baio leaving California: 'Not a safe place anymore'
Hollywood actor Scott Baio says he's leaving California after more than four decades, saying the state's crime, high taxes, and homelessness continues to go unaddressed.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
California man drives to Utah to kill brother, set house on fire, officials say
Video shows the suspect, Jeffrey Roberts, fire multiple rounds inside the house, striking his brother. Roberts was ultimately killed in a shootout with police.
Man allegedly makes bomb threat after missing flight, forcing jetBlue to park plane at LAX
A police investigation is underway involving a plane parked at an LAX tarmac.
Formerly homeless woman wins $5 million in California lottery
A formerly homeless woman just won $5 million playing the California Lottery in Pittsburg.
26-year-old man dies at Santa Rita Jail after drinking 'profuse amount' of water
A 26-year-old man, who was seen drinking excessive amounts of water, has died at Santa Rita Jail, the fifth in-custody death this year and the 67th since 2014.
Woman's ‘loud and full body orgasm’ heard during LA Philharmonic concert
A recent LA Philharmonic performance was apparently so good, one woman experienced a screaming orgasm mid-symphony, according to show attendees.
Watch: Driver rescued after going over California cliff, plunging more than 500 feet
Authorities said the vehicle plunged more than 500 feet at Mt. Tamalpais and was stopped by a large tree.
Hollywood celebrates Willie Nelson with 90th birthday concert
Everyone from Neil Young to Snoop Dogg showed up to help celebrate Willie Nelson's 90th birthday.
Homeless man allegedly bites off LAPD sergeant's finger in East Hollywood
Officials said a Los Angeles police sergeant is without a part of his pinky after it was bitten off by a man experiencing homelessness.
California man guilty of killing 3 boys after ding-dong-ditch prank
A Southern California man accused of killing three teenage boys by intentionally ramming their car after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him was found guilty of murder.
Elizabeth Holmes briefly delays prison term with last-minute appeal
Elizabeth Holmes briefly delayed her self-surrender date for federal prison – originally set for Thursday – by filing a last-minute appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Man with 'Free Billie Eilish' sign climbs TV tower in Hollywood
The man was seen sitting on top of the tower, playing a guitar, and holding a sign that read “Free Billie Eilish".
Disney suspends fire effects worldwide after fire during Disneyland Fantasmic show
Disneyland officials said all cast members were evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
3-year-old dies, twin brother clinging to life after being pulled from Porter Ranch pool
A 3-year-old boy is dead, and his twin brother remains critically injured after they were pulled from a pool in the backyard of their family’s home in Porter Ranch Friday, fire authorities said.
San Fernando Valley pursuit: Woman steals van with elderly cancer patient inside
A female driver in a stolen senior transportation van was taken into custody Thursday morning after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit across the San Fernando Valley.
Oakland A's sign agreement to purchase land for Las Vegas ballpark
Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics on Wednesday announced they have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las Vegas – much to the disappointment of the mayor and others who were promised that the team was "Rooted in Oakland."
Alinka Castaneda: Teen found alive days after $100,000 reward offered
Alinka Castaneda, the teen at the center of a 4-month search, has been found alive.