Fugitive wanted in violent kidnapping found after 14 years living double life as chef

A man wanted for a 2012 kidnapping in Davenport, Iowa was arrested in California after living under an alias for nearly 14 years, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. 

White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

California couple arrested after 21 surrogate children found in abuse investigation

A California couple has been arrested on severe child abuse charges after authorities uncovered an alleged surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children living under abusive conditions inside their Arcadia home.

Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

Prosecutors rule out death penalty for Nick Reiner in murder of his parents

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that prosecutors will not seek capital punishment against Nick Reiner, who faces first-degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of his parents, acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner. 

California football coach arrested after students make disturbing discovery at school

A high school football coach in California was arrested Friday after students discovered a cellphone secretly recording them while they were changing inside a campus locker room, police said.

Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of all charges in Beverly Center murder-for-hire case

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center four years ago.

Lincoln’s assassination-day gloves go on display in California
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A pair of Abraham Lincoln’s gloves, sold for $1.5 million, is now on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to open in Los Angeles

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open to the public in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, featuring works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol.

Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say

Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.

Man accidentally loaded into San Francisco garbage truck, freed in wild rescue

San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.

Wild San Fernando Valley police chase ends on 405 Freeway

An alleged burglary suspect led law enforcement on a wild, erratic pursuit across multiple San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, including North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Granada Hills, and North Hills.