Lee Mendelson, producer who brought “Charlie Brown Christmas” to TV, dies on Christmas Day
Lee Mendelson, the producer who changed the face of the holidays when he brought “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to television in 1965 and wrote the lyrics to its signature song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” died on Christmas day, his son said.
Lee Mendelson, the producer who changed the face of the holidays when he brought “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to television in 1965 and wrote the lyrics to its signature song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” died on Christmas day, his son said.
McDonald’s employees aid drive-thru customer who mouths ‘Help me': police
Some McDonald’s employees in Northern California are being credited with taking fast action on Christmas Eve on behalf of a customer who appeared to be in distress.
Some McDonald’s employees in Northern California are being credited with taking fast action on Christmas Eve on behalf of a customer who appeared to be in distress.
Twin brothers among 3 teens killed in Christmas crash
The three young men killed, all sixteen years old, were identified by the Alameda County Coroner's office as Javier Ramirez, Mark Anthony Urista and Michael Angelo Urista.
The three young men killed, all sixteen years old, were identified by the Alameda County Coroner's office as Javier Ramirez, Mark Anthony Urista and Michael Angelo Urista.
Disneyland temporarily stops selling tickets for the day after reaching capacity
Disneyland has temporarily stopped selling tickets for the day after reaching capacity in the park.
Disneyland has temporarily stopped selling tickets for the day after reaching capacity in the park.
McDonald’s employees save woman who mouthed ‘help me’ in drive-thru
McDonald’s employees are being commended for their quick thinking and actions, which led to the rescue of a woman in need.
McDonald’s employees are being commended for their quick thinking and actions, which led to the rescue of a woman in need.
Father drowns trying to rescue girl swept to California bay
A father drowned after trying to rescue his 12-year-old daughter who was on a raft that was swept from a Northern California lagoon out to sea, authorities said.
A father drowned after trying to rescue his 12-year-old daughter who was on a raft that was swept from a Northern California lagoon out to sea, authorities said.
San Jose woman arrested for hitting, killing man who allegedly shot relative
Sabrina Marie Gutierrez is in custody in a case that started when officers responded to a silent burglar alarm in San Jose and found a man unconscious in the street with a loaded gun near him, police said.
Sabrina Marie Gutierrez is in custody in a case that started when officers responded to a silent burglar alarm in San Jose and found a man unconscious in the street with a loaded gun near him, police said.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
Seamus the pitbull has found a forever home, just in time for Christmas.
Suspected California porch pirates arrested with 108 packages after flipping car during police chase
Two suspected Northern California porch pirates were found early Monday with 108 packages and envelopes in their car after the vehicle rolled over on the side of a highway while the pair were being pursued by police, authorities said.
Two suspected Northern California porch pirates were found early Monday with 108 packages and envelopes in their car after the vehicle rolled over on the side of a highway while the pair were being pursued by police, authorities said.
RECALL: Trader Joe’s recalls egg white salad, potato salad over Listeria concerns
Trader Joe’s has recalled two salad products amid concerns over a risk of Listeria monocytogenes, the company said in an announcement Monday.
Trader Joe’s has recalled two salad products amid concerns over a risk of Listeria monocytogenes, the company said in an announcement Monday.
California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.
'Instinct kicked in:' Clerk fatally shoots armed suspect who robbed, pistol whipped him
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
The supsect had entered the Bay Point store Sunday about 11 p.m. and began to strike the clerk, the employee said.
Firefighters rescue man trapped underneath fallen tree in Echo Park
A transient staying beneath a "massive" hillside tree in Echo Park was trapped for nearly 30 minutes on Monday when it toppledover following a night of heavy rainfall, bringing down energized electricwires and significantly damaging an adjacent duplex.
A transient staying beneath a "massive" hillside tree in Echo Park was trapped for nearly 30 minutes on Monday when it toppledover following a night of heavy rainfall, bringing down energized electricwires and significantly damaging an adjacent duplex.
Survey: Philadelphia ranked 9th rudest city in America
The City of Brotherly Love was ranked the ninth rudest city in America, according to a new survey by Business Insider.
The City of Brotherly Love was ranked the ninth rudest city in America, according to a new survey by Business Insider.
American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Eagle Rock church to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt for SoCal families
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
Brother of 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard killed outside Nashville bar
The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.
The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.
Police K-9 launches inside vehicle to apprehend pursuit suspect in Corona
A police K-9 went to great lengths to apprehend a suspect.
A police K-9 went to great lengths to apprehend a suspect.
Glendale woman confronts porch pirate, yells at him to put down package
A porch pirate was caught in the act... trying to steal a package from a Glendale home.
A porch pirate was caught in the act... trying to steal a package from a Glendale home.