California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

Matthew Perry overdose death: Two doctors, 'Ketamine Queen' among 5 charged

According to investigators, two doctors were initially sourcing Matthew Perry with a supply of ketamine, but when the drugs became too expensive, he turned to others, including a woman known as the "Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles."

Disneyland ride malfunctions, car crashes through double doors

The woman who filmed the video said her car had issues earlier in the ride before it crashed through a set of double doors.

What we know about missing mom found dead in Santa Cruz Mountains

Authorities have determined a cause of death for a young mother found dead near a hiking trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains after she was reported missing over the weekend.

Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles

Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.

ASU student falls to her death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome

A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.

San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August

Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.

6 foreign nationals in California charged in multi-state ATM skimming scam

Nicolas Codreanu, Ionut Zamfir, Armondo Codreanu, Robby Codreanu, Mila Ciuciu, and Isabela Codreanu allegedly placed skimming devices on bank ATMs in Rhode Island and Washington, and used the account information skimmed from victims' cards to withdraw more than $300,000 from bank accounts.

Yosemite begs visitors not to bury toilet paper on park trails

Yosemite National Park rangers are begging visitors to stop burying toilet paper – and leaving full rolls – on their majestic trails.

Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks

A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.