Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in Santa Fe home: What we know

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead with his wife and dog in their Santa Fe home. The exact time and cause of their deaths was not clear, though the bodies showed signs of decomposition and mummification, police said.

Freight train thefts: Thieves make off with $2M worth of Nikes

Thieves are targeting freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to court documents.

Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs

Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI. 

California man returns home after fire to find giant bear has moved in

Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.

Grammys 2025: How to watch, what to know

The Grammys will take a very different tone this year as the Los Angeles community continues to recover from widespread wildfire devastation. Here’s what to know.

Trump targets FEMA while visiting disaster zones in North Carolina, California

President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.

LA Fires: Couple charged with impersonating firefighters, DA announces

Dustin Lee Nehl and Jennifer Nehl have been charged with impersonating firefighters during the LA County wildfires, using fake gear and a purchased fire truck to access the Palisades Fire zone.

Watch live: Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County

Firefighters in Southern California are once again battling a wildfire, this time in Castaic in Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles itself. Evacuation orders have been issued for the surrounding areas.

Indiana native helps save animals amid California wildfires

Crown Point native Brady Heiser is trading his Hollywood film set job for the frontlines of California wildfires, rescuing animals and helping devastated communities rebuild.

LA fires containment update: Firefighters make gains as windy conditions ease

Windy weather conditions eased up on Wednesday, allowing firefighters in the Los Angeles area to make gains on battling wildfires. Here's when the Santa Ana winds could return.

San Jose State graduate hailed a hero, credited for saving lives in Eaton Fire in LA County

A 24-year-old climatologist who graduated from San Jose State University is being credited for saving lives when the fire erupted in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. 

VW van somehow survives deadly Los Angeles fire: A 'beacon of hope'

A retro Volkswagen van has inadvertently become a “beacon of hope” for Los Angeles area residents as they start to pick up the pieces.