Kelly Preston, actress and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

Actress Kelly Preston, whose credits included the films "Twins" and "Jerry Maguire," died Sunday, her husband John Travolta said.

Suspects wanted for assaulting, robbing 80-year-old  man in Lancaster turn themselves in

It took the persuasive work of at least one prominent local figure to convince two people involved in the robbery and assault of an 80-year-old man to do the right thing and turn themselves, authorities said Sunday.

California plans to release 8,000 inmates early amid COVID-19 prison outbreaks

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin. 

Man diagnosed with COVID-19 2 weeks before nursing home told his daughter he had it, he died next day

A woman is suing a Los Angeles skilled nursing home for failing to inform her that her father contracted COVID-19. She says despite numerous calls to the facility to check on her dad as the pandemic worsened, she wasn't told until the day before he died, even though he was diagnosed two weeks earlier.

Authorities seek help locating suspects in alleged attack on 80-year-old at grocery store

Authorities Friday released the names of a suspect and possible accomplice in the alleged assault of an 80-year-old man in the bathroom of a Lancaster grocery store. They were seeking help from the public to find them.

Search and recovery efforts continue for 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera at Lake Piru

Search and recovery efforts for missing mother and actress Naya Rivera continued Friday at Lake Piru with the help of rescue teams and innovative technology, Ventura County officials said.

Son says Danville father killed during off-road trip was asking for directions

Dr. Ari Gershman was shot on the Fourth of July near Downieville in rural Sierra County. Gershman and his son, Jack, had never been to the remote Tahoe National Forest and pulled over at a fork when a man came up behind their Jeep on an ATV.

3 adults, 2 minors arrested in connection with rapper Pop Smoke's murder: LAPD

Five people have been arrested in connection to rapper Pop Smoke’s murder including two minors, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday.

Pair charged with hate crime after defacing Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez

The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly. 

Cousin says Danville dad killed by gunman had heart of gold

Authorities said the victim, 45-year-old Dr. Ari Gershman, was off-roading in a new jeep, with his 15-year-old son, when Gershman was shot.

Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic

Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.

13-year-old girl killed, 8-year-old brother seriously injured in California carjacking

A carjacking on Sunday outside a Pico Rivera tortilleria led to the death of a teenage girl and seriously injured her 8-year-old brother, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

South Bay teacher accused of coughing on 1-year-old loses job

KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.