Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom over use of National Guard

A panel of three appellate judges in San Francisco heard arguments by attorneys for President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, over whether the president has the authority to send in the National Guard to Los Angeles without the governor's consent. 

Fireman, triathlete paralyzed after San Francisco's 'Escape From Alcatraz' triathlon

A firefighter from Chicago was paralyzed during San Francisco's annual "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon after another participant jumped on top of him in the first leg of the event.

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

A federal judge on Thursday ruled in favor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, granting a temporary restraining order that directs President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to the governor. However, within hours, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked that federal judge's order. 

Appeals court lets Trump keep troops in LA, turning tables on ruling favoring Newsom

Hours after a federal judge sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom over Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, an appeals court has blocked the ruling.

National Guard in LA: Why is Newsom suing the Trump administration?

As anti-ICE protests continue in LA, President Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops—without approval from Gov. Newsom, sparking legal action and political outrage.

Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles amid protests

The 2,000 Guard members deployed by President Donald Trump are in addition to Guard troops Trump previously mobilized for the demonstrations over the weekend.

Woman sues Costco in Santa Rosa for $14M after display falls on her head

A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.

LA protests: Riot gear distributed by masked group sparks questions

A masked group handed out riot gear at a protest in Los Angeles, raising questions about who’s escalating tensions—and why arrests have largely focused on migrants rather than those seen committing crimes live on TV.

Pentagon deploys 700 Marines, more National Guard to LA amid ICE protests

The move comes after President Donald Trump over the weekend sent the federal National Guard to LA to deter anti-ICE protests in Southern California.

All 6 killed after plane crashes into ocean near San Diego

Six people were killed when a twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed into the ocean about five miles off the coast of San Diego on Sunday afternoon.

California track star, disqualified for fire extinguisher celebration, hoping to compete at nationals

Clara Adams, the 16-year-old Salinas high school track star disqualified for spraying a fire extinguisher on her shoes after her state championship win, is hoping to compete again this month at a national championship event. 

Gov. Newsom, Bass, lambast National Guard deployment, formal request to withdraw troops made

Gov. Gavin Newsom has formally requested President Donald Trump to withdraw the National Guard from Los Angeles amid large demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling the troops' deployment "unlawful" and a "breach of state sovereignty."

Washington man supplied chemicals used in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, FBI says

Federal authorities announced Wednesday that one suspect, Daniel Park, was arrested and extradited from Poland after the blast killed his alleged collaborator, Edward Bartkus.

These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds

A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.