Universal health care bill fails to pass in California

California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.

California fire captain, 47, shot and killed while responding to fire

Capt. Max Fortuna, 47, died Monday morning after being shot while responding to a fire, authorities said. Fortuna was a 21-year veteran with the Stockton Fire Dept. He leaves behind his wife and two adult children.

San Quentin's death row to be replaced by 'positive, healing environment'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States' largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years.

Pursuit suspect ditches vehicle in Downtown LA

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for the suspect who led them on a high-speed chase through parts of Los Angeles. 

Three in custody after high-speed LASD pursuit into Orange County

Three people were taken into custody Thursday afternoon, after leading Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies on a pursuit through Los Angeles and Orange counties. The driver was suspected of reckless DUI. 

Kobe, Gianna Bryant statue placed at site of helicopter crash on 2-year anniversary of deaths

A statue of Kobe and Gianna Bryant appeared at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend, his daughter, and seven others in 2020 on the two-year anniversary of their untimely deaths.

Gun rights group sues San Jose over liability law requiring firearm insurance

The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.

Dear Kobe: Morgan Freeman narrates FOX 11's tribute to the late Lakers legend

Using Kobe Bryant’s own words from the award-winning short film “Dear Basketball” as an inspiration, FOX 11 wrote a version titled "Dear Kobe," that's narrated by the legendary Morgan Freeman.

Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose

The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.

Baby giraffe takes first steps at Santa Barbara Zoo

Zookeepers said the Masai giraffe started to walk within an hour of being born on Jan. 19.

VIDEO: LA County Lifeguards rescue dog in ocean 600 yards from shore

Los Angeles County Lifeguards rescued a dog in the ocean that was swimming more than 600 yards from shore near Nicolas State Beach.

LA Unified mask policy: Students to wear non-cloth face masks

Starting Monday, students must wear “well-fitted, non-cloth masks with a nose wire” at all times, including outdoors, the district announced.

USC to resume in-person classes Monday; UCLA on Jan. 31

The University of Southern California, which began the spring semester remotely due to locally rising COVID-19 cases, will welcome students back to campus on Monday.