Silicon Valley founders of fecal matter company accused of bilking investors

Zachary Schulz Apte and Jessica Sunshine Richman, co-founders of now-bankrupt microbiome testing company uBiome, were indicted Thursday on multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit health care fraud and money laundering.

102-year-old man killed in violent attack at Encino home

A family is in shock after their 102-year-old grandfather was killed in their Encino home Thursday afternoon. 

Actor Armie Hammer accused of raping woman: 'I thought he was going to kill me'

The Los Angeles Police Department has launched a sexual assault investigation into Armie Hammer after an alleged victim came forward claiming the actor raped her and used manipulation tactics in order to control her. A representative for the actor said he denies the claim.

Man trying to steal catalytic converter crushed to death by car

A man was crushed to death by a vehicle while allegedly trying to steal its catalytic converter, Anaheim Police said Wednesday.

Vanessa Bryant shares court documents revealing names of deputies who photographed fatal crash

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has shared a 12-page document revealing the names of the deputies who took and shared photos of the fatal helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe, their daughter Gigi and seven others. 

Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30

After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday. 

90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym

San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.

Authorities locate missing at-risk Gardena teen with developmental disabilities

An at-risk teenager from Gardena who suffers from epilepsy was found safe in the San Fernando Valley and was reunited with his family on Tuesday after he had been missing for a week.

California ethnic studies debate: Whose stories get told?

This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.

California officer on leave after being spotted at Proud Boys protest

A Fresno police officer who is under investigation after being captured in photos and video at a protest with members of the far-right Proud Boys group has been put on leave, officials said.

3 killed, 6 injured after being struck by suspected DUI driver near San Diego City College

Three people were killed and six others were injured when they were hit by a station wagon driven by an elderly man in downtown San Diego on Monday morning, authorities said. 

Kristin Smart case: Deputies search family home of Paul Flores after he is named 'prime suspect'

A search warrant was served Monday at the Arroyo Grande family home of Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, who, for the first time, was called the "prime suspect" in her 1996 disappearance. Flores is believed to be the last person to see the Cal Poly University student alive.

2nd suspect from viral Uber video surrenders to face charges

A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.

California’s first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears in San Bernardino

California’s first confirmed case of the P.1 coronavirus variant, commonly known as the ‘Brazilian’ variant has been detected in a San Bernardino resident.  

Protesters clash with police during Breonna Taylor rally in Hollywood; 11 arrested

Video from the scene Saturday showed protesters climbing onto a Los Angeles police car and helmeted officers taking up positions near Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to contain about two dozen demonstrators.