Woman missing for nearly a decade found stuffed in California freezer

The San Diego Police Department announced a woman's body was found stuffed in a freezer last month, and that she may have been missing or dead for up to nine years.

Two indicted in $8.5M Airbnb, Vrbo scam that defrauded thousands of victims across 10 states

Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja are facing federal fraud charges alleging they ripped off unsuspecting travelers in an $8.5 million short-term rental scam involving properties in Southern California.

Man arrested for stealing airplane from North Las Vegas airport, flying to California

A 40-year-old man, Damian Zukaitis, was arrested in Nevada after allegedly stealing a 2020 Kitfox airplane from North Las Vegas airport on December 30. He flew the aircraft to the Barstow, California, area, where he landed on a roadway near Barstow-Daggett Airport.

Several arrests made in killing of California police officer

Several arrests were made in connection with the fatal shooting of a California police officer who was responding to a report of a burglary at a cannabis business last week.

Authorities ID California police officer shot and killed in line of duty

Officer Tuan Le was identified as the California police officer shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday morning, according to police officials.

California teen arrested, accused of killing his parents, critically injuring sister

Fresno County Sheriff Jon Zanoni says the 14-year-old boy used multiple weapons to kill his parents and injure his sister. His 7-year-old brother was uninjured.

SoCal beaches experience dangerous waves, flooding as evacuations ordered

Forecasters say waves as high as 40 feet are possible Thursday in some locations along the California coast, with another round of swells set to arrive Saturday.

Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun

A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.

Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days

Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.

Family tragedy compounds after 3 relatives die in Pleasanton when tire blows out

A 62-year-old Sacramento woman and her two granddaughters died en route to San Jose, where they were trying to say goodbye to the family matriarch, who was in hospice and hours away from death herself, relatives told KTVU. 

Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. 

These small towns and cities are ranked the safest in America, study shows

While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.

California Lt. governor seeks to remove Trump from primary ballot

Following the ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court that said Donald Trump is ineligible for the state's presidential primary, California's lieutenant governor is calling to have him removed from the ballot here.

California airport worker 'set for life' after hitting jackpot with $20M lottery win

Durwin Hickman, a California airport worker, is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning $20 million from a $30 Set For Life! scratch-off lottery ticket purchased during his lunch break.

Demonstrators call for SF District Attorney to drop charges against the 'Bay Bridge 78'

Arraignments were set to begin on Monday morning for the "Bay Bridge 78," a group of protestors who were detained after shutting down the Bay Bridge during last month's APEC summit.

Alameda agrees to pay $11M to son of man who died while police restrained him

The city of Alameda on Thursday agreed to pay $11 million to the son of Mario Gonzalez, who died after officers pinned him down and placed him face down on the ground for several minutes.