WATCH: Dad fights off burglar in his LA backyard

"An animal instinct inside of me that's in my DNA as a father kicked in," homeowner and father Danny Lobell said.

Preliminary 3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Malibu

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says the quake was reported at 8:05 a.m. about a mile northwest of Las Flores, which is near Malibu just east of La Costa Beach.

'Happy Days' actor Scott Baio leaving California: 'Not a safe place anymore'

Hollywood actor Scott Baio says he's leaving California after more than four decades, saying the state's crime, high taxes, and homelessness continues to go unaddressed.

California Big Lots managers claim they were fired for chasing down stolen merchandise

A manager at a Big Lots store in California claimed she and her colleague were fired after wrangling back a shopping cart from an alleged shoplifter who made off with a haul of laundry detergent.

Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died

Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed. 

Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person

Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.

Bronny James commits to USC via Instagram post

Bronny James will stay in SoCal after committing to play college basketball for the USC Trojans.

These US national parks require reservations in 2023

Beware that some national parks are much more popular than others, and you'll need to make a reservation if you want to visit.

26-year-old man dies at Santa Rita Jail after drinking 'profuse amount' of water

A 26-year-old man, who was seen drinking excessive amounts of water, has died at Santa Rita Jail, the fifth in-custody death this year and the 67th since 2014.

Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Saks OFF 5TH closing downtown San Francisco shops

Nordstrom announced Tuesday morning they are closing both the downtown San Francisco flagship store and the Market Street Rack after 35 years in business.

Homeless man allegedly bites off LAPD sergeant's finger in East Hollywood

Officials said a Los Angeles police sergeant is without a part of his pinky after it was bitten off by a man experiencing homelessness.

Security guard arrested in 24-year-old's slaying during Walgreens theft in SF

A private security guard was arrested on suspicion of murder for fatally shooting someone at a Walgreens store in San Francisco during a shoplifting incident, police said.

Humboldt County Sheriff's detective saves infant from choking

Body camera footage from April 13 shows Humboldt County Sheriff’s Det. Nick Carnahan saving a 4-month-old girl’s life by quickly administering CPR. 

Elizabeth Holmes briefly delays prison term with last-minute appeal

Elizabeth Holmes briefly delayed her self-surrender date for federal prison – originally set for Thursday – by filing a last-minute appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Man with 'Free Billie Eilish' sign climbs TV tower in Hollywood

The man was seen sitting on top of the tower, playing a guitar, and holding a sign that read “Free Billie Eilish".