Autopsy shows that California 'I-5 Strangler' was strangled himself

An autopsy showed Roger Reece Kibbe had been manually strangled, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office said, calling the death a homicide.

13 of 25 SUV passengers killed, several injured in mass casualty crash near US-Mexico border

Officials said 13 people were killed and several others were injured when a Ford Expedition with 25 passengers collided with a semi-truck in Imperial County near the US-Mexico border on the morning of March 2. 

Plastic surgeon appears in California traffic court video while operating

Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.

Amendment would ban 'servitude' by California prison inmates

Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.

Massive fire burns in industrial area of Compton

A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton lit up the sky Friday morning, engulfing piles of wooden pallets and spread to a nearby bus yard, damaging several buses, but no injuries were reported.

Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online

Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.

Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line

The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.

Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal

A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."

Ravens' CB Jimmy Smith, family robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith and his family are safe after they were robbed at gunpoint shortly after flying into Los Angeles earlier this week, it was reported Friday.

Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood

The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.

Woman accused of trying to kidnap Joe Montana's granddaughter in Malibu released from jail

A woman accused of breaking into the Malibu home of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana last September and attempting to kidnap his infant granddaughter was released from jail Friday morning, jail records show.

Father, stepmother arrested in 11-year-old boy’s death

The father and stepmother of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead in Northern California a year ago have been arrested in his death and are accused of torturing and poisoning the child.

70-year-old tortoise recovering after California man charged with animal abuse

Police said Michelangelo was found with a piece of wood stabbed through his outer shell. Dr. Tal Solomon called it the worst case of abuse he’s seen.

Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave

As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.

Ghost Ship master tenant pleads guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter

Derek Almena is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison, but because of good behavior and time served, the 50-year-old artist and former master tenant of the Ghost Ship warehouse will not be spending any more time in custody. 

2nd try a success for Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit as rocket reaches space

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.

Deputies fatally shoot 91-year-old homeowner while responding to report of attempted break-in

The elderly homeowner was fatally shot after she exited the residence armed with a shotgun. Deputies gave her commands to drop the gun, but her family members told FOX 11 that the 91-year-old was legally blind and deaf.

Superspreader ‘swinger’ party busted in South LA

It was advertised as a "swinger's party." However, they were swapping more than just spouses.