California blocks gun sales to those at risk of breaking law

Gun makers and dealers in California will now be required to block firearms sales to anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally or of harming themselves or others.

Manhunt for gunman who killed 2 in wave of Southern California 7-Eleven holdups

A manhunt is underway for a gunman after a string of armed robberies at several 7-Eleven locations throughout Southern California left at least two people dead and three others wounded. 

Small child, possibly baby or toddler, rescued after LA police chase

A police chase took a dramatic turn in Los Angeles Monday night – with SkyFOX revealing that a child was inside the backseat of the suspect's car the entire ride.

Jamaican man sentenced to 14 years in prison for supplying flight attendant with cocaine, money

According to the DOJ, on six occasions between October 2015 and March 2016, Gaston Brown paid JetBlue flight attendant Marsha Gay Reynolds to transport cocaine and drug money across the country.

Michigan man rescued from California trail where family died in Mariposa County

A tourist from Michigan who tried to retrace the steps of a family who died during a grueling summer hike in Northern California had to be rescued last week after getting lost, a frustrated sheriff said.

Family of Oakland men who drowned saving nephew hope to send bodies to Guatemala

The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.

CHP investigating Bay Area freeway shooting; dashcam video shows couple's window shattered

CHP is investigating an apparent freeway shooting in the East Bay that happened last month. A couple shares dashcam video of the moment their windshield is shattered during this incident.

California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment

California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.

Sunny Balwani convicted in Theranos fraud trial

Sunny Balwani, a former executive at Theranos, was convicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday stemming from his leadership of the Silicon Valley start-up that crashed spectacularly. 

Convicted sex offender dies more than 40 years after killing, raping woman in Oakland

Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.

Tight-knit Tongan family has not yet buried young man killed in Oakland chase

A tight-knit circle of Tongan friends and family have not yet buried a 28-year-old man killed during an Oakland chase, but they did celebrate the life of Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai over the July 4 weekend. 

Nipsey Hussle murder: Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of first-degree murder

Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of gunning down rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle and injuring two other men in South Los Angeles more than three years ago, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.

Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye

A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.

Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL’s first Black general manager

The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history.

Crews knock down massive warehouse fire in Woodland Hills

The Los Angeles Fire Department knocked down a massive warehouse fire in Woodland Hills Sunday night.