Northern California man pleads guilty to taking 2 baby bears from their den

A Northern California man who admitted to taking two bear cubs from their den and notified officials after he was unable to care for them pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited species, wildlife officials said.

Former NL MVP Freddie Freeman, LA Dodgers agree on $162M/6-year deal, report says

One of the top free agents left on the market is coming home to Southern California as first baseman Freddie Freeman has reportedly agreed on a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

SoCal Chick-fil-A could be declared a ‘public nuisance’

Due to its long lines that jam up traffic, officials have given a Southern California Chick-fil-A 90 days to present traffic solutions.

COVID exposure cancels Theranos exec Sunny Balwani opening statements

Less than an hour after Theranos executive Sunny Balwani walked into a San Jose federal courthouse on Wednesday, a judge canceled opening statements because someone on the jury was exposed to someone with COVID.

'Cultural rot:' U.S. Congressional team tours Dublin prison after sex scandal widens

A trio of Congressional leaders on Monday toured a federal Dublin prison embroiled in a national scandal after four correctional officers – including the former warden – were charged with sex crimes and one of the formerly incarcerated women is now alleging that one of guards preyed on her by digging into her confidential files, too.

Video: Stolen yacht suspect crashes into boats in Newport Beach

One person is in custody Thursday after Newport Beach Police said they stole a boat, then crashed it into a marina soon after.

Husband returns to Ukraine after Silicon Valley wife, children killed by mortar fire

Tatiana Perebeinis was chief accountant for SE Ranking, a Silicon Valley startup with headquarters in London and a large workforce in Kyiv. Also killed were her daughter, Alise, 9, and son, Nikita, 18. The family’s dogs also died, he said.

Gas prices turning long commutes into financial nightmares

Skyrocketing gas prices have made things especially difficult for people with extended commutes. One person even said they're putting off having children because it's just too expensive.

Silicon Valley tech worker and her kids killed by Russian shelling in Ukraine

Tatiana Perebeinis, an executive with a Silicon Valley startup, and her two children were killed while trying to flee Russian forces in Irpin, Ukraine, according to the company where she worked.

Steer wanders onto 210 Freeway in Lake View Terrace

A steer is safe in a pen after leading authorities on a chase along the freeway, through a parking lot, and into a local yard Wednesday afternoon.

California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies

California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.

U.S. border authorities find 52 reptiles hidden in man's clothing

Authorities say a man who tried to slither past U.S. border agents in California had 52 lizards and snakes hidden in his clothing.

Backpack stolen from 13-year-old Oakland girl during trip to hospital for surgery

A 13-year-old Oakland girl preparing for life-saving surgery was victimized by thieves on her way to the hospital. Jazz Hardrict said they stole her backpack which contained items she relies on to connect with her peers and her teachers.

Family of USF student Christopher Liang live in China, need help for funeral, visit to U.S.

The brother of USF student Christopher Liang, who was found dead in his rented Tesla, is now asking for help to bring the young man's family from China and to help pay for funeral expenses.