Video shows firefighters racing through flames of Tamarack Fire to save homes

Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.

Board of Regents approve rare tuition hike at University of California schools

The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.

Torrance nun accused of embezzling $835K from Catholic school pleads guilty

'I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT B.S. COMING FROM YOU': A U.S. district judge started the plea hearing by telling the court that he was raised as a Roman Catholic, "and was educated by nuns. And I don't look at nuns as ordinary people.''

VIDEO: Victim opens fire on would-be robbers in Melrose shootout

Two men who allegedly tried to rob some shoppers on Melrose Avenue ended up with gunshot wounds when one of the victims opened fire on them in self-defense.

Louisiana residents took $1M in COVID funds from California

More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.

Michael Avenatti faces embezzlement trial in California

Opening statements are scheduled in Santa Ana in the second trial this month for Michael Avenatti, who once represented porn actress Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

Couple charged with involuntary manslaughter in California wildfire sparked by gender reveal

Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. and Angela Renee Jimenez were charged with involuntary manslaughter after their gender reveal last year sparked a wildfire that killed a firefighter.

Southern California synagogue shooter pleads guilty to all charges against him

John T. Earnest avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to murder and other charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a Southern California synagogue on the last day of Passover.

Where is SF's boosted merchandise being fenced? Police say check your local flea market

Thieves are increasingly stealing small ticket items like laundry detergent and razors, which authorities say they can easily fence online and at local flea markets.

Yosemite ranger gives heartbreaking account of mother bear calling for cub killed by driver

A Yosemite National Park ranger has shared a heartfelt, heartbreaking story about a young bear that was struck and killed by a vehicle and her grieving mother that spent hours by her side hoping to wake her up.