What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy

The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.

Disneyland Resort to reopen to out-of-state visitors beginning June 15

As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.

Photos show Southwest Airlines flight attendant pummeled by passenger

The Southwest Airlines passenger was arrested at San Diego International Airport for battery causing serious bodily injury in connection to the incident.

Attracted to taxidermy, mountain lion shatters window to enter San Bruno home

Now that you've digested that headline, San Bruno police issued a press release about a mountain lion who apparently broke through a glass window to enter a home. 

Southwest flight attendant loses teeth after being assaulted by passenger

In a letter sent to Southwest, TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery drew attention to the assault, saying it's just one of the hundreds of misconduct incidents that have occurred on Southwest flights in recent weeks.

Harvey Weinstein extradition to California faces another delay

Harvey Weinstein’s extradition from New York to California to face rape and sexual assault charges faces further delays over paperwork issues raised by his lawyer, the attorney confirmed Monday.

Palisades Fire: Arson suspect identified as containment reaches 100%

A 48-year-old transient identified as Ramon Santos Rodriguez was booked on arson charges after a massive wildfire ignited in Pacific Palisades, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

California school locked down when stapler mistaken for gun

Officers responding to a report of a possibly armed person at a suburban Sacramento high school discovered it was a student with a stapler.

Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich

The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.

PETA slams California Horse Racing Board for inaction on Bob Baffert

State horse racing officials are defending their decision to allow legendary trainer Bob Baffert to continue competing in California after a leading animal rights group said he should be suspended following a positive drug test recorded by Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.

6-year-old boy dies after being shot on freeway in Southern California

A 6-year-old boy has died after he was shot inside a vehicle that was traveling on the 55 Freeway in Orange County on Friday morning, officials said.

Beverly Hills man arrested for attempting to hire hitman to murder girlfriend

24-year-old Scott Quinn Berkett was arrested Friday after being charged in a federal criminal complaint that alleges he sent thousands of dollars in Bitcoin to arrange the murder of a woman he briefly dated.

Federal officials order recall of bottled water brand sold in Arizona and other states

Federal authorities have ordered a Las Vegas-based bottled water brand to stop production and distribution of its products, which is marketed primarily in Arizona and three other Western states, amid investigations of multiple cases of liver illness among people who reportedly drank the water.

'That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson must stand trial on 3 rape charges

Actor Danny Masterson has been ordered to stand trial on charges that he raped three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. He remains free on $3.3 million bail and is due back in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on June 7 for arraignment.

Roaming mountain lion released from Oakland Zoo to South Bay wilderness

A mountain lion that had been roaming around the residential streets of San Francisco was released this week into the wild, Oakland Zoo officials said Friday.