Ariana Grande to open animal rescue center in Los Angeles 

Ariana Grande, one of the most recognizable names in pop music, announced Wednesday she will open an animal rescue center in Los Angeles.

Gender role switch: Kamala Harris's husband steps back from career to help wife

“I want more women in office, and I want more partners, whoever their partner is, to support them and to provide an opportunity and an environment for success,” Doug Emhoff said.

'Tudors' star Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrested on suspicion of DUI in Malibu

Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired following a  solo-vehicle crash in Malibu, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

LAPD officer arrested in connection to reported stolen vehicle

An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle from a used car dealership in the city of Orange, authorities announced Tuesday.

Zoom Thanksgiving? Holiday travel is not essential travel, says public health officers

"Holiday travel is not essential travel and in some ways, you can show your love for your family and friends by not gathering this year because when you do, you put them at risk," said Dr. Matt Willis. 

Childhood friend sang Jackson 5 on school bus with Kamala Harris in Berkeley

Childhood friend Carole Porter sat next to Kamala Harris on the bus to Thousand Oaks Elementary School in Berkeley singing Jackson 5 songs.

Ex-Sonoma County deputy indicted after fatal neck hold, slamming man's head into car door

Charles Blount, 61, turned himself in at the Sonoma County jail Monday night on a warrant issued by the Superior Court in the county north of San Francisco, authorities said.

US COVID-19 cases surge past 100K for 3rd day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. 

Investigation underway after L.A. man threatens mass shooting if Biden wins presidential election

A Los Angeles area man who took to social media to threaten a mass shooting if Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidential election has been detained for a mental health evaluation Friday, according to the FBI and published reports.

MLB completes investigation into Justin Turner's actions after World Series win

Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Driver takes police on wild pursuit down runways at Van Nuys Airport

An investigation was underway Friday after authorities detained a driver who took police on a pursuit down runways at Van Nuys Airport.

Immigrant pleads guilty to killing California officer in case that reiginited Trump border security debate

A Mexican immigrant in the country illegally pleaded guilty under a deal with prosecutors in an emotional hearing Thursday to killing a Fiji-born California police officer in a case that President Donald Trump used to bolster his call for tougher border security.

Former MLB prospect found guilty of beating 3 people to death with baseball bat in 2015

A former Major League Baseball prospect was convicted Thursday of beating three people to death, including his disabled father, at their family home in Corona in 2015, prosecutors said.

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.