Flesh-eating bacteria linked to black tar heroin kills 7 in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.

LAPD officer under investigation after he allegedly fondled a dead woman

A Los Angeles police officer is under investigation after a random review of body camera footage showed him fondling a dead woman’s breasts, according to a person briefed on the incident.

More than 100 infected in E. coli outbreak tied to California romaine lettuce

Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states. 

Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50

Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50. 

Trial opens in 'Pedo Guy' defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk

A nasty tweet sent by SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk has landed the entrepreneur in court, and on Tuesday he showed up to defend himself.

FBI offers $5M reward for US citizen on ‘Most Wanted Terrorist’ list

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of a U.S. citizen on the “Most Wanted Terrorist” list. 

Wheelchair stolen from San Francisco man day after Thanksgiving in San Jose

A San Francisco man's lifeline, his wheelchair, was stolen the day after Thanksgiving in San Jose. He's having trouble doing things many take for granted, like getting to the corner store.

Logs line West Oakland street in apparent attempt to deter homeless, RV dwellers

The latest story in anti-homeless barricade controversy is out of West Oakland where logs have been placed alongside a street where many homeless people who live out of cars and their RVs park.

Las Vegas to California traffic backup tops 20 miles

Holiday travelers returning to California from the Las Vegas area caused a severe backup lasting for more than 20 miles.

Norwegian Cruise Lines ship has second outbreak in two weeks

Paramedics in San Pedro on Sunday evaluated 19 people for flu-like systems aboard a cruise ship that experienced a similar situation last week.

Couple celebrate Thanksgiving while stranded on road by winter storm

A couple stranded in traffic on Thanksgiving due to a snowstorm decided to make the best of their situation by celebrating the holiday with a dinner in their car.

Suspect arrested following high-speed pursuit in the Los Angeles area

Authorities in the Los Angeles area were involved in a pursuit that reached over 100 mph at certain points, according to measurements by SkyFOX.

San Francisco 49ers' Richard Sherman pays off $27G in school lunch debt

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman kicked off the holiday season by helping middle school students who've had some trouble paying for meals at school.

Group of undocumented immigrants rescued from sewage tunnel near U.S.-Mexico border

Ten undocumented immigrants were hospitalized for hypothermia after a large group was rescued from storm waters inside a drain near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. 

Borderline owners announce plans to open new bar in Agoura Hills

A year after the deadly mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill, its owners have announced plans to reopen the establishment at a new location in Agoura Hills.