Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

Jamie Foxx speaks out after Beverly Hills restaurant attack

The Beverly Hills Police Department is actively investigating the attack on actor Jamie Foxx during his birthday dinner at Mr. Chow restaurant.

Unreleased Michael Jackson songs found in abandoned storage unit

A dozen unreleased Michael Jackson songs were discovered in an abandoned storage unit in the Los Angeles area, reports say.

Crews continue to battle Malibu wildfire
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The Franklin Fire, which has charred more than 3,000 acres, continues to burn as fire crews work to contain the blaze. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated as a result.

2 arrested, accused of killing doctor outside Woodland Hills urgent care

Evan Hardman and Ashley Rose Sweeting were arrested and are accused of murdering Dr. Hamid Mirshojae outside his Woodland Hills clinic in August.

Franklin Fire: Wind-swept flames spread massive Malibu fire
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Heavy winds are fueling a massive brush fire in Malibu, California, putting some some areas under mandatory evacuations. The Franklin Fire is spreading fast as firefighters try to battle the wind-swept flames. The wildfire is also threatening the nearby Pepperdine University where police issued a shelter in place order.

Malibu fire prompts evacuations at Pepperdine University

Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wildfire in Malibu.

Trump picks San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for spot in his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he's choosing San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a job in his administration – specifically to be assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Franklin Fire: Big CA wildfire prompts evacuations
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Evacuations have been ordered in the California community of Malibu, as crews battle a massive wildfire that broke out late on December 9. The fire is also affecting nearby Pepperdine University, which has issued a campus-wide shelter-in-place order.

9 hurt after motorcycle cop crashes during parade
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Nine people, including an officer, are in the hospital after a motorcycle officer was doing a trick at a holiday parade, but lost control and crashed into a crowd. It all happened in Palm Springs, California on Dec. 7.

California car crash ends with smeared melted chocolate
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A crash in California was a little sweeter than most. California Highway Patrol shared images of a fiery crash near Stockton, California where no one was hurt, but a whole lot of chocolate was melted.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

An underwhelming year for monarch butterflies
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A popular spot known for its monarch butterflies is having an underwhelming year, and experts are worried that this is a sign of a much bigger problem. Reporter Dave Alley has more.

Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California

A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled

A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon. 

7.0 magnitude earthquake hits northern California
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A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday. The initial magnitude was measured at 6.6, according to the USGS. The earthquake has since been upgraded to magnitude 7.0. A second earthquake struck near Ferndale, measured at magnitude 5.8.