Juul CEO steps down, company suspends advertising amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths

Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while the e-cigarette company also announced that it will stop all print, digital and broadcast advertising in the U.S., effective immediately.

High school psychologist charged with having sex with student

A Fullerton Joint Union High School District school psychologist is facing a felony statutory rape charge for allegedly having sex with an underage male student in a classroom at La Habra High School, where she was assigned at the time, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.

Realtor attacked, groped by man at open house in Encino

A brazen and violent attack on a real estate agent was caught on video during an open house in Encino.

California Amber Alert canceled after 2 bodies found

California authorities canceled an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy they said was abducted by his father.

2 arrested, $900K in electronics and gift cards seized in 'well-organized' nationwide phone scam

Two women were arrested and nearly $1 million in electronics, gift cards and other items were seized in a "well-organized" nationwide scam in which the suspects allegedly impersonated IRS workers, authorities said.

Hotel magnate, philanthropist Barron Hilton dead at 91

Barron Hilton, the hotelier and philanthropist who led the Hilton hotel chain, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 91.

Hollywood stars will descend on a purple carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards

Many of Hollywood’s biggest names will be descending upon the 71st Emmy Awards Sunday — but this year, the red carpet will be a deep shade of purple.

California and 22 other states sue Trump to keep Golden State's auto emission rules

California and 22 other states sued Friday to stop the Trump administration from revoking the authority of the nation's most populous state to set emission standards for cars and trucks.

Nurses stage 1-day strike at 12 hospitals in 3 states

Registered nurses staged a one-day strike against Tenet Health hospitals in Florida, California and Arizona on Friday, demanding better working conditions and higher wages as the nation’s labor movement has begun flexing muscles weakened by decades of declining membership amid business and government attacks.

Lake Elsinore native Kodi Lee, musical prodigy who is blind, has autism wins 'America's Got Talent'

Lake Elsinore native Kodi Lee, 23, was named the winner of season 14 of "America's Got Talent" Wednesday night. Lee, who is blind and has autism, has been captivating America since he won the golden buzzer on night one of the season.

Surveillance video shows mountain lion P-61 being chased moments before his death

Mountain lion P-61 made history by becoming the first GPS-collared mountain lion to successfully cross the 405 freeway. But sadly, a few months later on September 7th, P-61 attempted to cross the freeway again and was struck and killed. 

Mountain lion goes inside California house, lies down in bathroom

Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.

Vaping death reported in central California, hours after governor addresses dangers

Public health officials said a central California resident has died from complications related to the use of e-cigarettes, and they warned anyone who is vaping, or thinking about it, should know that there are serious potential risks.

California to spend $20M on campaign to warn public about vaping dangers

California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping nicotine and cannabis products and step up efforts to halt the sale of illicit products amid a rise in vaping-related illnesses.