Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.

Homeless man allegedly bites off LAPD sergeant's finger in East Hollywood

Officials said a Los Angeles police sergeant is without a part of his pinky after it was bitten off by a man experiencing homelessness.

California man guilty of killing 3 boys after ding-dong-ditch prank

A Southern California man accused of killing three teenage boys by intentionally ramming their car after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him was found guilty of murder.

Yosemite's epic snowmelt could spell trouble for national park bracing for spring closure

In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.

Security guard arrested in 24-year-old's slaying during Walgreens theft in SF

A private security guard was arrested on suspicion of murder for fatally shooting someone at a Walgreens store in San Francisco during a shoplifting incident, police said.

Rapper MoneySign Suede dead at 22 after California prison stabbing in shower, lawyer says

Rapper MoneySign Suede was found dead in a California prison on April 25. The 22-year-old artist was found unresponsive with injuries “consistent with a homicide," officials confirmed.

Humboldt County Sheriff's detective saves infant from choking

Body camera footage from April 13 shows Humboldt County Sheriff’s Det. Nick Carnahan saving a 4-month-old girl’s life by quickly administering CPR. 

Elizabeth Holmes briefly delays prison term with last-minute appeal

Elizabeth Holmes briefly delayed her self-surrender date for federal prison – originally set for Thursday – by filing a last-minute appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official tells wardens

Sexual abuse in the nation’s federal prisons must be rooted out, the Justice Department’s second-highest-ranking leader told prison wardens gathered for their first nationwide training since revelations that a toxic, permissive culture at a California prison allowed abuse to run rampant.

Man with 'Free Billie Eilish' sign climbs TV tower in Hollywood

The man was seen sitting on top of the tower, playing a guitar, and holding a sign that read “Free Billie Eilish".

Devin Booker scores 47, leads Phoenix Suns past LA Clippers to win series

Devin Booker scored 47 points, including 25 in a spectacular third quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers on April 25 and win the Western Conference first-round playoff series in five games.

Disney suspends fire effects worldwide after fire during Disneyland Fantasmic show

Disneyland officials said all cast members were evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

3-year-old dies, twin brother clinging to life after being pulled from Porter Ranch pool

A 3-year-old boy is dead, and his twin brother remains critically injured after they were pulled from a pool in the backyard of their family’s home in Porter Ranch Friday, fire authorities said.

Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead

Phoenix’s big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul were all in go-mode. As a result, the Los Angeles Clippers are on the verge of going home for the summer.

The Issue Is: Mike Pence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, stars of 'Star Trek: Picard'

This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is" history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of space, the final frontier.

Martin Lawrence honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring actor and comedian Martin Lawrence for a career that has included starring in the trio of "Bad Boys" movies and the 1992-97 Fox comedy "Martin."