Airbnb guest stays at rental for 500+ days without paying, refuses to leave
Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.
$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside
People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.
More than a dozen earthquakes rock Southern California amid Tropical Storm Hilary
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein briefly hospitalized after fall in San Francisco
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back home after falling in her San Francisco home, a spokesman said Wednesday.
7-Eleven workers beat would-be robber with stick until suspect starts crying
They say it's not fun anymore when the rabbit got the gun. Two 7-Eleven employees turned the tables against a man who was on the verge of stealing dozens of boxes of cigarettes from the store.
13-year-old girl kidnapped from Texas waves 'help me' note to people passing by in LA County
A 13-year-old sexual assault survivor who was kidnapped from Texas waved a note that read "help me" to people passing by in Long Beach.
Pursuit suspect carjacks 3 vehicles in high-speed chase through LA, Ventura counties
A suspect accused of carjacking three vehicles during a high-speed chase through LA and Ventura counties was taken into custody after the CHP conducted a PIT maneuver.
Century-old San Francisco Anchor Brewing company closing
Anchor Brewing Company officials announced early Wednesday that it will cease operations and liquidate the business -- established in 1896 -- citing economic factors including declining sales since 2016.
Couple nearly killed while helping sheriff ends 12-year legal battle: Hear their incredible story of survival
Jim and Norma Gund were brutally attacked when a deputy asked them to check on their neighbor. Twelve years later, they're finally able to speak about their harrowing journey.
Cheez-It-themed rest stop features pump that fills your car with crackers
Attention Cheez-It fans: The “biggest, cheeziest roadside attraction” has opened for a limited time. Here’s how to get your fill.
Tupac Shakur Way: Oakland renames street for rap icon
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to rename a portion of MacArthur Boulevard in honor of the late rapper Tupac Shakur.
Citing new evidence, Menendez brothers look to overturn murder convictions
Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez filed court papers Wednesday contending that newly surfaced evidence warrants the overturning of the brothers' convictions for killing their parents in 1989.
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.
In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
Bob Lee, former Square chief technology officer and Cash App founder, killed in San Francisco
The former chief technology officer of Square and Cash App founder, was reportedly stabbed and killed in San Francisco early Tuesday. Bob Lee, 43, of Mill Valley, was found wounded in the Rincon Point neighborhood and died at the hospital.
Police chase suspect dies after jumping out of stolen CHP cruiser in LA County
A man suspected of stealing a patrol car and leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed police chase through the Antelope Valley jumped to his death mid-pursuit.
WATCH: Car goes airborne, flips on Los Angeles freeway after hitting tire that popped off truck
Amazingly, no one was seriously injured, according to LAPD.
Alleged catalytic converter thief run over, killed in California
A man accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter in Palmdale was killed Tuesday when he was run over by the woman whose vehicle he was trying to steal from, according to authorities.
Struggling Santa Rosa restaurant gets boost after heartfelt video from owners' daughter goes viral on TikTok
Feeling sad and troubled about the financial struggles her parents were enduring, the daughter of longtime Santa Rosa restaurant owners turned to social media for help. And the overwhelming reaction and reach were more than what the Lee family could have ever expected.
United flight lands in San Diego after device aboard catches fire
The United flight was heading to Newark from San Diego when it had to circle back to the airport for an emergency landing.