Teen lifeguard praised for rescuing 10-year-old Dallas boy from dangerous California riptide

A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard is being praised for his heroic actions after saving a 10-year-old Dallas boy from a dangerous ocean current in California, drawing national attention and recognition from the White House.

California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee

A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens.

Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities

A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened.

San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say

A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said.

Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta

A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.

Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’

A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.

Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.

Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo

A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge

Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife. 

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.

17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules

A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.