El Sobrante store clerk set on fire by alleged shoplifter

El Sobrante store clerk set on fire by alleged shoplifter

A store clerk suffered severe burns after an alleged shoplifter poured kerosene on him in an El Sobrante shop and set him on fire, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and the man's wife. 

A store clerk suffered severe burns after an alleged shoplifter poured kerosene on him in an El Sobrante shop and set him on fire, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and the man's wife. 

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died

Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.

Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.

Dianne Feinstein: Politicians, celebs react to long-serving senator's death

Dianne Feinstein: Politicians, celebs react to long-serving senator's death

Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.

Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.

California woman returns to store she allegedly shoplifted to demand phone she left behind

California woman returns to store she allegedly shoplifted to demand phone she left behind

One of two women who allegedly shoplifted from a California nail supply store returned to the business minutes later to demand her cellphone, which she had dropped, police say.

One of two women who allegedly shoplifted from a California nail supply store returned to the business minutes later to demand her cellphone, which she had dropped, police say.

Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios

Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios

The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.

The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.

Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval

Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

LASD deputy shot and killed in ambush attack in Palmdale; suspect arrested

LASD deputy shot and killed in ambush attack in Palmdale; suspect arrested

30-year-old Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot while in his patrol car outside the Palmdale Sheriff's station. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

30-year-old Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot while in his patrol car outside the Palmdale Sheriff's station. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

San Jose mother undergoes full limb amputation after contracting rare bacterial infection

San Jose mother undergoes full limb amputation after contracting rare bacterial infection

Laura Barajas bought fish from a grocery store in San Jose and cooked it herself. The next day she was admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacterial infection.

Laura Barajas bought fish from a grocery store in San Jose and cooked it herself. The next day she was admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacterial infection.

California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest

California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest

A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed. 

A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed. 

Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC

Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.

Another migrant bus from Texas arrives in LA

Another migrant bus from Texas arrives in LA

Texas has sent a total of 12 buses with migrants to Los Angeles since June.

Texas has sent a total of 12 buses with migrants to Los Angeles since June.

Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California

Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California

Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.

Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.

50 Cent accused of throwing mic into crowd at LA concert, hitting fan: report

50 Cent accused of throwing mic into crowd at LA concert, hitting fan: report

50 Cent is being accused of battery after he allegedly threw his mic into the crowd, hitting a fan so hard in the head she was reportedly bleeding and had to be hospitalized.

50 Cent is being accused of battery after he allegedly threw his mic into the crowd, hitting a fan so hard in the head she was reportedly bleeding and had to be hospitalized.

'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on Hollywood picket line

'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on Hollywood picket line

Bryan Cranston was joined by Aaron Paul, Jesse Plemons and other members of the "Breaking Bad" universe in an effort to energize Hollywood picket lines.

Bryan Cranston was joined by Aaron Paul, Jesse Plemons and other members of the "Breaking Bad" universe in an effort to energize Hollywood picket lines.