Shark attacks swimmer off California coast

A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.

California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning

The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.

Infamous Alcatraz prison escapees shown in new age-progressed photos

There’s still speculation as to whether brothers John and Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris survived one of the most famous and elaborate prison breaks in U.S. history.

$60K worth of meth found hidden inside child booster seats

Authorities said two adults and their children were inside the vehicle at the time when over 26 pounds of meth was seized.

Man dies in Death Valley after car runs out of gas

A senior citizen died in Death Valley after his car ran out of gas in Death Valley National Park during record high temperatures. A park visitor found his body on Tuesday.

Huntington Beach man found dead in Death Valley National Park after running out of gas

A Southern California man was found dead in Death Valley National Park after apparently running out of gas and getting out to walk in the scorching heat, authorities said Wednesday.

California lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to be insured

Taking a nod from the city of San Jose, California Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.

Pet shop facing threats after adding gun control question to adoption form

The Thousand Oaks pet shop is asking how potential adopters feel about gun control and is barring NRA members from adopting. Now the owner is facing thousands of threats.

Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies

A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.

Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced to prison for punching flight attendant

A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.

Police chase from San Diego area ends in dramatic OC arrest

A multiple-county police chase that started all the way from the San Diego area ended in a dramatic arrest in Orange County.

Gas cards for guns fuels 'overwhelming' buyback program in Sacramento

An offer to get a free $50 gas card in exchange for turning in a gun unleashed an overwhelming response in Sacramento over the weekend.