Prosecutors seek death penalty for couple accused of torturing, murdering 10-year-old boy

The District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday that prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty against the mother and boyfriend accused in the murder and torture of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos.

California Assembly OKs medical cannabis on K-12 campuses

California schools may soon allow parents to administer medical marijuana to their children on K-12 campuses.

'He's totally asleep': Video shows Tesla driver asleep behind wheel in California

Video circulating on social media Friday appeared to show a Tesla driver asleep at the wheel as the vehicle traveled at high speeds down the 5 Freeway near Los Angeles.

Man arrested while trying to repair flat tires using gauze, Band-Aids in Orange County

Law enforcement in Orange County responded to a report of a suspicious man next to a parked vehicle on Tuesday morning and arrived to find him attempting to repair a flat tire using gauze and Band-Aids.

CHP: Teen found tied up, gagged in car was being taken to rehab by family

A 17-year-old girl was found bound and gagged in the backseat of a car Monday night in Carlsbad and authorities say her abductors were her father and sister. 

5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets

Federal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars from mostly elderly and disabled veterans.

Calif. governor signs law where police may only use deadly force if 'necessary,' not 'reasonable'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure on Monday aimed at deterring shootings by police, inspired in part by the officer-involved shootings of  Sacramento's Stephon Clark, Vallejo's Wille McCoy and Oakland's Oscar Grant.

Prosecutors could pursue charges in violent brawl between family members at Disneyland

A violent brawl among family members at Disneyland that was captured on video over the weekend is being reviewed by the Orange County District Attorney's Office. 

Earthquake aftershocks could go on for years from 7.1 that shook SoCal, Dr. Lucy Jones says

Seismologist Lucy Jones said Friday night’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake was the “main event” — and aftershocks in Southern California in the days, months and even years ahead were possible.

Officials: No deaths, major injuries reported from 7.1 quake

Less than a day after a major 7.1 earthquake hit southern California many in the state are now assessing any damage the earthquake may have caused.