California mom pleads for return of autistic son's support dog stolen during carjacking

The mother of a 12-year-old autistic boy is making a desperate plea for the return of her son's support dog, after the animal was stolen in Stockton, Calif. over the weekend. 

Shocking video captures young boy trying to drown dog in pool

Shocking video posted on Facebook shows a young boy attempting to drown a small dog in a backyard pool in Victorville.

Driver critically injured after runaway tire bounces over center median, barrels through windshield on California freeway

The family of a 26-year-old Huntington Beach man is searching for answers after he was critically injured by a runaway tire that struck his windshield as he drove down the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles. 

California middle school teacher draws scrutiny for giving students gender identity cards

A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction.

National Park Service proposes killing elk for cattle in California park over loud objections

The National Park Service has proposed to shoot a few elk each year as a way to reduce conflict with livestock that graze a park north of San Francisco, over the strong objections of a national conservation organization.

Actor Danny Trejo helps save baby trapped in vehicle in Sylmar

You know him as Danny Trejo, the "villain" actor and restauranteur with a growing taco and doughnut empire. Now meet Danny Trejo, the real-life hero. Wednesday afternoon, Trejo rescued a young child with special needs trapped in an overturned car at the intersection of Hubbard and Jackman in Sylmar. 

Pet sitter caught on video slamming puppy to the ground

A woman pet sitting a puppy in Victorville was caught on camera forcefully throwing the pet to the ground inside its owner’s home.

'Target list' prompts domestic terrorism case in Gilroy

The discovery of a "target list" containing religious institutions, courthouses and other sites compiled by the gunman in a mass shooting at a California food festival has prompted the FBI to open a domestic terrorism case.

Twin newborn babies found near dumpster in California, one dies

A newborn died and another is in a hospital following their apparent birth behind a Fairfield business Tuesday afternoon, police said.

California governor signs law, aimed at Trump, requiring presidential hopefuls to release tax return

California's Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump. 

Official names shooter who killed 3 at California festival

A shooter cut through a fence and opened fire on a crowd eating and listening to music at a popular food festival in California, killing three people, including a 6-year-old boy, and wounding about 15 others before police quickly shot him dead, authorities said.