US Coast Guard crew returns to San Pedro after seizing estimated $38.5M worth cocaine

The US Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward returned to San Pedro on Thursday morning after seizing nearly $40 million worth cocaine in a drug bust conducted on international waters, Coast Guard officials said. 

Family claims Alaska Airlines ‘lost’ unaccompanied daughter, 13, during layover

Two furious parents claim that Alaska Airlines recently “lost” track of their 13-year-old daughter during a layover in San Francisco, though they had paid an unaccompanied-minor fee for the teen’s trip.

L.A. entry-level teachers must spend more than 85% of income on rent, according to Zillow

Zillow, the Seattle-based online real estate database company, reported Tuesday that entry-level teachers must spend more than 85 percent of their income on a median rate rent in the Los Angeles region.

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.

$3.4 million worth of counterfeit products seized at LAX

Over 5,300 counterfeit products were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Los Angeles International Airport. 

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.