California man who kidnapped 26 children, buried them alive is recommended for parole

Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.

83-year-old to embark on epic journey from San Francisco to Osaka in 19-foot sailboat

Saturday morning, an epic journey will begin for a sailor who made a name for himself voyaging across the Pacific from Japan to San Francisco in a tiny 19-foot sailboat.

Bill Cosby's lawyers want Riverside County assault case thrown out

Cosby's lawyers say the suit should be thrown out because the woman, who was a minor at the time of the alleged assault, waited to long to file her case.

Amanda Bynes' conservatorship terminated

Amanda Bynes' conservatorship has been terminated. The judge decided the conservatorship was "no longer required" for the former child star.

Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast

Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.

4 arrested after pushing Hemet teenager in front of moving vehicle, critically injuring him

Four teenagers were arrested nearly a month after they allegedly pushed another teen into traffic, causing him to be struck by a car and critically injured, according to Hemet Police. 

6 hospitalized after LASD helicopter crashes near San Gabriel Dam

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau helicopter crashed Saturday evening near the San Gabriel Dam, injuring five deputies and a doctor from UCLA who were on board.

'I can't breathe': Video shows death of Edward Bronstein in CHP custody

An attorney has released the video showing the last living moments of 38-year-old Edward Bronstein, a DUI suspect who died in CHP custody.

Northern California man pleads guilty to taking 2 baby bears from their den

A Northern California man who admitted to taking two bear cubs from their den and notified officials after he was unable to care for them pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited species, wildlife officials said.

Steer wanders onto 210 Freeway in Lake View Terrace

A steer is safe in a pen after leading authorities on a chase along the freeway, through a parking lot, and into a local yard Wednesday afternoon.

California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies

California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.

California mom pleads guilty to stimulus check scam with Death Row son

A Modesto mother faces close to 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to conspiring with her son, who is on Death Row at San Quentin, to file fraudulent stimulus checks.

Katie Meyer's memorial planned on soccer field she used to play

The family of Katie Meyer announced memorial plans for their daughter. The Stanford soccer star died last week of suicide.

Is 'The Dropout' true? Episode 1 of Elizabeth Holmes Theranos drama

We covered the four-month Theranos fraud trail of Elizabeth Holmes. Now we're watching "The Dropout," the 8-part miniseries on Hulu to see what's true and what's wrong with the latest version of the saga.