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Heroic dog's nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German short-haired pointer, barked relentlessly to warn his human family that a fire had ignited in the garage of their Tustin home.
WATCH: Police save baby from alleged abuduction after high-speed chase
Authorities say the baby's father forcibly took the 2-month-old from the mother and led police on a high-speed chase.
Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement
Fledgling owls have been spotted falling from the trees in Redondo Beach, prompting police to release a public service announcement video for residents.
WATCH: Sea lion pup rescued after wandering into San Francisco neighborhood
The San Francisco Police Department and the Marine Mammal Center rescued a sea lion pup that had wandered out of its usual habitat and found its way to a neighborhood multiple blocks inland.
WATCH: ‘Bike bus’ movement gains traction, drawing kids and celebrities
Founder Sam Balto explains how group rides to school are spreading globally, building community and attracting stars like Benson Boone and Justin Timberlake.
WATCH: Jill Biden bids $35,000 for guest role on ‘Heated Rivalry’
The former first lady raised her paddle at $35,000 at the LGBTQ Community Center’s annual Center Dinner Thursday night, but was quickly outbid.
Apr 17, 2026
WATCH: 1st class comfort coming to coach class
Apr 17, 2026
WATCH: All eyes on NBA Playoffs
On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise
Farmworkers described instances in which bosses threatened to call ICE on them, sometimes because they complained about workplace violations.
Barabak: There's a wide gap between rumor and fact. That's where Eric Swalwell lurked
The ex-congressman had a reputation for lavishing inappropriate and unwelcome attention on women. But reporters needed time to get evidence and firsthand accounts.
Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes
The California Highway Patrol shut down a portion of the eastbound 105 Freeway to investigate a shooting that left one person in critical condition.
Jury awards $11.8 million to Dodgers fan blinded by LAPD during World Series celebration
Isaac Castellanos sued the LAPD, alleging officers used excessive force and violated department policies when he was shot in the face with a less-lethal projectile.
Feeling miserable? You're not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life
Since the pandemic, L.A. County residents have felt their quality of life has declined, but this year marked the lowest satisfaction level over the last decade.
Striking before-and-after images show extent of California's snow drought
Before and after images of the Sierra Nevada snow show the early decline in California's snowpack. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 20% of their historical average.
Apr 20, 2026