Pelosi pushes back on archbishop who denies her Communion

“I respect people’s views about that. But I don’t respect us foisting it onto others.” Nancy Pelosi added, “Our archbishop has been vehemently against LGBTQ rights. In fact, he led the way in an initiative on the ballot in California.”

California church shooting: Murder among 10 charges against suspected gunman

Prosecutors in Orange County announced charges Tuesday against the suspected gunman in a shooting at a church in Laguna Woods, killing one and wounding five others.

Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed

Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.

California caviar company targeted by harassment despite not being Russian

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, a Northern California producer of sustainably farmed caviar with a San Francisco caviar cafe has been targeted by anti-Russian harassment in recent weeks. While Tsar Nicoulai sounds Russian, it's not.

VIDEO: Gun battle erupts after store employee returns fire on would-be robbers

Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a smoke shop in Compton that resulted in the death of a man.

'Stoned and stupid:' 4/20 celebration resumes in SF Golden Gate Park with new rules

After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco is preparing for thousands of people to return to Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, for the annual 4/20 marijuana gathering on Wednesday. 

Video: Driverless car pulled over by San Francisco police

San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.

Suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker released from jail due to 'clerical error'

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."

Suspect arrested in connection with Sacramento mass shooting, police say

Authorities said Monday that 26-year-old Dandre Martin is connected to a deadly mass shooting in Sacramento that left six people dead over the weekend.

Sacramento mass shooting victims identified

The mass shooting in Sacramento on Sunday killed three men and three women while also injuring 12 others. 

6 dead, 12 hurt in Sacramento shooting, police say

Investigators said they were reviewing video footage posted to social media that showed what appeared to be an altercation before the gunfire erupted.

VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine

Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.

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.

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.