Are fireworks legal in California?

For many people, the Fourth of July holiday means BBQs, pool parties, good vibes, and of course, firework shows! But in the Golden State, you may want to think twice before lighting your own fireworks.

Ranger injured in shootout at Yellowstone National Park

A portion of Yellowstone National Park was closed off Thursday morning after a suspect exchanged fire with park rangers.

Ashley Summers disappearance: FBI seeks tips on missing 14-year-old girl

Ashley Summers disappeared from Cleveland, Ohio, 17 years ago, when she was 14 years old. Investigators have not given up on finding her.

Homicide in Berkeley, shooting in San Francisco

Officials are investigating a Berkeley homicide after someone was shot Wednesday evening, officials say. 

Passenger stabbed on SamTrans after suspect tries to steal bus

An elderly passenger aboard a SamTrans bus was stabbed in San Bruno Wednesday morning by a man who allegedly tried to steal the bus, sheriff's officials say. 

Robbers identifying themselves as police in Oakland home invasions

Robbers have been claiming to be police officers in two home invasions in different parts of Oakland, police said Wednesday.

Man who shoved woman into BART train, killing her, charged

A 49-year-old homeless man, who allegedly shoved a woman into an oncoming BART train from the Powell Street platform this week, was charged with murder and a special circumstance of lying in wait by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office on Wednesday. 

Oakland Juneteenth shooting: Man charged, additional suspects still sought

A 23-year-old Oakland man has been charged as one of the alleged shooters at a Lake Merritt Juneteenth festival that left 14 people wounded.

Bullets fly in San Francisco eviction attempt, person in custody

Civil unit officers with San Francisco Sheriff's Department were shot at while attempting to evict a man from a home in the Buena Vista neighborhood on Wednesday.

Father mourns 15-year-old son shot and killed in Hayward

The father of a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Hayward said that he's struggling to cope with his loss.

Burglars steal garage door openers from unlocked cars in Moraga

A carload of thieves made off with garage door openers and other items during a spree of car burglaries in Moraga, police said Monday.