An electric Hummer? GMC rolls out battery-powered truck

GMC introduced a new electric Hummer pickup, with a high-end version due in showrooms sometime in the fall of next year.

Video: Coast Guard rescues distressed deer swimming in frigid waters

The U.S. Coast Guard has been known for making a variety of rescues at sea. But a crew in Alaska may have experienced its first ever rescue of a wayward and distressed deer that apparently got too far from shore.

Parents name their daughter after internet provider for free WiFi

A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.

Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.

Celestial Treat: Rare Halloween blue moon to light up the sky

2020 has already proven to be an unusual year, and this October’s showing to be no exception with a rare Halloween blue moon to illuminate the night sky.

Watchman could have saved lives in California boat fire

The lack of a required night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fast-moving fire that trapped and killed 34 people below deck as the vessel was anchored off the Southern California coast last year, federal investigators said Tuesday.

Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed

Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials. 

Missing no more: Oakland pilot killed in WWII is found

The remains of a 22-year-old pilot from Oakland who was killed during World War II have been identified, almost 77 years after his plane plunged into the sea.

Trump changes tone in new appeal to 'great people' of California

In a tweet, President Trump claimed that California, along with New York, and Illinois had high tax rates, plagued with crime, and "just about any other problem you can have." 

California police recover lizards stolen year ago, worth $75K

Police in Southern California announced two arrests and the return of a pair of rare lizards that were stolen from a reptile shop last year.

California to provide update on theme park reopening guidelines on Tuesday, Newsom says

According to Governor Gavin Newsom, reopening guidelines for theme parks will be "broken up into parts" to represent all brands and sizes of theme parks in the industry.

Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts

A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.

Commission adopts new rules to mute mics in upcoming debate

President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.

Rapper 50 Cent says he's voting for Trump in November election

The 45-year-old hip-hop mogul -- born Curtis James Jackson III -- took to Instagram on Monday to offer his support for President Trump after seeing figures related to former Vice President Joe Biden's proposed tax plan.

Debate commission adopts new rules to mute mics

President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday's debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.

New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission

Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.     

U.S.-Canadian border closure extended - again

Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.

Police rescue 'missing' dog that was stuck under owner's reclining chair for 2 days

The 93-year-old woman called police about her missing dog. When officers arrived at her home, they spotted a small face peering out from under the recliner, where the pup had been stuck for two days.