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.

GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado

Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.

COVID vaccine makers want authorization for second booster shot

After two COVID shots and a booster, drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna are now seeking government authorization for a fourth. The reaction from a pandemic-weary public in the South Bay is mixed.

Oklahoma woman arrested in 1993 killing of San Carlos store owner

A 61-year-old woman was arrested in Oklahoma in the 1993 killing of a San Carlos shop owner who was shot during a “robbery gone wrong,” authorities said Thursday.

5th officer at Dublin prison charged in widening sex abuse scandal

Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.

Identical twin brothers each receive heart transplants: 'Quite unique'

Missouri-based brothers Donald and Ronald Crigler were each diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy — and each received a new heart.

Police arrest suspect in at least 11 South Bay armed robberies

Authorities have arrested a man suspected of committing a string of armed robberies at convenience stores throughout Santa Clara County.

Suspect in crash that killed 2 troopers, civilian appeared to brag about drunk driving on Twitter

Jayana Tanae Webb, 21, appeared to have posted that she was the ‘best drunk driver ever’ weeks before she allegedly struck and killed two Pennsylvania state troopers and a third man while driving under the influence.

BART reverses course; only Black director can remain after relocation dispute

BART director Lateefah Simon – the only Black member of the board – can remain representing District 7 despite a dispute over whether she lived in the district she represented.

Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine

An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa. 

Driver slams into 2 parked cars in Oakland, then flees

The driver of a car slammed into two parked cars and rolled over on its side in Oakland and then fled.

Fire breaks out at San Jose's 724 Hookah Lounge

San Jose fire investigators on Wednesday said they are looking for the cause of an early morning blaze that caused major damage to the 724 Hookah Lounge. Firefighters rushed  to East Santa Clara Street just after 4 a.m. 

Innocent Army veteran killed during Oakland gas station shooting

Army veteran Rodney Davis, whom witnesses described as an innocent bystander, was shot and killed during a shooting at an Oakland gas station.

Scammers send phishing texts claiming to be California EDD or Bank of America

Text messages are being sent by fraudsters claiming to be the EDD or Bank of America with a goal of stealing personal account information and money tied to California unemployment benefits.

Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress

There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.

Oakland councilmember calls fire at tiny home community 'despicable'

Five people in Oakland lost their home Monday morning in a fire at that a city councilmember called "unacceptable" at a tiny home community, according to the councilmember's office.

Man finds 'extremely rare' pink grasshopper in Texas

"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."