Tesla's New Affordable Electric Car Went on Sale, Website Swamped With Orders (WATCH)
Demand for Tesla Motors' first affordable electric car has stunned the company, with more than a quarter million people in two days vying for the new model.
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Tim Robbins Has Prison Drama Class That Cuts Recidivism in Half
"Shawshank Redemption" star Tim Robbins has an acting class that's cutting repeat offender rates in half for inmates at real-life California prisons.
SeaWorld to End Orca Whale Shows in California (WATCH)
After plunging attendance and a state commission banning captive breeding of Orcas, SeaWorld is stopping its killer whale shows in San Diego.
Kindness Bag Changes Homeless Vet's Life, Now He Delivers Them on LA Streets
Volunteers in LA are personally distributing survival kits throughout the year to people living on the streets. One man's life was turned around by the act of kindness and, now employed, the vet is handing out the duffel bags alongside the man who helped him.
NFL Player Spends Thousands so Kids Can Have Fun in the Sun For Free
This Oakland Raiders player is making sure that 2,000 kids will be able to splash around in the heat this summer totally free of charge.
San Francisco Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Animals at Pet Stores
San Francisco representatives took a step against abusive puppy mills by banning the sale of non-rescue pets within the city.
Firefighter Rescues Blind Dog Lost in Woods for 8 days, Refuses Reward
When Dan came across a listless dog in the woods, he slung the hound across his shoulders and carried it back to town, where he turned down a $1000 reward.
Los Angeles Shines Bat-signal on City Hall in Honor of Late Adam West
As a tribute to the beloved Bright Knight himself, Los Angeles city officials held a lighting ceremony for the legendary Bat-signal last night.
Shark Attack Survivor Now Volunteers at the Place Her Life Was Saved
Maria recovered her ability to walk after she was attacked by a shark – and now she's marching back to the trauma center to help other people just like her.
Cute 3-Legged Bear Splashes in His Pool to Beat the Heat
This video of Mack the bear splashing in his pool is the cutest thing you will see today.
Courageous 20-Year-old Prevents Church From Burning Down
This good Samaritan could have just waited for the fire department to arrive, but he wasn't about to let this church sustain any more damage from the blaze.
California Sun Produces So Much Power That Electricity Prices Turn Negative
That beautiful California sun has been shining so strongly, that – for the first time ever – electricity prices have gone into the negative.
They've Been Pen Pals for 42 Years; Watch Them Meet for First Time
George and Lori have been writing to each other using pen and paper for 42 years. Now each finally got the chance to hug their longest-lasting friend.
More Than 800 Animals Find Loving Homes Thanks to One Woman Paying All Adoption Fees
Kim Pacini-Hauch doesn't care about what price she has to pay – she just wants to make sure that every shelter pet in Sacramento has a loving home.
California Town is Offering Free College Courses for Residents and Workers
Earning a Bachelor's degree in the costly environment of Silicon Valley can be difficult for working adults – but maybe not anymore.
City to Offer Workshop on How to Raise Backyard Chickens
Ever wanted to learn how to raise your own backyard fowl in an ethical and sustainable way? Now might be your chance.
Judge Dismisses 66K Warrants Against Homeless Because "It's the right thing to do"
Over the last five years, San Francisco's Presiding Judge John Stewart and his colleagues have dismissed over 66,000 arrest warrants for quality-of-life crimes, such as sleeping on the sidewalk. His logic? People living in poverty do not deserve to be put in jail just because they're too poor to pay a fine. Typically when an offender is […]
This Stump Has Been Turned into a Perfect Tribute to the Giving Tree
A California woman turned a stump on her sidewalk into a beautiful homage to the beloved Shel Silverstein book 'The Giving Tree'.
Tennis Star Sisters Unveil Resource Center for Victims of Gun Violence in Compton
Venus and Serena Williams are honoring their late sister and hometown by building an accessible resource center for Compton families affected by violence.
Watch Star Wars Fans Pay Tribute to Carrie Fisher With Light Saber Vigil
Once the beloved actress who played Princess Leia passed away from a heart attack, fans paid tribute to her in the only way they saw fit.
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