Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy A dive into the archives at the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda took two years but at the end of the exploration curators uncovered evidence of a fondness between President Donald Trump and former President Richard Nixon."We were able to find that there exists thirteen letters between the two men from 1982 to 1993. They had a real friendship," says Jim Byron, Vice President of the Nixon Foundation.Museum archivists learned about the relationship from a comment Trump made in 2016. He referred to a note the former President sent after Trump's...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy A dive into the archives at the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda took two years but at the end of the exploration curators uncovered evidence of a fondness between President Donald Trump and former President Richard Nixon."We were able to find that there exists thirteen letters between the two men from 1982 to 1993. They had a real friendship," says Jim Byron, Vice President of the Nixon Foundation.Museum archivists learned about the relationship from a comment Trump made in 2016. He referred to a note the former President sent after Trump's...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Melanie Woodrow SAN FRANCISCO -- Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement Friday afternoon after he attended a birthday party at French Laundry in Yountville in Napa County as cases surge in California.The Governor's office has confirmed the dinner on Nov. 6 was for one of Newsom's political advisers and included families from several different households. The party reportedly had 12 or more people from different households. It's the type of gathering Governor Newsom has been imploring Californians to avoid.RELATED: ABC7 News Contributor Phil Matier weighed...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Melanie Woodrow SAN FRANCISCO -- Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement Friday afternoon after he attended a birthday party at French Laundry in Yountville in Napa County as cases surge in California.The Governor's office has confirmed the dinner on Nov. 6 was for one of Newsom's political advisers and included families from several different households. The party reportedly had 12 or more people from different households. It's the type of gathering Governor Newsom has been imploring Californians to avoid.RELATED: ABC7 News Contributor Phil Matier weighed...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog Out ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A Southern California man who killed his wife propped up her body on a sofa, told their children she was drunk and had them open Christmas presents in front of her body, a prosecutor told jurors at his murder trial."This Christmas story does not have a happy ending, and unfortunately this is not just a story, it is real life," Heather Brown, senior deputy district attorney in Orange County, said Monday as trial began for William Wallace of Anaheim, the Orange County Register reported.Za'Zell Preston, 26, was taking college classes in hopes of...…Welcome, Your AccountLog Out ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A Southern California man who killed his wife propped up her body on a sofa, told their children she was drunk and had them open Christmas presents in front of her body, a prosecutor told jurors at his murder trial."This Christmas story does not have a happy ending, and unfortunately this is not just a story, it is real life," Heather Brown, senior deputy district attorney in Orange County, said Monday as trial began for William Wallace of Anaheim, the Orange County Register reported.Za'Zell Preston, 26, was taking college classes in hopes of...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy LAKEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A Los Angeles County sheriff's motorcycle deputy was killed Thursday morning in a traffic collision in Lakewood, Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced.In a tweet, Villanueva said he was "saddened" to share news of the fatal crash, which occurred near Del Amo and Paramount boulevards.Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, 41, leaves behind a wife and two sons, ages 7 and 11. He was a Marine veteran who served four tours of duty in Iraq.Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Albanese joined the department in 2013 and became a motorcycle officer last year.A has...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy LAKEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A Los Angeles County sheriff's motorcycle deputy was killed Thursday morning in a traffic collision in Lakewood, Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced.In a tweet, Villanueva said he was "saddened" to share news of the fatal crash, which occurred near Del Amo and Paramount boulevards.Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, 41, leaves behind a wife and two sons, ages 7 and 11. He was a Marine veteran who served four tours of duty in Iraq.Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Albanese joined the department in 2013 and became a motorcycle officer last year.A has...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy ABC7.com staff PALMDALE (KABC) -- A pet cat that went missing for more than 15 years is back with her original owner all thanks to a microchip.Charles Benezra adopted her as a kitten while living in Northridge. One day after he let her outside, she never came home.At the time, Benezra searched for her with no luck, but a few days ago, the gray tabby was reported as a stray and taken to the Palmdale Animal Care Center: that's where the two were reunited."It was really something. It was very emotional because she was very thin, very skinny. She weighed about the...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy ABC7.com staff PALMDALE (KABC) -- A pet cat that went missing for more than 15 years is back with her original owner all thanks to a microchip.Charles Benezra adopted her as a kitten while living in Northridge. One day after he let her outside, she never came home.At the time, Benezra searched for her with no luck, but a few days ago, the gray tabby was reported as a stray and taken to the Palmdale Animal Care Center: that's where the two were reunited."It was really something. It was very emotional because she was very thin, very skinny. She weighed about the...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Jill Colvin and Bryan Anderson, Associated Press RALEIGH, North Carolina -- A Trump may be on the ballot next year - but not Donald Trump.The former president's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is eyeing the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by Republican Richard Burr. While many in the state are skeptical she will move forward, an entrance into the race would set up a crucial test of whether Donald Trump's popularity among Republicans, which remains massive more than a month after leaving office, can translate to others.The answer to that question has...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Jill Colvin and Bryan Anderson, Associated Press RALEIGH, North Carolina -- A Trump may be on the ballot next year - but not Donald Trump.The former president's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is eyeing the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by Republican Richard Burr. While many in the state are skeptical she will move forward, an entrance into the race would set up a crucial test of whether Donald Trump's popularity among Republicans, which remains massive more than a month after leaving office, can translate to others.The answer to that question has...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutThere was once a canyon in Montrose, Calif., that had a natural spring. In the 1920s, the canyon was turned into a recreation center known as Indian Springs.By Olivia Smith We're exploring local history and hidden facts in our communities. ABC7 highlights extraordinary details in neighborhoods you may otherwise overlook. There was once a canyon in Montrose, Calif., that had dozens of oak trees and a natural spring, according to the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley. It's believed that Tongva Indians once used the spring's water and rested in the shade of...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutThere was once a canyon in Montrose, Calif., that had a natural spring. In the 1920s, the canyon was turned into a recreation center known as Indian Springs.By Olivia Smith We're exploring local history and hidden facts in our communities. ABC7 highlights extraordinary details in neighborhoods you may otherwise overlook. There was once a canyon in Montrose, Calif., that had dozens of oak trees and a natural spring, according to the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley. It's believed that Tongva Indians once used the spring's water and rested in the shade of...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy ABC7.com staff LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A fierce fire and explosion were caught on camera at a homeless encampment on Venice Boulevard.The fire was at an encampment right under the 10 Freeway, east of La Cienega.The man who shot the video Monday morning said he was shocked to learn he was the first person to call 911 with so many cars driving by.He said the encampment was cleared out later that day, but is already packed again Wednesday.Related topics:Copyright © 2020 KABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.More Videos From CNN Newsource affiliatesTOP STORIES…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy ABC7.com staff LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A fierce fire and explosion were caught on camera at a homeless encampment on Venice Boulevard.The fire was at an encampment right under the 10 Freeway, east of La Cienega.The man who shot the video Monday morning said he was shocked to learn he was the first person to call 911 with so many cars driving by.He said the encampment was cleared out later that day, but is already packed again Wednesday.Related topics:Copyright © 2020 KABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.More Videos From CNN Newsource affiliatesTOP STORIESWW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog Out JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Fewer drivers have been on Southern California roads amid the coronavirus pandemic-- and gas prices in some areas are sharply dropping below the $2 mark.On Tuesday, drivers pulled up to find that the cost of regular unleaded gas was $1.79 a gallon at a Flying J truck stop in Jurupa Valley.Many of them lined up to fill up their tanks, including Francisco Nieto, who said he hadn't seen gas prices so low in the region for about 20 years.The average price in Riverside County is $3.10 a gallon, down from $3.47 just a month ago.Drivers...…Welcome, Your AccountLog Out JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Fewer drivers have been on Southern California roads amid the coronavirus pandemic-- and gas prices in some areas are sharply dropping below the $2 mark.On Tuesday, drivers pulled up to find that the cost of regular unleaded gas was $1.79 a gallon at a Flying J truck stop in Jurupa Valley.Many of them lined up to fill up their tanks, including Francisco Nieto, who said he hadn't seen gas prices so low in the region for about 20 years.The average price in Riverside County is $3.10 a gallon, down from $3.47 just a month ago.Drivers...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Julian Glover PARADISE, Calif. -- Pacific Gas & Electric is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for its role in the deadly 2018 . The wildfire was the most deadly and destructive in California's history.Tuesday's hearing will start with each felony count recited while the pictures of the victims are shown on a large screen in the courtroom, according to the district attorney handling the case. At least 20 surviving family members are also expected to speak before the court, which could make for some gut-wrenching...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Julian Glover PARADISE, Calif. -- Pacific Gas & Electric is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for its role in the deadly 2018 . The wildfire was the most deadly and destructive in California's history.Tuesday's hearing will start with each felony count recited while the pictures of the victims are shown on a large screen in the courtroom, according to the district attorney handling the case. At least 20 surviving family members are also expected to speak before the court, which could make for some gut-wrenching...WW…