'B***h, new laws!' California shoplifting suspect surprised stealing is now a felony
California's Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, went into effect Wednesday.
California's Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, went into effect Wednesday.
A kindergartner shot at Northern California religious school can't move his legs, family says
One of the kindergartners shot last week at a Seventh-Day Adventist school in Northern California hasn't been able to move his legs, his grandmother wrote on Facebook.
One of the kindergartners shot last week at a Seventh-Day Adventist school in Northern California hasn't been able to move his legs, his grandmother wrote on Facebook.
Dick Van Dyke evacuated in Malibu fire, days before 99th birthday
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California
A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.
A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.
7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled
A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon.
A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon.
Hannah Kobayashi: Everything known about missing Hawaii woman seen crossing into Mexico
Hannah Kobayashi’s missing persons case in Los Angeles took a turn this week when police said they found surveillance footage of her crossing into Mexico. Here’s what’s known.
Hannah Kobayashi’s missing persons case in Los Angeles took a turn this week when police said they found surveillance footage of her crossing into Mexico. Here’s what’s known.
California resident dies from rabies after bitten by infected bat
A California man has died after being bitten by a suspected rabid bat, state health officials said.
A California man has died after being bitten by a suspected rabid bat, state health officials said.
Bird flu virus detected in raw milk sold in California; recall issued
Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.
Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.
1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC
The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.
The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.
'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws
California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.
California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.
Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project
The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.
The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.
McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.
A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.
California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date
Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.
Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.
Punk band singer embarks on 'terrorizing' spree in Yosemite area: sheriff
The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff.
The lead singer of a punk band allegedly embarked on a “terrorizing trek" in Yosemite National Park, which started when he walked up to a pregnant waitress and put his hand on her stomach and threatened to take her baby, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff.
Scott Peterson theorizes that burglars killed wife Laci in first jailhouse interview since arrest 20 years ago
Scott Peterson said police failed to follow leads and withheld evidence that could exonerate him.
Scott Peterson said police failed to follow leads and withheld evidence that could exonerate him.
Southern California woman uses Apple AirTag to stop mail thieves
A Southern California woman took matters into her own hands after she became fed up with her mail being stolen.
A Southern California woman took matters into her own hands after she became fed up with her mail being stolen.
'America’s Got Talent' alum Perry Kurtz, 73, killed in hit-and-run, teenager arrested
A well-loved "America’s Got Talent" alum and comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles.
A well-loved "America’s Got Talent" alum and comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Los Angeles.
ASU student falls to her death during storm on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.
A bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome turned to tragedy for a young Arizona woman who fell to her death during a descent forced by a sudden storm that pounded the iconic granite monolith.
Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter; second in MLB this season
Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.
Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.