DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78
Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.
Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.
Investigators search California home in Kristin Smart case
Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.
Authorities are searching an Arroyo Grande home in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart nearly 30 years ago.
California gas prices highest in U.S.
According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.
According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.
Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing for murder of parents pushed to September
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
Dozens of ice cream products recalled over undeclared allergens posing 'life-threatening' risk
A California-based ice cream company is recalling dozens of products over missing ingredient labels that could put people with food allergies at risk.
A California-based ice cream company is recalling dozens of products over missing ingredient labels that could put people with food allergies at risk.
California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says
A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday.
A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday.
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.
Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.
Artemis II splashdown live: Timeline of events, minute by minute
NASA's historic Artemis 11 mission to the moon will end Friday when the Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 8:07 p.m. EDT. Here's a timeline of the Orion capsule's return to Earth.
NASA's historic Artemis 11 mission to the moon will end Friday when the Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 8:07 p.m. EDT. Here's a timeline of the Orion capsule's return to Earth.
‘It honestly felt surreal’: Boy who was born deaf talks to Disneyland character in sign language
A 3-year-old boy, who was born deaf, signed to Jessie from “Toy Story" during a recent Disneyland visit – and the character signed back, surprising his family.
A 3-year-old boy, who was born deaf, signed to Jessie from “Toy Story" during a recent Disneyland visit – and the character signed back, surprising his family.
Fisherman risks life to rescue great white shark caught on fishing line: ‘He didn’t hesitate’
Dramatic footage captured the moment a fisherman rescued a great white shark caught on a fishing line in Hermosa Beach, California on April 1.
Dramatic footage captured the moment a fisherman rescued a great white shark caught on a fishing line in Hermosa Beach, California on April 1.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Artemis II: Meet 'Rise,' the zero gravity indicator, designed by California second-grader
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, victim awarded $19M
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations
California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.
California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.
Proposed California wealth tax drives billionaire exodus to Florida real estate, locals confirm
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.



















