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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.