Watch: Mexico earthquake causes desert 'tsunami' in California's Death Valley
An earthquake this week in Mexico made waves over 1,700 miles away in a cave located in California’s Death Valley, the National Park Service said.
California’s electric car mandate could spread to over a dozen states
California's gas car ban faces firm opposition in states across the country.
'Big Three' automakers react to California's gas car sales ban
Under California’s plan, all new cars must be electric by 2035.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Anne Heche dies from injuries sustained in Los Angeles crash
Anne Heche, known for her roles in 'Another World' and 'Donnie Brasco,' as well as her romantic relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, has passed away after being removed from life support.
'He shot my arm off': Elderly store owner opens fire on would-be robber in Norco
The 80-year-old owner of Norco Market & Liquor didn't hesitate to open fire on a male suspect who walked into the store armed with a rifle.
'Horrible way to lose a child': 7-year-old dies in father's arms; fatally struck in crosswalk
Seven-year-old Gabriel Garate died instantly in his dad’s arms when he was struck by a car as the pair walked across the street in a marked crosswalk in Long Beach.
Zoo staff forced to intervene after dog enters gorilla enclosure
Staff at the San Diego Zoo safely removed a dog that became trapped in an enclosure with gorillas on Sunday.
Yosemite National Park: Roughly 30 sites vandalized with graffiti, officials say
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help track down those responsible for recent vandalism along the Yosemite Falls trail.
5 Marines dead after military aircraft crash in Imperial County, California
Five Marines were killed after a military aircraft crashed on Wednesday afternoon in the Imperial County desert.
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Disturbing details emerge after San Jose police officer arrested for masturbating at family's home
San Jose Police Officer Matthew Dominguez, arrested for masturbating during a call, took an interest in the 23-year-old daughter after her family called for help to deal with her mentally ill brother.
Relatives charged after 3-year-old died at San Jose church exorcism
Three people have now been arrested and charged following the death of a 3-year-old girl at a church exorcism in San Jose.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO
The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.
Monique Muñoz: $18.85M settlement in death of woman killed by teen speeding in Lamborghini
Attorneys who represent the family of Monique Muñoz, who was killed when then-teenager Brendan Khuri ran a red light driving a Lamborghini SUV in West Los Angeles, announced that an $18.85 million settlement was reached in the case.
California man allegedly lured 80 children into making porn
In 2020 and 2021, Demetrius Carl Davis, 24, allegedly posed as a prepubescent girl named “Lizzy” to lure and groom children 6 to 13 years old, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Over 400 lbs. of meth, cocaine and heroin found in toolboxes destined for US
The drugs — worth more than $2.5 million — were found stashed in these unsuspecting items at a port of entry in California.
Store owner opens fire on suspected shoplifters, accidentally striking 9-year-old girl, deputies say
Marqel Cockrell, the co-owner of Sole Addicts, opened fire on suspected shoplifters that he chased out of his store, accidentally striking a 9-year-old girl, investigators say.
Police: California woman rented Michigan Airbnb for a month to meet with 15-year-old boy
Police said a California woman rented a Michigan Airbnb for an entire month after she met a 15-year-old boy online and then wanted to meet him in person.